11/21/09 Family , Plum's Upstairs, and other fun

I got up in time to shower, do a few prayers and get ready to leave. Rain, Violet and I left the house at 10:30 to meet Em in Zionsville for lunch at Plum's Upstairs.

For the most part, Violet acted like a little lady. We were able to have adult conversation and enjoy your food. This is the first time that their food was tops--the french pressed coffee was too weak and not hot and thier signiture tomato soup was also not hot enough. I think that if it happened again, I would say something, but the magic of Plums was still there. The cheese plate was fattening but delicious. They had a spicey cream cheese tucked into a small lettuce leaf, Irish cheese, and a soft, sweet cheese that was Em's favorite, mixed on a long plate with nuts, grains, and dried cranberry bits--also a tiny loaf of crusty French bread, and sweet toast bits.

We went to Leslie Jane's . The cloths were very young. I didn't see anything I liked and neither did Rain. Violet enjoyed herself but I could tell that she was getting tired. I probably won't go there again unless I manage to drop a few dress sizes.

Em went on to her appointment. Rain and I stopped by the art mall and I picked up the black and white painting that I liked. I don't think that this shop does a brisk business, so they are happy about every sale. I know the artist will be happy.

At home, Rain and Ryan had plans to meet an old friend at the Broad Ripple park. Xavier didn't want to go, but they took V. He and I played various games on the computer and had quiet fun.

By the time Rain, Ryan and Veronica came home, the kids were tired. Rain and Ryan wanted to go to the half price book store. The kids stayed home with gramma and watched Max and Ruby adventures. Max and Ruby are top favorite children's characters with me as well as the kids. At a certain point, Violet was tired and hungry. I cut up a pear for her and called her parents.

As soon as they got home we headed for Puccini's. I was very, very tired. The kids were tired. V was a little fussy, and she didn't eat much, but I did manage to get some pizza into her and a few swallows of milk. We took home 4 take out containers.

Luke was wasted by this week's shedule. He knows he needs to plan better. We're both working on better time decisions.

I'm too tired. When I feel chilled, I know I have to get into bed early and I will.