Sufficed to say, I have had many irons in the fire these days. I can't exactly remember what I've done to keep so busy, but I know that my workout routine has suffered. I went once last week, and I haven't been yet this week. I plan on going to Zumba tonight, although I don't really like the Wednesday instructor as much (she's fine, but I find her routines harder to follow so I get less out of the workout). So maybe, just maybe, I'll get into the gym again. I guilted Christen into going last night even though he's got a head cold. He said he felt better after he ran 3 miles on the treadmill, but can that really be the case?
Spencer's birthday was Sunday -- I now am the proud owner of a one-year old toddler! He started walking the Thursday of last week. I moved all the furniture in the living room off the rug to vacuum it, and he toddled over to where I placed the chair. He was in the mood to keep walking all that night, so I got it on video a couple times -- they're up on Facebook, if you want to pop over there. After that night though, he didn't feel like walking at all, sadly. Then he performed for the crowd at his birthday party, and he's been walking all over for his grandparents. Still no interest in walking for me in the evenings, but I'll give him some time.
We had a great party for him on Sunday. There were people I forgot to invite, so if you didn't get an invitation, I'm so sorry! Definitely not a slight. We had it at the house, and I was worried the whole time that we wouldn't be able to fit so many people at the house and although my fears were unfounded, if everyone who was invited (or accidentally not invited) came, there's no way we would have fit everyone there. We had 5 kids and 19 adults in my little house, but it was great fun and Spencer and the other kids seemed to enjoy it. Hopefully by next year we'll have the deck built and space will be less of an issue. The people at work tried (quite unsuccessfully) to talk me into hiring a clown (or a pony, or something else outrageous). The clown was the big sticking point. They both hired clowns for their children's birthday parties. Bah. :)
Spencer's been a little sick since Sunday. It's evidently going around, but since he's had the rotavirus and flu vaccines, he hasn't gotten what everyone else had, just a bit of a poopy problem. Really the only issue is that it gave him terrible painful diaper rash and he doesn't usually get diaper rash so he has been freaking out for the past couple days. Since yesterday about 4pm, he's been without the poopy problem so hopefully the diaper rash will follow suit.
So I know you wanted to hear about my son's stomach issues and diaper rash ...
In other news, Christen and I have tentatively decided to take a trip for our birthdays in July. It's his big 3-0 and my big 2-9. I wanted to go to Chicago, and he wanted to go to Lake Tahoe. I've looked into Seattle, San Diego, Chicago, Boston, Portland, and Tahoe and so far my favorite in terms of what there is to do it Boston. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm looking for not-to-hot, and we'll be going July 9-13.
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Actually Boston is pretty hot in July. I only lived there 18 months, but both 4ths were near 100 degrees. Okay, that may not be hot to you, but it is to me. It's been a while since I've been to Chicago, but I thin it's pretty similar, although it's possible you might catch a weather break. Both are a lot of fun though.
Yay for you on getting Spencer's vaccines. Okay, that probably sounds preachy or something. But I hear from a lot of people they worry about vaccines or wouldn't get their children vaccinated. I don't think people really remember childhood illnesses before we had vaccines anymore. My mom was on the front edge of vaccines and remembers the lines for the polio vaccine and how worried parents were for their kids.
Anyway, Spencer is adorable. I especially like the first picture. I'll have to look at the video on facebook.
I'm glad to hear you're doing well. How is work these days?
Monterey! But I always teell everyone to go to Monterey/Big Sur. Easily one of the most gorgeous places in America.
But for an all around experience, San Diego is great too. I think I'm showing my California bias!
Glad the party ended up going well, as I know you were concerned about space. Happy Birthday to your adorable Spencer!
Of all those places you mentioned, I've only visited Seattle. I loved the place - it's full of public art in unexpected places.
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