8.11.09

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Ooof. Let us see, let us see...

  • I am thankful that Hans DOES NOT have gout. I have no idea why the doctors can't seem to decide if he does or doesn't, but the latest test of the crud and crystals that were inside his toe has come back negative. Hans is thankful that he can now go back to his usual diet of T-bones and beer (WebMD suggested that attacks are brought on by beer and red meat). I'm kidding...his diet isn't that sophisticated. Hormel chili without beans is more like it. Gag.
  • I am thankful that I won't have to listen to him talk about having gout anymore. I wasn't ready for this phase in our lives. Bring on the gout and arthritis, but let's wait another 10+ years, OK?
  • I am thankful to have at last found out what happened to my Aunt Kathy, who announced on Saturday morning (shortly before her plane was to leave) that she believed herself to have an infection in her breast that needed medical attention. She asked Hans and me what we thought she should do--stay in Stuttgart and go to the German hospital or take the hour-long flight to London and be treated in a hospital there. She chose the latter, but I made her promise to get in touch with us and she didn't for a couple of days...she has been admitted to the hospital and is being treated. Unfortunately, she has had to miss out on a long-awaited tour of the British Isles.
  • I am thankful for Josiah and Annika, even though they have been exhibiting less than stellar behavior today...the weather is moody, sun and then rain and back and forth and that is exactly how they are. One moment, playing so sweetly together, the next fighting over something so trivial I want to pound my head against the wall...
  • I am thankful for Rolaids and Pepcid...and I thought Annika emerged hairy!
  • I am thankful to have had a 30+ minute nap today while the children had quiet time. It is getting increasingly hard to sleep. I have officially entered into the phase where it takes five minutes for me to get comfy every time I roll over...also, rolling over requires that I grunt and groan like a drunk gnu...
  • I am thankful for the public library and a big new influx of children's books...our post library really has some old books, we're talking 1950s-1960s era books. And I'm not talking about reprints, I'm talking the original old, tattered books. But suddenly they've gotten a LOT of brand new, gorgeous, colorful children's books and DVDs. Yay for the library!
  • I am thankful for peace, quiet and harmony in these few moments while the evil twins spend a few minutes in solitary confinement (aka: their rooms)...

OK, I've got to go pop some more Rolaids...

Comments

Hans said…
You don't look like a drunk gnu even though you may feel like one. You're still beautiful. I just thought you should know that.
August 11, 2009 at 5:42:00 PM GMT+2
DD4 said…
Aw. . . that's so sweet, Hans.

Thank you for another positive post. I hope your Aunt Kathy will be okay.

As you count down to "D" day, I hope things don't get too tough for you. I wish I could be there to help out. You're in my prayers.
August 11, 2009 at 6:47:00 PM GMT+2
Alfred T. Mahan said…
Hans is ever the gallant gentleman, and I'm certain you look just fine.

Of course, if he did have gout, Rachel, you do realize how much flugabwehrkanone I'd give him? ;]

I mean, gout? Is he Edmund Burke?
August 11, 2009 at 7:12:00 PM GMT+2
MamaD4 said…
I know who Arleigh Burke is, but not Edmund Burke...?

Seriously, is flugabwehrkanone a word?!

I think the internet makes Hans look gallant! He knows that the last stages of pregnancy are a time to handle one's wife with kid gloves. At least I'm not having a girl! I think he'd tell you I was 10x nutsier with Annika.
August 11, 2009 at 8:16:00 PM GMT+2
Alfred T. Mahan said…
Sorry, Rachel; I guess I'm forgetful about links sometimes. Must be the (Bill Cosby) brain damage!

Also, mea maxima culpa, one of my books was WRONG! Flak is actually derived from the German (those guys again!) fliegerabwehrkanone. Apologies all around.
August 12, 2009 at 3:04:00 AM GMT+2
Dad said…
So flak is actually a German acronim? I'm sure that you look lovely, just not to yourself. Take care.
August 12, 2009 at 3:38:00 AM GMT+2
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