I know. I suck.
I simply have NOT felt like updating this thing. And here's why.
We have a house guest (I'm never focused with guests around), Norah is on a strict fructose-free diet, my EHD crashed, my brand new laptop only connects to the web when it feels like it, Lara is acting like a 2 year old and freaking out every chance she gets, and we still don't have summer. So, things are a bit of a bummer right now.
On the bright side, Norah is doing fabulously on her new diet. No more loose stools, no more crankiness, nor more sleepless nights, and no more gas. Whoodathunkit? After we received a suggestion from the doctor, we cut out all fructose from her diet to see how her system would be affected. I am happy to say that she is doing superbly. Crazy, huh? So now we're watching our sugar intake for the entire family (or at least we're aware of it...we still eat it, tho) and it is stunning how much sugar we consume. So Noodle is eating very bland stuff, but I am working my way around it by making fructose free cookies, and tea, and chicory so she doesn't feel left out when it's snack time. She's no dummy. :0) She's like any other child...they can hear crinkling food packages 3 miles away.
So, I guess I need to update starting all the way back in Vegas, huh? Holy crap, that seems like a year ago. So, I have an album up on the right hand side (titled VEGAS, BABY) and the photos are all there. For a recap, we had a great time! And the hotel we stayed in was absolutely lovely. THANKS, KIM!!! :0) We went to a bunch of kid-friendly places, but we also took a couple of nights off for boozin'.... expensive, but so much fun! We spent 2 full days at the pool, got massages (many, many...) ate at fabulous restaurants, and just plain enjoyed ourselves. Colin and I also took in Star Trek Experience....life is now complete.
The last couple of days in Vegas were pure hell, though. Norah came down with a stomach virus and was literally exploding out of both ends. It was insane. We spent the entire Saturday packing and trying to cram everything we bought into our suitcases. It didn't work, so we had to buy 2 more bags. We checked out and headed to the airport Sunday morning and before we were even boarding the plane, Norah had burned through all her outfits and most of her diapers. We kinda went into panic mode and then I started feeling nauseous and I was SO dreading the flight. We dropped 50 bucks at a gift shop that sold onesies and diapers and we got on the plane with our fingers crossed. Colin insisted I take some dramamine, so I started to get groggy....really groggy, but still sick. So after a bit, he made me take another one. It didn't work and I ran to the lavatory. SO.NOT.FUN.
So I come back, start falling asleep in my chair and guess who gets sick? Colin. At this point, I was so drowsy that I could barely lift my arms and it was a sad, sad sight...the two of us handing Norah off and running to the bathroom. Lara and Mia were so good, though. They slept almost the entire time. That was such a blessing and we were sooo thankful that the kiddos were ok. It's so much easier for us to be sick. So, we landed in Frankfurt, our driver was already there and waiting for us, and we got home safe and sound. :0) I always get a little antsy on planes...and these horrible scenarios start going through my head. So, needless to say, I'm always glad when we land.
When we got home, we wanted to stay up so we could conquer the jet lag, but our bodies were NOT havin' it. So we all took naps and when Dave woke up, he was sick. It was a miserable couple of days for us, to say the least. I think what we had was a 24 hour flu...our bodies were SO SORE. Colin (who has actually been run over by a Ford Bronco) declared he felt like he had been hit by a truck. Now that's sayin' somethin'.
When we were all feeling better, I took my bro and the girls on a picnic in the park and then a couple of days later, we went to the Bavarian Biergarten. There are photos in the SUMMER 2007 photo album on the right. I'll be updating that one as we have more photos ...so that'll be the one to check. :0)
Then we took Dave to Heidelberg, one of my favorite cities around here. I love how packed it is with treasures. (those pics are also in the SUMMER 2007 album)
Now Dave is in Switzerland, he just visited Rome for the second time in his young life, and next he will be heading to Amsterdam. His best friend is here, touring Europe with him and it's probably safe to say they are having a blast and drooling over every hot chick that walks by. That was their master plan, anyway.
As for us, the school year is coming to an end and things are wrapping up. Mia's end of year party was yesterday and Lara has hers tomorrow. Today we have parent "sit-in's" for Mia's ballet class and Lara's KinderMusik class. I am supposed to go to Greece this weeding for a friend's engagement party, but I'm not sure if I'm going or not...Athens is ridiculously expensive. But I guess I should get off my tuckus and decide, huh? It's coming down to the wire. And come on!! It's Athens!
And in a bit of job-related news, we are preparing ourselves to move to England. Colin has been told that a position has been created for him there and now we're just waiting on a date. I want to believe, with all my heart, that this is going to happen, but if I've learned anything about his company, I've learned that nothing is certain until it's done. As badly as I want to move to England, I cannot let myself get too excited. Cuz if it doesn't happen, I'll just have that much farther to fall. So, please, please keep us in your thoughts. We're tired of living in Germany and I really want my girls to go to a school where English is the main language. I love that they are learning German (heck, they're bilingual!) but I think this would make things so much easier on our family.
In scrap news, Songbird Avenue's July kit is up for sale! If you haven't seen it, check it out! This month's proceeds will benefit The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation. We got to collaborate with Gina Miller and this one is really awesome! So, if you scrap, check it out.
Ok, kids. That's all for today. I feel better now that I'm caught up, but holy crap this was long. if you're still reading, then (((((((((HUGS))))))))) to you!
Ciao!
This is such an exciting time...right before your new baby arrives and you just KNOW this one will be special...and easy and you're going to be the best mother ever. Your new baby won't ever cry or break or need to be reconfigured or crash. It won't ever eat your files or lose them or splash them around in the potty.