Today Geoff and I are playing hookie from work, in a sense. He has been sick the past couple of days (sore throat and loosing voice). I got just about no sleep so do not think I could function at work and also do not want to be miserable and then get sick.
So today is an unexpected bonus and I am already filling my to-do list as of 7:30 am.
Looking back at my last post, I had to run on Dad's B-day weekend description, but it was really fun. There was a lot of family around from Geoff's family and just great to see everyone. The party on Saturday night was one of the best parties I have ever been to - the timing of the evening was perfect and the food was terrific.
Sunday we went on a whale watch in which there was very stormy weather and a lot of people ended up getting sick. It was so rough I could only sit inside, in this hot and steamy room with everyone getting sick. There were a few occasions my "I do not get sea sick" was tested ;)
The following weekend Amanda and I had our spa day at Exhale spa in Boston. This was my gift for being her maid of honor in June it was really amazing. We had a massage, facial and mani/pedis with wax wraps. It was the perfect thing to do on a rainy, cold day.
Then we headed into our B-day weekend. I was busy all that week food shopping, prepping and cleaning. Friday was my B-day and I went to work and Pama, Aaron and Ellen took me out to lunch. Aaron also coordinated a card and flowers from people in the division. I then had plans with Geoff later for pizza at Stonehearth and then ice cream at Joe's. I was getting kind of tired and cranky so I almost told Geoff we could just skip pizza when the first told us it would be a 25 minute wait. Low and behold a few minutes later Lauren walks in with a big bunch of balloons! She was with Jeremy and Amanda and I was completely floored. Colin and Jenn also showed up and I had such a great night. I do not think I have ever been so surprised in my life. It was so sweet of everyone, and thanks to Geoff it was a really great B-day.
Saturday was the BBQ party at our house. Lauren was such an incredible help and helped get the house and everything ready. My parents arrived at 3pm with Kevin, Holly and Nana and Pappy. Things were a bit frantic in the beginning, but by 4pm everything was on the table and ready to go. Jeremy and Amanda made a bunch of food which was a huge help as well and everyone loved the pigs in a blanket and stuffed mushrooms. People came and went till about 7 pm and then the final folks left just after 9pm. I was totally wiped and could hardly walk upstairs.
Sunday (Geoff's B-day) I had a massage at Isis and then Lauren and I went apple picking. The massage was perfect after running around all day on Saturday. Apple picking was fun (a bit crowded) but fun. Geoff had his friends over for poker and football and grilled left overs from the party.
This week (Geoff and I both had to work on Monday) was great to have Lauren here. She is really the best house guest and such a pleasure to be around. Yesterday I was laughing until I cried - I have not done that in such a long time I can't even remember. We went to dinner on Thursday night at Finale in Harvard square and then Friday night she made a bunch of baby food for us to freeze. It was so incredible of her and the baby now has his own portions of apple sauce and butternut squash ready for consumption in June :) It is really so simple to make I am thinking about making more butternut squash with the 2 squashes we still have.
{It snowed on Friday (10/16/09) which I believe is technically the baby's first snow}
Saturday Geoff and I had a diaper consultation at the Diaper Lab at 10am. We bought some covers, a set of clips and some pocket diapers. We decided to have the majority of the infant diapers the pre-folds with covers (cheapest way) with some (6) fitted pocket one for guests and going out. The fitted ones are adjustable and can grow up to 15 pounds so we can get some more use out of them. We then plan on doing the trial when the baby is 2-3 months old to see what diapers we should invest in for the next (and longer) stage. The women at the store (who reminded me of Katie Virga) said that no matter what options you pick for cloth diapering you will spend the same or less than the cost of disposables. So even if you had one child you would be breaking even at worse. The baby #2 is just bonus.
After diapering Lauren and I went with Sarah Niven to the Wrentham outlet. It was a cold day but fun to hang out with them and drop in a few shops. Sarah is really delightful and such great company. I bought a black jacket at the maternity store and am really happy with it. Lauren also picked out a sweater I just love. After that I went to Beth Zermani's 30th B-day party in Saugus. On my way there, I went to Colleen's to pick up a coat she had for me. It was great to see her and the kids and I also gave her the pillow I have had for her since out trip to Ikea at the end of September. Beth's party was a lot of fun, Erin and Jeff, Karen, Natalie, Bridget were all there. Beth's boyfriend is also very nice and Beth looked terrific. I left the party just after 9pm and got home close to 9:30pm and ready for bed.
Sunday morning Lauren and I went to Wilson Farms and stocked up on yummy food. We then went to Pama's BBQ in Arlington for the rest of the afternoon. After the BBQ we picked up a high chair for $20 from a woman (Kate L.) on the parents list serve. She was very sweet and a very nice family. Scott and Gitchel came over around 4pm for the football game. Scott finished fixing the kitchen table that was broke during the party and Gitchel and Geoff watched the game. Geoff did ironing but was not feeling well. Geoff also got a haircut around noon on Sunday (before the BBQ) and he looks incredible :) It had been a little while since his last hair cut and I am really happy he likes it. It snowed quite a bit yesterday with big chunky flakes from about 4pm till 8pm. So odd to have that much snow before Halloween.
Well we are now into today. I was up early and am basically waiting for stores to open at this point so I can run errands and return/buy some things. I have had some raisen toast and a cup of tea so I think I am ready to face the day and get some things taken off my to-do list :)
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