HELLO to everyone from lovely, wonderful, warm, sunny, and fabulous Florida!
We made it last night at about 10:45 into grannie's driveway. I won't lie - the driving was awful. My mom and I took turns but it was rough. At one point yesterday we were going to just stop and get a hotel room - but we kept going and going and going and going and going ... well, you get the picture ... but we are talking 22 hours on the road. It was HARD.
The kids, well, the kids were just AWESOME on the drive down. They didn't ask "are we there yet?" "how much longer?" or any questions like that. They barely whined (which they don't normally go 22 hours without whining that little at home LOL. I think though, they were all pretty tired and just didn't have the energy to complain much. But they were such good little travelers ... awww, I have such awesome kids.
Today we didn't do much. Unfortunately my little guy got sick! His fever is hovering around 101 to 102. He asked me today to take him to "daddy's house" which I assume means home since daddy isn't with us and that was all he could think to say? He mostly stayed attached to me all day, but we were able to go on a few walks and just sit outside in the nice warm wonderful weather.
I'd show you pictures, but I haven't taken any yet :x Not a single picture. I was so sure I'd take hundreds each day, but nope, today was a day for holding and cuddling little man and just trying to take care of him. Tomorrow we will venture out to Sanibel Island (assuming little man feels better otherwise all others will go without the two of us).
But really? The sun and warm weather is enough. I needed this. I just really needed this right now and it is making me feel so wonderful inside. Oh! I almost wish we lived down here so we would have this niceness all the time, but for real? I don't want to be here.
Anyway, I'm off to crash, but I needed to record a bit about the trip so far, so you all get to read it ;-)
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Wedding things ...
About 6 weeks ago I mentioned I was asked to help with wedding things for my cousin. And well, I had good intentions to sit down and get it all done right away (I even started putting things together) but then so much happened and it got lost in the shuffle and I just wasn't into doing it.
Well, they are meeting again next Saturday - when I'll be in Florida which means I needed to get things done before we leave!
Yesterday I made two centerpieces for her to look at (we went to try on bridesmaids dresses and can I just tell you something? The dress she picked is just absolutely gorgeous. I am actually quite excited to wear it!) Anyway, this is what I was able to whip up yesterday afternoon:
choice a:
choice b:
(for this one, the candles are floating candles but since I had to drive with it, I did not fill it with water)
Today I made a few wedding invitation samples for her that I'll drop in the mail tomorrow and they only need to travel about 30 minutes so I hope that they get they within a week - and I'm pretty confident that they will
In some ways they are all pretty similar but I don't know. I hope she likes some of them or at least one part of each of them or maybe someone else will bring ones she likes better.
Anyway, I personally like almost all of them (one I just like the front of but the inside is sort of plain). I don't want to bore you with individual pictures of each card, but if you want to see them, you can look here.
And can I just say, this card is my favorite ... roses are a big part of the wedding so the paper is just perfect I think!
All that aside, I have everything for the kids packed up. Most of the stuff for the car packed up. I just need to towels/bathing suits and pretty much everything for me. And of course, food for the drive but I won't do that until tomorrow night. I am feeling more ready than I thought I would tonight, but it also still feels like I have a million and one things to do! =)
Well, they are meeting again next Saturday - when I'll be in Florida which means I needed to get things done before we leave!
Yesterday I made two centerpieces for her to look at (we went to try on bridesmaids dresses and can I just tell you something? The dress she picked is just absolutely gorgeous. I am actually quite excited to wear it!) Anyway, this is what I was able to whip up yesterday afternoon:
choice a:
choice b:
(for this one, the candles are floating candles but since I had to drive with it, I did not fill it with water)
Today I made a few wedding invitation samples for her that I'll drop in the mail tomorrow and they only need to travel about 30 minutes so I hope that they get they within a week - and I'm pretty confident that they will
In some ways they are all pretty similar but I don't know. I hope she likes some of them or at least one part of each of them or maybe someone else will bring ones she likes better.
Anyway, I personally like almost all of them (one I just like the front of but the inside is sort of plain). I don't want to bore you with individual pictures of each card, but if you want to see them, you can look here.
And can I just say, this card is my favorite ... roses are a big part of the wedding so the paper is just perfect I think!
All that aside, I have everything for the kids packed up. Most of the stuff for the car packed up. I just need to towels/bathing suits and pretty much everything for me. And of course, food for the drive but I won't do that until tomorrow night. I am feeling more ready than I thought I would tonight, but it also still feels like I have a million and one things to do! =)
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Blah ...
In approximately 48 hours I will be leaving to go to Florida. Yes it is 10:18 at night and yes we are leaving around 10:18 pm on Saturday night. But we are driving there. From Chicago. About 24 hours. And we plan to not stop on the way there ... so we figured if we left late Saturday night the children would sleep for the first 10 hours of the trip. But maybe they won't sleep. Maybe they'll be cranky and crazy. And maybe we'll be too tired to make it. Well - if that does happen, we are agreed to stop and take a trip.
I am anxiously looking forward to this trip, but I am also completely dreading it. My darling husband will not be coming with me. And I am going to fiercely miss him. I hate, hate, hate being away from him. Plus I'm going to be 24 hours away from him with our three children. Thankfully my mother and one sister will accompany me so I won't be all alone.
We will be visiting with granny for the first part of our trip. I am excited to see granny. The kids are excited to see granny. I can't wait to see granny. And well, since it snowed here today, I can't wait to be down in sunny Florida soaking up sunshine and warmth and not wearing 72 layers in an attempt to stay warm.
Friday we will wake up extra early, hug and kiss granny goodbye and drive to Disney World to visit there for two fun-filled and jam-packed days. The best part, Disney is completely allergy/intolerant-friendly and so I won't have to worry about how to feed my darling daughter while we are at the Magic Kingdom. The kids are also very excited about this part of the trip too.
We come home Monday night. And Tuesday I take yet another trip that I am extremely excited about - I will fly to Pittsburgh to meet some incredibly wonderful women (Emily, Cooper, and Nervous Girl) Except I am incredibly nervous about it. Seriously, if we had extra money, I'd be buying a whole new outfit, getting my hair done, my nails done, new shoes and a cute new bag to match. Except, we don't and so I'll be going in whatever is clean when I arrive home late the night before with the same old purse I've had for ages and unpainted nails - but maybe a yes to the new shoes thing because I actually really am in need of a new pair. My current pair is ready to to be put to rest.
Anyway, all of this is to say, I will be MIA for a little bit. I'll pop on when/if I can. But in the meantime I need to procrastanate just a bit more on the packing, cleaning, laundry, cooking, baking and 23,480,157 things I need to accomplish prior to 10 pm Saturday night!
I am anxiously looking forward to this trip, but I am also completely dreading it. My darling husband will not be coming with me. And I am going to fiercely miss him. I hate, hate, hate being away from him. Plus I'm going to be 24 hours away from him with our three children. Thankfully my mother and one sister will accompany me so I won't be all alone.
We will be visiting with granny for the first part of our trip. I am excited to see granny. The kids are excited to see granny. I can't wait to see granny. And well, since it snowed here today, I can't wait to be down in sunny Florida soaking up sunshine and warmth and not wearing 72 layers in an attempt to stay warm.
Friday we will wake up extra early, hug and kiss granny goodbye and drive to Disney World to visit there for two fun-filled and jam-packed days. The best part, Disney is completely allergy/intolerant-friendly and so I won't have to worry about how to feed my darling daughter while we are at the Magic Kingdom. The kids are also very excited about this part of the trip too.
We come home Monday night. And Tuesday I take yet another trip that I am extremely excited about - I will fly to Pittsburgh to meet some incredibly wonderful women (Emily, Cooper, and Nervous Girl) Except I am incredibly nervous about it. Seriously, if we had extra money, I'd be buying a whole new outfit, getting my hair done, my nails done, new shoes and a cute new bag to match. Except, we don't and so I'll be going in whatever is clean when I arrive home late the night before with the same old purse I've had for ages and unpainted nails - but maybe a yes to the new shoes thing because I actually really am in need of a new pair. My current pair is ready to to be put to rest.
Anyway, all of this is to say, I will be MIA for a little bit. I'll pop on when/if I can. But in the meantime I need to procrastanate just a bit more on the packing, cleaning, laundry, cooking, baking and 23,480,157 things I need to accomplish prior to 10 pm Saturday night!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Easter Egg personality test ...
This might have been better if it was done, you know, before Easter? But alas, it wasn't so here it is now:
Interestingly enough I wouldn't normally think this egg fits me, but I think for tonight, it is perfect.
What Your Easter Egg Says About You |
 You are a deeply spiritual and passionate person. Easily moved, you feel emotions strongly and clearly. You are compassionate, loving, and kind. People feel inspired by your strength and convictions. |
Interestingly enough I wouldn't normally think this egg fits me, but I think for tonight, it is perfect.
Not what I planned ...
I had planned to come here and pour my heart out to all of you - which I know you would have been supportive but when I typed it all up, it just felt too depressing and too sad and I just couldn't convince myself to hit publish.
So instead, I bring you two pieces of information.
Kate Jacobs, author of Friday Night Knitting Club (which I raved about here), is coming out with a new book called Comfort Food. Somehow I was alerted to this by her publisher who sent out a mass e-mail to her fans and I can NOT wait to get my hands on this book. Truly, I have high hopes and I do not doubt for one moment this author will live up to my expectations!
Now, it gets even better - she - Kate Jacobs - is coming to a book store near me for a book signing! Woo-hoo! Guess I am buying a copy of FNKC (which I originally read from the library). Here is a link to where she will be visiting soon. Now, a while ago, I got an e-mail from her publicist letting me know when she started to go on tour for her book. At that time, she was not coming to the Chicago-land area and so I wrote back saying how much I loved the book but to please let Ms. Jacobs know that her fans in Chicago would like her to come visit us - and now she's coming. I'd like to think my one e-mail prompted her to come to the Chicago area, but I'm gonna guess that since it's a major city, it was probably already in the plans and not yet released. But regardless, I am thrilled and I will be there.
So instead, I bring you two pieces of information.
Kate Jacobs, author of Friday Night Knitting Club (which I raved about here), is coming out with a new book called Comfort Food. Somehow I was alerted to this by her publisher who sent out a mass e-mail to her fans and I can NOT wait to get my hands on this book. Truly, I have high hopes and I do not doubt for one moment this author will live up to my expectations!
Now, it gets even better - she - Kate Jacobs - is coming to a book store near me for a book signing! Woo-hoo! Guess I am buying a copy of FNKC (which I originally read from the library). Here is a link to where she will be visiting soon. Now, a while ago, I got an e-mail from her publicist letting me know when she started to go on tour for her book. At that time, she was not coming to the Chicago-land area and so I wrote back saying how much I loved the book but to please let Ms. Jacobs know that her fans in Chicago would like her to come visit us - and now she's coming. I'd like to think my one e-mail prompted her to come to the Chicago area, but I'm gonna guess that since it's a major city, it was probably already in the plans and not yet released. But regardless, I am thrilled and I will be there.
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