I have always been a fan of the theory, as soon as someone recognizes your birthday, you get to start celebrating it. Well, last night Nick and I received a birthday gift. The party has started.
Not only do we have birthdays in 1 week and then 2 weeks, but this is a "milestone" birthday for both of us. We both turn 30. Since we we will be in Florida for both of our birthdays, my parents decided to spring a gift on us early. We visited them last night to celebrate Mother's Day. And once again my mom proved she ranks right up there with the best of the best. What gift screams "my daughter and son-in-law turn 30?" Thats right, a Wii. Of course, both mom and dad said, once you get it set up, we want to come play it.
Nick has already started a list of all the games and accessories we need to get to go along with it. I did suggest maybe Nick get through finals before we set it up. Makes sense to me.
Here is to gaming fun for this milestone birthday!
THANKS MOM!!!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
I love my mom
A short list of just a few of the many things I love about my mom:
1. She always has a suggestion for every "dilemma" I bring to her.
2. My mom has given so much of her time and talent to care for her parents.
3. She thinks the perfect gift is having us visit.
4. She uses "super mom powers" to know when we aren't feeling well.
5. If there is ever something we need help with, she finds a way to make it work.
6. Driving an hour to our house, just to take us to the airport and go back home....WOW!
7. She says "I was just thinking about you" when I call her.
8. She tirelessly helped with ALL my questions and concerns and issues with our wedding. That was a lot of stuff!
9. My mom tells me she prays for me.
10. Mom shares her frustrations with me, and lets me hone the skills she has instilled in me.
11. Even though mom wants me close by, she gladly loaded up my stuff and helped me move away. And then further away. And then she helped me buy a house and move even further away....
12. She can text and drive at the same time... a skill NOT reserved for the youth, but the young at heart.
Of course, I could keep going on and on, but I do have to get to church.
Happy Mothers Day Mom!
1. She always has a suggestion for every "dilemma" I bring to her.
2. My mom has given so much of her time and talent to care for her parents.
3. She thinks the perfect gift is having us visit.
4. She uses "super mom powers" to know when we aren't feeling well.
5. If there is ever something we need help with, she finds a way to make it work.
6. Driving an hour to our house, just to take us to the airport and go back home....WOW!
7. She says "I was just thinking about you" when I call her.
8. She tirelessly helped with ALL my questions and concerns and issues with our wedding. That was a lot of stuff!
9. My mom tells me she prays for me.
10. Mom shares her frustrations with me, and lets me hone the skills she has instilled in me.
11. Even though mom wants me close by, she gladly loaded up my stuff and helped me move away. And then further away. And then she helped me buy a house and move even further away....
12. She can text and drive at the same time... a skill NOT reserved for the youth, but the young at heart.
Of course, I could keep going on and on, but I do have to get to church.
Happy Mothers Day Mom!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Review of Cub's "NOW" clinic
I have been battling an "upper respiratory infection" for the past week. Last Monday I woke up with a scratachy throat and feared I had Strep. It seems that I don't. Over the week my symptoms turned into a cold type bug. This weekend things were getting much better. I used the humidifier in our room during naps and at night. I was starting to taste tiny bits of my food. I thought I was on the mend. Until about 1:00 today.
I was supposed to have lunch with Mary today. Luckily she and her kids were not feeling well either. So I finished my errands and and came home. When I got home I noticed my ear felt like there was more pressure in it. I thought, I need sudafed and a nap. So I took ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine and went to sleep. I woke up 3 hours later not feeling any better. The pressure in my ear was a bit worse and I felt pretty crummy again.
Our friend Tina has been dealing with ear infection issues for a few weeks now. What she has been dealing with does not sound fun to me. And with a trip to Florida scheduled for less than 2 weeks from now, I was a little worried. When my pharmacist student husband came home we talked about my symptoms. We decided to find a minute clinic.
Cub foods in Cottage Grove has such a place. My wonderful husband found out how late they are open and we headed out the door. (I did get dressed first)
At first it was a pretty typical "clinic" visit. I filled out a form that said I had insurance and would pay if they didn't. The nurse asked my symptoms and took my vitals. I wasn't that impressed with the nurse. The CNP came in. She said hi, then mentioned the horrible cough she heard. Yup, that was me. She asked some questions, then checked out my ears. Nick thought she was great because she let him look at my ears. She covered all kinds of questions/answers. She discussed what things I should do at home, what meds to take, side effects, allergic reactions, etc. She also asked about travel. Why yes, we do have plans to travel in less than 2 weeks. She gave me some great pointers on ways to keep my ears clear.
Overall, the experience was a very positive one. She listened to my symptoms and issues. She was knowledgeable with her answers and thorough with her explanations. She gave the proper medical advice and still had the "mom" type care and concern. Oh, and she let Nick look at my ear drums.
If I had an official rating for clinics, I would give it 4 out of 5 thermometers. (5 would have been if the nurse/assistant was awesome too)
I was supposed to have lunch with Mary today. Luckily she and her kids were not feeling well either. So I finished my errands and and came home. When I got home I noticed my ear felt like there was more pressure in it. I thought, I need sudafed and a nap. So I took ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine and went to sleep. I woke up 3 hours later not feeling any better. The pressure in my ear was a bit worse and I felt pretty crummy again.
Our friend Tina has been dealing with ear infection issues for a few weeks now. What she has been dealing with does not sound fun to me. And with a trip to Florida scheduled for less than 2 weeks from now, I was a little worried. When my pharmacist student husband came home we talked about my symptoms. We decided to find a minute clinic.
Cub foods in Cottage Grove has such a place. My wonderful husband found out how late they are open and we headed out the door. (I did get dressed first)
At first it was a pretty typical "clinic" visit. I filled out a form that said I had insurance and would pay if they didn't. The nurse asked my symptoms and took my vitals. I wasn't that impressed with the nurse. The CNP came in. She said hi, then mentioned the horrible cough she heard. Yup, that was me. She asked some questions, then checked out my ears. Nick thought she was great because she let him look at my ears. She covered all kinds of questions/answers. She discussed what things I should do at home, what meds to take, side effects, allergic reactions, etc. She also asked about travel. Why yes, we do have plans to travel in less than 2 weeks. She gave me some great pointers on ways to keep my ears clear.
Overall, the experience was a very positive one. She listened to my symptoms and issues. She was knowledgeable with her answers and thorough with her explanations. She gave the proper medical advice and still had the "mom" type care and concern. Oh, and she let Nick look at my ear drums.
If I had an official rating for clinics, I would give it 4 out of 5 thermometers. (5 would have been if the nurse/assistant was awesome too)
Friday, May 2, 2008
After all these years...
I will finally get to see New Kids on the Block (or NKOTB as the cool kids call them) in concert. At least that is the plan. Yes, I was a middle schooler at the height of their popularity. Yes, my brother teased me endlessly about them. Yes, I had female cousins that fed my pre-teen (tween) obsession with all things NKOTB. Joey was my favorite. For a little while, I did like Jordan. Speaking of him, I do have the same birthday as Jordan Knight from New Kids. Oh yeah. I am cool! I think over the span of the several years I was a devoted fan, Danny was the only one that I never liked much.
So, NKOTB are playing a show in Chicago on October 4th. I just happen to have a cousin that lives very close to Chi-town. And another cousin that lives a few hours away. I am so hooked up for the show!
The sad thing is I have been sick the last few days, so I haven't really had a chance to celebrate. :( bummer.
So, NKOTB are playing a show in Chicago on October 4th. I just happen to have a cousin that lives very close to Chi-town. And another cousin that lives a few hours away. I am so hooked up for the show!
The sad thing is I have been sick the last few days, so I haven't really had a chance to celebrate. :( bummer.
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