A Much Needed Break...

Lianne and the girls were kind enough to offer to look after Maelyn on Monday evening, while I went out for dinner with my good friend, Martine, who I haven't seen in months. Trust me, by the time we made it to Mississauga, I was more than ready to hand her over and take a break!

Maelyn had a rough day on Monday. Tantrums, crying, screaming -- it made up our entire day. Everything made her miserable, nothing at all made her happy. When I put her down for a nap, she didn't sleep a wink. I considered cancelling, but then I hoped that she would cheer up when she was with Bryanna and Cassidy.

Thankfully, Lianne is a seasoned mother and was able to handle it when Maelyn continued to be miserable for part of the night. After a little bit of Advil, as Lianne suspected that perhaps her teeth were bothering her, Maelyn returned to her normal, happy self. I couldn't believe the difference in my child when I came to pick her up! Ahhhh....the magic of pain medication. :)

The girls spent the evening entertaining Maelyn and in the end a good time was had by all. Of course -- she was in the hands of loving friends family.

As for me, I had a fabulous dinner out and had a much-needed break from mothering. I love my little girl with all my heart, but I know when I need a break -- it allows me to maintain patience and to keep going. Thanks, Lianne, for helping to keep me sane! :)

One of her favourite activities -- stickers!!

A purple popsicle helps to make a mouth feel better, too...

Love the way she is snuggled into Lianne's arms...

Eating popsicles, snuggling, watching Elmo....

Playing with Charlie -- so cute!!