Cruise Pictures

Since everyone else has posted cruise pictures and details, I am going straight to a few pictures and skipping the details. The cliff notes version is the cruise was nice. Our friends had a beautiful wedding ceremony in Key West. The days on the ship were fun (minus the constant motion sickness I fought). Ryan and I were low key and didn't stay out very late. We enjoyed our excursion in Cozumel (ATV Jungle Ride-it was super dusty but fun. I was not the slowest one in the group but I was no dare devil either). We chit chatted with friends who have moved away and are missed. Our day at sea was relaxing. It took me until Sunday to wind down and we were back in Miami early Monday morning. Go figure. Next vacation will be longer. Enjoy!

Ready, Set, Sail!

Blackberry turned off, phone shut down, clothes packed, toiletries ready, baby in the care of Grandma and Grandpa. We are ready to go!

We are off to Miami to go cruisin' with friends. Mark and Meagan are tieing the knot and the rest of us will be there to cheer them on. After the ceremony it's time to enjoy a nice weekend with Carnival navigating the way.

After our return, I am sure there will be stories and pictures to share.

Over-reacting?

Am I over reacting? Last night we got home and there was a flyer stuck on the front door. It was dark out so I peeled it off and went inside. This morning when I left for work, I locked the front door and noticed the flyer peeled off some of my paint. It's not bad but it's tacky and I am livid.

I called Ryan on my way to work and told him to find the flyer (in the garbage) and that I am going to call and chew that person out. I am guessing they won't come fix my door but I want the satisfaction of yelling at an idiot. I am sure it will make me more angry because she will probably just patronize me or ignore me but I am hot to trot on this one.

This is the second time this has happened to me and the first time I blew it off because it was below the door handle. This one is at eye level. People have no common sense. In fact, I didn't read the flyer but I would put my money on it being for a realestate agent. At least the menu people use a rubberband and hang it on the door handle. I am tempted to go find this place of business and draw on the front door with a Sharpie. ARGH! What a way to start my morning.

Water Baby Gone Fishin'

I was going to get Miller a life jacket at Christmas but decided it was too early. Yesterday, when we were at Sam's Club, I decided what the heck; let's get him one. *Ryan had cleaned out the boat yesterday and taken it out for a spin so I think that's what spurred the idea.

Here are the pictures:

Trying it on last night.

Look what Ryan caught!

Sunday morning dock side.


Sunday morning cruise-Mom needs a shower!

Yeah, I am cool with my shades and sun hat on. You know you love me.

Miller did ok for the first few minutes. Then he realized that the glasses are funny, the hat's too big, and that damn life vest pushes his gopher cheeks into bigger balls on the side of his face. He got hot and cranky about the time we turned around to head back.

I figure he will be like Annie. Loves to go, get's excited when we are loading the boat, a pain once we take off, ok for a bit, and then wild to get off. Sounds about typical.

8 Month Stats

Miller had his 8 month check up today. I am reporting the news second hand since his appointment was in the early afternoon and I couldn't attend.

Stats:
Height: 30.5 inches (100th percentile)
Weight: 23lbs 3 ozs (95th percentile)

He had a toe prick to draw blood. I asked Ryan if he cried and Ryan yelled "Boys don't cry!" I guess that means no tears were shed.

Healthy and on track. He can now eat more people food with the exception of eggs and berries. No problems adhering to that request. Ryan said he had a hay day at the grocery store tonight. He bought Miller all kinds of food combos to try. Tonight was veggies and rice which he loved.

Now, it's time to go enjoy a lobster/steak dinner with the hubby. We don't go out for Valentine's Day. We usually cook something yummy at home and avoid the crowds and overpriced food. He did surprise me with flowers at home this year. All I ever ask is for a card since I think it's cliche' to receive stuff only on valentine's day. If you love me all year long, surprise me all year long. This year it worked to his advantage. It was a surprise!

Hope you have a great V-day tomorrow. I will be going shopping for some cruisin' clothes.

Sick Day?

Here's the quick summary:

Ryan hasn't been feeling well. At first I thought he was fighting the flu or was dehydrated from working out and mowing the lawn. Then last night, he poisoned me with dinner and I figured it was something we both ate.

Today, I decided to ask him again about the peanut butter products in the house (he's been popping peanut butter ritz crackers, other pb crackers, and little debbie things with pd in them for a week or more). He acted like I had never really mentioned anything and what in the world was I talking about.

Ok, I don't watch much news or keep up on current events but I knew there was some kind of peanut butter recall. I thought he knew and then when I asked him and he blew me off, I figured if the grocery store is selling it, it should be fine. He assumed if I asked him and there was a known problem, I would throw it all out.

This leads me to believe several things (I will leave out the miscommunication part of our marriage) 1) the grocery store didn't recall everything unless it was reported and the FDC recalled it 2) Ryan probably did have a slight case of some poisoning 3) his dinner he cooked me last night either had some trace or it was just too much for my overly stressed system.

After a night of worshipping the bathroom, I woke up not feeling 100%. I went to work and was overwhelmed. I should have called in sick. Tonight Ryan complained of feeling icky again so we discussed the pb thing and I think I will toss all the food in the morning. He went to bed with a fever again and I still feel "off."

I am hoping my illness is stress induced and I will feel better once we go on vacation. Now I am stressing about work and prepping for our trip. So much to do, so little time. Maybe I need a sick day for more than one reason?

Monday

I never used to dread Monday's like the average worker. They are busy but I think I work so much over the weekend, it doesn't have the same effect. Come Friday though, I am wishing it were any other day. Friday's seem to be busy and start compounding drama between 3 and 5 pm. Does anyone else have a weird week like that or am I the weird one? Don't answer that. Answer this one instead...Does anyone else have busy days of the week that make Monday look like a walk in the park?

Miller Filled Day

Today I did nothing but spend time with Miller. We got up, had breakfast, played, then took a 1.5 hour nap together. He is a little oven. I don't know if I sweat to his head or if I drooled on it but we were both wet when we woke up. Then we played some more and ate some more.

At one point we took a trip to the post office and Target. He received tons of compliments which made me beam. His new thing is to clear his throat like he's choking. It got a few looks in Target that made me explain "he's faking it."

We came home, he took a nap, and then he woke up and played some more. To top off all his crawling and playing, he bounced like a crazy man while Ryan and I ate dinner. Afterwards, we took him for a walk around the lake (Annie too). Then it was supper time for Miller, bathtime, story time, and now he's cashed out in bed.

It was a fantastic day. I missed him a ton last week and think today more than made up for my time away.

PS-aren't babies supposed to have a short attention span? Miller doesn't. He played with three water bottles for close to half an hour and then wanted to play more when he saw another. I was bored. He was in heaven.

Great to be Home

Last night I arrived home in time to feed Miller, give him bath time, and put him to bed. He was a little cautious of me at first but I think that's because he had one thing on his mind-food! After he ate, he played with his new Lion I bought him (I couldn't resist) and then made a scene in the bathtub. That scene was a funny one. I think we all like bathtime around here. Silly goose!

Ryan and I caught up on some tv shows and then it was off to bed for us. Annie and Jazzy were attention starved and wouldn't leave my side all night.

This morning Miller slept in, we had breakfast, and then he came back to bed with Ryan and I to play and then take a nap. He has been super snuggly and so smiley. Whatever sickness he had while I was gone is out of his system. Wild baby is back.

I am glad to be home with my boys and furry pets. It was a long week in Chicago and I am happy to have a weekend at home. Time to clean up around here and then it's off to a babyshower.

Work Marathon

I did it. I finished my work marathon. Well, not officially because I still have to work and travel tomorrow but I have been up for 36 hours and worked all night and all day today. We successfully got the three big projects out the door. Time to focus on all the other things I have been neglecting. That includes my new employee. She started Tuesday and I have barely had a chance to work with her.

I am beyond tired. My body quickly reverted to knowing how to function without sleep from my not too distant newborn baby days. This is not a personal marathon I would chose to do again any time soon.

The worst part is when you work that much, you eat crap food and don't get any exercise. I feel like I gained 10lbs here this week. It was too cold to go for a walk when I got back each night. I am not used to below temps and chilly winds. Ish! I can't wait to get back to the cool Florida climate.

I hope to return to a husband who missed me and a healthy baby who loves me. Annie and Jazzy will be happy to see me. I can't wait to sleep in my own bed. Ahhh...I am homesick!

Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho

It's more work and work and more work! I knew the first couple months of this year were going to be busy but man oh man...I didn't think it would be this bad. None of the stuff was completed for my new hire who started today-no computer, no login, no phone, no badge. Poor thing. I hope tomorrow goes better for her so we can get her busy and let her feel like this a good job to have.

Tonight, a friend from work decided we should go grab dinner before we both continued to work some more. We went back to the mexican restaurant she took me to last time and when we got there, it was closed! So, we headed across the street to a super fancy place and had a fantastic meal. It was rather pricey but so good. Now I am back in the hotel room procrastinating a few things I have to get done before tomorrow morning.

I am giving myself 45 minutes to work. Last night 45 turned into 3 hours. Then it's lights out!

Chicago

So far, the only exciting news of the day is that my little monster has pink eye. Poor little guy! I feel so guilty being away from him while he is sick. Dad will spoil him and probably deal with his crankiness much better than I would have but it would have been nice to support them both.

I just ordered room service and am going to work for about an hour or so. Then it's going to be get ready for bed, read and lights out. I am exhausted. Drama filled days are ahead of me.

It's rather chilly up here too. It is in the teens and I think it is supposed to snow tomorrow. In general, that's not too bad but I am a wuss now and I like 70+ degree weather.