7 Quick Takes Friday ~ Volume 79

 

~1~

I received a new camera for my birthday/Mother's Day present.  I'm really excited and seriously intimidated but can't wait to start using it.  I don't have a CF card for it yet so I'm waiting patiently.  Or not...

~2~

Monday was the 11th anniversary of my 29th birthday (for those mathematically challenged, that's 40).  A dear friend took 3 of the 4 kids for the evening while I took the 4th to ballet.  She fed them and entertained them.  Then, she fed me (and the 4th kid).  Every year she makes me a chocolate covered cherry cake.  I love my friends.

~3~

A group of us participate in a birthday club.  This year, they gave me a gift card to Barnes and Noble and a haircut.  I'm getting it cut next Wendesday.  I'll try to post before and after pictures.

~4~

I'm grumpy today.  It's entirely my fault.  I stayed up late the past 3 nights watching back episodes of Bones.  Netflix has this neat thing where you can watch movies through the Wii and we've been really enjoying it.  You can also watch episodes of TV shows.  My allergies are pretty bad today as well; so bad that it's affecting my eczema which is primarily on my face.

~5~

Speaking of my eczema:  I never had it until after Honey was born.  It started out as a small patch and by the time I was able to get in to see a dermatologist, it had broken out over my entire face.  Luckily, it was only really bad a couple of days before the appointment.  I had been having trouble getting an appointment of any kind and at my 6 week post partum appointment, the nurse practitioner was able to put in a referral.  I got in to see the doctor 2 months after Honey was born.  The doctor told me I was the exception as most people with eczema have serious flareups during pregnancy and birth usually stopped them.  I am the opposite.

~6~

I am making a brisket and strawberry pie to take down to my mother's tomorrow.  We're celebrating a day early so that I can also have a relaxing day on Sunday.  I didn't want to have to cook a big meal on Sunday.  I think it'll work out well.

~7~

I have a bunch of knitting projects going on at once which is not a big surprise, but I need to concentrate on certain projects for a baby shower for my SIL in June.  I can't wait to meet my newest niece!  Oh, and Ben's cousin's wife is having a baby in September as well.  They'll be finding out the gender of the baby soon.  Then I'll have some other knitting to do as well.

I could probably go on and on as there are lots of little things going on but nothing major yet.  Pumpkin's birthday is coming up as is her first friend's birthday party.  And, the spring recital.  

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Comments

[bwya]

I was really wondering about Mother's Day... I'm glad you're heading out tomorrow instead of Sunday!

How come your lazy bum friends don't get a mention? LOL! :)

with love,
your lazy bum friend

[Auntie]

Happy Mothers Day!
I hope you are having a happy restful day! I got a new camera too; I can't wait to take pictures of our own Eight Cousins later this month!!!!

[Donna Marie]

Happy Birthday KC!!!
{{{{{HUGS}}}}
Welcome to the 40 club! I joined in March...LOL
lots of love to you and your dear family!!