wow where in the world did January go. I can't believe it's the last week already. Life is been a blur these past few weeks. Lots of tiredness and hormonal craziness, but i won't bore everyone with the details. things seem to be getting a little better. this is my last week of my first trimester so hopefully my energy magically comes back like it did with Hannah.
we went to cinti this weekend. Ryan's cousin, Brian was playing the Mighty Ducks. he plays for the Chicago Wolves with I learned is the AHL league which is only one step down from the NHL and since the NHL I also just learned is on strike that means that they are the main attraction for now. It's pretty cool that he made it so far since he was not respected much by his college coach. But he's playing really well i guess. I couldn't really tell you what a good hockey player plays like, but i do know that the soft pretzel with cheese and coke was quite yummy at the game! i guess the team in general is not playing very well though. but yea for brian...it's exciting to see him living his dreams, especially in Chicago! I would love to take a trip out there and watch a game and enjoy chicago again. i miss that city.
Aunt Susan and Uncle Mike stayed the weekend too so that was great being able to really hang out with them. Usually things are so hectic and busy when we see them that we don't get a chance to chat. Saturday after the game we all went to the Cheesecake factory and Brian was able to join us so that was fun. At first we weren't sure i was going to be able to join in any of the festivities since someone needed to watch Hannah, but Mom was able to find a last minute baby sitter. It was a bit scary at first since the baby sitter was 12! But mom said she knows the family really well and that the mom would not let her watch Hannah if she didn't know she could handle it. Well she was such a sweet girl and acted much older than 12 so i felt much better after that. Plus the 3 phone calls i made through out the night helped too. :) Susan and Mike loved Hannah and i could tell they were getting excited to be grandparents. Just a few more months for them!
Trying to think of what else has been going on these past few weeks. Hannah got an ear infection and a cold and then thought she would share the cold with me, so we have been recuperating from that. For a few days Hannah was the demon child and i was so scared that this was the terrible 2's kicking in early, but it didn't seem normal, so i was actually relieved to find out she had an ear infection.
it's been very cold here and i don't like it. i was very envious to hear of the 80 degree weather out in Cali. Even florida got below freezing last week. it's been so cold that our heater can't keep up with it. at night the highest it can get up to is about 66 degrees which is pretty cold in a house.
ryan's been getting migraines more frequently poor guy. he got one last week and it's been his 3rd in about 6 months. where before he would have one maybe once a year. he was so funny though because i told him that when he feels better that we need to have a heart to heart talk because that must mean that he's been internalizing something and needs to talk about it so his body doesn't have to deal with it. i told him i didn't care if it was me, work or whatever, but he needs to talk about it. he swore there was nothing, but i told him to think about it. he had a doctor appt for his shoulder that was bothering him and while he was there he saw this sign in the office that listed possible causes for migraine and 2 of them were over exertion and artifical sweetners. well he's been working out a ton and his treat during this diet has been 44oz diet pop from speedway. and the morning of his migraine he swam his fastest time ever and had a big pop. so it does seem like that is probably what is causing it. but after he told me that he got this excited and relieved look on his face and said, "so that means we don't have to have a heart to heart right?" i laughed about that all day.
this thursday i am cashing in my christmas present. Ryan is taking Hannah up to Cincinnati and i am cleaning the whole house and then getting my 3 hour massage/facial/pedicure. I know cleaning doesn't sound like much of a present, but to be able to get this house back in shape without having to watch after Hannah is the best gift i could ask for. of course next to 3 hours of pampering. it's so funny how the things that make you feel loved change after having kids. so i can't wait. since no one will be here i decided to save the money and not get the hotel. i think i may go see a movie instead.
well i am done boring you all for now. it was good to get a long blog in. i haven't done that in awhile. i can't wait to hear more about your seattle trip matt and trace. it sounded like so much fun. and i hope you beat yosetime (sp?) mare!
time to read exodus. i'm only 2 weeks behind on my bible study...arrrgghhh!
