Happy Mama

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Home & Garden Show - Restaurant Masu Demo

Uncle Acey lit-up the Kitchen Stage at the Home and Garden Show last weekend. He did a Sushi Demo as a promotion for the new Restaurant, MASU, opening in April. It was a blast and TJ even got a "shout-out" from daddy!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Uninspiring...

I have to be honest...I've felt a bit uninspired of late. Thank goodness for technology that allows me to lay low and hide behind you-tube video's and posted pics. Not that life hasn't been inspiring...the girls have been wonderful Sharing a bedroom (part duex) seems to be working out and we've fallen into a good evening routine. And despite ourselves, Norm and I have been really good too. Maybe that's the problem? Life has been too smooth. No bumps to blog about.

To that end, I will quickly (and uninspiringly...is that a word?) update you with what we're been up to the past few days. This past Friday we crashed the Home and Garden show to watch Uncle Acey do a sushi roll demo for his new restaurant, Masu. He did a great job and it was fun watching him interact with the audience. He even gave a shout-out to TJ which was adorable. On Saturday Norm and I (along with Georgia, Andy, Keith, Katie, and Dave) took the plunge into Lake Calhoun for Special Olympics. Katie and I were "plunge virgins" but the whole thing was over before it began and I hardly even had time to be cold. I definitely am up for another plunge in the future.

Greta saw Dr. Cox who gave the green light to get tubes. JOY! Sort of bittersweet. I hate the idea of Greta having surgery; but rejoice in the idea of a world without frequent doctors visits and endless antibiotics. I just hope the end justifies the means.

Finally, I am patiently waiting out the next few weeks till my new job starts. Did I mention I got the "official" job offer from Audit? That's right boys and girls. I am making the move back to audit and couldn't be more excited about it. The 21st can't come soon enough.....

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Some of My Favorites...

Lucy and Greta Playing Together...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzsAixPRXiY

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Pics and a Quick Update

Mommy sneaks a kiss

Thanks to auntie Molly, Greta is now a HUGE fan of Bob Evans mash potatoes!

What a cheese ball!

Greta loves helping daddy do the dishes.

It's been an incredibly busy couple of weeks...which hopefully explains my lack of correspondence. The plague did eventually vacate the Norman abode...just in time for me and the girls to head south to Mexico, Missouri. That's right! I braved the open road with two babies for eight hours and it went really well. I was so proud....of MYSELF! I rocked the DVD player and snacks and books and suckies and toys and bottles and anything else they needed. And the visit was fun as well. It was great to see Mom, Molly, Ryan, Marina, and Teddy. We celebrated Marina's fifth birthday which amazes me. It seems like only yesterday that I was phone stalking Molly at the hospital wondering what birth feels like (still so sorry about that Molly).

Then last weekend we made the trek up to the Cabino for a fun day with the Huffer crew. The boys claim to have found a "secret spot" and actually caught a few walley's. Melissa, Bean, Lucy, Greta, and I just chilled and relaxed and enjoyed each others company. It was a great weekend.

Well, that's about it. I hope everyone is surviving this last leg of winter. I'm doing my best to stay positive that spring is near and am looking forward to begin training for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. Yup...I'm going to attempt to run 13.1 miles during Grandma's Marathon this year. I'm pumped and optimistic! Cheer me on!

One quick note...I'm happy to report that this happy mama just signed an offer letter from Wells Fargo's Internal Audit department. Lots of change on the horizon....

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Greta Symposium

I've put together a few recent pictures of Greta. A snapshot of her many faces. This one I'd like to title...EXTREME CLOSE-UP!!!

Thanks to Great Aunt Ellen for the ADORABLE outfit. Greta wanted to thank you by baking a cake...but didn't get much further than finding the pretend kitchen.

This is Greta's "I swear I'm being good" face.

I like to call this one, "You busted me...but I'm too cute for you to do anything but laugh" face.

This is Greta's "I'm not awake yet...please wait a few more minutes before we start the day" face.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

The Plague Lingers

Plague Journal:
Day 1: Wednesday, February 2. The plague has finally struck the Norman family. I received a phone call from Kelsang that Greta is running a 102.3 fever. Joy. Automatic day home from school. Being the good Mommy that I pretend to be, I have willingly volunteered to stay home Thursday to care for the sick baby. Feeling very positive that my motherly love and attention will immediately heal anything that ails Greta.
Day 3: Friday, February 4. Hugs and kisses; lavish love and affection have not cured Greta. WTF! Mandatory 12:30pm exit from the Wells Fargo Tower to pick Greta from school after she logged a 101.8 fever. TGIF.
Day 4: Saturday, February 5. Greta is better...I am an obvious healer. But wait! I'm a little achie and have an overwhelming desire to hug my mom. Oh GOD, I'm running a fever. James has quarantined me to the bedroom in the hopes of isolating the virus. Feeling very positive that a day in bed and a phone call from my mother will immediately heal me.
Day 6: Monday, February 7. Yesterday's vow to be well no matter what has backfired. I am now feeling worse than ever and am forced to waste a PTO day on the plague. Lucy has developed a fever and is currently poking me in the forehead. I'm so miserable San Diego. PS: Norm just received a call from school. Greta is running a fever...again. Seriously? Another automatic day home from school. Lucy better heal FAST!
Day 7: Tuesday, February 8. Feeling like a Rock Star. Norm is running a fever and has a confirmed case of the plague. Super Joy. (Although it works great for me because he is now an able-bodied adult to stay home with Greta). Lucy does not have a fever (right now) so I am dropping her off at school. Fast-forward to 3:00pm - the inevitable has occurred. A call from school that Lucy has a fever. ANOTHER automatic day home from school. (Is it wrong if I pray for my husband to stay sick)???
To be continued.....