Nicholas has a cold.
I took him to the pediatrician yesterday morning because the night prior was a very restkess night for him. I instantly thought ear infection, especially because he went for his ear check on Friday and the dr. saw fluid in his ears.
Well, as of yesterday morning, he still had fluid in there but no infection. The doctor saud I could give him Dimetapp if I wanted to, as that would help sedate him a tiny bit.
I got The Call at 3 pm that his fever was over 100. So I stayed home from work today with the kids. I got out the Dimetapp.
You would think I gave him a espresso drink.
Note to self -- no Dimetapp for Nicholas. :-)
And a special HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish to my brother Bob. He's celebrating his -- um, let's do the math -- 57th -- um, I mean 35th -- birthday today. *hee hee hee*
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Robocalls
A little bit of a rant...
Yesterday afternoon I called our home answering machine to see if we had any messages and was a little shocked when I heard we had 13 new messages. This was even more shocking because I had called to check the answering machine at lunchtime and there were no new messages at 1 pm.
So I began to scroll through the new messages:
"This is delegate so-and-so and I'm calling to urge your support of James Webb for Senate on Tuesday, June 13..."
"This is Harris Miller, candidate for Senate, and I need your support on Tuesday, June 13..."
"Hi, my name is so-and-so and I am asking for your support of Harris Miller on Tuesday, June 13th..."
etc.
Thirteen of these messages. All of these left on our home answering machine, sometime between 1 pm and 5 pm on Wednesday, May 17. And the election is WHEN?
*sigh*
And yes, we will be voting in the primary on Tuesday, June 13th. But I probably should not say we are undecided on who we will be voting for. Then they'll leave more messages!
Yesterday afternoon I called our home answering machine to see if we had any messages and was a little shocked when I heard we had 13 new messages. This was even more shocking because I had called to check the answering machine at lunchtime and there were no new messages at 1 pm.
So I began to scroll through the new messages:
"This is delegate so-and-so and I'm calling to urge your support of James Webb for Senate on Tuesday, June 13..."
"This is Harris Miller, candidate for Senate, and I need your support on Tuesday, June 13..."
"Hi, my name is so-and-so and I am asking for your support of Harris Miller on Tuesday, June 13th..."
etc.
Thirteen of these messages. All of these left on our home answering machine, sometime between 1 pm and 5 pm on Wednesday, May 17. And the election is WHEN?
*sigh*
And yes, we will be voting in the primary on Tuesday, June 13th. But I probably should not say we are undecided on who we will be voting for. Then they'll leave more messages!
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day a day early. :-)
Today we have run into one of those "scheduling conflicts" where a soccer game is at the same time as a dance class. Natalie chose dance class today. Of course I hear the rain on our roof right now, so perhaps it is a moot point as the game may be rained out.
Nicholas received his first invitation to a friend's birthday party -- J is turning 3 next month. Nicholas was absolutely thrilled that this invitation was for HIM and NOT for Natalie. He's finally going to something that does not involve his big sister, and he seems pretty excited about it.
The newest fascination for him is Little Einsteins. His sister likes the show and we record it to watch later, but now Nicholas talks about the "rocket ship" all the time. Hearing the two of them singing the theme song is just SO much fun!
Still a little hectic around here so I'm sorry for the light posting. The madness will get better, I'm sure.
And on an entertainment front -- have you seen the Evolution of Dance video? Absolutely classic! VERY much worth the 6 minutes to view.
Today we have run into one of those "scheduling conflicts" where a soccer game is at the same time as a dance class. Natalie chose dance class today. Of course I hear the rain on our roof right now, so perhaps it is a moot point as the game may be rained out.
Nicholas received his first invitation to a friend's birthday party -- J is turning 3 next month. Nicholas was absolutely thrilled that this invitation was for HIM and NOT for Natalie. He's finally going to something that does not involve his big sister, and he seems pretty excited about it.
The newest fascination for him is Little Einsteins. His sister likes the show and we record it to watch later, but now Nicholas talks about the "rocket ship" all the time. Hearing the two of them singing the theme song is just SO much fun!
Still a little hectic around here so I'm sorry for the light posting. The madness will get better, I'm sure.
And on an entertainment front -- have you seen the Evolution of Dance video? Absolutely classic! VERY much worth the 6 minutes to view.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Schedule madness
Over the weekend we went to Natalie's soccer game, skipped dance class because she was too tired from soccer, I went to the elementary school social/fundraiser -- yes, the school that she has not even started at yet -- went to our new church, made it to soccer team photos in time, played on the playground with the soccer team, went to our first playdate with the preschool class, and went grocery shopping. And somehow managed to get 7 loads of laundry done.
Of course the house is still a disaster with toys strewn in just about every room.
I read a post on the DC Urban Moms listserv today about selling one's house and moving to an apartment because the monthly expenses were too much to bear. I wonder if we were in a smaller house if things would be easier to manage. Or do the layers of strewn about toys just get thicker? See Elizabeth's post about the subject.
Of course the house is still a disaster with toys strewn in just about every room.
I read a post on the DC Urban Moms listserv today about selling one's house and moving to an apartment because the monthly expenses were too much to bear. I wonder if we were in a smaller house if things would be easier to manage. Or do the layers of strewn about toys just get thicker? See Elizabeth's post about the subject.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Light posting
Sorry for the light posting. Some stuff (which I can't post about) has hit the household and we're doing our best to deal with it. I'm so fortunate to have two wonderful children. They help keep me sane. In spite of the myriad of toys strewn about the living room.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Happy 15th Wedding Anniversary
DH and I celebrated 15 years of wedded bliss on Thursday (the 27th). We attempted to go out to dinner, but Nicholas was loaded for bear, so our dinner at Silverado was -- well, it was abbreviated. So we'll celebrate instead during our upcoming trip to Walt Disney World.
Natalie did play soccer on Saturday as well as go to dance class. Sunday we went to the American Dance Institute to their Open House and to meet Angela Ballerina. Both Natalie and Nicholas took a "ballet class" where they learned five ballet positions. They both had fun. Natalie loved seeing Angelina Ballerina. Nicholas saw Angelina Ballerina and then prompt got down on all fours to "be a puppy" and barked at her.
And we got a call today that he won the door prize of the Angelina On Stage book!
Anyway, if you are in the Rockville, MD, area, near Congressional Plaza, please check out their dance school. Natalie goes to Arlington Center for Dance and we are very happy there, but I was pretty impressed with the facilities and the students at American Dance Institute.
Finally -- DH brought Natalie to Kindergarten registration today. I REALLY wanted to go, but our annual "big event" at work was today and I could not go to the registration. Yes, I'm bummed and I was thinking about Natalie ALL DAY today. Shows me that I should plan on taking the day off when Natalie starts Kindergarten this fall. :-)
Natalie did play soccer on Saturday as well as go to dance class. Sunday we went to the American Dance Institute to their Open House and to meet Angela Ballerina. Both Natalie and Nicholas took a "ballet class" where they learned five ballet positions. They both had fun. Natalie loved seeing Angelina Ballerina. Nicholas saw Angelina Ballerina and then prompt got down on all fours to "be a puppy" and barked at her.
And we got a call today that he won the door prize of the Angelina On Stage book!
Anyway, if you are in the Rockville, MD, area, near Congressional Plaza, please check out their dance school. Natalie goes to Arlington Center for Dance and we are very happy there, but I was pretty impressed with the facilities and the students at American Dance Institute.
Finally -- DH brought Natalie to Kindergarten registration today. I REALLY wanted to go, but our annual "big event" at work was today and I could not go to the registration. Yes, I'm bummed and I was thinking about Natalie ALL DAY today. Shows me that I should plan on taking the day off when Natalie starts Kindergarten this fall. :-)
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