Kelly in NC

I started this post 2 days ago and then somehow clicked the wrong button and lost everything. I was so frustrated, I just walked away from the computer…so anyhow, I will try again!
~For Valentine’s day Tim went out of his way to make the day special. He brought home dinner, a bottle of wine, flowers…the whole 9 yards. We had a really nice time just the two of us (after Grayson went to bed). I usually hate Valentine’s day- but this year absolutely LOVED it! Yeah for Tim!
~Last Saturday Carri and her fiance Dave came over for dinner. It was nice hanging out with the two of them. It seems like it had been while since only the four of us got together. We broiled Mahi-Mahi (after unresolved issues with our grill), ate corn on the cob and salads, and hung out, enjoying the company.
~ Last Sunday, we went over to GB’s house (my FIL) to watch the Daytona Race. I had a hoot chasing all the kids around the house and tickling them until my fingers almost fell off. Even then, they kept asking for more- especially Kellynn. Writing the word “kids” to describe Grayson, Jack, and Ella almost breaks my heart. They truely are turning into kids now. Expressing thier wants and needs, running around in circles, coloring at the table. I just can’t believe how big they have gotten
Not to worry though. Apparently we will have a new baby joining the NC crowd in October. On Sunday Kate and Marc finally let us know that we would be expecting another nephew/niece. (We had actually heard a few days before via the rumor mill- but weren’t officially told until Sunday.) So congrats to Kate and Marc and congrats to us… I can’t wait to have another baby in the family!
Also at GB’s, Tim and his siblings presented GB and Mom B (via speaker phone) with their retirement gift. All the kids went in together and purchased them a vacation at the Aventura Spa Palace in Playa del Carmen. Tim and I went there in 2005 and have highly recommended it to anyone and everyone who would listen. Jill and Chris went for their honeymoon and Marc and Kate went in October. Everyone has loved it. GB and Mom B were both ecstatic and have called numerous times since last Sunday to thank us for the gift.
~For the past two weeks, I have been working on organizing a career fair for our middle school students. On Friday, all of my work paid off and the career day ran smoothly. There were over 25 careers represented and I think that the kids enjoyed themselves. Now this week, I will have to work on moving my office. A new building was finally finished at school and I get to move. Have a ever mentioned on this blog how much I dread moving? Luckily my new office is really nice- so I am not complaining too much. I just wish that I had someone to move all of my stuff for me!
~On Friday night, I went to PF Changs to celebrate Carri’s birthday. I listened to the waiter when selecting my meal (the sea bass) and really think that I was “up-sold” for no real purpose. The waiter claimed that the sea bass was the best seafood on the menu…my opinion- it was ok- but definitely not an original dish. I felt like I could have ordered it from anywhere…so for those who love PF Chang’s- skip the pricey sea bass. It really isn’t worth the extra cash. Now don’t take all of this to mean that I did not enjoy my evening. I really did. The food was great and the cake that Dave & Emily bought for Carri was delicious. So Happy Birthday Carri! (And thank you Tim for volunteering to watch Grayson when we couldn’t find a baby sitter.)
~On Saturday, Grayson slept in until 9:50- at which time I finally woke him up. Then he took a 3 hour nap in the afternoon. He must be going through a growth spurt. He ate like a horse for both lunch and diner and I swear he feels heavier than before. It’s amazing how much he changes from week to week. He has learned how to hop foward (like a bunny) and is putting short (2 and 3 word ) sentences together. He wants so much to be independent and it is funny when he struggles to accomplish something- but refuses to ask for help. Oh man, what am I in for? I am seeing glimpses of the terrible twos and am scared to death of what awaits me in a few months…Somebody say some prayers for me!

Well, I guess that’s the recap of the past week and half. Hopefully my next post won’t take so long!