Mondays

Most people hate Mondays and, usually, I am one of those people. However, there is a bright side to it being a Monday: TNT runs a Law and Order mini-marathon. Mini-marathon being defined as FIVE consecutive episodes beginning at 6pm. Now there is usually no way that I can ever catch the 6 or 7 pm episodes because that is the height of activity at the Skinner household -- dinner, baths, etc. Tonight was no exception. I did manage, however, to catch the last part of the 8pm episode and the two subsequent ones. The sad part of this whole thing is that I had already seen all three episodes (more than once). That doesn't stop me from watching them again though.

I'm behind on the blog. Who would have thought could happen? Just kidding. Anyway, let's catch up on a few things.

First, we took Jack to the pediatrician on Thursday. You knew that I picked him up from school last Wednesday because he had a fever. Well, Wednesday night was a nightmare. He would only sleep if he was in my arms. Jack still wouldn't take Tylenol. Plus, his temperature was all over the place. Not sure if this was because of our miserable abilities in taking a 7-month old's temperature or if he had a fever that was off and on. Of course once he was at the pediatrician's office first thing Thursday morning, no fever at all. I figure Jack's doctor thinks we (specifically me) are the most paranoid parents ever but at least he doesn't let it show if he does think that. The final diagnosis: bad cold.

We spent the weekend in Northern Virginia. Ned was recruiting at a swim meet and we wanted to get some Christmas shopping done so the whole family accompanied him. We stayed at a great hotel in a great location. We actually stayed there when we were doing in vitro during summer of 2007. Jack and Bear were able to go swimming. We didn't get much shopping done but we did get to see several of our very good friends that we hadn't seen in quite some time. One day we had lunch with our friends Graham and Ken and the next day we did brunch with the Schneiders. It really was great to spend time with both sets of friends. Wish I had pics to post but, you know me, I never have the camera when I need it.

While Ned was gone the kids and I had some quality bonding time. In particular, Bear and I watched High School Musical I and II on Saturday night. She loves dancing around to the musical numbers. I actually kind of think they are catchy myself . . . .

We're all in this together

When we reach

We can fly

Know inside

We can make it

We're all in this together

Once we see

There's a chance

That we have

And we take it

Wild cats everywhere

Wave your hands up in the air

That's the way we do it

Let's get to it.

Good stuff.

In other good news, the Hokies won the ACC championship game. Of course, I didn't watch it. However, Ned insisted that we have lunch with Graham and Ken at a venue with a TV. This meant no Olive Garden (which is where Graham and I thought we were going) and, instead, a place called Smokey Bones which had three televisions. Whatever it takes to make Ned happy.

Love,
Allie