Lost Returns!

(This was written a WHILE ago-- just not posted)

I was never a "Lost" follower until just a few months ago. Lost re-runs were on a cable channel and Aaron and I happened to catch the pilot and we were hooked, we started DVRing the episodes, and I would get so upset with Aaron when he would see an episode without me. It was our "thing". We got to the point where we wanted to see more and more episodes, and we finally caught up and watched all of the past seasons to catch up to the new season premiere. We were unable to watch it on Wednesday because i had plans with some friends, and I was impressed Aaron did not watch it. We finally watched it on Friday.

Aaron's Mom and Dad brought the boys to "Uncle's House" for an over night stay, it's kind of a b-day gift to Aaron, so we can have some downtime and alone time. It was weird to come home to an empty, quiet house. Aaron and I watched "Lost" then went to dinner at Pot Pie. My scallops were divine, as well as their scrumptious bread pudding! It was snowing when we left so we ended up going home-- lame, but I was tired.

I was supposed to run in the morning, but it "felt like -7 degrees" so I said "f--k it", it was way too cold for that! So, I was able to sleep in. The problem with sleeping in, is that the day passes way too quickly! I ran some errands and had a much needed haircut, then we went to Brian's house with some pizza. We celebrated Aaron's b-day. The boys were both happy to see us, but I know they had a great time with the family.

Chicken Tetrazzini!!

Last week I was in the tundra of Madison. I think the lowest temp was -20! It was frigid, but at least it was sunny while I was there. I was able to hang with Elin, Brady, and Max and I was also fortunate enough to visit with Ryan O. and family as well.

I'm glad to be home, I just don't sleep as well without my flannel sheets, the warmth of Aaron, and Eli sneaking in our bed in the middle of the night. We had a pretty tame weekend. We went to breakfast at our favorite spot, Room 39, then we celebrated Brian's b-day that evening. We went over to his house for dinner. The boys had a blast as always. Sunday we spent the day at home. I did not have to work today, so I was solo with the boys. I was able to run this morning with Rhonda before Aaron went to work, it was pretty cold, but I'm glad we went. After Keenan took his morning nap I took the boys to their old daycare, Eli's "Old School" to visit. Eli was very shy, but once the teachers started talking to him about Thomas he started being himself. I think he was overwhelmed when we went into the play area and the kids all gathered around him. All of the teachers were so happy to see the boys. I was sad that Eli's last teacher had the day off, I think they would have both been excited to see each other.

We then picked up Aaron from the office and had lunch together. It was a little bit of a break for me. At least I knew I would get some help! Eli still wanted to go on another adventure, so we went to Dean and Deluca, we were not there very long, too close to nap time. We were all able to take a nap then I made dinner. Eli has learned to say "Chicken Tetrazzini". It cracks us up when he asks for more. "May I please have more chicken tet-traz-zini?". He even was talking to Lola, and told her what he ate at it was "yummy to my tummy".

Keenan is moving faster and faster. He was trying to stand on his own. He loves to babble very loudly. Eli says, "He's making so much noise!" as he's covering his ears.
Tonight Aaron read to Eli and he said this was the first night Eli said his prayers on his own. "Dear God, thank you for my family and my trains." It's a start.

So, i may have already broken one of my new year's resolutions. It's been technically over one week since I've posted...oh well.

I'm in Madison right now for my last training. Yeah! I've been able to hang out with Elin, Brady, and Max. Elin and I just had dinner together at Eno Vino, yummy tapas! We've been able to do a little shopping as well.

It was difficult to leave the family. This one morning last week, both Eli and Keenan were waking up. I went down to warm up Keenan's bottle and I heard Eli run into Keenan's room. He was standing on the stool next to Keenan's crib trying to console Keenan. Eli said, "it's ok Baby Keenan, I'm here", I wish I would have gotten it on tape!

It's pretty frigid up here! I know it's not any better back home. Well-- that's about all for now. I'm pretty beat! I'll post pics later when I have access to them!

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a safe and happy new year! I brought in the new year by being in bed before 10PM, waking up to fireworks at midnight, and rolling over and falling asleep again. How exciting! New Year's day I finally caught the 'rhea and vomit bug that had been in our house the past week. It was lovely, I think I got it the worse, but I still went to work the next day. I just did not want to use my PTO and I knew no one was going to be there, so I sat quietly in my cube. Aaron stayed home with Keenan because he has had 'rhea for the past couple of days, plus we found out later that day Aaron's Mom, our 'Granny Nanny' also contracted the lovely sickness.

Although we are experiencing this sickness, while I was at work and Eli at daycare we had all of our new windows put in! What a great way to start off the new year! It is amazing how nice they all look and how easy it is to open and close the windows! Now, I don't feel a terrible draft when I stand next to the windows!

I have a few new year's resolutions that I will share because I know I will follow through knowing more people are watching...

1) I am going to train and run two half marathons this year. I am going to run the Lawrence Half Marathon in April and probably the KC Half Marathon in October.

2) Blog weekly-- I think this may be difficult some weeks

3) Finish at least one scrapbook

4) Keep up with the boys baby books

Well, I hope only the best for everyone in 2009! 2008 was a wonderful year for us with the addition of Keenan. We've had fun!