My New Favorite Game

I found the perfect game for the wannabe in me! This Wii game came in the mail yesterday and I played it as soon as I had time. IT IS SO FUN! The songs are classic and clean as opposed to the heavy metal (i.e. 666: The Number of the Beast) selections of Guitar Hero III. The method is the same as GH III, but, obviously you use your voice. Vibrato gets you extra points just like using the giggly bar on the guitar. I am highly recommending this game for those of you who own a Wii.

Super Glue to the Rescue!

Super Glue has been added to the list of things to hide from Katherine. Last night I caught her sitting on our bed with her hairless mini Belle doll and an empty bottle of Super Glue. The glue was all over her fingers but enough was applied to the bald Belle to glue the mop of hair back on.

+10 points for analyzing a problem and solving it on her own, -125 points for dumping out Super Glue all over and not asking mom to help.

Praying for Patience

I am going insane! As I explained in a previous post, both Katherine and I had Influenza B which we caught while in Florida. We have been getting over being very sick and it all hit us again.

Monday night Katherine started throwing up and throwing up. We stripped the bed several times in the night, had many changes of pajamas and rocked our sick little girl for hours. Unfortunately Greg had to fly out of town Tuesday morning and I was left alone dealing with the situation. I had a lot of things to do at the office so Mom came to the house to hold Katherine for several hours in the afternoon. She was so lethargic all day and was in and out of sleep.

I took Katherine to her pediatrician this morning to be checked out and to run a few tests. The conclusion is Katherine has Influenza A and this strain causes severe aches in the head and neck accompanied by high fever.

We're also facing dehydration and possibly going to the hospital tomorrow to have more blood tests and IV fluids. Katherine will only take a few sips of water and each time it has to be in a new cup with fresh ice water. This is where I begin to lose my patience. The constant crying is making me tired and Katherine can also be a very mean little sick person: I have been hit a lot and told I have bad breath. I was actually told to chew some gum before I rock her in the chair. What a diva.

Cable Connection Commentary

I've never posted about the comments to a post, but I just can't resist. Plus, I have some updates:

Michelle: Tifani was glad I introduced her to Lost and thinks it's worth the effort. But getting caught up is a lot of work. It's the funnest "water cooler" show because there are so many story lines and theories. It's also very mystical and has spiritual themes. As for the outlander series, I've been meaning to ask you about them. I saw one of the books on your website and I've always been curious about the books. Where should I start?

Tifani: I'm so glad to have a friend who appreciates Lost and shares equal amount of twitter-pation for Colin Firth. Remind me to give you "Bridget Jones' Diary" cleaned-up version so we can discuss the modern-day version. I think you'll appreciate it. I'm not sure how you, my savvy, hip friend, managed to miss the Project Runway bandwagon. Obviously I didn't sell that show as well as I did others. It's on Bravo and you can totally catch up on bravotv.com with all of the episodes and then watch the Bryant Park show next week. At least you need to get caught up on hip phrases like "make it work" and getting "auf'd."

Marja: You're so funny. You just hate British English because that's what you had to learn in school. You're missing out. Next time I come to Utah I'm bringing my P&P DVD and forcing you to watch it ALL. As for Project Runway, I've done some research, seen 3 outfits from each collection and am here to tell you Rami is classic elegance. He really did shed his "drapes of wrath" habit and his gold Oscar worthy dress is absolutely stunning. Word on the web is that when that dress hit the runway there was a hush and then applause. Costume Chris actually used human hair as trim, Christian must see the world in only black and taupe, Sweet P is no more than a boutique dress designer and Jillian had great pieces, but her collection lacked unity or a cohesive theme.

Kristina: You crack me up. I think it's hilarious that you laugh at the people who can't sing. I get so embarassed for these people I don't even know and must ook away. I really do avert my eyes. The kid from Murray is so talented--already one of my favorites. Oh, and I love that you are crushing on Colin Firth, too. We P&P people must stick together.

Love you guys! I look forward to your comments and enjoy sharing my thoughts with like minds!

Cable Connection. . .

During a chat with Tifani yesterday the subject of television shows came up and it made me think about what I connecting with on the boob tube:


Pride and Prejudice: Thank you PBS for airing my favorite movie starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. I love, love, love this version and Sunday viewed Mr. Darcy's totally-not-in-the-book-but-totally-made-my-heart-flutter swan dive into the pond.

American Idol: Why do I have an inexplicable need to support a complete stranger's dreams?

Lost: Theories abound but one thing is for sure and that is the crazy Frenchwoman has more punch in her than she gave Ben. Very disappointing. She deserves to have let out her pent-up aggression on Benjamin lyin' Limus.

Project Runway: It's almost over! Say it isn't sew! Looks like it will all come down to that "fierce" ferret-like Christian and the classy Rami. Stay away from the draping darling and you'll win for sure, Rami (my favorite since Episode 1).

Press Release

Cut and pasted here for those of you who didn't know Greg started a new job:

MED-AESTHETIC SOLUTIONS NAMES GREG STEVENSON REGIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR THE NORTHWEST AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN STATES

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA, CA (February 18, 2008)—Med-Aesthetic Solutions, Inc., (MAS) a global provider of practice building solutions and aesthetic technologies, announced today that Greg Stevenson has been appointed Regional Manager for the Northwest and Rocky Mountain States.

In his new role, Stevenson will be responsible for driving regional sales of the multi-part, Med-Aesthetic Solutions strategic practice building services, which provide physicians with tools to optimize opportunities in their aesthetic medical practices. He will further expand sales of the Company’s product portfolio, which includes iPulse™ Intense Pulsed Light Systems, Salt-A-Peel™ MacroDermabrasion Therapy and the Mastique Light™ Skin Rejuvenation System.

“Greg is very results-oriented and brings a thorough understanding of aesthetic sales and marketing to the MAS team,” said Allan Danto, President and COO. “As an experienced sales professional, he has achieved the highest levels of recognition for meeting and exceeding sales goals.”

Before joining MAS, Stevenson held sales management positions at leading healthcare companies such as IRIDEX, the Aesthetic Laser Division of Laserscope, HGM Laser Systems and Medical Alliance, Inc. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Weber State University in Ogden, UT.

Med-Aesthetic Solutions, Inc is headquartered in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif., with an East Coast office in Danvers, Mass., and international offices in London and Sydney, Australia. Warehousing, distribution and customer care is based in Albuquerque, N.M.

Michener Marathon

Book Group selection for February is James Michener's Chesapeake. After an encouraging chat with Tifani who is enjoying the book, I was determined to really get into the story today. I read off and on throughout the day, fortifying with 2 Diet Pepsi's, 4 sugar cookies and a bag of kettle corn. Sadly, I'm only on page 264 with roughly 600 more to go.

I'm not a long distance reader and must admit I just finished searching Netflix and Amazon for a mini-series version I can watch instead. I don't think Michener is Cliffs Noted, is he? It doesn't help that I got the same response from both my mom and Greg when I told them I was reading Michener: Oh, Centennial is the best book! That's hilarious because that's not the one we're reading and I'm sure there is a mini-series of that book.

The Domestic Dumps

Have you ever had one of those days when nothing goes right?

I had the best intentions this afternoon to make heart-shaped sugar cookies for Katherine's class, but it all went wrong. I forgot to add the sour cream to the recipe and attempted to add it after the dough had been chilling for a couple hours. Then while the Bosch was spinning, I accidentally dumped the newly filled flour canister upside down onto the floor. At least it landed only a few inches from the auto-dustbin in the cabinet.

We made homemade Valentine's and a veggie tray for the class party, but there will be no cookies. I had to quit while I was ahead and down 5 lbs. of flour. I'm feeling in the "domestic dumps."

You Spin Me Right Round . . .

Pure joy on the carousel

Dumbo was a favorite

Katherine really loved spinning the teacups.

'Round and 'round the racetrack

The Worst Way to Spend an Afternoon. . .

IN THE ER!!!

Katherine woke up from her nap with a raging fever of 103.8. We called her hematologist and were recommended to go to the emergency room for bloodwork. Of course it took all afternoon for the confirmation that her bilirubin is up and her red count is down. All very obvious since she was yellow and lethargic.

The funny part is that the doctor tried to dismiss my claims that I had the flu and Katherine was probably also sick with the flu. He seemed surprised when he came back with the nose swab test result indicating she did in fact have influenza. Always trust the mom.

Katherine was a trooper though. She said "thank you" to everyone, even the woman who stuck her with a needle. Whenever the aid took her temperature she said, "thank you for helping."

Fighting the Flu x2!

My fever finally broke and hours later Katherine was complaining that lions had scratched her throat. Two different thermometers confirmed her temp to be 103.4! This means I'll have to delay longer the posts of our wonderful and exhausting Orlando trip just a while longer. . . Stay tuned!