Ear Update

Update on my ear:  I went to the doctor about two weeks ago and as of right now I am not able to get the paper patch, because the whole is too big.  It looks like it is going to be surgery.  They will take a graph from behind my ear and put it on my ear drum.  I am supposed to go back in a couple more weeks to see if this is still the case or if it has been able to get a lot smaller so I can just get the paper patch.  I will keep you updated.

Chels

Reno Trip Without Arlee Or Hans

Today I am going to be traveling to Reno, NV with my mom and my sister, Kali.  I am leaving Arlee with Hans until Saturday night. I am nervous, but really excited to go and hang out with them.  We are going to my sister's baby shower there on Saturday and then coming home right after.  Kali's birthday is on Sunday and doesn't want to miss hanging out with friends on Saturday night.  It is a lot of driving, but it should be fun.  All I have to say is GOOD LUCK Honey!  Normally, I am the one to put Arlee in bed.  Arlee: be good for your Dad, because you never know I might want to do something like this again. : )

Chels

Babysitting

Recently, I was asked to watch a neighbor of ours so his mom could go to a meeting for work.  We were planning on switching instead of paying someone to watch our kids.  His name is Simon.  His birthday in on the 2nd of March so they are pretty close to the same age.  They are great together.  With Simon being a little older he has taught Arlee a lot of different things.  She now knows that you can open the kitchen cabinets and climb on just about everything.  Talking to his mom, Audra yesterday I had to thank her for letting him come over so he can teach her all those things earlier then she would have probably figured it out by herself.  Of course, I was being sarcastic and we laughed about it.  Audra works from home for a neighbor and needed some extra help with Simon.  As I mentioned we were doing this as a trade off, but her boss insisted to pay me for the time spent watching him.  Honestly I don't mind and I wouldn't have accepted it had it been from her, but it has been great.  It is fun to babysit, but even more so if you get paid.  We are still going to be switching off, but I get paid.  : ) Total surprise, but Hans and I are really excited about it.  I think Arlee is too. : )

Anniversary Update

I forgot to update you about our Anniversary.  It was a lot of fun and much needed time alone together.  Hans and I went bowling and we both bowled really well the first game. The other games I was getting worse and Hans was getting better and better. Just a little background on our bowling adventures: Hans wasn't good at all when we were dating and now I think he has figured out his groove and now does really well.  I haven't changed much, but sometimes I really surprise myself and get a really good score.  One of the games Hans got four strikes in a row.  I was shocked and to be honest I think he was too.  After bowling we went to dinner at a Chinese place that I can't spell and it was good food, but not the best looking of places. Then we went and saw BLIND SIDE.  It was probably the best movie that I have seen in a long time.  I cried and laughed and really enjoyed the movie. Sandra Bullock received Best Actress for this movie and well deserved if you ask me.  We went and picked Arlee up from my moms and went home and watched Tarzan.  I love that movie too. Just an all around great day with my best friend, Hans.

Three Years Down... Eternity To Go!

Today is our third anniversary.  It has been great so far.  Arlee slept in so in turn we could too.  Hans and I actually slept past eight thirty! : )  We got up and played with Arlee and got ready for the day.  We cleaned up a little around the house, paid some bills went through our mail, scheduled time to get our taxes done, put Arlee down for a nap, Hans played the Wii twice and it is only 2:00 PM ; ), checked our email, facebook and now posting a blog before the better part of the day begins. 
My mom is nice enough to watch Arlee for us while we go out on a date tonight.  We are going to go bowling, to dinner and a movie.  I will let you know all about it in the next post.  Well I guess I better go and get the diaper bag ready since we are leaving soon.  YEA!!! A date with my Hansel.

Love,
Gretel