I have a raging cold and I already threw up once this morning. With that in mind I have only two goals today: clean up the over flowing trash and stock up the house with food and medicine. Eh, but Brian is sick too, plus I need to wash the dishes and take care of Kevin some (he over did it yesterday big time and is now paying for it.) Max, the lone healthy one, will be with Babba today. So yay for good timing!\
My parents are moving today- so, good luck parents!!!
Month: December 2005
Wobbling Progress
I walked this morning without crutches (in the big black boot). It wasn’t graceful. There was no striding. There was gamely gimping in mincing little steps. There was some pain and now there is some being worn-outedness. But, there was walking! This is progress. I’ve been on crutches for a month now, and just toddling around the kitchen making a sandwich felt like freedom. There as no carrying bits of things in pockets or under my chin. I was able to carry things with two hands!\
I’m hoping that by Wednesday or Thursday, I’ll be able to go back into the office, even if it’s with one crutch. I’m tired of not seeing the people I work with and calling into meetings. I’m most effective face to face and “local”. This remote stuff is a pain.\
But, I think it’s crutches and ice for the rest of the day. There’s progress, baby!
No stereotypes here!
Kevin is watching a cooking show and I am surfing ESPN.com for sports scores. What are you doing on this fine Saturday night?
If You’re Into That Sort Of Thing
You know, if you wanted to get me something for Christmas, and I’m totally not expecting you to. I mean you have your own things to deal with and you’re so awesome, I should get you something. But, in case you were going to ask me what I wanted, even if you’re just curious, then here’s my wishlist
Come On In!
My boys rule, they really do. It’s been amazing seeing how much Brian’s grown since they left. He graduated from baby to toddler in Hawaii, and I missed it. He’s saying words now, walking like a pro, and there’s a new expressiveness in his face that’s hard to describe. He’s more playful and he kisses now, which is really funny. Ok, gotta wrap this up, he’s awake from his nap and needs some roughhousing.
All Hawaii, All The Time
I didn’t go, but I’ve got all the pictures! Here are the sets from the trip that we’ve done so far:
- At The Beach – Boys in bathing suits, posing for pictures.
- Max Gets Lei’d – And he did.
- Waiting At The Hilton – Waiting, and taking pictures
- The Polynesian Cultural Center – natives showing up, and bored little boys!
- At The Cabin – boys doing cute things in tropical attire!\
Coming tomorrow (or Sunday): The submarine and helicopter rides, the lava field, Pali lookout, the North Shore, Sea Life Park, The Dole Pineapple Plantation and more! Tune in!\
I’m tired. Good night.
Highlights
Hawaii was wonderful, except for the absent husband. The ocean was a beautiful sea-green or blue-green depending where we were. It was amazing. Our cabin was 20 feet from it and the constant sound of the waves was very comforting.\
I went on: a boat ride, a helipcopter ride, a submarine ride, a canoe ride, and a train ride.\
I went to: “the big island,” The Shrimp Shack (as seen on the Food Network), the Hawaii Mormon Temple, a waterpark, the lava fields of Mt Kilauea, the Dole pineapple plant, the beach (duh), the Polynesian Cultural Center, Sea Life Park, a luau, tha Mauna Loa macadamia nut farm, the North Shore, and Waikiki.\
I saw: three sunrises and one sunset, the biggest active volcano in the world, the most active volcano in the world, volcanic steam vents, a lava tube, many Japanese tourists (the touristy mall’s food court felt like Tokyo. I wish we’d had more time there. I wanted to try some traditional Japanese food.), a Polynesian dance review, undersea boat and plane wreckage, three real waterfalls and several temporary ones, where Mighty Joe Young, the Jurassic Park movies, 50 First Dates and Lost were filmed, the hotel where the cast of Lost stays, and a tree where Elvis once sang.\
I saw, in the wild: crab, fish, sea turtles, and a whale.\
I ate: fresh pineapple everyday and binged on chocolate covered macadamia nuts. I also had spam, poi, chicken long rice, Hawaiian BBQ, yummy seafood, coconut syrup, tropical drinks, haupia, and guava cake.\
The best parts were: seeing my parents, swimming at the beach, the helicopter ride, and the waterpark. (heh, most of those things I can do near my home in Virginia.)
Brian In Hawaii
How happy is the boy? No, really, do you remember ever being that happy? I’m really glad they’re home, but after seeing the pictures, I’m kind of sad I wasn’t there with them.
Crap!
I couldn’t sleep at all last night. So, crappity crap crap. I gave up at 4:30, when I would only have 90 minutes until my day official began. I blame Hawaii. How am I supposed to take care of my three boys nows?