February 2010 Progress

Completed in February: 1/101
Current Total: 18/101

5. Read 101 books (23/101).
I read 3 books this month, bringing my total to 23.

9. Take 1001 photos in 1001 days (979/1001).
I took 115 photos this month, bringing my current total to 979 - looks like I will polish off this challenge next month!

14. Try 5 new foods (2/5).

While we were at Nana's, Bill and I shared a Maine lobster risotto appetizer. I had never had risotto before (neither had Bill, which shocks me given his background!) and it was delicious.

18. Eat at 10 local restaurants I've never eaten at before (4/10), and 50. Go on at least 10 real date nights, no kids allowed (3/10).

On Friday night, Bill and I went to dinner at Nana's in Durham. We loved the restaurant, and the food was soooo good. We were there for two hours, and as parents of the world's busiest toddler, I can't tell you how nice it is to sit in one place for two hours enjoying good food, good wine and whine-free conversation!

18. Eat at 10 local restaurants I've never eaten at before (3/10).

Last night, I had a mom's night out at the MacGregor Draft House in Cary - good food, great company, and fried pickles, yum! :)

15. Have breakfast in bed.

This morning, for Valentine's Day, Bill and Liam made me waffles and brought them up to me in bed. Liam had a great time helping Bill make the waffles, here are a few photos:

18. Eat at 10 local restaurants I've never eaten at before (2/10), and 50. Go on at least 10 real date nights, no kids allowed (2/10).

Last night, Bill and I went out with some friends of ours in Raleigh. We had planned to use the Raleigh Winterfest ice skating tickets I won, and then go to dinner, but the ice skating rink was pretty lame! It was small, and the ice was coated in like 3 inches of slush, and there was literally not one person there skating. So, we just went straight to dinner. We ate at Tir Na Nog Irish pub. The food was just okay, but they had a great selection of beers, and we really enjoyed hanging out there. It was a great munchkin-free night!

January 2010 Progress

Completed in January: 0/101
Current Total: 17/101

2. Get back to my pre-baby weight.
No, I'm not there, not even close! But, I've got my new pedometer ready to start wearing, and a new workout DVD, and I am ready to get serious about getting in shape.

5. Read 101 books (20/101).
I didn't read any books this month, again.

9. Take 1001 photos in 1001 days (864/1001).
I took 110 photos this month, bringing my current total to 864.

December 2009 Progress

Completed in December: 4/101
Current Total: 17/101

5. Read 101 books (20/101).
I didn't read any books this month - oops!

9. Take 1001 photos in 1001 days (754/1001).
I took 143 photos this month, bringing my current total to 754.

13. Spend an entire day in pajamas.

Not a very glamorous way to end 2009, but I did enjoy a nice, comfy day in pajamas. Bill and Liam even went out shopping without me...twice! Too bad the reason for this was that I was up with the munchkin since 3:45 this morning. Oh well, I enjoyed it anyway! :)

31. See a "Broadway" show.

I went to see the Phantom of the Opera at the DPAC with Barbara, Kellie and Cecilie. It was very interesting, since I had never seen it before, and a fun afternoon out.

69. Win something.

I thought this one might be really hard, but woohoo! I got an email today that I won a four pack of tickets to the Raleigh Winterfest Ice Skating Rink from the News & Observer. They offer a lot of discounts and contests for their members, and I always make sure to enter them all, so I am very excited for some free ice skating this winter - yay!

78. Meet an online friend in real life.

This weekend, Liam and I attended a "mom and baby" holiday party with some of our friends from The Nest. We also were able to meet one of the moms from Winston Salem whose son is Liam's age who was in Raleigh for the weekend. We have chatted online for years, so it was very nice to meet them in person!

36. Go to the movies 5 times (1/5).

Last night, I went to see "New Moon" with a couple of friends. It was a good movie, and definitely fun to have a night out! :)

18. Eat at 10 local restaurants I've never eaten at before (1/10).

Wednesday night, I had dinner with the ladies from playgroup at Biaggi's in Cary. Great Italian food and good company! :)

November 2009 Progress

Completed in November: 1/101
Current Total: 12/101

5. Read 101 books (20/101).
I read 2 books this month, bringing my current total to 20.

9. Take 1001 photos in 1001 days (611/1001).
I took 94 photos this month, bringing my current total to 611.