We are enjoying a wonderful vacation in NW Arkansas with my family (who have driven and flown in from the far reaches of the country, well, from Florida, Texas, and Ohio anyways) and we are having a great time. Thus far we have opened Christmas presents in Jared and Rachel's newly renovated living room in front of a roaring fire, played soccer outside in the brisk cold of what a December forecast should truly be, and eaten prime rib and gourmet mashed potatoes with boursin cheese. And we can't forget the episodes of MacGuyver we've been watching since my brother purchased me the 1st and 2nd seasons on DVD.
This morning however, we had to find a pediatrician in the area because my poor little 8 week old baby girl has been coughing forcefully for 3 days and is unable to hold down milk. :( Turns out she has bronchiolitis and has to be on breathing treatments. Sounds horrible, but I didn't even have to buy the breathing machine or the medication because Noah has had the same thing for months now, and my nephew has also struggled with this affliction so I am well versed in its treatment.
Here's to hoping you are all having a healthy and happy holiday season thus far, and ring in the New Year with stories that will occupy and entertain us all on your blogs for weeks to come!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
The Dirty 30
Thirty years ago today I entered the world--one month late (I was due on Thanksgiving) and after putting my mom through 36 hours of labor. I had red hair and enormous cheeks.
For this momentous birthday, Greg got me a spa day last Saturday (which I insisted on planning myself) and I got to go with my friend, Julie, whose birthday is next week. We both just had babies, and our sweet husbands watched our kids for the day, a combined total of 5 kids ranging in age from 2 weeks to 4 years! Needless to say they appreciated us much more when we returned. Everything was amazing, and I had to give you a few of the descriptions of our pampering:
Desert Heat Wrap: "A self-heating bubbly mud massaged into the entire body; it is rich in copper which is considered one of the best heat conductors used within the medical field for skin repair...It brings a true sense of relaxation, health and wellbeing, leaving the skin mineralized, hydrated, and nourished." (What they failed to mention is that you are totally naked except for the tiniest little paper thong underwear imaginable, but I didn't even care).
Classic Spa Facial: This was amazing... "A luxurious and indulgent wellness based treatment personalized to achieve maximum results. This revitalizing facial includes a deep-cleansing, customized exfoliation followed by a face, neck and shoulder massage certain to ease your mind, body, and spirit. While warm stones are used to massage the hands, arms, and decollete, feet are cocooned in warm booties. A revitalizing masque is followed by antioxidant treatments that hydrates, protects, and restores the natural balance of your skin."
We also had a one-hour pedicure, arm and leg massage, brunch, crackers and cheese, and champagne spritzers. I know it was supposed to be for my 30th birthday, but we've already planned our spa day for next year! I think all women deserve to do this every once and a while so read the descriptions again, and then go spoil yourself!
Most of the rest of my birthday will be spent on antibiotics nursing my UTI, and picking up a prescriptions for my son's newly diagnosed bacterial pneumonia (non-contagious thankfully!). Sounds rough, but really it means I get to relax with my sweet kids, watch a few cartoon movies, take them to go get some ice-cream, and wait for Greg to get home -- and I don't even have to cook because he apparently has something up his sleeve to do for dinner. Not a bad way to spend the day!
Happy Birthday to me! And for some true birthday humor, visit my sister's blog: www.mimsies.wordpress.com
For this momentous birthday, Greg got me a spa day last Saturday (which I insisted on planning myself) and I got to go with my friend, Julie, whose birthday is next week. We both just had babies, and our sweet husbands watched our kids for the day, a combined total of 5 kids ranging in age from 2 weeks to 4 years! Needless to say they appreciated us much more when we returned. Everything was amazing, and I had to give you a few of the descriptions of our pampering:
Desert Heat Wrap: "A self-heating bubbly mud massaged into the entire body; it is rich in copper which is considered one of the best heat conductors used within the medical field for skin repair...It brings a true sense of relaxation, health and wellbeing, leaving the skin mineralized, hydrated, and nourished." (What they failed to mention is that you are totally naked except for the tiniest little paper thong underwear imaginable, but I didn't even care).
Classic Spa Facial: This was amazing... "A luxurious and indulgent wellness based treatment personalized to achieve maximum results. This revitalizing facial includes a deep-cleansing, customized exfoliation followed by a face, neck and shoulder massage certain to ease your mind, body, and spirit. While warm stones are used to massage the hands, arms, and decollete, feet are cocooned in warm booties. A revitalizing masque is followed by antioxidant treatments that hydrates, protects, and restores the natural balance of your skin."
We also had a one-hour pedicure, arm and leg massage, brunch, crackers and cheese, and champagne spritzers. I know it was supposed to be for my 30th birthday, but we've already planned our spa day for next year! I think all women deserve to do this every once and a while so read the descriptions again, and then go spoil yourself!
Most of the rest of my birthday will be spent on antibiotics nursing my UTI, and picking up a prescriptions for my son's newly diagnosed bacterial pneumonia (non-contagious thankfully!). Sounds rough, but really it means I get to relax with my sweet kids, watch a few cartoon movies, take them to go get some ice-cream, and wait for Greg to get home -- and I don't even have to cook because he apparently has something up his sleeve to do for dinner. Not a bad way to spend the day!
Happy Birthday to me! And for some true birthday humor, visit my sister's blog: www.mimsies.wordpress.com
Friday, December 14, 2007
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas...
Brand new Pottery Barn personalized stockings! They all have a little something in them already, well, except for mine. :( I might have to treat myself as I don't think my husband really understands the excitement that is The Stocking Gift.
Noah will be shy 2 gifts on Christmas as he already opened them while mom was going tee-tee.
Yes, I ran to get the camera before resuing my 6-week-old from her knitted attacker.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Party Time
So sorry I haven't blogged in FOREVER. It has been a very stressful time around here over the past week and a half, and I'm still trying to mentally catch up with everything. Sorry for being so ominous...
Last night Greg and I went to his office party. What a great way to cap off the stress! We had a babysitter for 5 hours and took full advantage; I drank 3 glasses of wine, talked to Greg's boss about epidurals and childbirth (he's about to have his first grandchild), ate Chilean Sea Bass (almost licked my plate clean), ate a three-layer chocolate mousse (actually did lick my plate clean), and danced the night away. Hope all your holiday parties are this successful!
Last night Greg and I went to his office party. What a great way to cap off the stress! We had a babysitter for 5 hours and took full advantage; I drank 3 glasses of wine, talked to Greg's boss about epidurals and childbirth (he's about to have his first grandchild), ate Chilean Sea Bass (almost licked my plate clean), ate a three-layer chocolate mousse (actually did lick my plate clean), and danced the night away. Hope all your holiday parties are this successful!
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