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2 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 1 husband – life isn’t perfect, but it is what we make it

Home Sweet Home

Published by dee on June 23, 2006

Wow.  We finally got back home on Wednesday and have been trying to recover from the trip since then.  I’ve been waiting to get some relaxation time in, but so far have been super busy.

We had a really great time in Arizona.  We spent most of the time with Hubby’s family and didn’t really get a chance to do much tourist kinda stuff.  We did go to the Grand Canyon on Tuesday which was pretty amazing to see.  I really wish I would have had a better camera to take pictures with there because my little Kodak didn’t even come close to capturing the beauty of it.

The wedding and all of the festivities surrounding it were a lot of fun.  My sister-in-law’s family is Mexican and it was really interesting to spend some time with them and learn about their traditions.  We also got to taste some very authentic Mexican food, some of which I liked, some of which I did not.

Yesterday, Hubby got up with Zach and I actually slept in until Noon.  That was so awesome.  I can’t remember the last time I did that.  And today it is 10:00 and Zach is still sleeping.  That has NEVER happened before.  I thought about waking him up, but I’m enjoying it too much.

I’ve got major cleaning to do today before picking my friend Amy up from the airport.  Tomorrow is my 10-year class reunion.  Sunday is Zach’s birthday party.  Then Monday I’m back to work.  I think I might cry a little bit when I have to go back.  It has been so wonderful being on vacation!

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Shout Out From Arizona

Published by dee on June 19, 2006

dee & zach

I had to feed my addiction this morning and post a picture this morning.  I love this shot of me and Zach.

We’re having a really great time in Arizona so far.  The only internet connection I have is through my cell phone and it is driving me crazy.  I wish I had my own car so I could go find a wireless connection somewhere.  I can’t wait to get home and upload all the photos I’ve taken.  I think I have over 200 already and we haven’t even done the touristy stuff yet. 

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Leaving On A Jet Plane

Published by dee on June 15, 2006

In approximately 23 hours and 33 minutes I will be on a plane heading to Phoenix.  I have to admit I’m getting a little excited.  I love traveling to new places that I’ve never been to before.  I’m not sure how much time I’ll actually get to explore the area because we’ll be with the in-laws, but I’m sure we’ll still have a great time.  I found out lastnight that the base housing that they reserved for us includes a high chair and a playpen that Zach can sleep in.  That is so awesome.

My Amazon order came in this morning so I’ll have my Combi Urban Baby Carrier to tote the boy around in.  I also have some new reading material thanks to the book suggetion from Pammer.  I’m hoping Zach will fall asleep on the plane (Wish me luck!  Benadryl anyone?) so I can get started on it.

Another cool thing I found out lastnight is that the wedding reception includes an open bar.  It’s a good thing Granny and Poppa will be there to watch Zach while hubby and I enjoy ourselves a bit.

Now all I have to worry about is the packing.  Laundry is done.  One dog has been dropped off.  Some packing has been done.  Yard has been mowed.  Transportation to the airport has been arranged.  Camera and laptop batteries have been charged.

Now I suppose I should get some work done so I can get the heck out of here!

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Things I'm Digging

Published by dee on June 14, 2006

Here are some things in my world that I’m loving today:

  • The Wreckers.  Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp have teamed up and created an incredible album.  I’ve been listening to it on repeat all day long.
  • McDonald’s french fries.  Since I’ve been dieting, I’ve only ordered fries probably 4-5 times to go with my favorite fast-food chicken sandwich.  Since I’ve been gloriously blowing my diet since last Thursday, I figured I might as well wait until after vacation to really start again.  The fries tasted so good!  I’m sure they looked great too as I stuffed them in my face so fast you would think I hadn’t eaten in a month.
  • Miss Zoot for hooking me up with a Vox invite.  I’ve been looking forward to exploring Vox since I first read about it on the Six Apart website a very long time ago.  Vox is a new personal blogging site with an emphasis on community which looks pretty cool.  When it is up and running I have a few people in mind that I think would really enjoy it.
  • eMusic.  I signed up for a free trial to eMusic.com lastnight and got 50 free downloads.  I then proceeded to download enough Laurie Berkner music (for free!) to keep Zach entertained for the whole trip to Phoenix.  We love Laurie at our house!
  • Amazon Wishlists.  With Zach’s birthday coming up in less than two weeks, I have had a stream of people asking me what to get him for a birthday gift.  Fortunately, I had the foresight to set up an Amazon wishlist and every time someone asks me I point them there for ideas.  And maybe, just maybe, they’ll stumble upon mine and buy me a gift too.  Hey, it’s worth a shot, right?

Wanna know what I’m not loving today?  How about the fact that I only have two more evenings left to do laundry, pack suitcases, drop the dogs off at two different places, arrange for transportation to and from the airport, clean up my house, and somehow sleep before we leave for Phoenix?  Or, maybe the fact that I can’t seem to do anything at all until Zach is in bed asleep which doesn’t happen until 8:30 or so.  I’m only slightly panicky.  But I’ll be much better if my Amazon order with this included comes in tomorrow before I leave work.

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Mobilizing

Published by dee on June 12, 2006

One of the things that came about this weekend is that I am getting a new computer at work.  It’s not really a new computer, but a hand-me-down from my boss that is about a year old.  But, the exciting part of this is that not only am I getting another computer, the new computer is a laptop, which means I can work from home a little bit easier when necessary.  I don’t see any working from home happening any time soon, but it will be really great whenever I have to stay home with Zach or there is a big snowstorm or something.  Or, you know, when I have another baby and need to go on maternity leave again.

My mom and I have been pushing laptops for a while and trying to warm boss-man up to the idea of being able to work from home more.  A while back we thought we might have him convinced, but that went by the wayside.  Now, all of a sudden, he purchased new laptops for himself and my mom over the weekend and is passing his down to me, so we’ll all be mobile now.

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Another First

Published by dee on June 9, 2006

So did I happen to mention that I’m leaving my baby overnight for the very first time this weekend?  Because I am.  And now I’m starting to freak out just a little bit about that.  I have no doubts that he’ll be just fine.  I’m more worried about how I will handle it.

Saturday night I’ll be attending a bachelorette party.  For the party, they chose a venue that has a hotel right next door so that nobody has to drive home and everyone can partake in the festivities.  I didn’t want to look like a wuss so I agreed to stay overnight with the girls.  Hubby is going to Rockfest and will be gone until pretty late that night, so Zach is staying at Grandma’s house.  ALL NIGHT LONG.  I bet I wake up bright and early Sunday morning ready to go fetch my little munchkin.  I miss him already just knowing that he won’t be in the room next to me.

I’m sure I’ll survive, but it is causing just a little bit of anxiety.  another first to write in the baby book someday when I get around to filling it out.  It’s a damn good thing I have my blog because otherwise I would have no idea when all these things happened.  Did I mention that he’s pretty much walking on his own now too?  My baby is growing up so fast!

Things might be a little scarce around here for the next week or two.  I’ve got lots of catching up to do at work before we leave next Friday for Phoenix and may not have much blogging time.  I’m so excited for our trip, but a little nervous about being around hubby’s family.  It will be the first time since my BIL died and could be pretty emotional.

Anyone have any ideas for entertainment in the Phoenix area?  Please share ’cause I haven’t had time to look anything up yet.

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