Week in review ~ part 2
Thursday morning we had an appointment to meet the new pediatrician taking over for Dr. Gallucci. I wanted to see what she was like, to see if we wanted to go with her, or try someone else. Dr. Struthers was very nice. I appreciated that she talked to Daniel and wasn't condescending to me. That's always a good sign. She was glad to hear Daniel hadn't needed his inhaler since last spring. Thursday afternoon, I made banana bread & crashed. My stomach was just rolling (which it has been doing off and on ever since!). I wasn't able to get all the dishes done, so poor Kamali had to try and feed the boys in my mess of a kitchen! Thursday evening, I was able to go to a Body Shop @ Home party. Kamali got here around 4:45, and I left at about 5 or so. Tina was hosting the party at her house. I'd made cookies and bread to contribute to the goodies. :) I think I left my house too late because I got there just at 6p.m. We had such a fun time at the party. Tina's neighbors were there, and they are very funny!! We all got to give ourselves foot baths and try all different kinds of body butters (lotions) and such. I ordered two things and also booked a party for August 26. Because I booked a party, I received a free body butter! That was exciting!!! I chose the "nut" scented one. :) And I told Virginia, Gail & Danielle that they had to come to my party!! :) We'll be doing facials at that. I think I got home around 9. But it was such a fun evening.
Wednesday, I had an OB work-up appointment. This is when they write down & go over your medical history, past births, etc. I had been a little worried, because Tina was going to watch the boys, so I would be a little late for the appointment. I wasn't super worried, just a little. Well, everything worked fine. Kamali was back from vacation, so she came over early enough for me to get to my appointment on time. :) My appointment went well. I had nothing to worry about. The lady I talked to was very laid back. I got to see the Birthing Inn at Pearl Place Women's care! It is a very nice place. Too bad I won't be able to go there!! Anyway, I lost a pound!!! :) Hurray!! My health history is good, and I was encouraged to exercise moderately (like taking a walk every day). I asked about maintaining my current caloric intake, but the nurses all said I should speak to the Dr. about that. July 26 I go back for another appointment. That one will be the whole she-bang. :p Thankfully my bloodwork has been done!!
Alright. I have talked your ear off long enough! Going to watch the original "Ladykillers" with Jef. Looks like fun!!
Week in review ~ part 1
Since this post is so long, I've cut it in two. Here's part 1 ~ Finally! We have been doing so many things, I haven't really had time to sit & blog. Today we are finally relaxing at home. Jef made an espresso cheesecake and tonight we are having Kamali & Tina over for dinner. We wanted to celebrate Kamali & Tina buying their coffee shop. :) They've picked a new name (it was called "Grandfield's" previously, but they would have had to buy the name and such, so they decided against that.) - "Toasta Cafe". I think you should envision an apostrophe over both the last a in "toasta" and the e in "cafe". :) Their shop is neat. Anyways, so that's why we wanted to celebrate tonight. :)
I'll go backwards in time to fill you in on all our doings. :)
Yesterday we went to the zoo with Matt, Sarah, Baby Max, Amy, Wes, and Debbie. That was a fun time inspite of the rain. :) Max is such a cute little guy. He slept almost the whole time. Towards the end, he got hungry, but that was soon taken care of. :)
Saturday was a fun but busy day. We spent most of it without Jef. :( In the morning we got up and got ready, then we went to Safeway. I picked up some diapers, my favorite baby lotion and a travel pack of wipes for a present. Then we went and picked up Mom. Mom rescued me, by giving me some tissue paper. :) I'd forgotten to buy some at the store. On our way to the surprise shower (shh!) we stopped at McDonald's. If you live near us, you should try out the McDonald's by Hwy. 512, I-5 and So. Tacoma Way. They have remodeled it and it looks nice. They even have a nice quiet spot for people without kids to sit. :) Mom said that was good for older people - to have somewhere away from the noise. :) After lunch, we let the kids play in the playplace for about 20 minutes, then we were off to the shower (shh!). We arrived in plenty of time, and were able to help set up a bit. The boys were excited about the pool, even though they'd never been in one. Kamali & Tina bought them some pool things because we didn't have any. The boys were even more excited then! Nicholas was SO cute! We put on arm floaties and he had a horsey innertube to ride in. He got in to the pool and started floating and said, "whee!" He loved the pool. Didn't want to get out. I got him out to eat at one point, and then I noticed he was falling asleep so I took him out then, too. So the boys played, then Matt & Sarah & baby Max arrived and we all said, "Surprise!!" :) We hugged, and talked and played and ate and all-around had a good time. Uncle Matt got in the pool with the boys. He didn't know it was their first time in a pool. He played with them, once picking up Jonathan and tossing him in the water. THAT was funny, because Jonathan was totally surprised and couldn't believe Uncle Matt had been so "mean"! Matt said, "thanks for the head's up, guys." :) We laughed, and Jonathan recovered. I think Matt & Sarah had a nice time. They got a lot of different presents, and a LOT of diapers! :) Everyone told them they'd need them. :) Baby Max had fun, too. :) He was alert and very cute. Everybody had a chance to hold him. Mom even got to be spit up on!! :) We ended up leaving because I got sick. :( But I think it was okay, because most everyone else had left.
That was Saturday. We came home & I discovered Jef had been busy while I was gone. He did all the dishes for me and cleaned the kitchen floor and stove too!! That was a really nice surprise. :) I cleaned up some more, but I was not feeling well at all. Nicholas and I ended up sitting on the couch together. He woke up and was scared of the dark.
Friday, what did we do? Oh yes, I was going to go help Amy, but I didn't hear from her, so I didn't go. I wasn't feeling too well, so it was better to stay home. I ended up not going anywhere.
