I spoke too soon....

Just when I thought my little man was ready to sleep through the night, he throws me for a loop!!

Matt was gone last night -- his brother from Texas (and a huge A & M Fan) was visiting and they decided to go out and watch the bowl game with Todd (his other brother that lives here in town) and some friends. Let's just say that it was probably in everyone's best interest that he didn't drive across town..... Anyway, Caleb must have known that his Daddy was gone for the night! He woke up shortly before 5 and decided that it was a fine morning to watch the sun rise. UUUUUUGH! We had the usual Friday morning play date at our house, and by the time it was over, I felt like I had been up for hours -- Oh wait -- I was!

Katherine absolutely LOVES her older cousins, and is thrilled that Madison (she's 10) is spending the night tonight. It's sleepover central here - brownies, movies, and games! That's one big night for a three year old! It's a rare occurrence that she gets to stay up past 11, so she's in heaven!

Tonight was also a night of exciting firsts. We went bowling with Todd, Caroline, Leo, Chris and Madison. Katherine had a blast!! At first she could barely push the ball hard enough to make it all the way down the lane. The ball would roll ever so slowly and she'd cheer it all the to the pins. We finally got smart and followed Leo's lead -- the ramp was a wonderful idea!!! Katherine could put the ball up on this ramp type contraption and push it as hard as she could. Worked like a charm!! Her first game she scored 63 and the second one got a 71!! WHOOOO-HOOOO! I'll upload the pictures soon so that you can see them.

I can't believe I'm going to plug a cleaning product -- this is so unlike me, BUT.....

Matt got me some more All-Clad for my birthday.... For those that are wondering, YES, this is a good gift, AND, NO it's not in the same category as a blender!!! LOL!! Anyway, I took out my new pan to make Christmas morning breakfast, and stained the fry pan so horribly I thought I had ruined it. I scrubbed for over two hours and called my mom in a panic. She told me to use something called Bar Keepers Friend. She had an extra can that she was going to donate to the cause, and I had been meaning to pick it up, but kept forgetting... When Madison, Katherine and I were walking around the mall today, I decided to stop in Williams Sonoma and ask what they'd suggest. Wouldn't you know -- Bar Keepers Friend. I bought it, and wouldn't you know, it worked like a charm in seconds!! I guess the old saying, "Mother knows best" is true! I was then talking to my mother in law, and she uses the same stuff. Why didn't I know about this stuff???? I'm not keeping the secret any longer, this stuff is a miracle and you can use it on ANYTHING!

Tomorrow is the big Alamo bowl. Go Hawks!! We are heading over to one of our neighbor's house for a Iowa party! I'm really looking forward to a relaxing fun afternoon tomorrow -- win or lose!