Holy Shit...it's August

Yep...enough said.

Nothing much has happened since my last post :)

acid

I realize it's been a while since I've graced you with a real post. It's not like I don't have a lot to say...or a lot going on...I think it's really just the result of being tired most of the time and not wanting to do much except go to work (which I really don't want to do 95% of the time, truth be told..but who does, right?). Anyway. So besides being tired, pregnant and having horrible swelling, the one thing I was managing to avoid was chronic heartburn...until last week. This now gives me the opportunity to tell you about my antacid ratings...now that I've tried so many of them. Maybe you'll find this useful.

#4 - Tums


I used to think Tums were fine...until I had to take them on a regular basis. And while they do the trick in a pinch, I think they are gritty and the taste isn't that good (yes..I realize they're not life savers!!!)

#3 Maalox

This used to be higher on my list, but then of course I tried more antacids and so had more experiences to use for my rating system. Maalox tastes better than Tums, but still gritty...and a not so nice aftertaste.

#2 Tums Smoothies

Tums makes a comeback in the #2 position. The smoothies are way not so gritty..I guess that's why they're smooth...and don't have a gross aftertaste. These used to be in the #1 position because I couldn't find the #1 brand...but now that I can...these have to take a backseat to.....

#1 Rolaids!!!

Love Rolaids. The flavor is good, the texture is good...and they work fast! My favorite by far are the cherry...but the tropical ones are good too. These were really hard to come by early in my pregnancy...so good thing I had a few already...and the company who makes them - who was dealing with a recall- made sure to get them on the shelf again! Thank goodness for Rolaids...or as I like to call them...my 3 a.m. snack.

So there you have it...my rating for antacids....hope this helps you through your future heartburn attacks.

Oh..and all have calcium :)

Seriously? Again?

It's like this is already being taken over by childish things...sorry...couldn't resist.

TrueMud

This is why I love Sesame Street

We're back...and we're tanned...

We are back from our vacation...and now I need a vacation to recover! We've been sleeping way too late in the morning which is mildly interfering with getting to work...and we're both wiped out by the time we get home. Hopefully we'll snap out of it soon. I am sure that for me, the baby that is growing isn't helping with the fatigue...or the swelling....

anyhoo....I'll try to post some photo's soon....

Cheese and Boats

There's definitely a once a month theme going on here...and it's totally not intentional.

This past weekend my parents came into the city - we went for Fondue and on the Architecture Tour to celebrate their birthdays.

Please note that I am the only one who took pictures...which is why I am not in any of them.


We made fondue at home last New Years - I think it was New Years....this is the pot at the Melting Pot...

And this was ours at New Years....

Let me say that the cheese was maybe equally as good...but the meat we did at home...well...it sucked..and chocolate is chocolate :)

Anyway...so back to September Fondue... Paul was happy because I am not eating meat really so he got to enjoy a double helping of meat... Doesn't he just look happy??? He must of been because he normally doesn't let me take his picture!


Then on Sunday we went on the Architecture Tour. At least the weather was nice and we didn't die of sun and heat exposure during the boat tour :) That's all I have to say about that! I even had to wear a sweater for part of it (clearly I had more to say...)

So we had a nice weekend. This coming weekend we're leaving on vacation....to Puerto Vallarta...where I am ok with the sun...and hopefully don't need to wear a sweater!!!!

See you when we get back...there will be pictures....but I won't be in them :)

garlic

I am horribly unmotivated today...and am distracted because one of my dear co-workers was eating something for lunch that smelled super garlicky...which probably wasn't very garlicky at all..but with my Super Spidey Sniffer these days, I may have well been bathing in it. Anyway..so now I am sitting at work...thinking of how I am going to have garlic bread for dinner...with mozzarella cheese...and marinara sauce...and how my stomach is going to hate me for it.

But on the plus side...won't have to worry about any vampires.

We almost made it...

..to another month between posts. Well...I am sure you all know by now that I have been so exhausted lately...and have the most horribly swollen feet...all because of this.

Now don't get me wrong...I am not complaining...believe me. This is what we worked for 2 years on..and ended up spending thousands of dollars to get...but you'd think that given all that...that someone could just have pity on me and make this easy.

I don't want to get a cramp...

Clearly I think I must wait 2 months between posts or I'll get a cramp. I realize there is no scientific evidence to back up my thought process...but when is there ever anyway.

Also, since it has been a while...2 months...I though I'd unload some pictures or video to post..maybe something from the Cubs game...or something from our fireworks viewing on the lake. The pictures were ok..which I'll share shortly...but the video...I'm afraid you'd get motion sick if you watched it. Why does it seem like I am moving the camera SSSOOOOO SSLLLLOOOOWWWWLLLYYY...but then when I look at it things are zooming by and I start feeling seasick? I must work on my technique.

So here are a few pictures...I should have used my camera instead of the video camera...but I used what I had :)




And from the Cubs game...we had great seats..and even got them a few days before the game. Bonus...Cubs won.


..see you in 2 months...if not before...because you never know...I may have something to say...even with a cramp...

March 10th

March 10th??? March-freaking-10th was my last post? Wow...it's like I have become a missing person.

Sadly...nothing exciting to report since MARCH 10TH....so I guess I'll report non-exciting things.

WARNING: This is going to become totally random. If you cannot deal with this format...well..go away...

hmm...we're moving....to another place in the city...but you probably already knew that. We're going in 26 days...and it can't come soon enough because the place we're in now has no air circulation and could easily be mistaken for being a sauna.

Paul bought me one of these little video cameras totally out of the blue...

So far it's kinda fun...but it would be more fun if he'd included a vacation with it :) Anyway, so I've been taking video..mostly of the dog....shocker there. You can also take pictures with it - which I think my normal camera takes way better pictures - but it would be ok in a pinch. Did I tell you its waterproof? I think I must have issues with spilling or something because everything I get these days seems to be water resistant...hmm...

And just for cuteness...here's Izzie...


I've also bought some new shoes lately but haven't taken their picture. Some of you may be disappointed...and for that, I apologize....

I don't know if this is an age thing or what, but I've totally lost all ability to sleep much later than 6:30...and am considering getting rid of my alarm clock if this is the case. Crazy right? I suppose this may be related with the fact that I go to bed by about 10:00 and am getting 8.5 hours of sleep..but seriously...I'd like to sleep past 6:30 on the weekend. Here it is just after 7:30 and I feel like it's been a long day already :)

I guess that's it for now. I have a lot to do today (so maybe it's a good think I am up so early) including picking up my parents at the airport. I know, you're jealous that my life is so exciting....it's ok...

Handsome

Kate...you made my day with this one...

What's in a name?

This made me laugh when I saw it on the Today show...and I have continued to mention it here and there because it's just so absurd. What are some parents thinking??

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Hoover wins gold! Hoover wins gold!

It was an exciting morning at the Olympic games this morning when Julie Hoover hailing from Chicago, Illinois won her first, of what may be several gold medals here today in the Morning Combined. In case you aren't familiar with this sport, its combines false starts out the door with not being able to find your keys - a sport she's been noted as a favorite here in these winter games..heck...the summer games as well.

Lets go to Izzie for the play by play...

"Hi everyone..thanks Bob Costas....it was an exciting morning here...one incredible athlete...2 challenges...first...to get out the door with everything she needs...a feat all on its own. She said bye...gave me kisses...no treat though (I'd just had breakfast) and off she went. I watched the door as I always do...I could hear them talking on the other side...then the key was in and the door was open. Mama's home!!!! Wait..no..that wasn't long enough..the light didn't come on yet...she's looking in her coat...she's going into the other room...looking in her sweatshirt pocket...nope...still not finding it...in her bag again...nope...she looks confused...oh wait...there they are....she found her keys....there she goes...Bye Mama....

She never hesitated..not for a second. That mama...she's a gold metal champion. Back to you in the studio Bob."

And here you have it folks...was there really any doubt? It looks like something she was born to do. Another Olympic dream coming true.

This Olympic moment was brought to you by the letter I, the letter K and the number 2.

I'm feeling very Olympic...

I hope everyone has been enjoying the Olympics. I think I've said this before...but I am a huge fan of the games...Summer or Winter...there's something about being out there representing your country...and having such a LOVE of a sport that you'd basically devote your life to it. And honestly, sometimes I get teary eyed during a medal ceremony...


So, in spirit of the games, I started thinking about some things I am good at that I'd like to lobby as new Olympic Sports.

1. Grocery Shopping - I can shop with the best of them...I can deal with a cart where none of the wheels go straight...I can shop quickly off a list...and quickly without a list. I don't mind elbowing someone to get the last bagels either...

2. Grilled Cheese making - Paul says I make a restaurant quality grilled cheese sandwich...it's perfectly buttered, crispy and melty....a gold medal performance.

3. Procrastination - Do you know me? Can you really argue here? I would rather do anything other than what I am supposed to be doing. If I am supposed to be cleaning...I'd rather knit...or pet the dog...or anything... and it takes me 5 times as long to do something as it should...because...well...procrastination...

4. Loosing my phone, debit card, and anything else that's supposed to be put away...and then not being able to find it when I am going somewhere...or realizing when I get there that..oops..left it in my pocket from when we went out yesterday...DRAT!

5. Clipping coupons and then never taking them with me. I think there would be lots of competition here.

6. Filling my online cart. I love to shop on line, fill up my cart..and then just close the window. I am the champion!!!! I am the greatest of all time!

7. And last, but not least, napping! I could nap for the United States and win a record number of gold medals. I'd rather nap than just about anything...any time...any place.


So there you go...these are my 7 Olympic sports...who needs ski jump or one of those other sports where they crash and you could break a bone!

Mary had a bicycle

I don't usually blog from work...mostly because I am doing..well...work...but also because I don't have any pictures...but I've been singing this song all day. I looked for just the song...but the lead up to the song is so great I couldn't resist...

I'd rather...

..be at home watching the Olympics...and knitting.

I think that the mid-part of winter is really getting to me. I miss the sun - though we do have some days when we get to see it and I miss being outside...let me clarify...I miss being outside without a coat and hat and gloves. I must have forgotten - or conveniently blocked out - this part of living in the Midwest. I think I may also be suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and might need to get one of these...

yep..its a light that you sit in front of for 30 minutes a day. I could bring it to work and sit in front of it for 8 hours..which might make me too happy...and that would likely be frightening. They're like $150 if anyone wants to buy me one :)

Olympics

I am super excited that the Olympics are starting! There is something about them that totally draws me in...I'll watch more TV in the next 2 weeks than is normal!

sick

I've been SO sick since Monday night...I actually think I may have thrown up half of my stomach...where does all of this come from?

Anyway, I'll be back once I am feeling more than 70%.....until then...

We're back...

...I'm tired...

The End

Howdy Partner

Paul and I are leaving in the morning to go to Texas for a short visit. Not really sure what we have planned....besides Paul's plan to eat his way through San Antonio...and probably make himself sick. Other than that, not a whole lot going on. Maybe I'll have some time to do some reading...and maybe come up with some good ideas for future blog posts. You know, I do that a lot..and then I laugh...and forget what they were. Ya'll are missing out on some seriously funny stuff.

Don't miss me too much.....oh ok...you can miss me all you want.