Just want to bang on these drums all day

This week has been such an incredible one for our little family. Now, Issa's pneumonia has thrown us for a loop, but it has been such a great week for the three of us. It's forced us to spend repeated days together inside our house. Cabin fever was certainly prevalent today, but it has actually been nice to not be allowed to go to the mall, etc.
We could have split up, and "tag-teamed" to do errands, but with how fussy this child is, we both feel bad doing so.
I love having Jacob here all day every day. And I love being here all day every day. This life could get old after a couple of weeks, but it has been just incredible for our little family. We've grown and learned more and more about one another. Jacob and I can get so busy with work that at times, weekends are just "recuperating" times, not time to really focus on each other.
So, with Tuesday, comes Jake's return to work. And I'll miss him. Lots.

Up on the housetop...

Issa started coughing on the 23rd, kind of just an annoying cough. But we didn't think much about it = no fever.
And Grandaddy was incredibly surprised to look up and see Mom, Dad, me, Jake, Brent, Rachel, and Issa standing there in Montgomery! We visited for a bit, and enjoyed spending time with him. Then it was back on the road to Tucker. We got home and Issa had began a fever on the 24th night. We sent her to bed with Motrin, and she slept okay. Christmas Day the fever continued, but with all the presents, she was so happy! We got her up on Christmas Day and asked her if she wanted to see if Hoho brought her her presents - she started crying, "no ho-ho!" - thinking the big red guy was downstairs! We assured her and brought her downstairs to the tree lit, and Santa's spread on the chair. She got a twin stroller, and a Cabbage Patch "big sister" set (two dolls). It was cute. We went down to Bibi/Pop's (my parents) for Christmas Breakfast there. She got a Weebles Castle there. Brent and Rachel got her an adorable Little People Preschool Learner. She loves it! It's so cute - has like 10 kids to play with, also! We played and played, and came back down to our house. Nana and Big and Julie and Justin and John all stopped by on their way to Bham. With Issa's fever and cough, we had to postpone our trip. They brought her an adorable car, and Nana and Big brought her a cute table/chairs set as well as a real porcelain teaset! Who taught her how to pour and play-pretend with it? Not me! But she is pouring and serving tea if you'd like to come over! She loves everything!
We had a very rough night, though, on Christmas night (almost went to ER), and at the doctor's office on the 26th AM, they confirmed pneumonia. It was pretty serious - breathing treatments immediately, and antibiotics, as well as oral steroids. Poor girl was SICK. So she continues to feel stronger and better, but we are cooped up for a couple of weeks at least. They said NO GROUPS of people (such a low immunity) for at least 2-3 weeks. So I probably will become the neurotic mother - "wash your hands please" - for a while.
All in all, we enjoyed seeing family, and feel so blessed. For a sweet wonderful toddler, and another one on the way. For sweet siblings that we love and adore. For supportive parents who would do anything for us at the drop of a hat. Geez, life is good... pictures later!

Merry Christmas, all!

We had a great day - both of our families came for our Holiday Drop-In, as well as many friends and neighbors. Issa conked out at 6:30 PM tonight. Yes, you read right. Six-thirty. And she'll sleep until tomorrow morning, thank you. I could tell stories about my views on healthy sleep habits... another post though.
We had a great time. Lots of good cheer, and fun friends. Our house was full and happy. Have you ever seen that commercial for Visa? It's something to the effect of: Cheese Tray: $30. Spiral Ham: $50. Beer/Wine: $100. A full house of family and good friends: Priceless.
I truly think our house was smiling today.
Tomorrow, all seven of us (mom, dad, me, jake, brent, rachel, issa) are waking up and leaving at 7:30 for Old Hickory House bfast, then to Montgomery to surprise my Gdad (dad's dad) at the nursing home for a visit, before we head back tomorrow night.
A full day! I hope Santa stops into this house!!! Merry Christmas, everyone!

Busy as bees

We have been busy, busy, busy! We are hosting a holiday drop-in at the house next Saturday, so we are busy getting last-minute decorations and food-planning complete. Jacob's parents came yesterday to help babysit Issa while we went to Leah's son's funeral. Our dear-to-our-heart babysitter's son was in a tragic accident on Monday in Athens. He was a wonderful husband and son - only 26 years old. Please keep her in your prayers. We have been getting Christmas together for everyone too. Issa's big "present" is her big-girl-bed! She's only 18 months, and doesn't quite "get" Santa, etc. So we are using this Christmas to get her a daybed/trundle bed! We're excited. My Mom got her the bedding, which is slowly coming in. I think it's all pretty cute! Any thoughts on transitioning a toddler or ideas to make it better? Here's a picture of the Gunn's from Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Fun

We had a great Thanksgiving, with such great family time together. Wednesday, Mom and I went shopping all day at Lenox, which was so fun. There was hardly a soul there (everyone must have been cooking - Mom did lots early and then most on Thursday!), and we had a blast. We met Jacob for lunch at California Pizza Kitchen, which was so fun. Thursday, we went to my family's for a great lunch. My brother and his wife were there, and we had a blast! Issa loved eating all the "titi" (chicken/turkey!), and had fun with her uncle and aunt. Then Friday morning, we got up and went to the Allbrittons (live in Cumming). It was fun - all of his family was there, and Nanny was too! (Issa is named after Nanny) We got home Friday night, and got our tree on Saturday morning. We got all of our Christmas decorations out on Saturday and had a great rest of the weekend together. Jake's grandmother had a stomach virus on Thursday; by Sunday night, Issa and I both had it! It was rough, and I'm thankful for my Mom for her help during it. Brent and Rachel got here last night - our flight to Utah (skiing - Rachel and I will be shopping though) was supposed to be this AM at 6. Rachel and I switched ours to TOMORROW at 2, b/c I was too sick still. So we'll be heading out tomorrow for a long weekend. My Mom/Dad will have Issa. I'll miss her to pieces, but will have so much fun with Brent and Rachel. Jake and Brent have been skiing all day and LOVING it. They just got two more feet of fresh snow!

Be Thankful!

What a wonderful week. I am thankful this morning for time with my daughter, who at 18 months old is so much fun I can hardly stand it. I only had to work Monday and Tuesday of this week (gotta love the school system's hours!) , and this morning has been so nice. Filled with hot cocoa, the Today show, and a sweet toddler running over to me with periodic "Mommy!"s.

And, I am pregnant - Yep! Three months, and expecting another miracle on June 5th. My sister-in-law is pregnant also, and four weeks ahead of me. What a wonderful time of year to experience it together. Grab loved ones near, and tell them how you love them. We all have so many things to be thankful for!

Family Fun

We have done lots of yardwork this weekend. Issa loves to help by getting a dustpan and trying to scoop the leaves into the bag. She also loves watching Jacob with the yard tools. We had a great time at our Bar Mitzvah; we danced and ate. It was a beautiful venue for a great celebration! Today has been a lazy one; because of the "fall back", Issa fell asleep this AM. She's in there jumping in the crib now... probably won't take an afternoon nap!
My Mom's back at Northside. She's been having more intestinal issues. More tests tomorrow should reveal the problem and I hope she comes home soon!

Happy Bar Mitzvah, Benjamin!

We get to go to Benjamin's Bar Mitzvah tomorrow! He is being called to the Torah tomorrow morning, and there is a luncheon at the synagogue after that. Then tomorrow night, the reception is at the Georgia Aquarium! We'll be doing some pretty sweet dance moves - it'll be such a fun celebration for a special friend! Pics to follow,

We had a great weekend last weekend. We were rather lazy and enjoyed hugging on Issa. She is getting so big - always wanting to be outside. She'll go to the door and reach up and say, "ouf!, mease!" (that's her "please"). Work is still going okay. I am still working out of the library, with no office/computer/materials. It is so frustrating. At some point I'm supposed to get a trailer, whenever that happens. I ask myself always why I didn't accept the job that was offered in Gwinnett. The drive is the reason - takes me 5 minutes to get to work.
Jacob's parents brought Issa a UGA cheerleader's outfit this week. It is adorable! She is too big these days. 17 months - where does it go???

How I love Fridays

Is there any better feeling than Friday at around 5 PM?
I never found my camera. Oh well.
I'm buying my friend's digital camera; Greer is ready for a bigger and nicer Nikon, so I'm buying her nice Nikon camera.
At least I'll be able to take pix soon. I've been using regular old film lately with my OLD camera, and it feels so ancient.
We are around this weekend. Tomorrow is my school's Fall Festival, so there'll be lots for Issa to do, but beyond that, we are just relaxing and watching football. Go Dawgs!

Five Things and a Prayer to St. Anthony

Kelly tagged me. Here are my "Five things"

Five things I can’t do:
*Play sports
*Eat salmon patties
*Watch a day's worth of football (sorry, Jake)
*Keep up with my car keys
* Fix anything - I give up

Five things I can do:
* Organize anything
* Multitask - phone, email, write lists
* Stay up too late watching TV
* Shop all.day.long
* Be a good mommy

Five things I want to do before I die:
*Travel to Europe
*Watch my children grow up happy
*Retire with good money-smarts
*Run a marathon
* Take a long, long beach-y vacation

Five things I say most often:
* You have got to be kidding me.
*One more snooze.
*Prissy-issy.
* Take out the trash.
* Make sure you have your Mom sign this and send it back.

Five movies I love and would watch over and over again:
* You've Got Mail
* The Parent Trap
* Napoleon Dynamyte
* Old School
* Finding Nemo

Five jobs that I’ve had
* Speech Therapist
* Teacher
* Auburn University Bookstore cashier
* Lifeguard
* Hostess at the Black Eyed Pea

Five places I have lived:
*Birmingham, AL
*Athens, GA
*Auburn, AL
*Charlotte, NC
*Atlanta, GA

Five TV Shows I love to watch
*DOG the bounty hunter
*Flip this House
*Deal or No Deal
*Intervention
*The Office

Five places you have been on vacation
*Europe - France, Germany, England
*Ontario, Canada
*Mexico
*Jamaica
*Reno, NV with the Party of Five in college

Five websites I visit daily
*www.celebrity-babies.com
*www.people.com
*www.dekalb.k12.ga.us
*www.cnn.com
*www.brentgunn.com

Five of my favorite foods
*Supreme Pizza
*Waffle Ice Cream Cones
*Warm Brownies
*Caesar salad
*Filet

Dear Saint Anthony, you are the patron of the poor and the helper of all who seek lost articles. Help me to find the digital camera that I have lost so that I will be able to make better use of the time I will gain for God's greater honor and glory. I can no longer transfer pictures of Issa to the computer to upload, and I'm spending too much time looking. Grant your gracious aid to all people who seek what they have lost - especially those who seek to regain God's grace. Amen

And along came angel Leah

My Mom ended up picking up Issa every day from daycare last week around 9ish. Jake took her at 7ish. So I felt much better with her being at home. I have considered dropping back my job to part time, or even quitting (if I couldn't find the right place for Issa), but I love my job. I love it.
So we interviewed several caretakers last week - at home providers. You know, the ladies that keep a couple of kids in their homes. And it went really well. We found one we loved, and we called her references (four ladies that seriously almost started crying they missed her so much), and we called to tell her "you're the one" last night!
She is so sweet, and lives near here. She was so sweet to Issa, and Issa seemed so comfortable.
I'm once again so grateful to Mom, who'll pick her up very early the first week, to transition her to the new spot. So it's a go! I feel 100% sure about Leah, and I can't wait for Issa to get to know her!
I have 44 kiddos on my speech load - from PreK to 5th grade, and I love it! It's so fun, and there really seems to be some cute kids. The teachers are great. The commute is next-to-nothing.
Last night we celebrated my Dad's 60th bday. Brent and Rachel surprised him by coming. Mom had great steaks, and we had a Bruster's mint choc chip pie - YUM. Good wine, tasty salads, and savory steaks. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Brent and Rachel are expecting their first. We're so excited for Issy to have a cousin! It's also strange thinking of my brother as a Dad!
Toby chewed our new wooden fence DOWN. That dog is possessed. After a $200 trip to the Home Depot, Jake and Brent are working on it. They're also putting in a doggie door and a "dog pen" area in our basement to go if Toby freaks out in the backyard.
Happy weekend!

Bad to Worse

Well, my job is going well - great in fact. I love the hours, and my school is so cute, and everything about it is great. I am indeed in a classroom. But it is an EMPTY classroom. So it's mine. And I have a computer, and materials too. I'm so thankful for it all.
Daycare, on the other hand, is miserable. There are loads of green-snotty-nosed kids running around her daycare and two workers that are always cleaning/talking/whatever. And that's when I see them. So my Mom has been getting her ~20 minutes after we drop her off to stay at home with her. Jacob and I interviewed 2 at-home daycares near my school that keep teacher's kids. Lots of praying to be had. We loved them both, but it's such a commitment.
Happy 60th birthday Dad, to the best Dad in the world. I have so many incredible memories as a child and growing up - Jacob and I strive to raise our daughter just as you and Mom have raised Brent and me!
Tomorrow my brother and his (expecting BTW) wife :) are coming to Atlanta for dinner. My Mom's getting steaks from Shield's butcher (yum) and we're grilling out there to celebrate the big day. What a fun weekend! TGTomorrow'sF!

Back to work

I am having such anxiety about returning to work these days. It's terrible. I start on Tuesday. My school is about 3 miles from my house. Issa has a spot at a daycare that is only ~2 miles from my school, but I have got incredible anxiety. When I returned to work at 3 months, I swear I was still so hormonal, and I was weepy lots b/c of that. But now, I've spent every waking moment with her for the past 3 months. And I'm about to have to get back to the real world. PLUS I was told this week that at my new job/school (it's an elementary school), 1) my speech room was taken away - I'll be housed in the special ed classroom (shuttling groups of kids in and out of that room... 2) I Have no computer 3) I have no materials.
WHAT? How the heck am I supposed to do my job? I don't know, I just have major anxiety. I guess this county played their cards right... they had my sign my contract right when I accepted at that school. Didn't happen to tell me about the aforementioned details... Prayers please. This is an anxious time for me... :)

Home sweet home

I LOVE our new house! It is four bedrooms and three baths of heaven! It's at least double what I'm used to, and we are loving the area. Of course, we *are* a block from my parents, and now only 30 minutes from Jake's parents, which makes a huge difference, seeing as we used to be 4 hours from them! We are on a little cul-de-sac, with my old elementary school a 9-iron from our house, which will be fun to walk her there later! There's also Henderson Park, in walking distance from here.

• Issa fell two Sundays ago at church - took a stair face-forward and has a nice little bruise.
• I got a full time job at an elementary school about 3 minutes from my house. It's about 1 minute from Issa's daycare spot. I start next Monday and boy, am I anxious about it. My Mom's helping by really transitioning her in it - Jake or I will take her every morning at 730, but my Mom will keep her there only a couple of hours the first day, and a few hours the next one... say prayers!
• I have to get my GA driver's license tomorrow. This should be fun, as all governmental tasks are - waiting in line, rude people, etc...
• I've gotten to see so many old friends since I've been here! Mary and Greer and Kathy and Katie - I miss my CLT friends, but do love Atlanta too.
• Jacob and I saw Lyle Lovett at Chastain on Friday night. Incredible. Truly. If you get a chance to see him live, do so!
• I feel like I haven't picked up a novel in weeks now. People and Us magazine last for 3 minutes before I conk out at night. Any suggestions - what're you reading???

Moving Day

I wish you could see my house right now. There are boxes and tape and Sharpie markers and cups and plants and random wrappers... it's nuts! But there are also 4 very nice men from Armstrong Relocation wrapping away, and carefully placing china into sturdy boxes. Issa is at home with my family, and we miss her to pieces. We'll get to see her tomorrow though. We are excited to have our new house. We closed yesterday on our house in ATL, and we get possession on Thursday night. That's when the fun starts: paint - Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Hardwoods - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Move in - next weekend (8/12ish) So wow - I'll be off Internet until 8/11, and then my email address will change. There's lots going on! Issa is now walking everywhere, and getting into everything. I've applied for a job at the DeKalb county school system, and hopefully I'll be working 4 days a week. One extra day with little miss would be HEAVEN! Dear baby, we miss you terribly, and we can't wait to see you tomorrow! Hugs! Love, Mommy

Busy busy busy

Although Jacob's company will be packing and moving us (a luxury that we've never known), it is still overwhelming to look at my house and know that when I leave on Saturday, I won't be back. ANYTHING that I want for the next month needs to go with us. WHAT? It is really too much to think about.
And think about I *don't* - I've just been playing with Issa all week - enjoying mommy/baby time, and seeing friends. She's taking steps more confidently these days, and has had a few playdates this week! Have a great weekend!

ATL bound!

I have been MIA for a bit now - sorry! It has been so crazy this past couple of months at the Allbritton household. Jacob accepted a position at the Atlanta Pricewaterhouse Coopers office, and so we are moving! We sold our house in TWO days, which was great. We have been keeping I-85 hot while going back and forth to search for a house, and just haven't found the right one yet. We are closing on this house in Charlotte the week of July 21st, and if need be, his firm will put us up in furnished corporate housing for a couple of months until we find something we like. He'll be working right across the street from Ga Tech, which is VERY close in town.
Issa is a mess - 13 months now and jabbering away. She says lots of words, and is cruising all over the house - she'll let go and "stand" without holding on to anything, but no true first steps yet. She'll walk with hands held forever if you let her. She loves her wagon rides and swimming in our splash pool in the backyard. My school year with CMS is over, and therefore her time at the Presbyterian CDC is over as well! I know she'll miss her teachers, but I am enjoying spending all of this time with her!
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE - so what's been up your way?

6 Random Things

I was "tagged" by NaeNae. I don't know how to make my blog more fancy, but NaeNae, yours sure is. I need a "Blogging for Dummies" to find out how to make a "link" so it's fancy-schmancy. Anyway, here goes:
1. I LOVE pop music. Kiss 95.1 is my favorite, and I can jam to the BEPs.
2. I love to read.
3. I can polish off an entire bag of Guacamole Doritos if I have a Miller Lite to polish them off with.
4. I really really really want to get a miniature schnauzer puppy.
5. I love my job. I work for CMS as a speech therapist and if all the stars line up, I'll be working for CMS when I retire with 30 years in. I truly have chosen a profession that I love.
6. I drive a 1999 Mazda 626 - it's my husband's former car. Before that, I had a Honda Accord that I drove for 10 years and it was my favorite car.
7. (I know it's really 6 random things but I had another random thought) Issa did not take ANY nap today. She woke up at 6 and when I picked her up at church at FOUR, that 11-month-old baby was wild-eyed and hadn't napped! She's already down for the night - has been since 545!

By the way, my smart and witty and charming hubbie made a B on his final and got a B in this class! Way to go, baby!

Now that I have completed this post, I get to tag someone else. Here are the rules:1--If you are tagged, you have to post six things about yourself on your site.2--Then you should leave a comment on my site to let me know that you have posted.3--You can then tag more people. To tag, just leave them a comment to let them know they are IT!

1. The Lathams
2. Very Mom
3. One Woman's World
4. Life in Mayberry
5. Gator Constructor

Out again

I'm borrowing this "update" style from Kelly - go visit her at http://kellyinnc.blogsome.com/. She is two days away from her due date and ready to have that baby boy!

Baby Girl: One more month, and this baby will be a year old! It is so hard to believe that time has gone this quickly. I feel like it was yesterday that I was getting up at 3AM for a feeding and watching my Tivo'd 7th Heavens while she was eating! She and I were home today b/c the church was closed today for Easter Monday. She is cruising along furniture and her hair is SO curly!
Jacob: He has his final exam tonight for his class. After this, it's two classes down towards his MBA - he's doing so well. I can't imagine balancing a career, the baby, me (and goodness knows I'm high maintenance), and classes! Way to go, baby!
Easter: We had a great day at home. Church was nice, and Issa was so stylin' in her Easter attire - my Mom made her dress AND her bonnet! So cute. All in all, a great family day together, followed by a BIG family nap in the afternoon (nice!)

What a break!

It was an incredible break. I loved spending every minute with baby girl. She's crawling SPEEDY and it's hard to keep up with her! I made lots of baby hairbows (saves money!) and enjoyed spending time with friends. We got to squeeze in a few datenights during the weekend when Jacob came to Atlanta.
The most recent? A nasty virus - maybe even Rotovirus (Sp?). Fever of 104 today and profuse vomiting followed by many sticks and prods at the pediatrician. I hope that Jacob and I don't get it. I'm trying to decide what to eat for dinner. Jacob is out of town, and I love thinking of dinner, b/c I don't have to cook and can eat Life cereal followed by Guacamole doritos or some Ritz/peanut butter. What are you eating for dinner??? :)

Baby Boot Camp

Issa's Uncle Justin came up for the weekend last weekend - how much do those brothers look alike? She had a blast with him, and this is one of my favorite pictures of all.
Jacob has been out of town and/or working late most of this past week, so my Mom came up from Atlanta to help out at home and with Issa. Issa just *adores* her, so it's so fun for her to spend time with my Mom. Well, Issa has been doing lots of "night wakings" lately, where she either wants her passy, or just wants to be rocked back to sleep. With a winter full of ear infections, we have been doing it! We've stayed away from feeding her, not to start bad habits (10 months now - almost 11 months). Well after a few nights, my Mom took her to Eastover yesterday morning - we were convinced it was a new ear infection...
NOTHING. Clear ears and chest - no teeth coming in (NONE so far!)
We decided to start the "extinction" method via "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Dr. Weisenbluth (sp?) during the night. It hasn't been *so* bad the past couple of nights but is taking longer than I thought. Me and Nick at Night are starting to form a relationship at 2 AM. The Cosby Show, etc. It makes for a fun next morning at around 10 AM when I am working on a kid's "R" sound and flipping cards... :)
I hope that it doesn't last long. I am going to Atlanta for the WHOLE week - spring break - and can't wait to see old friends!

American Idol is addicting. Why do I have to be held captive to the TV during this time? I love it and it's a good thing that it's not on every night, or I'd be even more of a TV junkie. I have many books "on deck" to read - Daughter of Fortune, the Kite Runner, The Patron Saint of Liars, Shopgirl, but instead I'm waiting for it to come on. It doesn't come on TV for another 45 minutes, but I figure I may as well wait b/c if I start reading and have to stop, then what's the point? :) By the way, what are you reading?

What the heck?

I mean, what happened this winter? I'm ticked! I have been waiting for a nice pretty snowstorm. A snowfall where you are stuck in the house for at least a day or two, where you have to scrounge together the ingredients for chili. And what? It's in the upper 70s. Now, I'm not complaining too much. I am thankful for a definition of seasons, and the hot summer. But I'm wanting to be stuck in my house with CMS closed and my baby snuggled close. Two years ago we had a good one. I mean, has it even been winter yet???

Funny dialogue

We have a neverending struggle, my hubbie and I. When we make the bed (if we get to it, mind you), he doesn't like to put the decorative pillows "pretty". It frustrates him to have it looking "perfect".
This morning:
Me: Grab those pillows to put up here.
--DH sighs and frowns--
Me: Jacob, please just grab them and let's make the bed.
DH: I don't like them perfect
Me: Jacob, please just put them on there. We're running late.
DH: I don't like them like that.
Me: Jacob, just give me the pillows.

-- DH places pillows on his side up the bed, standing on end, W-R-O-N-G--

DH: I'm expressing my inner artist.

Now, if you know my dear hubbie, you know that he is not the "artist". He just loves to put them how I DON'T want them. A laugh for my Tuesday AM, anyway. Cheers!

She did great!

Little miss is such a little trooper. We had to wake her up at 510 or so and got her to Presbyterian at 5:30. She did great but came out of the surgery like a true fighter - kicking and SCREAMING. She was ticked off b/c she was groggy from the anesthesia and didn't know why. She was screaming, "WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU PEOPLE THINKING? MY APPENDAGES ARE NOT WORKING UP TO PAR AND I AM STARVING!" She was so freaking adorable. After she screamed at everyone for a good half hour, she pooped out and slept in her crib for like 2 hours, and woke up like a precious angel, all cooing and talking.
It was definitely one of the scariest things I've done, passing my 9-month-old to an anesthesiologist. I wish I could figure out how to transfer my cameraphone pix to this page b/c she wore a mini hospital gown, tied in the back with tiny diaper hanging out.
I'm thankful that the weekend is here soon so we can just hang out together. She is already much better, hearing sounds differently and even talking more.

Did I mention I'll be glad when she gets tubes?

Well, I think the SECOND we pulled out of the driveway for vacation this weekend to Winterplace, WV, with my brother and sister-in-law, Issa got an ear infection. After a weekend of battling a fever of 103 and my sweet Mom taking care of her, we came home early. Last night we were up all night. I took her to doc this AM and the antibiotics aren't TOUCHING her infection. She got a shot (poor thing) and we're holding tight until Wednesday. The vacation was fun while it lasted. We got LOTS of snow while skiing on Saturday, and it was so beautiful. It was also so nice to just get away with Brent and Rachel.
My brother installed a cool house alarm today - thanks bro! It's so neat. We haven't hooked up service yet but it has a nasty sounding alarm sound - so beware burglers!
So I've missed yet another day of work and I'll miss on Wednesday for surgery too. I need to take out stock in Eastover Pediatrics - we are there at least weekly!!!

It's tube time

Well, little Miss is going to get tubes. The surgery will be on 2/22 at Presbyterian Hospital, where I had Issa! We have to be there at 5:30 AM and she has to fast after midnight. I imagine that from the time she wakes up until the time that she has the surgery, she'll be SCREAMING: "what the heck? Where is my morning bottle???"
She is too funny. We kept her up for a while tonight, just playing and cuddling. Is there anything in the world more amazing that when she reaches and cuddles?

I slammed my left hand index fingernail in my door today - the speech door at Amay James. It is now a pretty shade of greyish purple, expected to fall off in the future.
Here's a few new pictures for your viewing pleasure!
M