Boys Night Out! (Mom's Spa Night)

While I truly love my little one, I have to admit there are days that can be trying. This is especially the case now that he has reached full-blown toddler stage. We spend a lot of time together, Little Man and I, since Daddy is at work/school/studying a lot of the time. Consequently, when Daddy comes home from work, he is definitely the "favored" parent, which I am completely okay with. In fact I enjoy it, because I get a little space to get some things done that an extremely active and inquisitive toddler does not allow.

Tonight my husband wanted to go out for dinner, and today had been "one of those days". I explained that truly all I wanted was to take a bubble bath, shave my legs (which were rapidly reaching Sasquatch level), and just relax since I had been running all day. Instead I proposed that he and Little Man have a boys night out and go to dinner and leave me home.

My husband was shocked I would make such a suggestion and asked repeatedly if it truly was okay with me, to which I laughed hysterically and said, "Please!" He just couldn't believe it and even asked if I was kidding or if this was an "evil woman mind trick" and I would secretly really be mad and hold a grudge. NOPE! "Go with my blessing. Please!"

So out the door they went and to a lovely bubble bath I headed. It was heavenly. I feel so relaxed and definitely became human again. I even got to start a load of laundry, get on the computer, and clean up the kitchen from lunch. (Like I said, it's been "one of those days.")

It's amazing what just a couple of hours of silence and alone time can do. I wonder if I can somehow make this a weekly tradition. hmmmmmmmmm . . . . . . . . . .

A Light! A Light!

Today my hubby submitted his official application for graduation. It's real! It is really going to happen! He will then have his Master's in Nuclear Engineering and his crit safety certification. (Don't ask me what that is. I have no idea. I just know he REALLY, REALLY wants it.) Now we just need to make it to the end of next month! :)

Things That Make Me Happy

Here are a few things that make me happy, because they indicate warmer weather is coming:

We went to Bear World for their opening day and got to pet baby bears. They were adorable!

The animals in the petting zoo were a little skiddish after having a winter off from people being around them. These poor deer were completely overwhelmed by the little kids running around trying to pet them.

Grow little seedlings, grow! I figure if for whatever reason I can't be in partnership with God to create any further human life, I might as well be in partnership to create plant life. Not only do I enjoy working in the dirt, but also enjoy knowing where my food is coming from and the taste of it all. I also like knowing that I help with the family budget a little as well. Hopefully, this year will be better than last year! I have the entire garden planted except tomotatoes. (Don't ask me how I missed buying those seeds. grrrrrrr) Those I'll get to this weekend and then it just a matter of sitting and waiting.

Isn't This Pretty?

This is what an allergic reaction to an antibiotic looks like, and it is this way literally from head to toe. Yep, we have been having all sorts of fun around here.

One More Payment

Do you hear that world? ONE MORE STINKIN' PAYMENT and we are DONE!

A Good Read and a Little Insight

There is a wonderful article in this month's Ensign regarding infertility that you may want to take a moment to read. It gives some good advice as to things to say to someone dealing with this issue. (There are a lot more of us out there then you would think.) You can find it online by clicking on this link: Infertility-Ensign April 2011

The First Time Was So Fun, Let's Do It Again?! NOT!!!

Remember back in February 2009 when I had an HSG scan and was told by my doctor I would never have to do it again? Remember when I said that was good because there was no way I would ever go through that type of torture again?! Ummmmmmmm . . . . . Yeah. HSG tomorrow. Oh lucky me! I am scared to death! The memory of what happened is still very fresh, so it is going to be a loooooooooooooong night. Wish me luck.