A Day of Firsts

We had playgroup at Memorial City Mall today. It was a day of firsts. You all will think I'm crazy, but it was the first time I ventured in to Houston by myself! Every other time, I've had Brandon with me. I really haven't had a need to leave my little corner of the world, I have everything I need right here (plus, the construction on I-10, grrrr, don't get me started). But, I guess the ladies from playgroup decided we needed a change of scenery.

It was also the first time that Noah has played on one of those germy, uh, I mean, cute little play areas at the mall. What a breeding ground for germs. Yuck! I heard coughs, saw runny noses, overheard one mom talking about her son's fever, and smelled poopy diapers. I really had to let my germaphobic-ness go (like my new word?) or we would've both been extremely miserable. We just headed for the closest soap and water as soon as we were finished.He had to take his shoes off too. Double gross!

This is the cute little castle. Noah LOVED the shiny balls hanging from the ceiling.
Little scary person on the steps:
"Mom, can we stop taking pictures now?"