Welcome Back, Kotter!

Guess what! After working in Alabama since the middle of September 2007, Jason Darrel Creech is returning home tomorrow! We are all very, very excited. I am especially excited for Caroline and William because they have really missed their dad. I am excited too, but a little less than the kids because this means I will have to start cooking dinner again.
In other news, tomorrow is Caroline's 100th Day of School! To celebrate, everyone had to bring 100 of something, but it could not be too big (because they are going to graph the objects) and the objects cannot roll. Based on these descriptions, I am guessing bringing 100 tires is out. Or 100 sausage links because they might roll off the plate. Caroline brought 100 heart shaped red hots. Small, easy to graph, and tasty!

RIP Heath Ledger

I am sad to hear about Heath Ledger's death. Not only was he incredibly hot, it is always sad to hear of a young person dying. And his little girl, Matilda, is only 2 years old.

Heart Attack on a Plate

Today I cleaned out my closet. I am not 100% finished, but pretty close. My children were getting antsy so we all got dressed and decided to go to lunch and then see the Veggie Tales movie.
For some reason, I have been wanting to eat at Bennigan's lately. I think this is for 2 reasons: #1 being that several years ago when I worked at EMC Mortgage in Irving, TX, my co-workers and I ate at Bennigan's a lot because it was really close to our office. I really liked the Turkey O' Toole sandwich and I ate lots of them when I was pregnant wih Caroline. I have not eaten there since we left Texas and I have been wanting a Turkey O'Toole lately. #2 We had a Bennigan's almost right across the street from our apartment complex in Ft. Worth and again, when I was pregnant with Caroline, we got take out from there a lot.
So today I decided it was time to go to Bennigan's again. I went in with the plan to get a Turkey O' Toole. But some kind of power took over me while looking at the menu and I decided on a whim to get the Monte Cristo sandwich. My friend Wendy used to talk about them a lot and I suddenly decided that I needed to try one! OH.MY.GOD. It was so freaking gross. I did eat part of it because I was starving but I could practically feel my arteries clogging as I ate it. What the hell? It is like a ham and turkey and cheese sandwich wrapped in a beignet. Ugh. I literally felt nasty for consuming even part of it. And Bennigan's was really gross and we will never return there ever again. However, our waiter Logan was really sweet and Caroline and William did get shamrock cookies.
The Veggie Tales movie was pretty cute. William fell asleep for part of it and Caroline was excited to see a little girl from her school and her family came and sat next to us. Then when we got home, a package from Gap had arrived with some baby clothes that I ordered for Emily. Which was a nice surprise because I did not expect a package on MLK Day! The little onesies are tiny and pink and oh-so-cute. I can't wait until my baby girl gets here!

A Rant

I know I am supposed to be cleaning out my closet right now BUT as I was putting on a load of laundry to wash, I started feeling pretty SURLY and I need to get a few things off my chest.

1. If you are going to LURK on my blog, create a screen name and post comments ON THE BLOG. Don't e-mail me nosy questions AFTER reading the blog. Post your questions here. I will no longer respond to questions that are e-mailed. I know you are reading it, it is not like you are an undercover spy. But you act like you are an undercover spy when you do this and it is kind of annoying.
2. Yes, I am pregnant. Yes, we are about to try and sell our house. Yes, we are hunting for a new house. Yes, this is horrible timing and it will all be a huge pain in the ass. I know this already. I have moved (many times) and purchased a home before. It all sucks. I have also had 2 newborn babies before. Newborn babies, while cute and snuggly, are also a pain. It's fine. We will deal with it. I have dealt with it all before. The house will be sold, we will find a new one, we will move in, the baby will grow. It is going to be fine. So please, quit making NEGATIVE comments. And if I quit answering my phone when you call, take the hint that you MIGHT BE TOO NEGATIVE. And I can't deal with that right now. Duck, this does not apply to you.
3. I am planning to breastfeed my baby because a) it is better for the baby b) I did it for my other 2 babies and c) most importantly, IT IS FREE. I am not a member of the La Leche League and frankly, I hate BFing. But it is just one of those things that I do for my kids because it is what I feel is best for them (and because it is free). I know it is a pain in the ass. I have done it twice before. Like I said, I hate it. YOU DON'T NEED TO REMIND ME OF ANY OF THIS.

Ahhhhhhh, I feel much better now!

Happy MLK Day!

I have to go start cleaning out my closet but first I wanted to post a lil' something.
I told Caroline and William if they are good and let me work in my closet today, maybe this afternoon we can go see the above movie.
Caroline and I are going to see ANNIE on Feb. 1 and I am so, so excited. It is coming to the BR River Center.
I think Kiki had a very good birthday weekend and our dinner on Friday was very fun. We also had some King Cake on Saturday. Courtney the baby-sitter did not kidnap my children or get drunk and pass out. In fact, Caroline said she was "very, very nice." I think we will use her again.

My new glasses

Here is a picture of me with my NEW GLASSES. Don't I look like a wise and sensual librarian? I am so glad to finally have a new pair of spectacles, I have needed them for about 3 years. I know that I need an eyebrow wax (I have an appt. on Tuesday morning) and my face is usually not that "full" but geez, I am 7 going on 8 months pregnant.
My appointment with Dr. K went very well. He said my blood sugar numbers were "beautiful" and that if they still look this good next week I can start testing only 2 times per day instead of 4! He also admired my new Mary Jane Crocs and said Baby Emily's heartbeat sounds a-okay!
From what I hear, Grandparents Day was a huge success. Tonight is Kiki's birthday celebration. I am hoping her birthday present arrives in the mail today!

Bowl Cuts for Everyone!

Today was a pretty good day. I must say, I have been feeling a lot less surly lately. I might have to rename my blog. Nah, I am sure there will be much surliness in the months to come when we have to pack up our house, sell it and find a new one.
In case you are interested, William's check up went just fine and he is as healthy as a horse. He is in the 75th percentile for weight and the 90th for height, he is a strapping young man. And the best part is, he did NOT have to get any shots. He left the office with a smile, a sticker with a lizard on it and a green lollipop. We also brought home some High School Musical stickers for Caroline to put on her folder. Dr. Traci did not have on an interesting outfit and I could not see if she had her toe ring on. I did not tell her that I still let William have a pacifier, but she agreed with me that now is not the time to potty train Weebs since we have a new baby coming and a move on the horizon. I won't brag about how smart William is but let's just say that he is pretty darn smart for a 3 year old and Dr. T was impressed with some of his skills.
In other news, Caroline got a new booster seat and the pattern is called "Tiffany". It is flowered and very sexy.
Tomorrow is KIKI'S 68TH BIRTHDAY!!! We are going out to dinner to celebrate. A complete stranger is coming over to baby-sit my children but I am cool with that. I am very much looking forward to an adult dinner. Hell, I might even have a glass of wine. Some of you might be wondering if Kiki was born with her bowl cut. The bowl cut is at least 32 years old, maybe more. There are photos of Kiki sporting the bowl cut while I am in utero. I posted a picture of Toni Teneille because that is the bowl cut that inspired Kiki to get hers. Except TT went on to other styles and Kiki did not. Oh well. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIKI!
Tomorrow is also Grandparents Day at Caroline's school and my 30 week appt, with Dr. K. I'll let you know how everything goes.