Walk the Dog

Dear Mr. Ma,

I just wanted to let you know that I will be seeing you in about a month. I am sure you are wondering where I have been! I, of course, being your greatest fan.

You may thank my sweet sweet husband for sneakily getting us tickets and a hotel room so that we could enjoy some time away from our baby whilest enjoying the greatness which is YOU!

Sincerely,

E Fulton

Baby it's loud outside

I know I am a grown woman, but I HATE thunderstorms! What's funny is that I Haven't always hated them, and I still don't hate the cozy kind you can curl up and read or snuggle to. I just hate the loudy crashy ones that come out of nowhere in the middle of the night.

Last night I had the worst headache known to man, and after a loooong neckrub from Steve and half a Tylenol PM I was ready to sleep. Sweet exhaustion! Then - all the sudden it was like God decided to cook and he was cracking the cosmic eggs on the top of our house!

One minute I'm dreaming of being back in college, and the next I'm nearly jumping out of bed with each thunderstrike. Steve knows I hate them so he was giving me those comforting pats..... we watched the monitor for our little monkey to wake up but she didn't. (But don't you dare flush the toilet or bark during her nap - it's her proverbial "Reveille.")

What is it about a thunderstorm, do you think, that makes rational people get freaked out? We have a strong brick house, we have a basement, we even have a weather radio! It just seems like it's Nature getting really miffed about something and I don't really like to tick off Nature. That never ends well for people.

Too Late

Have you ever picked up a book and, before you even read it, you know it's going to make you feel bad? But, in a good way - by stretching you and reminding you what's really important? Tonight while I was at the library beefing up my reading list (We Need to Talk About Kevin) I stumbled upon this.

I'll be up late tonight!

Kiss me and Smile for me

Well I leave tomorrow for 4 days with my family in PA! I am sad to leave my daughter and husband behind though. But we didn't think subjecting Madeline to a 10 hour car ride was going to be fun for anyone. Not when she hates the car more than just about anything. So - it'll be just like I'm 14 - going on vacation with my parents in the RV. `sigh`

My niece is coming along, and my gramma. In fact - this whole sha-bang is for my Gramma's 90th birthday. She was born on the 4th of July. So, we are all going out to PA to be with her and her side of the family. I need to pack yet - but I have the important things done - like my books and my ipod.

Steve will be taking care of Madeline all by himself for 4 days. That is a LONG TIME! She's been grumpy lately so it'll be extra laborious. I'm going to tell him to write in here at least once, so if he does be nice to him and leave lots of nice comments. ;)