Random Bits Of Brain Matter
Date: Thursday March 13, 2008Posted in: Blogging, Family, Random thoughts, Sundry
The bacteria and the virus(es?) have been having their way with me. Infection SMACKDOWN is occurring in this here body of mine. A cohesive blog post is on my wish list, but so is actually doing something productive. I am pretty sure that laying on the couch, eyes half-closed, and watching Big Brother would not rank as productive.
I have a bunch of random items bouncing around in this (old, tired) brain of mine and seeing as it is Thursday, I was inspired to shamelessly copy emulate my friend Ali who first introduced me to the Thursday Thirteen. I love (LOVE!) lists and could go on forever, so a set goal of thirteen is probably a good thing. Here goes!
1. The antibiotics have kicked in. Pro: My throat no longer feels like I am swallowing shards of glass. Con: Everything I eat becomes liquid gold.
2. Hannah awarded me with the Daily Dose award.
I am such a people pleaser that I hate to pick only two…but I am going to pay the love forward. I will pick people who will likely play along. Two people who are on the top of my list are Kami (my shopping buddy last weekend) and Loralee (you can stick it in your sidebar if you want, sweetie).
3. On my last post, Alexandria said she would not mind seeing more Mexico photos. I thought it would be a great Wordless Wednesday post, but got sidetracked using my limited energy for doing things like showering and going to the bathroom and what do you know? It is now Thursday. Here is another favourite, for those who are interested.
Maybe I will post more next Wednesday. Or maybe (hopefully!) I will brush the dust off of my beloved camera.
4. I am head-over-heels in love with my lululemon yoga pants. For once in my life, I have a defined tush. ’tis awesome.
5. For those of you who do not use a feed reader, or have not noticed my side blog (over there - on the right), I was inspired by Kerrianne to send a Declaration of Romantic intent to Honey.
You can create one here.
6. There will not be a Foto Friday tomorrow. I have barely taken any photos, let alone learned anything new I could share. If you have not heard of Shutter Sisters, I suggest you check it out. I first heard about it from Karen W.’s site Chookooloonks, as she is one of the contributors. Shutter Sisters is a site where a group of amazingly talented women have come together to share what they are learning about photography. I am inspired daily. I am sure you will be inspired as well.
7. In times of sickness, etc., I wonder if I should really post about it, because WHO CARES? Then I wonder if I should post at all because people might be bored. Except? I created this site for me and mine. Those who choose to participate in my little community do so out of their own free will, and have been nothing but encouraging and supportive. Thanks, chicas. A virtual Diet Coke (Or cocktail, if you choose) sent your way.
8. Emily had her immunization shots yesterday. Four (FOUR!) shots; two in each arm. She was (obviously) crying. After the third one, Graham’s eyes welled up with tears and he asked the nurse to please stop “pinching” her. He said that he was her big brother and it was his job to take care of her.
*sigh*
9. Emily got measured and weighed at her appointment. She weighs 27 1/2 pounds (That’s why I have pipes) and is 33 1/2 inches tall (That’s almost THREE FEET!). My doctor was not kidding when she told me Emily would likely be six feet tall when she is done growing.
Future supermodel? Or WNBA star? Or both?
10. My diet since Sunday has consisted of….toast. Last night I felt my appetite (somewhat) returning. I ate oatmeal for breakfast today. And a hazelnut latte. It was all that I had remembered.
11. My favourite number, for no apparent reason. As is the number 20, but there are reasons for that one.
12. Today I also had my first Diet Coke in five days. It. Was. GLORIOUS! Also. Ever cut out caffeine for five days and then had a full shot of DC? WHEEEE!!!! I almost should not have been driving today.
13. Matthew got out the chainsaw today to cut dead branches off of some trees and brushes. He had the peanut gallery watching him.
As much as Honey is my complete and utter partner when it comes to parenting, that does not make him a pansy. He can wield power tools, chain saws and axes. He is ALL MAN. RAWR.
I have expended all of the energy that I have tonight. Thanks for being so good to me, and once I am back to normal (I am getting there!) I promise to return the favour. I will be a better blog citizen next week, unless I come down with some other random viral or bacterial infection.
Or escape on another tropical vacation. Here’s hoping.
28 Comments
You getting sick is God’s way of showing us in the midwest who didn’t get to make out in Mexico that He is still mindful of the lack of vacation in our lives.
Or at least that’s what I tell myself.
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Comment by moosh in indy. on March 13th, 2008 @ 6:58 pmI found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
Tina Russell
Comment by Tina Russell on March 13th, 2008 @ 7:00 pmI can’t believe Emily is almost three feet tall! Hope you feel better soon!
Comment by Amanda Franks on March 13th, 2008 @ 7:29 pmGreat list!! I can’t believe how tall Miss Emily is at such a young age! Wow! I guess your boys will be tall like mine. Should we both buy shares in King Single beds and extra-large shoes??!
I really do hope you feel better soon. It’s good that the antibiotics are working. Pity about the side effects.
Sending ((hugs)) but only cyber ones … I can’t get sick right now!
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Comment by Hannah on March 13th, 2008 @ 7:34 pmI left a comment, but it seems to have been eaten!!
Hannah’s last blog post..Toilet Training
Comment by Hannah on March 13th, 2008 @ 7:35 pmGlad you’re on the mend. Soon you will be dusting off the camera and wowing us with your tricks again. I can barely negotiate PhotoShop, and now I have Illustrator. It scares the pudding outta me.
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Comment by witchypoo on March 13th, 2008 @ 7:42 pmYou know, it always takes me a couple of weeks to get back into the swing of things when I’ve been on vacation, even when I’m not sick. I am glad you’re on the upswing and hope you continue to mend!
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Comment by bethany actually on March 13th, 2008 @ 7:52 pmThat anecdote about Graham and Ms. Emily? CUTEST EVER. Big (and little, and middle!) brothers rock.
I will be filing a Declaration of Romantic Intent soon. 
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They look so fascinated by the chainsaw action!
I’m glad you are on the mend. 
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The Graham “big brother” thing is so cute - how can you stand it?
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Comment by hills on March 13th, 2008 @ 9:29 pmI totally love the pic of the peanut gallery!!
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Comment by Kristin on March 13th, 2008 @ 9:53 pmI’ve been hearing about these Lululemon yoga pants of awesomeness for what must be years now. I really do need to get me some.
And your son at the doctor? Where can I order me a kid like that? In my family, we were more likely to be the CAUSE of each other’s doctor’s appointments, rather than the protector/comforters. My spawn is doomed.
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Comment by Moose in the Kitchen on March 14th, 2008 @ 4:54 amthere’s one difference between your emily and my emily. mine is 7 and is TINY. she’s about 36 pounds. at 7!
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Comment by ali on March 14th, 2008 @ 6:01 amAh! Emily is almost as big as Abby!! Abby is 36″ and 30 lbs.
Hope you are feeling well soon.
Comment by Jen on March 14th, 2008 @ 6:21 amYay for tall girls! I’m almost 6-feet tall, so I think it is a good thing.
Alas, all I accomplished was being a band geek since I can’t play basketball to save my life.
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Comment by Kristabella on March 14th, 2008 @ 7:37 amGet better!
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Comment by songsinblue on March 14th, 2008 @ 8:31 amHang in there…I was out for almost 2 weeks…just so tired and having absolutely no energy. Lots of rest this weekend. 
Amy~
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Comment by Amy on March 14th, 2008 @ 9:25 amI need some info on the lululemon yoga pants. What exact style did you get, that you recommend? How do they fit size wise? They don’t have a store in MN (the nerve!) so I would have to call and order and that is always scary!
Comment by Michelle on March 14th, 2008 @ 10:10 amI so love that picture of Emily! She is such a cutie, and has such beautiful defined features!
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Comment by Jen on March 14th, 2008 @ 10:14 amI love your list! Lists are my friend. Especially love lists, which I did earlier today.
I had a week full of ups and downs and major stress, so I needed to focus on the positive.
Your kids are just too adorable for words! Love the pictures!
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Comment by Sharon on March 14th, 2008 @ 10:54 amAwwww! Graham is so sweet! I can’t believe how tall Emily is, that picture really shows it too! As of yesterday, I have joined the bandwagon of the “sickies” too…Not fun! Here’s hoping we all feel better soon!!!
Comment by Michele on March 14th, 2008 @ 11:18 amI also would like MORE Meyheeco photos. Not that I don’t lurve your babies. Although NONE of them are babies anymoore. WTH!?
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Comment by christy on March 14th, 2008 @ 1:01 pmI am really sick, too. I keep having the kind of coughing attacks where you don’t get to breathe for like, 2.5 minutes and you feel pretty sure that your husband will come home from work and find you on the kitchen floor….sigh…..I hope we are both feeling better very soon!
Btw, that story about Graham was sooo sweet!
Comment by Tamara on March 14th, 2008 @ 3:29 pmMy three year old is 26lbs but my almost fiver? 50lbs and the height of a 5th grader. It’s strange how they can be so different.
Comment by gorillabuns on March 14th, 2008 @ 5:16 pmFreaking AWESOME! I’m all glowy with appreciation!
I shall put this in my sidebar under “Flare”. (I’m working towards 37 pieces, you know!!!)
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Comment by Loralee on March 14th, 2008 @ 6:14 pmI’m very late to comment as I’ve been hitting the sick bar lately myself. I’m glad you’re feeling better–it’s gives me hope
And….SIX FEET???? WOWsa—that’s pretty cool
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Comment by loraleeslooneytunes.com » Peep of the Week AND “Daily Dose” Awards on March 16th, 2008 @ 11:33 am
Go for the tropical vacation and um, take me with ya, kay?
Thanks for the daily dose! My brother used to give me the daily dose but it was along the lines of the WWF so this one if far more to my liking.
Get all the way better soon!
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