Absence Makes The Heart Grow…
Fonder? Anxious? Guilty?
Did you miss me? It’s been a whopping FOUR days since my last post. I’ve had absolutely nothing interesting to share with you since then. No really, nothing. Well, maybe a few things, but after talking about my Herpes scare, I was thoroughly enjoying seeing my post title scattered about the internet, so I figured I’d leave it there for a while.
I still really don’t have anything interesting to share with you, but there are a few random things rattling around in my brain, so I figure I’ll roll out every body’s favorite, The Random Bullet List! Whoot! Whoot! Today’s episode is probably not going to be very interesting, so prepare yourselves now. And please don’t unsubscribe. I PROMISE I’ll come up with my usual witty, funny, totally entertaining stuff soon-ish.
- Did you notice my new addition to the sidebar? BlogHer ads! Let’s hope that I’m as popular as I *think* and that this will lead to scads and scads of dough being thrown my way. And by dough I mean MOOLAH, CASHOLA, DOLLAHS and not pizza or bread dough. Although if anyone wants to send any of that my way, I’d be more than happy to take it. KThanks.
- Dylan got into Pre-School! Cha!!!! He’s starting next week when I’ll be joining him for the first two days, in an attempt to “transition” him to his new environment. You know, since he’s NEVER even been with a babysitter and I’m going to be dropping his ass off in a structured school environment with 50 other children running rampant. Apparently the staff thinks he might have some adjustment issues.
- When we visited his school for the first time yesterday he told me he wanted to stay and that he was fine with DJ and I leaving him there. Keep your fingers crossed that that sort of positive attitude continues.
- Zach is still glasses-less. I have my fingers crossed that they’ll be ready on Monday. The poor kid is getting more and more cross-eyed by the day and it’s horribly pathetic to see. I’ll try to get some pictures of it today to share with you. So you can cringe and giggle right along with me.
- My computer is fixed! There are still a few issues, but I at least have access to email now. All 800+ unread emails. HOLY HELL people. Holy hell. If you don’t hear from me for another 4 days it’s probably because I’ve crawled into a hole and died.
- I’m going to start a review blog, because I KNOW you all desperately want to know what I think about things. Right? Right? Right? Because I don’t give you enough opinions as it is now.
- I’m having trouble coming up with a catchy NAME for my review blog, so I’m opening that up to all of you. Any ideas? It needs to have an available URL, which makes it difficult and I’m trying for something a little more fun & fiesty than “AMomTwoBoysReviews.com”. Grandmaother suggested “AMomTwoBoysBoosandReviews.” I thought she meant “booze” which sounded AWESOME cause then the “thing” about it could be that I’m drinking while trying stuff out and writing about it. I KNOW, right?! But she meant “boos” which is not nearly as fun.
- *If you’re not an LA area blogger, this bullet point will probably not apply to you. It might make you green with envy. FYI* I’m going to put together an LA Blogger get together. One of my ideas is to coerce you all to come up to Santa Barbara for a day (I know, it’s torture). We could get a limo type thing and go wine tasting. Let me know if you’re interested. And since that’s somewhat selfish, since you all live in LA and I don’t, we can also, or instead, put something together IN LA. Thoughts? Ideas?
- Zach’s 1st Birthday is on the 17th. The party is on the 16th. You’re all invited. There will be liquor and Grandmaother and cake.
- On a final, more serious note, we’re going to discuss my friend Hannah. HI Hannah! Hannah is 29 weeks pregnant with baby Andrew. Baby Andrew is already proving to be a stubborn little bugger and is causing Hannah ALL SORTS of grief. He has a blockage in his urethra that is causing his bladder to back up and his amniotic fluid levels to drop. She spent last week being taken care of by an amazing team of Doctors, Nurses and hospital staff in Los Angeles, as they decided the best course of action in keeping Baby Andrew a) unborn b) healthy. Two very important aspects to any “29 weeker.” She’s back home now awaiting some test results and has surgery tentatively scheduled for Wednesday. At which time they’re going to attempt to insert a catheter into Baby Andrew’s bladder WITHOUT delivering him. Yes. That’s what I said. SO, let’s throw the positive power of the internet behind Hannah & Baby Andrew and send some good thoughts their way. For now Hannah’s happy to be home and on bed rest so she can catch up on her beloved General Hospital. :0) I’ll force her to read the comments, so tell her hello!
- AND, she’s been asked to be a part of a Discovery Health show about her situation, so tell her she absolutely MUST partake. She’s adorable (and seriously feisty, so she’d be a HOOT to watch). Her husband’s in the Air Force, their 3 year old daughter is GORGEOUS and they’d be the freakin’ cutest family EVER on TV. For Reals. Plus I’ll totally force my way into her hospital room when she finally does have Andrew (in another 7 weeks, fingers crossed!) and then I’LL get to be on TV too! Not selfish at all.
And with that, I’m going to leave you. It’s FIESTA! time in Santa Barbara, so we’re on our way BACK down there to drink hang out for the weekend. Dylan is seriously excited to get to spend the night at Grandma Pam & Poppy’s house. So is Tahoe.
Ole!
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Andrea's Sweet Life on 02 Aug 2008 at 10:26 am #
OF COURSE I MISSED YOU! Dang, you were gone SO LONG. I’ll put my brain in high gear trying to come up with a review blog name for you. It may take awhile.
Good luck with preschool – our first day, it was Jeremy and I wiping tears and having trouble leaving while Alison played and was all, “SEE YA!”. After that, we came early and played together for a good 10 minutes before I left. Again, more for me than her!
As for HANNAH – Do it, baby. Not only for the wow factor of being on TV, but for people who are going through the same thing as you and feel scared, alone, and unable to cope. Be the spokesmodel!
Andrea’s Sweet Lifes last blog post..Work Related Injuries
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Renee aka MekhisMom on 02 Aug 2008 at 11:17 am #
Thanks for the update. I have been checking my reader ever since I ran into your blog earlier this week. I glad to see that you are back! And I would love to join your merry band of mediocres ! I know you were without your computer so I didn’t send an email but I would like to be added to your list. I have the banner ready to go.
I am sending positive love and light to your friend and baby Andrew. Placing a catheter in-utero? Amazing what they can do with technology today.
I hope that your son’s glasses are ready for Monday and good luck with the pre-school. I am amazed by the fact that you have never had a babysitter (I am assuming outside of Grandma(s) I have had one in the 14 months of my son’s life but he has been going to daycare so he is okay. Get a babysitter more often so you and hubby can go out and play!
Renee aka MekhisMoms last blog post..Blog Envy
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Headless Mom on 02 Aug 2008 at 11:33 am #
Would love a bloggy meet up. Wine tasting in SB, or in LA, or both.
I totally had more to say but I’m on kid/pool duty and forgot.
Headless Moms last blog post..3 days left!
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Maura on 02 Aug 2008 at 12:15 pm #
Geez, I’m going to need a ton of comments to address all that! Too bad I don’t know how to do actual bulletpoints here in comments.
- Yay! on the preschool thing and fingers crossed here, too for the glasses arriving on Monday.
- Yay! on the computer being fixed. I was going to send you an email but, um, it can wait.
- Yay! on the review site. I’ll put on my thinking cap, too, but off the top of my head I came up with AMTB – 2 Cents and More.
- Yay! on the blogger get together. A bigger YAY! if you’d open it up to a CA blogger who was stupid and missed out on BlogHer and would be willing to go south for the event if it’s a weekend she can make it!
- Yay! to Zach’s birthday. Hope he has the yummiest cake evah.
- Forward-looking Yay! to Hannah having a super-successful surgery and being the Next Discovery Health Channel Star. I, too, say go for it, for the reasons Andrea mentioned.
- Yay! for fun weekend hanging out…and drinking.
- Yay! for my mega-comment being over. That is all.
Mauras last blog post..Do your part – Blog the Recession
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Meghan on 02 Aug 2008 at 12:28 pm #
Maura-
Of COURSE you could join us! It’s not exclusive to LA area people… if you wish to make the trip, we’d love to have you! The more the merrier, as far as I’m concerned!
Yay!
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Z on 02 Aug 2008 at 12:46 pm #
WOW, so many things to comment upon… So I’ll do a bullet point comment to go with your bulleted post…
-Ads: I hope you makes tons of moolah as well, and can spend some o’ that cash on more trips to the East coast, baby
- Pre-school: I foresee that since everyone is anticipating some transitional problems, Dylan will rock the schoolyard and be the perfect model little pre-schooler…
- Zach and glasses: can’t wait to see the pics!
- review blog: I’m intrigued. As for names, none popped up for me immediately, but I’ll put my thinking cap on. Or just drink some wine… Something might come to me
- LA: the next time I come visit my sis, we are so road-tripping to visit you… Don’t hold your breath, however, since she’s lived there for 2 years and I haven’t visited her yet. They did just buy a house, however, so hopefully sometime in the next year…
- Hannah and baby Andrew: DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! And by that, I mean, that’s totally television that I would watch… Espeically with a Meghan cameo! And I’ll be hoping for the best of results with the upcoming surgery!
Zs last blog post..Little Helper
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JCK on 02 Aug 2008 at 1:44 pm #
I missed you. I really did.
Glad to hear everything is going full tilt as usual at your house. Can’t wait to see Zach’s glasses.
Your friend Hannah is getting extra prayers and good thoughts sent her way. I adored GH for years, but stopped watching years ago. I miss the grand days of soaps – the 80’s, early 90’s.
Love the idea of visit to SB. Not sure how I would drive home afterwards after wine tasting. And not sure how I would be able to sneak away to SB after going for that long weekend at BlogHer. However, these are minor details…
JCKs last blog post..That’s what whining children will do to you
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But Why Mommy / Renee on 02 Aug 2008 at 2:41 pm #
Of course I missed you but it sounds like you had your handsfull.
Good luck with pre-school. Bunny used to be in daycare but now its gotten to the point if I leave her at the child care at the gym for 10 minutes she has a total breakdown. Hopefully you won’t go through that.
So so jealous about the get together. I love Santa Barbara but its a bit to far from Milwaukee to go.
But Why Mommy / Renees last blog post..Further Proof I Need My Head Examined
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anymommy on 02 Aug 2008 at 5:10 pm #
Very glad that you’re back. Can’t wait to see Zach in his glasses. Wish I could come to his birthday and the meet up. I will be thinking of Hannah and Andrew and sending tons of positive thoughts and prayers.
anymommys last blog post..Just One Year
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dysfunctional mom on 02 Aug 2008 at 6:46 pm #
I am continually amazed at what medical technology can do these days. Awesome! Yes, Hannah must participate in the show, because I watch those shows all the time and I could say, “I almost sort of know her except not really at all.”
dysfunctional moms last blog post..Chiari, Part IV
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Manic Mommy on 02 Aug 2008 at 7:14 pm #
My own bullet list:
- I clicked the link just to get you some o’ that moola!
- How ’bout AMomTwoSides? As in ‘to every story”, not a TGI Fridays dinner
- We have yet to meet a kids’ birthday party we didn’t like. Does he like Leggos/Duplo??
- Go Hanna Go! I just read an article in the Bible (People Magazine) about a woman who had in-utero surgery. All went swimmingly and she delivered a healthy six pounder. Also, I married an Andrew, so that name holds a special place in my heart. Prayers and positive thoughts.
Manic Mommys last blog post..Ten Word Tuesday (Wednesday Edition)
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jen on 02 Aug 2008 at 8:05 pm #
Think maybe he’s trying to see his nose?
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Quart on 03 Aug 2008 at 5:16 am #
I’m liking Manic Mommy’s idea a LOT. Or how about “AM2BHASOPINIONSDAMMIT.” You could leave the “dammit” out of the URL and just have it in your banner. You know, for emphasis.
Hannah – We are all thinking about you and sending positive thoughts your way. As far as the Discovery thing goes, I’m sure you’re stressed enough without the cameras so don’t let them pressure you. You would also be reassuring to people in your situation if you did it! Either way, you win and it’ll all go great!! Will you let Meg post a picture of Andrew here when he arrives?!
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heather on 03 Aug 2008 at 9:24 am #
Oh my gosh, Fiesta is my FAVORITE. Smash a confetti egg on DJ’s head for me, ok?
heathers last blog post..Never Bet Against Linda B.
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Natalie on 03 Aug 2008 at 11:07 am #
Did Dylan enjoy the pony’s as much as Emily did??
I was bummed they ran out of tamale’s at the Mercado – I had my heart set on them and had to settle for an Enchilada, it was good but not out of this world- I think my Enchiladas are much better.
We should have a post Fiesta party, instead of pony’s the kiddos could ride Tahoe.
I will bring the Enchiladas you bring the Margaritas.
Natalies last blog post..Random Bullet List of Musings…
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Andrea's Sweet Life on 04 Aug 2008 at 5:28 pm #
Review name thoughts:
Of course any of these can be followed by the word “reviews”
So Says Me
My Two Cents
Holla For a Dolla (or be whitey and Say “hollar for a dollar”)
Thats all I can think of for now!
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HRH on 04 Aug 2008 at 8:05 pm #
Hannah–holy crap that baby is putting you through a lot! HANG IN THERE. Would love to see the big special (don’t leg Meg take over the TV camera…just a suggestion). Prayers headed your way.
LOVE the bullet list, but didn’t see any bullets.
Review away.! You know I will be there. And…how did you get signed up for Blog Her ads? I have supposedly been on some waiting list…now I am beginning to think that there is no waiting list. HMMMMM….! hahaha. Oh well, you will remember me when you are rich and famous won’t you?
HRHs last blog post..Potluck: I’m all in
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Shannanb aka Mommy Bits on 04 Aug 2008 at 8:17 pm #
I thought not much had been going on? Doesn’t sound that way.
Good luck with the new review blog. Once i’s up I’ll def. add a link to mine…
Mommy Bits Reviews… LOL.
Shannanb aka Mommy Bitss last blog post..A Little R & R For the Family
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Kristin on 04 Aug 2008 at 8:46 pm #
wow that was a LONG list. I love the “brain dump” posts. Well wishes to Hannah and the baby, we’ll be thinking of her
For your review blog I got nothin’. I am not witty or clever at all when put on the spot. How about…oh never mind, I can’t do it. bahaha!
sorry, I know I am no help. Thanks for updating us:)
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