Monday, October 6, 2008

The cloud to go with my silver lining

So yesterday was my birthday. The big 28. It really does go by entirely too fast after turning 21. If it wasn't for the presents I would just skip birthdays all together. On Saturday my mom sent me a beautiful pink wool peacoat I was eyeing at LL Bean. Because the only thing better than one LL Bean peacoat for the non-existant Texas cold is a second LL Bean peacoat only in pink.

My husband surprised me yesterday morning with a bright, shiny new Wii. I am so excited. I already beat him at bowling multiple times. We went out to dinner last night with friends sans kiddos. It was wonderful. We spent 2 1/2 hours eating and catching up.

Today I decided to take Bear to the doctor to get his cough listened to. I figured it was allergies as he has no other symptoms but an occasional runny nose. The doctor confirmed my suspicion and told us to give him Benadryl. Since I was there anyways we stopped by the flu clinic in the lobby to get our shots. Of course I couldn't get the flu mist because I am pregnant so I have spent the day feeling like my arm is going to fall off after the lovely shot.

I asked my husband to pick up milk, Benadryl for Bear and Tylenol for my arm on his way home. He made it home with 2 out of 3. Guess what he forgot? So he goes back out for Tylenol which makes Bear hysterical since his beloved Dada left so quickly after coming home.

Then my friend called and left a message asking me to watch her son tomorrow while she goes to a church lunch meeting. I already have tentative plans for a late lunch tomorrow with another friend. Plus a list of errands I was going to get done in my precious 6 hours of baby free time. She knows this is my only day a week to get things done without Bear. Her son is in MDO Mondays and Wednesdays. I am just irritated that she gave me basically no notice and she is asking on my one free day. I called and left her a message telling her that I can do it if she can pick him up before my late lunch but I haven't heard back from her so I am hoping she found someone else. I still have a bad taste in my mouth from the last time I watched him for her but I am trying to be a good friend and let that go.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ooooh, I want a Wii!

You are a better person than I am. I would have just said I already had plans.

Stephanie said...

wow, my friends knew not to bother me when I was pregnant and sick. I'm surprised you said yes! I know when they're left in a lurch you kinda have to do things for them, but if she knew? Wow...

Haley said...

Lucky you about the Wii! Hope you have a nice lunch date tomorrow!

Anonymous said...

You are clearly a very nice person...watching her child while you have time alone. Much nicer than I would have been.

(Just remember to take advantage of and enjoy the childless hours because #2 makes those so so so much more difficult!)

Happy Belated!

Amanda said...

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to yooooooou! (Sorry I'm late...)

Erin said...

Happy Belated Birthday!!! You got a Wii???? Life is so unfair......I got a Black & Decker Dust Buster.

♥B said...

That would be a tough decision...should you babysit or not...