Oh, no, wait. It says IF stay-at-home moms got paid. Bummer.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/RaiseKids/ThePriceOfAMom.aspx?GT1=10019
Anyway...we had family day today. Mac took off from work and we started our day with a trip to IHOP for breakfast. Miss Eliza was a hit, as always, and while she did not partake of the delicious pancakes, she thoroughly enjoyed her oatmeal and prunes (they worked, btw). The women at the next table were amazed at how straight she could sit up for a 6 month old. We opted to not tell them she was crawling as well. Wouldn't want to brag or anything. Of course, they also kept referring to her as "he," in spite of her blatantly pink outfit. Is this what comes of living on the northern edge of boys' town?
After a nap, we packed everyone up and headed to the Shedd Aquarium. Good times with all the fishies and tons of kids on field trips. Things have changed since our visit to the Baltimore Aquarium four years ago when every kid was losing his or her mind over the Nemo and Dorrie fish. Today we didn't hear a single cry of "Look, there's Dorrie!" (well, okay, there was one, but it was me) - instead they were all enraptured by the penguins and referencing "Happy Feet" at every turn.
Eliza was a big fan of the penguins as well. She also delighted in the sharks. And the lights reflecting off the water. And her toes. And the straps on her stroller. And her burp cloth. You get the idea.
Back at home, we went for a walk in the park where she played on the swings and crawled on grass for the first time. She was a big fan of both activities, so I know how we'll be spending our sunny days.
Tomorrow, we are off to pick up our new car for real. The sales manager came through with an acceptable deal, so family truckster here we come!
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