Alan has to work tomorrow so I have been determined to squeeze an entire weekend of fun into a day and a half. Friday after school we went to Birmingham to eat at our favorite restaurant--Firebirds! We ate their last weekend and it was so good we had to go back. If you have not been there, you must go! My favorite is the Mixed Greens Salad and the Crab Cakes appetizer with Mango Chutney. Their steaks are very good as well, but I'm not a steak girl.

After a great dinner we went to the galleria, fabric store, Toys R Us, Target and Wal-Mart. I kept Alan and Jane Baird out until midnight! We had a great time but we were all exhausted when we got home.

This morning Jane Baird and I got up early and went to Weight Watchers. I decided to join because I really need that support system and accountability. Jane Baird was VERY well behaved at the meeting (much to my surprise) and she even clapped for other members when they shared their success. It was very cute! (It did help that my good friend was there with her son and and she brought along a bag of M&m's for them to share.)

After WW Alan, JB and I headed to the park to meet up with my friend Grace and her son, Logan. Logan and JB are 3 months apart and play together so well. We took some riding toys and let them go! They had a blast riding and playing on the playground.

This evening JB and I went to Wal-Mart to stock up on WW foods. I spent $80 on fruits and veggies and a few other things! I forgot how expensive it is to diet. I will probably have to make 3 or 4 more trips to the grocery store this week.

Tomorrow is our church picnic at Camp McDowell and I am excited/nervous about it. Alan will be working so it will just be me to chase JB around the campus (Mom and Dad will have their hands full with Jack and Hayes). If you know my child, you know what I'm talking about! It will be fun but I have a feeling I will need to wear my running shoes ;)

Jane Baird and her buddy, Logan!