We went out Friday night to Spoto's Steak Joint for my birthday dinner. I had never been there before and it had been years since John was there. I walked in and immediately felt like I had walked into Bellagio! There were canopies over the tables, just like the blackjack tables of Bellagio, I swear the window treatments were the exact same fabrics. It was quite creepy. We had a 7:30 reservation. They told us it would be a while so we bellied up to the bar. I had a Buckler, by far the best non-alcoholic brew and John had a Bud Light. We chatted with the couple next to us and 45 minutes later we were seated. We sat on the same side of the booth as we usually do. I was freezing (as always) so I sat on the inside and John kept me warm. I had french onion soup for an appetizer that was just so scrumptuous. John had tuna sashimi - it was average. I then ordered the 20 oz. Porterhouse. I was in desperate need of a red meat fix. John ordered a sirloin. When they brought this 20 ouncer to me, it was HUGE and DEEEElicious!! Holy smokes! It was exactly what I was craving. We don't eat red meat at the house b/c Rita is allergic. So what a treat this was! Both John and the waitress were VERY impressed at the dent I put in that steak! I think dinner took us almost 3 hours total. It was so nice not to rush through a meal. Because we had to wait so long (we didn't even complain) they bought John another beer and me a piece of chocolate cake. (which John ate of course). It was such a great experience. The waitstaff was very friendly and attentive. You just don't find service like that anymore!
We then proceeded to Gator's to see a band called Buffalo Strange. There were quite a lot of people there. We stood near the dance floor to watch the band and I can't tell you how many times I got shoved in the tummy by drunk people. Then one drunk woman had the nerve to say "You can tell she's had kids." in my direction. Being drunk sure gives people gigantic balls! She was so wasted I happily ignored her laughing to myself about what a horrible hangover she'd have in the morning. I can honestly say I don't miss the bar scene! I like my quiet family life on the beach!
I'm almost out of my first trimester. I've been feeling pretty crappy and not able to accomplish much and it's driving me crazy! John tells me not to worry, I was this way when I was pregnant with Rita and it eventually went away. I'm feeling a little depressed just because I can't do squat. I don't have any energy and I'm nauseous all the time. It gets worse at bedtime! Most of all, I'm SICK of hearing myself complain about it. (Right Kath?)
Thursday, January 25, 2007
The Hug Game
Rita saw her Daddy last night for the first time since Sunday. John and I are were laying on our designated sofas (we have two and they face each other.) John asked Rita for a hug so she ran over and hugged him. Then she ran over to me and hugged me. Then back to Daddy, then back to me, then back to Daddy, then back to me. It was the cutest thing I've ever seen. She went back and forth at least a dozen times, hugging each of us.
Rita is now telling me when her diaper is dirty. She will get a diaper and the wipes and lay down on the living room floor. Potty training is near! Yippee!
Rita saw her Daddy last night for the first time since Sunday. John and I are were laying on our designated sofas (we have two and they face each other.) John asked Rita for a hug so she ran over and hugged him. Then she ran over to me and hugged me. Then back to Daddy, then back to me, then back to Daddy, then back to me. It was the cutest thing I've ever seen. She went back and forth at least a dozen times, hugging each of us.
Rita is now telling me when her diaper is dirty. She will get a diaper and the wipes and lay down on the living room floor. Potty training is near! Yippee!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
You know who you are
Thank you for the 2 hour hysterical phone call yesterday my little George Costanza! You talked me off the ledge and didn't even know it. You made me remember to not take life so effin seriously. I needed that!
I'm glad you are doing so well. Your creativity is amazing, even if some of it does lack moral fiber.
You rock! Thanks and call again soon!
Thank you for the 2 hour hysterical phone call yesterday my little George Costanza! You talked me off the ledge and didn't even know it. You made me remember to not take life so effin seriously. I needed that!
I'm glad you are doing so well. Your creativity is amazing, even if some of it does lack moral fiber.
You rock! Thanks and call again soon!
Happy 19th Month-a-versary!
Two days ago you reached another monthly milestone. It is hard for me to believe that you are so big. You were once a pink ball of flesh that just laid there and slept. Now you are into everything, talking all the time and running around like a mad woman. A few more months and I won't be able to catch you! It was a big month for all of us, including a car trip to Ohio and Michigan for the holidays. You refused to sleep for longer than 5 hours. You were so interested in what we were driving past and of course, the Little Einsteins dvds we brought along. It was very hard for Mommy and Daddy to catch some Zzz's with you wanting to constantly play and talk and fuss because you wouldn't sleep. I've never seen you look as tired as you did on the way up and again on the way back down to Florida. Seeing you with our far away family was a riot. You acted like you had just seen them yesterday, running right up to Grandma & Grandpa. You even loved your Aunt Leslie's in-laws. You made them each read you book after book on Christmas day. Sadly, you didn't grasp unwrapping a present until we were at your Aunt Connie's. Then you tore that paper with a fervor and a yell, almost like a "HI-YA!" I'm sorry we couldn't make it snow for you. We really wanted you to see snow. Oh well, there is always next year.
The cutest thing in the last week is you are repeating any word we ask you to. With the exception of Daddy asking you to say "booty". You won't give that one up. My favorite by far is "pasta" which comes out of your little mouth and lips as "papa". I ask you to say it 50 times a day. By now you must wonder why Mommy makes you say pasta all day long. This morning you began to meow back at Tigger the cat with a boisterous "Now, Now, Now!" Last night Daddy whispered to you that it was time for your bath. You looked at him very puzzled. He then said with another whisper: "It's bathtime." You pointed towards the bathroom and asked him quite clearly "In there?" and when he replied "Yes" and you took off running!
Another cool thing you will do; if we ask you if you need your pants changed you head straight for your room and wait for us at your changing table. I also gave you whole milk this month and you tolerated it without a fuss. Mommy is so excited! I'm hoping one day you will completely grow out of your dairy allergy.
Lately you don't want to go to sleep at bedtime. We used to be able to lay you down, close the door and not hear from you until morning. Now you are putting up a fuss, usually crying. We don't know what to do with this! It is very foreign to us. I think it's because you miss your Daddy so much now that he is working. I want you to know punkin, I miss him too. I know you love your Daddy more than green beans, and yes it totally sucks he is gone so much. We all have to make sacrifices sometimes. They aren't always easy either. We just need to make the most of the time we do have together.
I love you.Mommy
Two days ago you reached another monthly milestone. It is hard for me to believe that you are so big. You were once a pink ball of flesh that just laid there and slept. Now you are into everything, talking all the time and running around like a mad woman. A few more months and I won't be able to catch you! It was a big month for all of us, including a car trip to Ohio and Michigan for the holidays. You refused to sleep for longer than 5 hours. You were so interested in what we were driving past and of course, the Little Einsteins dvds we brought along. It was very hard for Mommy and Daddy to catch some Zzz's with you wanting to constantly play and talk and fuss because you wouldn't sleep. I've never seen you look as tired as you did on the way up and again on the way back down to Florida. Seeing you with our far away family was a riot. You acted like you had just seen them yesterday, running right up to Grandma & Grandpa. You even loved your Aunt Leslie's in-laws. You made them each read you book after book on Christmas day. Sadly, you didn't grasp unwrapping a present until we were at your Aunt Connie's. Then you tore that paper with a fervor and a yell, almost like a "HI-YA!" I'm sorry we couldn't make it snow for you. We really wanted you to see snow. Oh well, there is always next year.
The cutest thing in the last week is you are repeating any word we ask you to. With the exception of Daddy asking you to say "booty". You won't give that one up. My favorite by far is "pasta" which comes out of your little mouth and lips as "papa". I ask you to say it 50 times a day. By now you must wonder why Mommy makes you say pasta all day long. This morning you began to meow back at Tigger the cat with a boisterous "Now, Now, Now!" Last night Daddy whispered to you that it was time for your bath. You looked at him very puzzled. He then said with another whisper: "It's bathtime." You pointed towards the bathroom and asked him quite clearly "In there?" and when he replied "Yes" and you took off running!
Another cool thing you will do; if we ask you if you need your pants changed you head straight for your room and wait for us at your changing table. I also gave you whole milk this month and you tolerated it without a fuss. Mommy is so excited! I'm hoping one day you will completely grow out of your dairy allergy.
Lately you don't want to go to sleep at bedtime. We used to be able to lay you down, close the door and not hear from you until morning. Now you are putting up a fuss, usually crying. We don't know what to do with this! It is very foreign to us. I think it's because you miss your Daddy so much now that he is working. I want you to know punkin, I miss him too. I know you love your Daddy more than green beans, and yes it totally sucks he is gone so much. We all have to make sacrifices sometimes. They aren't always easy either. We just need to make the most of the time we do have together.
I love you.Mommy
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