The person who invented the detachable shower head is a god. You never really appreciate the invention until it becomes an actual necessity to use it. For years I took for granted the little shower head sprinkling on my head. Every once in a while I would detach it to spray the shampoo off the wall or to wash the wall after I cleaned the shower. Most recently I used the detachable head to clean SCUBA gear. Beyond that I thought the invention was useless. Now I know the truth.
At some point in the last few weeks I lost my ability to reach all the important areas of my body to clean. Very disturbing for a person like me obsessed with germs. I struggled for a few days. Nearly passing out while trying to twist to reach parts of my backside and my toes (I do not want to even imagine what will happen in the future...15 weeks to go). Then one day I looked up and there in the shower was the answer to my problems, the detachable shower head. I can pull it down and with little effort direct a powerful stream of water anywhere I want. So far I can get soap all the places I need it is just getting the soap off. So for now I am safe.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Is the real life Elmer Fud????
Okay, Huckabee is a likeable guy...if you were looking for a guy just to talk to about nothing of importance with. Leader of the free world, well lets just say he does not have my vote.
These two guys look awefully similar. Thanks CNN and Google Images.
These two guys look awefully similar. Thanks CNN and Google Images.
Ode to Alex
Today Alex is leaving for London. Last night we all said goodbye and I cried. Not in front of him of course because I did not want to feel bad. It was so hard watching him say goodbye to the girls and realizing that that they have no comprehension that he and Deanne are moving so far away. It is the first time in their lives that Uncle Alex will not be down the road. The flip side is they are just a plane ride away but it will be an adjustment for everyone.
It is kind of ironic that we are all sad Dee and Alex are moving. It was only a few short years ago that Dee was 17 and most of us would have done anything to send her half way around the world.
As far as Alex goes...I was the person who he was warned about meeting for the first time after Deanne and him became engaged. I would eat him alive was what he heard. Apparently I was away at college when Alex was back in Livermore about 10 years ago. I do not remember meeting him and this is probably a good thing for both of us. If anything the first time we met I was more intrigued about why he wanted to marry Deanne. She was crazy (my perspective). At that time Deanne and I were still coming out of our teenage years. We drove each other crazy and were very good at pushing each others buttons. Needless to say those days have past...thank God.
So I met Alex and was shocked. He was normal, ambitious, had a job, and plans. I figured in 6 months he would be sick of Dee and gone. Obviously that did not happen and I began to realize they were perfect for each other. Alex turned out to the best thing that could happen to Deanne. They really bring out the best in each other.
I fully expect that Alex will be very successful in his new job. I am guessing one day he will be running Virgin or some small country of his own. When I think of all the things he has done and accomplished since I have known him I am amazed. The guy is not even 30 yet!
To Dee and Alex good luck and I promise to make it out for a visit.
It is kind of ironic that we are all sad Dee and Alex are moving. It was only a few short years ago that Dee was 17 and most of us would have done anything to send her half way around the world.
As far as Alex goes...I was the person who he was warned about meeting for the first time after Deanne and him became engaged. I would eat him alive was what he heard. Apparently I was away at college when Alex was back in Livermore about 10 years ago. I do not remember meeting him and this is probably a good thing for both of us. If anything the first time we met I was more intrigued about why he wanted to marry Deanne. She was crazy (my perspective). At that time Deanne and I were still coming out of our teenage years. We drove each other crazy and were very good at pushing each others buttons. Needless to say those days have past...thank God.
So I met Alex and was shocked. He was normal, ambitious, had a job, and plans. I figured in 6 months he would be sick of Dee and gone. Obviously that did not happen and I began to realize they were perfect for each other. Alex turned out to the best thing that could happen to Deanne. They really bring out the best in each other.
I fully expect that Alex will be very successful in his new job. I am guessing one day he will be running Virgin or some small country of his own. When I think of all the things he has done and accomplished since I have known him I am amazed. The guy is not even 30 yet!
To Dee and Alex good luck and I promise to make it out for a visit.
I am alive....
So it has been a month since I last posted and there are various reasons why. Mainly I was sick of seeing a computer screen after finishing school. Second, there were the holidays. So here is a quick update as to what has been going on. 
First, there was another ultra sound to get pictures of things they missed the first time. Everything was fine and she looks even bigger now. I can feel LOTS of kicking and I am thinking the baby will be huge...at least I am hoping she will be since I have tipped the scales at 150+. For a person who never weighed more than 130 lbs that seems huge. Everyone had a good time making fun of me over the holidays. It would be one thing if I ate garbage all day and sat around but I have played golf almost 3 days a week, walked on the other days, did yoga. It is just genetics. In addition, Darlene and Leaf have pointed out I will be able to feed a small army once my milk comes in. Let's just say I do not change near the mirrors because even I am afraid of my own boobs.
Enough of that stuff. The first holiday we celebrated was Hanukkah. Leaf was out of town the first night but I had some friends over and everyone had a great time. Leaf and I lit the candles the next night and realized this would be the last quiet holiday of our lives. On Friday Dec. 7 my mom, dad, Dee, Shannon, and Jason joined Leaf and I at the Temple for a huge Hanukkah party. It was about 300 people all hopped up on latkes and applesauce. Jason had never celebrated Hanukkah so he had quite an experience. He even tried gefilte fish...that did not go over to well.
Jack had a second surgery on his ear. It was really traumatic for him and he hated wearing the cone. He is better know and should get the stitches out this week...God willing. If something is going to go wrong it will happen to Jack. I had some cute pictures of all of this but Arnold struck again and ate the camera. Arnold has been really good for the last year about chewing but once Jack got sick he decided he needed to release some stress. All the animals have given me trouble this month with something. Jack and Arnold capped it all off by eating a box of Cheerios.
Finally, there was Christmas with my family. What a great few days. The celebrations started early with a big announcement, Leaf's sister Shannon is engaged! Leaf and I both are really happy for Shannon and Jason. They are a great couple and perfect for each other. Leaf was feeling old and claiming his baby sister was getting married...I pointed out she is 30 and it is about damn time (no offense Shannon).
On Christmas Eve the Clendenen's lit the advent candles at their church. They each read a part and it was really fun to see them shine. There was an assembly room full of people and the girls acted like it was no big deal. Even Camryn decided to behave...a Christmas gift to her mother. After church we headed home for our traditional Italian soup meal. As usual everyone loved it. The next day the girls came over and we all had dinner and opened presents. It was the perfect end to all the holidays.
So there is the long month in review. Of course so much more went on and in the future I will not neglect my blogging obligations.
Enough of that stuff. The first holiday we celebrated was Hanukkah. Leaf was out of town the first night but I had some friends over and everyone had a great time. Leaf and I lit the candles the next night and realized this would be the last quiet holiday of our lives. On Friday Dec. 7 my mom, dad, Dee, Shannon, and Jason joined Leaf and I at the Temple for a huge Hanukkah party. It was about 300 people all hopped up on latkes and applesauce. Jason had never celebrated Hanukkah so he had quite an experience. He even tried gefilte fish...that did not go over to well.
Jack had a second surgery on his ear. It was really traumatic for him and he hated wearing the cone. He is better know and should get the stitches out this week...God willing. If something is going to go wrong it will happen to Jack. I had some cute pictures of all of this but Arnold struck again and ate the camera. Arnold has been really good for the last year about chewing but once Jack got sick he decided he needed to release some stress. All the animals have given me trouble this month with something. Jack and Arnold capped it all off by eating a box of Cheerios.
Finally, there was Christmas with my family. What a great few days. The celebrations started early with a big announcement, Leaf's sister Shannon is engaged! Leaf and I both are really happy for Shannon and Jason. They are a great couple and perfect for each other. Leaf was feeling old and claiming his baby sister was getting married...I pointed out she is 30 and it is about damn time (no offense Shannon).
On Christmas Eve the Clendenen's lit the advent candles at their church. They each read a part and it was really fun to see them shine. There was an assembly room full of people and the girls acted like it was no big deal. Even Camryn decided to behave...a Christmas gift to her mother. After church we headed home for our traditional Italian soup meal. As usual everyone loved it. The next day the girls came over and we all had dinner and opened presents. It was the perfect end to all the holidays.
So there is the long month in review. Of course so much more went on and in the future I will not neglect my blogging obligations.
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