Silver Lining

So it turns out Elisabeth actually had H1N1 last weekend…how do I know this, now?  Well, Liss made a speedy recovery, by Monday the fever was gone and she was in good spirits, albeit a little tired.  Naturally, I’m running a fever by Monday PM, and continue to into Tuesday.  Getting by on an every-four-hour dose of Motrin, I’m feeling basically better by Wednesday. 

All is well until I wake up Thursday morning with a skyhigh fever (102) plus all symptoms of the flu.  I drag myself into the doctor, and, yup, H1N1.  So two days on the couch later,  Saturday I’m fever free, and almost 10lbs lighter.   Now that, my friends, is the silver lining.  I know, totally twisted, but 10 lbs is 10 lbs in my book.  Not to mention, better to have pig flu this week than next and completely miss out on Thanksgiving yummies and seeing the family.

 

Warning: Political rant about to ensue…I had been trying to get both Liss and I the vaccine for weeks.  However, in IN, most of the vaccines are given away at free clinics during designated hours.  Sounds great, right?  No, for someone like myself, gainfully employed and insured, I don’t have 3-5 hours to go and wait in line for a shot.  But, if you don’t have a job, you have all the free time to wait in line for a ‘free’ vaccine.  Now, if you are willing to take time out of your day, like I was, and go to your doctor and pay for the vaccine, you are SOL, because they don’t have them to give, the state is giving them away at the free clinics.  How about that for government run healthcare….prepare yourself if this health bill passes, it will get a helluva lot worse.  One word…filibuster, repeat, filibuster.

Unders

As a way too ambitious mother, I brought home a package of Elmo underpants, and Liss was thrilled with her “unders,” as she calls them.  She immediately insisted on putting them on, all seven pair at once, over her clothes, naturally:)  She was especially upset that we took them off at bath time and really wanted to sleep in her unders.  My compromise is below.

 We’ve been blessed with two fabulous weekends in a row, weather-wise.  70 and sunny!  November, no way!  We spent so much time with the Moshes’ that Liss even ended up in their bathtub after a long day of playing.  In fact, Elisabeth loves them so much, she actually woke up in the middle of the night recently and asked for YaYa (Sarah).  She seemed a little disappointed to see me! 

Momma’s compromise

Liss hosting a luncheon with friends

Just fit

First OREO

BFF

Aren’t those the cutest buns you’ve ever seen!

I think we fit 6 ponies in her hair

 

 

Unfortunately, we spent the last few days battling a fever and cold.  Liss was pretty much miserable, which was terrible to see.  However, she was super duper cuddly, which I loved.  She would say, “Momma, couch?”  Meaning let’s cuddle on the couch and watch Elmo.  And, if you are almost 2 and have a fever, that is perhaps the best way to spend a Sunday morning. 

BIG photo update

Great Grandpa; Liss spent HOURS in this swing, literally!

Cousing Jed, Liss totally digging her watermelon

Fridge raid in 3 inch heels, why not?

Home from work a little early:)

Well Hello!

Did I mention Liss love Elmo?

I was heading to a costume party, Liss just wanted her helmet and tutu.

Tights a little too big, waiting for trick or treaters!

We’re ready to head out!

Here we go

Trick or Treat, Moshes’!

I thought Liss was a dinosaur, until I saw the wings! Dragon!

With Grandma:)

My lil’ gypsy

 

Pics from the past 2 weeks:  From a last minute trip home, Grandma’s visit, and finally Halloween, naturally!

We’re Back

We’re back, and recovering from a slight case of jet lag.   San Diego was great.  Good food, great company, and wonderful weather.  Aaron got some surfing in, and I got some beach time in.  We stayed in a beach cottage at Camp Pendleton, which was right on the water and had a great beach playground that Elisabeth went nuts over.  72 degrees and sunny everyday, too!  As usual, I didn’t pick up my camera as much as I had intended, but here are a few pics to share:

Beach Playground

Love me some corn on the cob

mmmm

Cold Water!

Beach Baby

Love this one

I’m officially on vacation! Yay!

Alexandra studies for her big exam

I know this is a horrible pic, but usually I’m behind the camera.

Laura, Grandma Alex, Liss, Aunt Alexandra

 

Just a couple pics from last weekend.  I’m now officially off till October 13th:)  We fly out Monday morning….

Photo update of my sweet pea

Let’s see…Liss and I have been enjoying the last days of summer.  Little bit of traveling, lots of hanging around the house/neighborhood.  Tomorrow is Elisabeth’s first day of school!  Kind of:)  She’s starting a day care/pre school program Tues-Thurs.  So tomorrow morning will be interesting.  She loves to play in her pj’s until late morning, and usually throws a fit if I try to get her dressed before 10am.  My goal is to leave the house, Elisabeth fully dressed and fed at 7:20, wish me luck!

I’ve been trying to keep Liss from snacking after 2pm, so she’s got a healthy appetite come dinner.  I actually use the phrase “you’ll ruin your dinner” with her.  Well tonight it worked:  She ate an entire bowl of broccoli, followed by hummus (her favorite flavor is garlic) and then about 1/2 of my salmon.  We’ve been trying to ‘eat clean.’  Which means fewer hot dogs, more fish; fewer cereal bars and more oatmeal; you get the idea…

My mom is visiting, Liss is in heaven.  I get her out of her crib, and all she says is “Nana?  Nana?”  Then proceeds to sprint upstairs and jump in bed with grandma.  Grandma Alex and Aunt Alexandra (Aaron’s mom and sis) are even coming for a visit next weekend!  Elisabeth will eat all of the attention right up:)

Then we’re off to San Diego for a vacation, so likely won’t post until we return…until then:

Hiding: Before

Hiding: After

“Goggles” is a new favorite word

My little beauty

Playing in her dollhouse

Temper tantrum

Cozy and warm on a rainy Sunday morning, watching Thomas

The end of Summer

Buh bye  sweet summer!  See you next year, when we’ll all be a year older and wiser.

Back yard gang: Noah, Sarah, Gabe, Aila, Liss

We spent a lot of time in the sand this summer

This is when I asked everyone to say “cheese,” Liss’s response was this

Love a popsicle

Bye

Elisabeth had her typical night: dinner, bath, Elmo, books, milk, bed.  When I laid her in her crib (along with her favorite Elmo book that she likes to look at) and said “Night, Love Bug” her response was simply, “Bye.”

I had to laugh a little bit…

10 Quick Years

My 10 year high school reunion was this past weekend…10 years, WHAT?!  I still consider myself a cool, young chic, and now one who’s been out of high school for 10 years.  I remember being in high school, cheering at football games and seeing people there at a reunion tent for their own 10 year reunion, and I have distinct memories of thinking how old they looked and acted.  That’s now me!

But seriously, it was really good seeing everyone who came to the events.  A few of my favorite photos:

Phil Ryan, Drew Slevin, Abbi Look

My Girls: Kirst, Rox, Meg, Erin, Tami, Kate

I don’t wanna work, I just wanna bang on my drum all day

Kate, Meg, Scott Fehr, Brad Rogers

Travis, Sam, Chris Miles, Matt V.

Meg, Phil, Rox, Scott

Brad even let me wear his letterman’s jacket for a while:)

This was probably about 2:30 AM

Travis, Sam, Ginnell

Sam was my date, and we had a ball.  We doubled with Travis and Ginnell, always a fun time with those two (her blog is http://ginnell.wordpress.com/)!  But after just 2.5 hours of sleep Saturday night (thanks Brandy for babysitting!) I had to buy one of those gas station 5 hour energy drinks for the drive home.  Those things are great!  Highly recommend them if you are ever really short on sleep but can’t take a nap.

Mouse capades

Considering my weekend began as follows:

• Struggle to Elisabeth out of her pj’s and dressed.  She can be so funny sometimes.  Occassionally, she’ll not even want to get a dry diaper on or get dressed.  She just wants to stay in her pajamas and play all day.  I guess after typing that, staying in your pj’s and playing all day, that sounds pretty good.  There have been times that she even attempts to put back on the diaper I just took off of her (only wet, of course:).
• So Liss is dressed, and we’re both ready to go.  I get into the garage and notice that the mouse trap I set the night prior is gone.  GONE!  I put Liss in her car seat and look around to see that the mouse was only caught by the shoulder/let and is pulling the trap towards the garage door.  I grab a shovel to shoo it outside, and find myself literally in tears as I prepare to execute this little mouse with a spade.  Had anyone been watching me, I’m sure they would have laughed at how emotional I was.  Worst part is it took me 4-5 times to get the job done.  Not a memory I hope to keep.
• Now, mouse cleaned up, trap and all in a garbage bag and in the outside trash, ready to go…FLAT TIRE!

Okay, so once the spare was on, I really can’t complain about the weekend anymore.  Liss and I had plenty to do to keep busy.  I even napped on Saturday and Sunday while she did:)

A few pics from the past couple of weeks:

State fair with Noah, Gabe and Aila

I only posted this pic b/c her arms look like a little body builder

Lunch in the wagon

Hey you!

Aila and Noah

Hot day, cold popsicle

Aaron and I are both left handed…looks like Liss will be a righty

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