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What a man!

2007-07-02 / 7:39 a.m.

We had such a great weekend. It was full of family time, which we needed, and relaxation. I went in to get my eyes checked on Sat. morning. No detached retinas, which was good, but I definately have floaters. I was told that I would get used to them, but there was nothing they could do about it. Which is fine - I definately don't Want eye surgery, unless it is laser eye surgery to correct my vision. They said they were going to keep an eye on me - get it? keep an eye.....anyways, they are going to watch me closely because we have a family history of detached retinas (thanks grandma). While I was there, he had to dialate my eyes. I can't remember the last time, if any, I had to have that done. So, I didn't really realize what exactly that meant. I could see to drive home, but I couldn't focus on anything up close. Which meant no reading or writing. Which meant I couldn't do my shift at the firework stand. I didn't realize this was going to be a problem, or I wouldn't have had them dialated. Dan, being the incredible man that he is, worked my shift for me. I felt kind of bad, but kind of glad that I didn't have to do it. We were just going to switch shifts and I was going to do the second shift, as to give my eyes some time to get back to normal. But he offered to just stay and do both. What a guy! We played in the pool, bar-b-q'd steaks and had a nice evening.

Sunday morning we went to church and worked in the nursery. I just have to say, and I'm not trying to be mean, but not all children are adorable. Some just aren't. They can't all be as lucky at Bg1 and Bg2 and JM's little one! Some stink and some have the unfortunate luck of looking like their unattractive parent. Am I mean? I'm sure everyone thinks their child is adorable, and maybe people think mine aren't, but that's just the way it is.

After church, we came home and filled up the pool. It was nice and cold - which was perfect for the hot day we had. After lunch, we all went in the pool to cool off. I am loving this pool. It is big enough for all of us to get in, but not too big. We empty it every couple of days and refill it again with clean water. The girls are loving it and I have to admit, it is a nice way to cool off. Yesterday, the best thing happened. Dan was in with the girls while I was cleaning up from lunch. We have been putting Bg2 in the pool in her birthday suit, because a)swim diapers are not cheap to be using everyday, b)she's a baby, c)it's just us, if we had friends over, I'd put her in a diaper. So anyways, I'm sure you can see where this is going. Obviously we are taking some risk by doing this. So I'm in the kitchen and I hear Dan scream - his usual girl scream, I might add. I look out, knowing full well what is happening and I see him holding a bucket under her bottom. HE CAUGHT HER POO IN A BUCKET! If that's not quick thinking, I don't know what is! I know, it's gross, but I was very impressed with Dan. I laughed and laughed and laughed. He didn't think it was so funny, but to hear him scream and come outside to see him holding the bucket - it was priceless! I know, I'm mean and sick. After all the swimming, we all took naps and rested. It was the perfect day. We escaped the heat of our house and went out to dinner and the market.

Today, the girls and I are off to meet our friends at the beach. It should be nice to be in a cooler climate. We go to a really nice mother's beach (a bay with no waves). It's really nice because it is not usually crowded and we can keep an eye on each other's kids. As much as I am not a fan of the beach, I'm looking forward to it.

This evening, I have my annual ob/gyn visit - don't be jealous! Dan and I have decided to stop using birth control, so this is a good time to get checked out. It feels weird to be saying that, and we are not saying that to our families or many people. I'm afraid we would hear way too many, "you really should move if you are going to have a third child", or "are you sure you want another one?", or "I can't see you with three children" (that one came straight from Martha). So for now, we keep it to ourselves, and a few of our closest friends. It's our business anyways. I'm not asking anyone for permission and we can Totally make due in this house. We've already kind of mapped things out. The girls are going to move into the office and the baby will have their room. So we make due without an office. It's not my first choice since we do use that room a lot, but it's not the end of the world. People do with a lot less than what we have. We love this house and have pretty much decided to stay put for a while. I feel like I am getting defensive and trying to justify our decision, but really, I don't need to. Maybe I'm just getting my defense ready for when we get pregnant and start telling our family.

I need to go pack our picnic lunch for the beach. Should be a fun day!

K

crawling * walking

A mother's love - 2007-07-24