Mid-week check in

Hey everyone,

Not much to report here, but just saying hello. It’s pouring out today, but I don’t have a problem with that b/c we’re still working on trying to get rid of the pile of snow in front of our place that fell 2 months ago. And now they say flurries tonight. That’s okay though, it is still winter!

I might be getting an ear infection again. It’s been sore somewhat, but not really bad. I really don’t want to take antibiotics if I don’t need to (aside from Bean on Board), but I also don’t want it to flare up like it did last time. I guess I’ll “play it by ear” HA HA HA HA HA….

Trying a new recipe in the crock pot today. I’m a little skeptical for two reasons. It sounds absolutely delicious if it works out, but 1st I’m using my crock pot on a timer I’ve never used before, so if the timer doesn’t work I’ll need to toss the whole chicken b/c I think it sitting out for 12 hours probably makes it not to healthy any more, and 2nd I’m afraid I’m going to come back to a charred chicken as this recipe does not call for any liquids. We’ll see!

I have the cutest little boy ever!! Okay, I know those of you with cute little boys think you’ve got the cutest little boy ever, but I’m just declaring right now that I win. *grin*. We spent yesterday evening, after supper, watching videos of Duncan when he was tiny – in the jolly jumper, learning to walk, giggling. He thought it was the funniest thing “Again! Again!”. When we picked him up last night they said “you’d better have a little girl” b/c Duncan keeps saying he’s going to have a little sister. Too cute. All little baby girls are “Hannah” – Nikki’s baby’s name.

Our night away and other stuff

Just back (okay, about 2 hours ago) from our night at the Tulalip Casino Resort. Wow, what a great place! Our room was amazing - and that was just your "base model" room. King sized bed, 42" LCD tv, lounger, 2 chairs, desk, massive bathroom with 2 sinks, 3 jet shower, etc... We were really pleased. The bed while comfortable was almost too soft for us, but that's our problem, not theirs! We got some shopping done - we'd been wanting to pick up a few things, and even did a little gambling. We spent $10. LOL! Not so much on the gambling.

Duncan, of course, had a great time at Chris and Ronnie's. Even when we got there he was just running around having a good time. Ronnie is awesome.

I'm still sick. I think I'm getting better... ears are still ringing - my right ear only just became unstuffed (again), and my cough is nasty. But I think I'm getting better. I do plan on being at work on Monday! There is a lot to do!

So my brother Jeff has now bought the house we were going to buy. I'm really glad this worked out for everyone. Unfortunate it didn't work out for us, but I think the people we were going to buy from are happy they can move ahead with moving out, and then Jeff will reno the place and get it rented out ASAP. So if anyone is interested in renting a 3 bedroom house with a living room and family room, and a separate garage, let me know!

Making home made pizza for dinner and we rented Hancock. We head it was okay, but we'll watch it anyhow.

2 AM update

Well it's almost 3 PM the same day, but it's still an update.

My Mommy made me go to the doctor about the ear problem, and yes, I have an ear infection. It sucks, it's annoying, and I'm off work for the balance of the week. Quite honestly I wouldn't be functioning at work anyhow - I can barely get off the couch with out it taking all my energy. I always, I'm grateful for Nikki as I could send Duncan there for the day. He would have been bored silly had he stayed at home, and this helps him stick with his routine. So I'll do the same tomorrow and Friday.

After I dropped Duncan off I went back to bed. I woke around 11 AM to the sound of someone in my room (sound familiar?) "Um, hello?" It was Bill. He came home early from work feeling sick. So we're both being sick right now. We'll go pick up Duncan in about an hour.