my random ramblingsan infrequent (and these days, mostly Mira related…) blog

weekend of family and football… ice skating, dim sum, cafes, and cold walks. officially said goodbye to the binky on Friday night, fell asleep by my side while playing on Sunday night.

dropped Mira at her new school and met her teacher. picked her up end of day, seems like she had a great experience.

quick trip across the street for a skate. Mira’s lessons have really paid off – she’s getting good.

long drive, long wait… to be told nothing to worry about… which i guess is the optimal feedback. quick stop for breakfast on the way back. packed and off to the airport for work… t-minus 1 week.

nice to not be working on a Thursday. late afternoon dinner reservation, excellent meal as always. back home for some great, relaxing family time.

ballet in the morning, back home to chill. put Mira’s new shelves up over her bed – looks really good, and great way to show off her growing collection of VS dogs.

all day in the Chicago office. babysitter so we could drop by the opening party at the new studio where Лена works. fun time, great space – especially enjoyed the performance by the contortionist. late movie – newest Hunger Games. blah at best, would have preferred to spend those two hours sleeping.

relaxing weekend… bought the fights on Saturday night, watched Rousey get pounded. sunday – ballet early, dinner at Fogo.

morning and afternoon in the Chicago office, end of day flight to MN. quick afternoon stop at Binny’s to pick up a bottle of the just released, limited run Crystal Head Aurora. debated buying more than 1, maybe will return over the weekend to see if they have any left…

morning ballet class – cute to watch as the girls are becoming more autonomous, less reliance on mothers during the class. brunch in River North at Лена’s favorite Mexican spot.