I'm BAAACCCKK!

WOW! It's amazing how time completely escaped me over the last... well, year! Thanks to a new friend for reminding me how long it's been since I've contributed to my blog. In my defense I've co-created a business with a fellow mom who has since become a great friend... and it has sucked all of our time into some sort of abyss. It's amazingly fulfilling, exciting, mentally and physically draining, rewarding, frustrating... pretty much an emotional and physical roller-coaster. You don't want to get off, but sometimes you need a little break... so lets talk Downtown, shall we?

SO many things are happening in my neighborhood right now!

Market Square is almost complete - YAY for that! With such fun as the Farmers Market, Tuesday Reading Room and Fridays! KidsPlay at Market Square, MS is fast becoming one of my Downtown 'faves. I was sad to see 1902 Tavern close its doors, but with the addition of Mancini's, Prantl's and Las Velas (which has been hit and miss for us lately), I see nothing but great things happening in the Square.

Speaking of the Square, I can't forget the Fifth Avenue corridor; the Market Square Lofts are 100% rented, kiddo has taken a round of swimming lessons at the brand new YMCA, Larrimors has settled into their new home, and the Fairmont is open for business, including Habitat (a restaurant which I've heard has fabulous desserts... I've GOT to try them!) and Andy's (the bar downstairs).

OH! Sharp Edge Bistro opened right down the street from us! Now, I'm not one to get super-excited about beer (I'm more of a martini girl myself), but I had NO IDEA they made fruit flavored beer. The rasberry and strawberry flavors are delicious!!! I'm pretty sure I'm the last person on earth to figure this out. Everyone I've told seems surprised that I didn't already know this. Whatever - it's still exciting to me.

Kiddo is now a whole year older too, and with that comes opinions on where to go and what to do. I guess this would manifest no matter where we lived, but I find it ridiculously entertaining that we MUST go down a particular street because the blocks are set in a hopscotch pattern. We MUST get a cookie or a cupcake from Dozen (complete with knowing the direction to go without any assistance from me). I'm also pretty sure kiddo could get to SW Randals toy store blindfolded! Growing up a suburbanite, I have no frame of reference for this type of childhood. My luck kiddo will grow up and move to a log cabin in the woods!

Anyway, I'm excited to be blogging again, and kiddo and I are looking forward to an exciting summer in my favorite neighborhood! Stay tuned!