All worked up about nothing.

I went to the dentist today expecting to go through the horrifying experience of having my front teeth removed (the crowns, anyway) and replaced with temporary veneers to wear until my new crowns were ready. I was so nervous/anxious/terrified that I couldn't even eat lunch. I went to the dentists office and sat in the chair waiting, hands shaking and sweating. I met with the dentist, and she said that she'd like me to do 2 more weeks of bleaching before they move forward. You'd think I would be relieved, but it was almost a let down not having something done after all of my worry! I think I wore myself out, because I really feel like I need a nap now.

But, on a better note, the dentist was really nice and seems really committed to making sure my teeth will look fabulous, bright, and shiny when they're done. That does make me feel better. So, I'll put my heeby-jeebies on hold for 2 weeks and just keep on bleachin!

"All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth...."

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Whew!

By the way, I had a very relaxing, do absolutely nothing weekend, and feel so much better because of it. Mission accomplished.

Tomorrow is my first major dental appointment- Yikes. Will update on how that goes.

Little Chris!

Chris' mom sent me this picture of Chris when he was about Parker's age. How hilarious! I can really see now that Parker is a good mix of both of us. I think I'll try and scan a photo of myself at this age as well so you can compare the two.

I can see the light!

My hell week is nearly over, and of course I will finish it with a bang by working late into the evening tonight, and returning home at 10pm. Peanut will stay late at Deborah's house, and be entertained by Emma and the cats. Chris left this morning to New York city, where he will DJ all weekend. Lucky him! The good news is that I have been excused from having to work tomorrow, for which I am SO thankful! I think I may just lie on the carpet all weekend and let Parker use me as a jungle gym.

Peanut is doing great. He's not walking yet- still cruising around on the furniture and crawling after me wherever I go. So sweet. He has hit a really fun stage where he is very interactive and really funny. I think he is going to be a little clown. He's very into tweaking noses this week. He thinks it's really funny to pinch my nose and make me squeal. He's got 4 teeth now, and has the funniest little beaver smile. Love it.

Believe it or not, I bought my books to start my masters program next week. (Actually, the undergraduate pre-requisite marketing course I need to start my Masters, but whatever...). I started flipping through the pages of my $200 text book (gasp) last night, and actually got really excited about being back in school. I got that excited rush I used to get at the beginning of each school year, before the disenchantment sets in and you realize how much work you're in for. For now though, it feels good to be doing something just for me.

Hopefully my next post will be letting you know that I feel rested and rejuvinated after a relaxing weekend. :)

10 hours til the weekend...

From a couple of months ago...

A picture of Parker's first time swinging. I just found this photo on our neighbor's Facebook page from their daughter's birthday party. Parker had so much fun swinging! Weeeee!

Love my Hubby...

I just wanted to take a moment to say that I have the sweetest husband ever. He wrote me the most loving, complimentary email this morning and made my whole week. Thanks, Honey! No matter what I have to face at work this week, I can feel content and happy that I have such a wonderful family to come home to. xoxoxo

Too cute.

Move-in day and Orientation for new students was this weekend, and I just had to post this super-cute picture of two of my student leaders with our school mascot, the Golden Tiger.

Half... Way... There...

My super long, exhausting, complicated, demanding, everlasting week is half way over, and I'm feeling good about that. Some of the student leaders I manage at work are back at school and preparing for the arrival of our new students tomorrow. Their energy and enthusiasm is helping me stay upbeat, despite having to work all weekend.

My dentist's appointment went ok. My tooth isn't too badly broken, but they said that because my crowns are 11 years old, it really is time to replace them. The good news is that they are going to look a lot better and more natural than they do now. The bad news is that insurance only covers 50%, and the remaining balance is $1,400. Ouch. At lease this is a once every 10-15 year deal. I'm looking forward to my new smile.

Parker is having a good week, and despite being very busy, I've still been able to spend a good bit of time with him. He is so much fun. I fall in love with him every day.

Chris has been really sweet and supportive this week, as he knows I have tons going on. Parker has been really "Daddy attached" lately, which I know makes him feel good. He has said "Dada" to Chris many times over the past few weeks, and really seems to know what he's saying. He also makes a sound that sounds a lot like "kitty kitty" when he sees the cat sometimes. So cute!

Ok- I've got to run over and visit P, but wanted to tell you that things are fine, and I haven't lost my mind yet. Actually, it's been fun having some of the students back in the building. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Love,
Laura

Longest week ever...

Last week was pretty much crappy start to finish. Parker got a fever of 102 on Monday evening and I stayed home with the poor, miserable little guy on Tuesday. The doc said he probably just had a bug and to keep him hydrated. I went back to work Wednesday and had parents of students calling to complain about our new payment system, the raise in tution, lack of financial aid, etc. Since the economy is so bad, we're losing students whose families are reconsidering a $26,000 yearly investment in their daughter's high school education. This is no bueno in my department.

Friday was the only fun day of the week. We went to our friends Jacy and Jared's house to watch the Olympic opening ceremonies. Wow. It was amazing. We also ate our own version of Chinese food (Rachel Ray's chinese chicken meatballs and spaghetti) and pot stickers and egg rolls.

Saturday morning we went out to breakfast and in the middle of the meal I broke off part of one of my front teeth. I have had porcelain crowns on my front teeth since I broke them off in 4th grade. I may have to have them both replaced because they are nearly impossible to patch. Crud! Later that day I started to feel really bad, and ended up with the same high fever that Parker had earlier in the week. Now I have a super sore throat, and guess what?, this is the week I get to work all 7 days! Joy!

I'm now in survival mode... I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.

Monday...already?

It seems that our weekend was over in the blink of an eye. So was that brief period of time that we had a tiny baby! Parker is now 9 months old, is growing out of his cute baby-pudge, is crawling, standing up, cruising, climbing stairs, growing teeth, and beginning to form words. I look at him and marvel...where did this little boy come from?

This weekend Chris, Parker and I went to a new community pool that opened in our neighborhood. It has a "beach entry" for wee ones like Parker, and some fun fountains to play in. Parker, as always, was thrilled to be in the water, and was even more excited to "baby watch" as there were lots of other little ones there. Later that day we went on a trek to find the nearest Red Robin restaurant. I was craving one of their Bonzai Burgers and some strawberry lemonade! We drove forever, but had a great time once we got there. It is so much fun now that Parker is eating some table food and can try little bites of what we're eating. He loved bits of cheeseburger, blueberries, graham crackers and is crazy about strawberry yogurt!

Ok, well, I've got tons to do at work. Ugh! Ta ta for now!