* Since the letter has hit Canada (or will hit most of it by tonight) I will post on the Little Legume blog tonight the sex of the baby. NO POSTS ANYWHERE UNTIL THEN…Please. 🙂

* If you didn’t get a hard copy of the Christmas letter and are interested in reading it, please email me, I’ll send you a link to where you can see it along with our Christmas picture. ‘Cause I know I have some online friends.

* Elijah and I have colds. 🙁 He has a runny nose, I have a cough. The timing of this sucks! Please pray for a speedy recovery.

* On Sunday, I got to talk to my nephew. You know, as much of a conversation as you can have with a seven year old (or almost seven year old). I wish I could see him more often.

* Scrubs returns to Thursdays next week (finally!), and Psych returns on January 19. It’s my hope that I won’t be in the hospital when Lost returns in February. I’ll have to have a talk with the fetus to ensure that we’re not staying overnight on a Wednesday. Mind you, the hospital does have flat screen tvs in each room…

I got these from Roland, and they made me laugh. I hope it makes you laugh today too.

Taken this morning
I don’t know how long I have to type so I’ll keep it short. I’m babysitting Caley today, while Shaun is at work, and Amy is out of town. Wow, it’s hard to amuse two kids at once, even harder to get them to nap at the same time (which I’ve somehow managed right now).

Christmas cards have been mailed. I’d like to implore all of you to refrain from making comments on ANY blogs regarding what you might read in the letter (since some people hop from my blog to my friend’s blogs). Let’s set November 24th as the date when I will post the info on the baby’s blog, and then anyone can speak up. I figure all the cards should be in everyone’s hands by then. (Canadians, if you don’t have it by then, let me know on the 23rd, and I won’t spoil it)

I’m really looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. There has been a change of plans, and we’re having guests! We’ll be doing our big dinner on the Friday, since Geoff is doing the Turkey Trot on the Thursday morning, and our guests from the East Coast won’t arrive until that afternoon. Figure out who it is? 🙂

I’m going to go and enjoy the silence. 🙂
**Update- Elijah ended up sleeping 2 hours, and Caley 3 hours. It was wonderful!

I got my invite to the Marlowe-Cramer wedding! Happy Happy Joy Joy! I can’t wait to see everyone, and see Champ (Erik) tie the knot. I bought my ticket a few months ago, and Cindy’s going to take great care of me (picking me up at the airport, letting me stay at Casa Krolik). I’m going to miss my boys (I’m going solo), but I’m sure they’ll survive without me for a few days.

We got our membership to Trails last week, and I went to exercise three days last week. I’ll probably go tonight, and I’m considering getting a punch card so I’ll have the option of putting Elijah in the daycare if I go during the day.

Friday, I’m watching Caley all day. I’m sure it’ll be fine, she loves me, and she & Elijah get along pretty well. In any case, I may borrow Myrna’s double stroller in case I need some fresh air.

I’ve got the Christmas music going, I’ve lit the Hollyberry candle once already, bring on the decorations! Geoff won’t go for it, I’ll have to wait until after Thanksgiving. But hopefully we’ll get the outdoor lights put up this weekend. And I think we’ll wait until Thanksgiving to put out the deer I bought last year and turn all the lights on.

Before I sign off, Happy Birthday Heather!

I’m going to close with a quote from City Slickers II: The Legend Of Curly’s Gold.

Phil: In case we don’t make it and I die first… eat me.
Mitch: Eat you? I don’t even like talking to you on the phone.

For more info on ESFJ.

I doubt I’ll ever go to Asia, unless it was on a cruise ship. But evidently…

You Should Travel to India

You’re a passionate, gusty traveler – and India’s gritty urban centers won’t scare you away. Maybe you’ll take in the Taj Mahal, eat the best curry of your life, or attend a huge street festival.

I went to the Tattered Cover today, and was so thrilled be able to find EXACTLY what I wanted. After being in a few different chain bookstores, it was refreshing to have something specific in mind and be able to find it. I left very satisfied with my purchases for my nephew’s Christmas gift and my sister-in-law’s birthday gift. Sigh, I just wish the TC was closer to get to it more often.

You make 30 look fabulous! We hope you have an awesome day and a fantastic year. Love you lots!

Nothing blogworthy has been going on, just day to day stuff. But since there are a few people out there who want to hear it, I’ll write.

We had a busy weekend of running around getting stuff done. I feel like I’m ready to tackle Christmas, now that I’m armed with Peet’s Holiday Breakfast Blend tea & coffee. We put together a budget for Christmas gifts, we finally decided what we were going to buy each other, and what Santa is bringing Elijah. The Christmas cards are half addressed, the letter is ready to take to Kinkos. Oh yeah, and the weather is so nice here (today it’s 77 F, that’s 25 C).

Yesterday I had a good day where I didn’t feel as big as a house. I felt normal. Maybe it’s because I’m going to start my aquasize class PDQ. It’s put me in a more positive frame of mind. Amy & I tried to track down a book, and believe it or not, NO bookstore in Aurora or Denver had it in stock! It’s called 21 Days To A Great Marriage. Our small group is going to study it. But we couldn’t find a copy for Amy anywhere.

Elijah has been doing great, he just talks and talks all day. Geoff is excited about partaking in a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at Washington Park. Just 4 miles, but he’ll be able to be timed. I’m trying to decide whether I want to volunteer to help out, or just go watch and take pictures.

Speaking of Thanksgiving, we got our annual invite to Curt & Jan’s for turkey. Always a good time, and excellent food.

I know I usually close with a movie or tv quote, but this made me laugh out loud yesterday. A quote from my friend Erik, upon hearing that Elijah is a southpaw:

Can’t wait to give a high five to your gifted lefty (he’ll have such a high quality of life being among us greats!)

You Belong in San Francisco

You crave an eclectic, urban environment. You’re half California, half NYC. You’re open minded, tolerant, and secretly think you’re the best. People may dismiss you as a hippie, but you’re also progressive, interesting, and rich!

I don’t think that totally describes me, but I do love San Fran. If I could afford it, I might live there. 🙂