So, last week I had a birthday. It was a nice somewhat relaxing day. It was the day before school began for my students. I had to work, but sometimes it isn't so bad when I actually have time to get stuff done in my classroom.
My first gift was a nice visit from rabidrunner and the two Yahoo's. It was great to have a visit at work. They brought me a fabulous "hand crafted" beanie and a cute dress. The dress was a little big read on to understand why.
My parents and sisters gave me clothing to wear to work.
My dear hubby gave me silicon oven mitts and trivets, two Big Bubba Kegs, and money to buy new clothes. He knows better than to try and guess my size.
Another sister gave me the DVD "Wild Hogs" I recommend it to all.
I also received two cookbooks from a friend and from a sister-in-law.
I think my best gift actually came on the day after my birthday. I had a doctor's appointment and my hubby and I got our first look at our Yahoo in the making. We saw its little heart beating like mad, weird looking eyes, and limbs with fingers and toes. We were also able to see it move twice. It was quite exciting. It has been a little hard to believe that after 6 years we are finally on the road to parenthood. WOW!!
I didn't scan our ultra sound photo in, but it looks something like this:
It sort of looks like it's not much, but to us it was the best news in a long time!
I couldn't let this moment pass without paying a special tribute to Xana-Diva-Delux and her blog Xanadua. I was reading it yesterday and having a bit of trouble with the way my eyes were responding to the colors. Upon moving to the comment section I noticed that el rabido had requested a theme song be placed on the blog. I took the opportunity to request new colors. The Diva responded very un-Diva like. She didn't throw a fit about it. She made the changes and now has given rabidrunner a run for her money for the best blog ever prize(if you know me everything is a competition).
I was feeling a little down and having more of my usual tummy troubles. Then I remembered Xana-Diva-Delux and her theme song. I instantly went to the sight. The song began and I danced around the room feeling the best I had all day. THANKS X-D-D! The best part is my dear hubby loves me all the more for playing the Xanadua song over and over and over and over. . .
I recently took a trip to the land of Disney. What an experience! First of all I highly recommend the Fastpass system and the 3 day "Park Hopper" pass. While you're in the newer of the two parks be sure to ride the "Tower of Terror" it is one of the best thrill rides ever.(my dear hubby who jumps off cliffs while skiing went on it 2 times in a row).
Anyway, to the real point of all the "happiness". This place is full of screaming and crying kids. I couldn't believe that I hadn't noticed this in past trips. One example of the "happiness" torture was when I went to help my sister-in-law with the 4 year old while she changed her little one. There are several diaper changing stations that are well equipped with supplies. That doesn't mean there wasn't a huge line waiting for a spot. This should be expected considering the lines everywhere else. Of course all of the children are screaming or at least whining. So, our turn comes the duty is done then sister-in-law needs to use the john herself. I volunteer to take the kids out so the 4 year old won't touch anything (I know my hubby wouldn't let him close if he thinks he might be contaminated). The little one becomes very distraught about this and sets into a new set of "happiness". To push him out in the stroller I have to tilt it back because of the violent tantrum. While exiting the restroom I receive several understanding glances, and a few looks of "can't you control that child". I might have been pushed way over the top by all of this if I hadn't been with the hubby. As we would walk around the park or wait in line if the kids would begin to cry he would say(in a voice my typing can never do justice):
STOP CRYING, THIS IS THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!!!!!!
If you know my dear hubby you would know why I would laugh in my wonderful cackle and had the gumption to wait in just a few more lines. Keep all this in mind the next time you plan a trip to the land of "Disney". Don't say you won't because you just never know!
P.S. If you are the type who likes the whole celebrity watching thing go when a new ride is opening. We saw a ton of the rich and famous type. See if you recognize this "Law and Order" chick with her baby. I am not talking about the little girl who thought I was taking her picture! Check out the shoes obviously the celebrities didn't have to wait in line.
