Billy Joel

Last night James and I got to see Billy Joel in concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, and although I didn't know all the songs he played, it was still an enjoyable experience.  We had dinner at the Parthenon Grille in Murfreesboro and then even had time to test-drive some strollers at Toys R Us before heading up to Nashville.  Parking was of course a trial, as was leaving the arena, but I guess that's what you get with a Friday night concert.  Cadence spent the evening with Savannah Burchett, who brought over a big bag full of her old toys for Cadence to explore.  That was all it took for Cadence to completely lose interest in her parents, and we were able to leave quickly with no tears from anyone!  Savannah said she didn't cry once while we were gone (which seems totally unfair, because I feel like at least once an hour I have to correct her behavior and it makes her upset!)  It definitely makes going out easier when you have a great babysitter to watch your pride and joy! 

She woke up this morning so happy and excited to see us, and we continued our Mommy and Cadence Saturday morning tradition of eating pancakes (James doesn't really like pancakes all that much, so we leave him out usually.)  I let James sleep in since we didn't go to bed until 1am and Cadence was up before 7.  After he woke up we played around the house a little more, and then James went for a 5 mile run.  After his run we walked downtown to check out Daffodil Days, take Cadence to the park, and search for a little rocking chair for Cadence.  She is OBSESSED with rocking chairs, and after taking her to the coffee shop on Friday where she sat so quietly and contently in one while I visited with friends, I realized it was time to find one of her very own.  We didn't have any luck at the first 4 stores we went to--I joked with James that I felt like Goldilocks, every one we saw was either too big, too small, too wide, too narrow, too tall, too old, etc.  But as Cadence was tiring of our escapade James went ahead with her to the park while I checked out the last antique mall, and found not one, but three contenders!  I instantly knew which one James would want to get for her, a classic style all-oak chair that was a little wider so she could sit in it with her puppy...and it just happened to be on sale for $26!  That was way cheaper than a brand-new one, and it seemed sturdy and perfect, so we bought it and James carried it all the way home. 

As soon as we got home Cadence got in and out of it several times and looked so content rocking away in it with her puppy.  I made us breakfast burritos for lunch and she got a "second lunch" of eggs and 1/4 of a tortilla, after eating some bread, cheese, and strawberries at the park.  Now she's taking her nap while James and I relax and watch some conference tournament basketball!