Yesterday I had surgery for kidney stones - and all went well. I was actually really excited because the anasthesia provided me with the longest nap I've had in a while. The surgery was over more quickly than expected (damn, short nap!) But I think this week I'm just going to rest a bit, and get back to perfect shape. Lots of water and lemon, and rest -- just what the doctor ordered.
Rob took care of Maddie last night and I'm afraid it did not go well. She was up pretty much every hour from about 3:30 am on. Poor Rob. So naptime should be fun today. Let's hope we can get back on schedule before tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Long Time No See
Look how long it's been since I've blogged! It's been a pretty crazy time, mostly work related. Maddie's great, she loves playing with her books and her crazy pink kitty-cat. And actually she's fascinated by real cats now.
I had a fun little scare on Thursday. I went to work, same old same old. I hadn't had too much sleep the night before and knew I was just feeling off. But once I got to work I started feeling just awful and the dreaded kidney pain started kicking in. So I went home after only about an hour, thinking maybe I was just sleep deprived. But by the time I got home I was in way too much pain, so I called Rob and had him take me to the ER. Fun times. After about 2 hours, they finally gave me some pain medicine and did a quick emergency surgery (outpatient kind of thing). I got to go home about 8, and have really felt about 90% better ever since. I have to go back on Tuesday for another little surgery and then I should be Thanksgiving ready.
But meanwhile my back feels like its going to pop out of alignment. So that's fun. But hey, I have hydrocodone now. So, yeah...
I had a fun little scare on Thursday. I went to work, same old same old. I hadn't had too much sleep the night before and knew I was just feeling off. But once I got to work I started feeling just awful and the dreaded kidney pain started kicking in. So I went home after only about an hour, thinking maybe I was just sleep deprived. But by the time I got home I was in way too much pain, so I called Rob and had him take me to the ER. Fun times. After about 2 hours, they finally gave me some pain medicine and did a quick emergency surgery (outpatient kind of thing). I got to go home about 8, and have really felt about 90% better ever since. I have to go back on Tuesday for another little surgery and then I should be Thanksgiving ready.
But meanwhile my back feels like its going to pop out of alignment. So that's fun. But hey, I have hydrocodone now. So, yeah...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Surprises
Meet Bessy...
... She's a little messy.
We actually found a food that Maddie doesn't like and it's .... Surprise.... BANANAS! Who knew?!? I gave Maddie bananas today as a special treat because... another surprise... She cut her first tooth today! Way ahead of time!! So I found her new tooth and decided to reward her. She had a taste of bananas and made a wonderful face that I really wished I had caught on camera. She continued to make an "Ick" face for every bite, occasionally swatting away the spoon and eventually refusing to open her mouth!
I must say, of all the foods I thought Maddie wouldn't like I never expected bananas!
... She's a little messy.
We actually found a food that Maddie doesn't like and it's .... Surprise.... BANANAS! Who knew?!? I gave Maddie bananas today as a special treat because... another surprise... She cut her first tooth today! Way ahead of time!! So I found her new tooth and decided to reward her. She had a taste of bananas and made a wonderful face that I really wished I had caught on camera. She continued to make an "Ick" face for every bite, occasionally swatting away the spoon and eventually refusing to open her mouth!
I must say, of all the foods I thought Maddie wouldn't like I never expected bananas!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Baking Stuff
Lately I've been on a little bit of a baking kick. I'm gong to blame it on my place of employment. There's something about a school that just requires bake sales. So today I'm going to try to make Pumpkin Bread (1 loaf in the oven) and M&M cookies. Tomorrow Im going to aim for applesauce bread and maybe homemade applesauce. I have TONS of apples right now.
Usually I don't have a hand free to cook. Maddie has been nap deficient which makes long meal prep and baking difficult, but I think we're getting things down. Which means when she's not napping she is happier. She sits in the kitchen with me and talks while I cook. But today is Rob's day off, so I try to do whole week feed prep and baking. And I find myself thinking if I always have quick bread then I won't skip breakfast right?
Usually I don't have a hand free to cook. Maddie has been nap deficient which makes long meal prep and baking difficult, but I think we're getting things down. Which means when she's not napping she is happier. She sits in the kitchen with me and talks while I cook. But today is Rob's day off, so I try to do whole week feed prep and baking. And I find myself thinking if I always have quick bread then I won't skip breakfast right?
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Halloween Part Deux
For those of you non-Facebook users, here are some pictures from actual Halloween. Maddie was a yummy ballerina. I say "Yummy" because she decided to eat her tutu from the beginning of the day all throughout. We went trick or treating at Grandma's and Aunt Dode's and Aunt Kate and Aunt Carrie's houses. A long day, but really fun!
Oh, and here's one picture of Maddie falling over with her cute tush in the air.
Oh, and here's one picture of Maddie falling over with her cute tush in the air.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Things I have learned
I am a mental sew-er (not sewer but a person who sews.) What I mean by that is in my mind, I think about a project and I can envision how to do it PERFECTLY. I can see every step and it is all very logical. And then I try to do it. And this is what happens.
First the bobbin tension was way off and left me with a mess of thread on every surface.
Second -- measure twice, cut once, folks. I'll just say that again after you see Halloween costume #1.
Measure twice, cut once.
So Maddie was a Future Mountie (i.e. Mount St. Mary student) for Halloween Part 1. Much like todays students, she wore her uniform skirt way too short, and rolled. And I've already been told by Sr. Carol Anne that she expects to see Maddie in her office on a regular basis. I've also been told tuition is due on Monday, so I'll get right on that.
First the bobbin tension was way off and left me with a mess of thread on every surface.
Second -- measure twice, cut once, folks. I'll just say that again after you see Halloween costume #1.
Measure twice, cut once.
So Maddie was a Future Mountie (i.e. Mount St. Mary student) for Halloween Part 1. Much like todays students, she wore her uniform skirt way too short, and rolled. And I've already been told by Sr. Carol Anne that she expects to see Maddie in her office on a regular basis. I've also been told tuition is due on Monday, so I'll get right on that.
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