(Elijah in his Oiler shirt from Andrew & Athena)
Geoff and I were able to catch the exciting 3rd period of the Oilers/Wings game. What a match! I can’t believe they are advancing to the next round. Apparently they haven’t done that in 8 years.

Go Oilers Go!

naturally I had my iPod with me for the Sneak, so here’s a look at the tunes I walked to. I didn’t realize until I typed it up how Canadian it was.

This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
I Love A Rainy Night- Eddie Rabbit
Runnin’ Down A Dream – Tom Petty
Boogie Oogie Oogie – A Taste Of Honey
Angel – Madonna
Roadside Attraction – Spirit Of The West
Walk – Paul Bellows
‘Til I Am Myself Again – Blue Rodeo
Consequence Free – Great Big Sea
Sadness Grows – Spirit Of The West
Voodoo People – Prodigy

This weekend we watched Chicken Little. It was cute, I liked it. I’m not sure we’ll buy it just yet. Elijah isn’t at the age where he sits through a movie. He can make it through a Baby Einstein video, but that’s about it. And he has to be in a certain mood to do that. I am glad he isn’t obsessed with tv (not like his mother).

It’s nice to have Geoff home, at least for a few days. There is a men’s retreat this weekend, so I’m alone this weekend. That’s fine, I have books to read, and DVDs from the library to watch. On tap is De-Lovely, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

We get TWO House episodes this week! Tuesday (8pm) & Wednesday night (7pm). What will I do when the season ends? I sure hope Fox gives me reruns. 🙂

Not much planned for this week. Just trying to take it easy, and get in a few walks. I may try to set up a playdate with Myrna. She was so excited when I asked her to cat sit for our San Diego/Irvine trip. No joke. She got all giddy, and said we get to play with Honey? Her kids ask about Honey & Elijah all the time. It’s so cute.

I finally watched Quigley Down Under all the way through. I bought it for Geoff years ago, since it’s one of his favorite movies. There was a quote in the movie last night that I really liked, turns out it was a popular expression in the 19th century. I’ll close with that.

Matthew Quigley: “God made all men, Samuel Colt made them equal.”

The Armstrongs participated in their 2nd Cherry Creek Sneak this morning. The weather was much nicer this year than last year. We actually got sun today.

Here is Elijah and Mommy about to cross the finish line. Our stats for the race (5K/3.1 Miles):
Time- 46:31 Pace: 15 min.
#142 for my division (Women aged 25-29)

Here is Geoff about to cross the finish line (green hat). His stats for the race (5 Miles):
Time- 40:30 Pace: 8.06 min.
#62 for his division (Men aged 25-29)

They have professionals taking pictures at the race, but those won’t be up for a few days. I’ll post them when they are available.

Which House MD character are you?

You are Dr. Robert Chase. You repress your emotions and almost always present a calm front. You punish yourself unnecessarily. You seem to be charming and friendly, yet you can be dishonest and selfish at times.
Take this quiz!

Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now – always.
-Albert Schweitzer

One more day until we become a normal family again. 🙂

Tuesday night, I watched House (AWESOME!). Lisa watched it too, and interpreted something different than I did, so it wasn’t a big shock to her to learn Wilson’s secret (I gasped). Wednesday morning I watched Scrubs, which I had sort of taped, and nearly cried. It was a combination of them picking the right song for the scene, it was so well done. It also helps that it’s my current favorite song. But then Scrubs is always good about picking great music.

Wednesday night’s tv was Top Chef and….dun dun dun! Stephen got the boot!

Today I had my last Mom To Mom. It was our farewell brunch, I brought devil cookies.

After much thought, I think I will return to MTM next year. I do value the friendships I made there, and I hope to continue them over the summer. I already have one coffee date scheduled for tomorrow, and another one will be in May. here’s a picture of my group, minus Temple (on vacation) and Denise (just had a baby).

Tonight, I was able to have a long phone call with Athena. Yay! It was just like old times (B.S. – Before Stephanie). I hope we can do it again really soon. There is always so much to talk about, and now we get to add Mom stuff to it. After I got off the phone, Elijah and I crashed the Building Brothers meeting. I told them I would, but I don’t think they believed me. It wasn’t quite what I thought it would be, and Geoff, I don’t think I’ll do it again. It was too manly for me. (I’ll tell you about it tomorrow)

Tomorrow, I’m going to go for a walk. Having the car this week spoiled me, and I didn’t get out much. I need the fresh air, and it’s so nice here. I think it’s going to rain tonight, which would be nice, I was too hot last night.

I think I’ll leave the tv off for the night and just lie on the couch and read. As soon as I finish my current book (which I should do tonight), I’m going to read a book Kelly recommended. It’s called The Portrait, by Iain Pears. The premise sounded interesting, and it is a short book.

Speaking of books, Kelly, roman and I brainstormed a book idea while they were here. I keep thinking about it, and it might make a good short story. I may end up jotting some ideas around, but since Kelly clearly has the writing skills, I’ll leave it in her busy hands to polish. 🙂 I’m not going to reveal the idea, because you all might steal it! And I could use the money.

I’ll close with a quote from this week’s episode of House.

House: He is not a saint. He figures out what’s going on in people’s lives by watching, listening, deducing…
Dr. Wilson: And you’re worried about trademark infringement?

It took me a while to do this, I had to give it some thought. I’m not even sure if I answered them right. It would be interesting to go over it again in ten years.

The Proust Questions

What is your most marked characteristic?
My sense of humor/quick wit

What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Elijah

When and where were you happiest?
I’ve had a lot of great moments,and I know it’s cliche, but Elijah’s birth and our wedding day.

What is your greatest regret?
There are a few moments I wish I’d made more of.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Being at peace with God.

What is your most treasured possession?
My yellow blankie

Where would you like to live?
If money were no object… SoCal, near Kroliks. 🙂

What is your greatest fear?
Being a bad mom and wife.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
I have to pick just one? My struggle with loving my enemies.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?
thoughtlessness

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
open-mindedness. I don’t think it’s a virtue at all.

What is your greatest extravagance?
My stain glass window.

What is your favorite journey?
marriage

What is it that you most dislike?
bad drivers.

What is the quality you most like in a man?
respecting others

What is the quality you most like in a woman?
honesty

What do you most value in your friends?
loyalty

If you were to come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
I dunno, I would probably come back as someone similar to myself, to learn what I didn’t.

If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be?
I’d like to be a jazz singer, or a cat.

How would you like to die?
I’d like to not die, but to be raptured.

The James Lipton Questions

What is your favorite word?
Grace.

What is your least favorite
so many to choose from…patience

What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
a perfect moment

What turns you off?
ignorance

What is your favorite curse word?
I guess the one I say the most is the S -word. (no not sword)

What sound or noise do you love?
Elijah laughing.

What sound or noise do you hate?
nails on a file.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
given that I don’t really have a profession, I’d love to be a singer.

What profession would you not like to do?
anything with math.

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
“well done my good and faithful servant”-Matthew 25:21

“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.”
-Abraham Lincoln

Happy Happy Joy Joy!
Doug, Kirsty & Lillian welcomed Noah James to their family on Saturday. Everyone is healthy and doing great. We’re so happy for you, and we can’t wait to meet the little man. He’s so cute!

Stats:
Noah James Herbert
Born: April 22, 1 am
Weight: 7 lbs, 1 oz
Length: 20 in