Thursday, January 17, 2008
To Alan from Mr. Knox:
Dear Alan: I am at Emma's house again. I got here by riding in her red bag. She showed me her blue vacuum. It is called a Dirt Devil. It makes a wonderful noise. Later on today, or maybe tomorrow, I will send you a picture of me and the Dirt Devil. For now, I am sending a picture of just me. How is Mr. Fox? How is Miss Lucy? I miss them both. And I miss you. With love from Mr. Knox.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Weekend Wrap-Up
After over a month of maternal oversight where a never ending pot of homemade soup was constantly available (chicken, ham/pea and borcht)and where the laundry magically made its way into my drawers, this weekend, I finally took over the diaper changing duties and control of the house. Thanks to both moms for their support! Emma (aka Eileen) left on Saturday morning, and my mom last week. I was sad to see both mom's go, and a little nervous that I wasn't going to make it this weekend.
After Emma left Saturday morning, I motivated myself by taking Alan art-toy shopping where visited the dollar store and stocked up on paint and paper supplies to keep us busy. He is no longer napping, so I need more activities in the afternoon. I also found a large cardboard house that you color. Alan loves it! I'll take a picture. He calls it his "muffin store", because the window looks likes the drive thru at dunkin donuts!
By Saturday afternoon, I still had energy. Roger came home from a meeting and took Alan for a walk. This gave me time to rest-up, because I had the goal of making it to the John Street Jam in the evening, which I did! It was nice to be out again! It is around the corner, so it was a safe place to go should I feel sick. I stocked up on cough drops, and it was a mircale that I didn't cough during the first set. I only stayed through the first half - I started to get tired (not surprising since my bedtime has been 7pm). Made it home by 9pm and crashed!
We all stayed in our PJ's on Sunday until noon, and then met up with Marie, Jim, Mia and Ava at the Kiwana's Ice Rink. (this was Ava's first time ice skating as well!)
Alan was excited all morning about going ice-skating. However, it didn't work out to well for either of us! First, they don't make double-bladed ice skates for adults (boy did that get a laugh), there are no bars to hold on to around the perimeter, plus, they don't have adult sized braces for adults. It's been 25 years since the last time I skated, and I didn't have the nerve to go out on the ice. Turns out, that Alan felt the same way. Roger was very enthusiastic with Alan, and by the time I finally had my laces tight enough, I walked into the rink only to see a frightened child wanting his mommy. Note to self - next time trying something new with Alan, we need to be less enthusiastic and more gentle. All Alan wanted to do was touch the ice. He didn't even want to see the zamboni!!
That's okay, Roger went skating for a little bit while Alan and I shared some mozzarella sticks. Here is a photo of Roger in the ice and Alan feeling much better once we took off the skates....
Later we took him to the park, then came home and watched Shrek!
Other news: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA BOOTIE (Jan.13) AND GRANDMA EMMA (Jan.11)!!!
After Emma left Saturday morning, I motivated myself by taking Alan art-toy shopping where visited the dollar store and stocked up on paint and paper supplies to keep us busy. He is no longer napping, so I need more activities in the afternoon. I also found a large cardboard house that you color. Alan loves it! I'll take a picture. He calls it his "muffin store", because the window looks likes the drive thru at dunkin donuts!
By Saturday afternoon, I still had energy. Roger came home from a meeting and took Alan for a walk. This gave me time to rest-up, because I had the goal of making it to the John Street Jam in the evening, which I did! It was nice to be out again! It is around the corner, so it was a safe place to go should I feel sick. I stocked up on cough drops, and it was a mircale that I didn't cough during the first set. I only stayed through the first half - I started to get tired (not surprising since my bedtime has been 7pm). Made it home by 9pm and crashed!
We all stayed in our PJ's on Sunday until noon, and then met up with Marie, Jim, Mia and Ava at the Kiwana's Ice Rink. (this was Ava's first time ice skating as well!)
Alan was excited all morning about going ice-skating. However, it didn't work out to well for either of us! First, they don't make double-bladed ice skates for adults (boy did that get a laugh), there are no bars to hold on to around the perimeter, plus, they don't have adult sized braces for adults. It's been 25 years since the last time I skated, and I didn't have the nerve to go out on the ice. Turns out, that Alan felt the same way. Roger was very enthusiastic with Alan, and by the time I finally had my laces tight enough, I walked into the rink only to see a frightened child wanting his mommy. Note to self - next time trying something new with Alan, we need to be less enthusiastic and more gentle. All Alan wanted to do was touch the ice. He didn't even want to see the zamboni!!
That's okay, Roger went skating for a little bit while Alan and I shared some mozzarella sticks. Here is a photo of Roger in the ice and Alan feeling much better once we took off the skates....
Later we took him to the park, then came home and watched Shrek!
Other news: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA BOOTIE (Jan.13) AND GRANDMA EMMA (Jan.11)!!!
Friday, January 11, 2008
First playdate of the year
After over a month, I was finally well enough to host a morning playdate - that seems to be when I am most energetic....Had fun with Julie/Jace and Melanie/Ivan... Alan was a little tentative at first and stayed out of the playroom. To assist him I suggested that the adults move into the playroom as a stratgey to help him....seemed to work. Also, scroll down to see post and photo on Melanie - (one day post due date)
Melanie - Post Due Date
I have never seen an expecting mother look as vibrant as Melanie did today - her due date was yesterday. I had a little chat with Olivia, told her we were waiting! We'll see if she was listening....
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Deal or No Deal
Escorted by my legal advisor (aka: Roger), I headed to Greenville tonight to plead my case on a traffic ticket I received on December 13th. I remember the day well. It was a Thursday, the first day of the mono-saga. I had an appointment with the doctor,and I was racing to beat the winter storm.
When the officer approached, I started weeping - couldn't find my registration - shocked that I (the slowest driver on the planet) would get a speeding ticket! If one only knew how many times I have bugged our village officials about speeding on Wash. Ave.
Anyway, the officer didn't feel that bad for me, she only reduced my speed from 52 miles per hour to 50 (in a 35).
With all of the medical melodramatics, I must have erased the traffic ticket from my memory until Roger reminded me as if a belated Christmas present that I had to appear on Dec.26th should I wish to contest the ticket. I was soooo out of it that I just asked Roger to take care of it - pay the fine, or whatever....But Roger called the judge on my behalf and had the case adjourned until tonight. Roger thought I had a good case to contest the ticket.
So tonight when the judge learned that my original appearance date was December 26, he said "TOO BAD...the day after Christmas, I would have let you off!!! Just my luck - a judge with a sense of humor.
So we started the proceedings. I told him that I wanted clarification from the officer on the location where I was found speeding because I recall there being a 50 mile speed limit sign only a few yards from where I was pulled over. Luckily for me, the officer wasn't there.... I added that maybe I was accelerating as I approached the increase in speed. He asked me where I was exactly, but I couldn't remember, but I knew that I was close to where there was a 50 MPH sign. Then I blurted out some true but incoherent nonsense like "I am a safe and prudent driver" (my legal advisor's words).
The judge then began to ramble on about my legal options. It all went over my head. I heard words like "trial" and "DA" and "jury"....And then he repeated how had I been in the court on December 26th, he would have let me off.
I couldn't help myself. I got the sense that he was messing with me....so I took a little risk, that had Roger shaking in his shoes.
"Judge (pause), so what's the difference between December 26th and today?"
He looked up at me (I think he smiled), and all I remember is more rambling about his Christmas spirit, his trip to Aruba, his grandchildren......more legalize.....and the words "PARKING TICKET....$25.00"
PHEW!!!!!! Thanks Judge!
When the officer approached, I started weeping - couldn't find my registration - shocked that I (the slowest driver on the planet) would get a speeding ticket! If one only knew how many times I have bugged our village officials about speeding on Wash. Ave.
Anyway, the officer didn't feel that bad for me, she only reduced my speed from 52 miles per hour to 50 (in a 35).
With all of the medical melodramatics, I must have erased the traffic ticket from my memory until Roger reminded me as if a belated Christmas present that I had to appear on Dec.26th should I wish to contest the ticket. I was soooo out of it that I just asked Roger to take care of it - pay the fine, or whatever....But Roger called the judge on my behalf and had the case adjourned until tonight. Roger thought I had a good case to contest the ticket.
So tonight when the judge learned that my original appearance date was December 26, he said "TOO BAD...the day after Christmas, I would have let you off!!! Just my luck - a judge with a sense of humor.
So we started the proceedings. I told him that I wanted clarification from the officer on the location where I was found speeding because I recall there being a 50 mile speed limit sign only a few yards from where I was pulled over. Luckily for me, the officer wasn't there.... I added that maybe I was accelerating as I approached the increase in speed. He asked me where I was exactly, but I couldn't remember, but I knew that I was close to where there was a 50 MPH sign. Then I blurted out some true but incoherent nonsense like "I am a safe and prudent driver" (my legal advisor's words).
The judge then began to ramble on about my legal options. It all went over my head. I heard words like "trial" and "DA" and "jury"....And then he repeated how had I been in the court on December 26th, he would have let me off.
I couldn't help myself. I got the sense that he was messing with me....so I took a little risk, that had Roger shaking in his shoes.
"Judge (pause), so what's the difference between December 26th and today?"
He looked up at me (I think he smiled), and all I remember is more rambling about his Christmas spirit, his trip to Aruba, his grandchildren......more legalize.....and the words "PARKING TICKET....$25.00"
PHEW!!!!!! Thanks Judge!
vitamins and burgers
Yesterday I ventured out more than any other day the past month. Got some important banking completed and walked with Emma and Alan to the indoor park. Stayed at the park for a few minutes to catch up with Jules. She was hanging out with this woman who totally empathized with me. It put things in perspective. Without getting into the details, I should be very thankful that my condition is not life threatening. She gave me some great tips on vitamins and healthy foods to boost my immune system. Ironically, when I walked home, all I could think about was junk food. So I stopped by the sandwich store and ordered a large burger with extra cheese (and fries). I was craving meat and salt....hit the spot....maybe my body needs the iron...I guess I must be feeling better!!!! I crashed early, I seem to loose energy in the early afternoon.....but much better this week...
Today, I am so-so, but I am going to try to get to storytime at Barnes and Noble this morning, plus I have to go to Greenville to appear before a judge for a speeding ticket tonight......I am trying to get back into a routine.....
In other news, talked at length with Melanie yesterday over the phone. Her due date is tomorrow.....as of yesterday afternoon, no baby yet!!!!
Today, I am so-so, but I am going to try to get to storytime at Barnes and Noble this morning, plus I have to go to Greenville to appear before a judge for a speeding ticket tonight......I am trying to get back into a routine.....
In other news, talked at length with Melanie yesterday over the phone. Her due date is tomorrow.....as of yesterday afternoon, no baby yet!!!!
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Sleep
Alan is transitioning from his crib to his firetruck bed which has been a challenge. At 5AM, I heard the pitter patter of little feet only to find Alan at the foot of my bed. He climbed up and snuggled in. Here is a photo of him taken moments ago as well as a cute photo of him sleeping when he was a baby.
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