I have been lucky enough to have time off from work during the holidays and have been enjoying the days with B and FW, celebrating with my family, B’s family and some friends.
It’s going to be hard to go back to work this week; I had such a great time bonding with FW – who is now 6 months old! – during our time off and I love love LOVE the holidays so much.
our little 6-month-old boy!
Speaking of the holidays, here is how we spent our time – I should have written a few posts about them by now, but B, FW and I have all been sick on and off (mostly on) this week and my brain has been too fuzzy to put down thoughts.
1. Spending time with family. We went to NY and saw my family, some of whom had not yet met FW! We also spent time with B’s family in Cleveland when we returned after Christmas.
meeting cousin Max
Uncle Greg!
cousin Annette
with B’s aunt Patty and cousin Meghan
2. Seeing friends! While in NY, FW got to see my friends Katie and Jane. They had both met him before, but of course were excited to see how big he had gotten. 
3. Running. Because how can I have time off of work without running? I started the week off with a 7 miler on the treadmill but after getting sick have been struggling to keep up my workouts. I got in 2 runs in NY (including one stroller run with B!) and I also started off 2017 with a 3.5 sloooow treadmill run/walk.
4. Going shopping. We hit up the West Side Market several times … I just can’t get enough of shopping there and having time off to do it during the week was great.
5. Eating lots of good food. Not just B and me – but FW is trying out some real food too!
how FW feels about most food
the meat and cheese platter we put together for New Year’s
love it when B makes me breakfast!
date night east – Vietnamese cabbage salad
5. Relaxing. Being sick, we didn’t get in nearly enough relaxing – or sleep – but it was nice to read and spend time with one another. I finished the book, Nightingale and loved it!
6. Dressing like one another. We couldn’t help it – one day FW, me, my dad and our cousin’s dog were all in similar attire! And another day, FW and I both wore navy sweaters and corduroys (and B was in his navy too!). Guess that’s what happens when you spend a lot of time with one another. 
7. Enjoying the great outdoors. We lucked out with some great weather in NY and in Cleveland and got in a few outdoor walks and runs over the time. I think FW likes being in the burbs 🙂
New Year’s Day walk with FW and B – such blue skies!
FW loves looking out the window / doors
8. Going to the movies! B and I hadn’t been to the movies in FOREVER and it was so great to finally be able to enjoy a movie – in fact, we went to TWO during our time off! I highly recommend La La Land!
Some questions for you:
- What was the last movie you saw? Did you like it?
- Did you get some time outdoors during the holidays and nice weather?
I’m linking up with Katie and the weekly wraps.
I Crashed The Web 
I’m sorry to hear everyone was sick. It looks like you had a wonderful visit with your family and friends over the holidays. It’s amazing that FW is now six months old and eating real food. He is going to be such a heart throb. We went to the theater to see Passengers and we ordered up Snowden. I enjoyed both flicks. Thanks for linking, Melissa. Happy New Year!