MISS ME?
Posted by Karen on Apr 23 2008
I know you guys have probably all been going through terrible withdrawal symptoms. I haven’t posted since 11:45 on Sunday night! And here we are almost 72 hours later! 72? I was thinking about this post in my head and was putting the number 48 on it. Surely I haven’t gone almost 72 hours without posting. I had to check to make sure. And it’s true. Almost 72 hours! Wow!
I totally lost an entire day of my life.
If you find it, would you email it to me?
So what’s been going on? Well, I’ve cleaned half of my house. And packed half of the suitcases. And lost half of my mind. Just kidding. But am I kidding about the cleaning, the suitcases, or my mind? Hmmmmm…..
Another number that’s interesting. 24. That’s about how much time I have left to get ready. We leave at the crack of Dawn (I know you love that phrase, Dawn) which means we have to be ready to pull out by Thursday night. I hope I can pull it off. Somehow I will. Errr, I mean we will.
Because my brain is so frazzled, I’ll leave you with pictures. The fruit of our last Ikea trip.
Here’s what Nick’s desk was like pre-Ikea. Notice my parent’s dog stalking it. That’s because there was a small mirror in the desk and she thought it was another dog. But this post isn’t about the dog. It’s about the desk. Look at the desk.
And after Ikea, in all of its scarlet glory….
It almost makes Nick want to do more school. On the right side….that is a magnetic board. And he has three little magnetic containers stuck to it. One has Sour Patch Kids. One has Starburst. One has cat treats. That’s Nick.
As if I’m not busy enough, Dr. Mike and I recorded another Pediacast together. So all of you wonderful readers who wanted more of me on the podcast, you’ll be getting your wish soon!
One more note….Thanks to everyone who has donated to my March of Dimes fundraiser for my friend Cathy. I know the total looks daunting and you’re afraid you’ll have no chance of winning one of the prizes. But so far I’ve only received confirmation for about $150 worth of donations. So even though the total is over $1200, only a small part of that is Pediascribe readers. If you were holding back because you figured you wouldn’t win, you may want to rethink that. Here’s the link. And remember to forward your confirmation email to me.
on 23 Apr 2008 at 9:03 pm 1 Christy said …
That’s so funny. I was sitting, waiting for Ed to get off work and I was wondering if you had fallen into a suitcase!
Glad you didn’t get packed in.
(The desk is awesome. I have those Magnetic containers on my fridge too!)
on 23 Apr 2008 at 10:01 pm 2 Mary said …
Love Nick’s new desk and I especially love the hidden mickey!
I know you can get it all done because if you don’t I won’t have anyone meeting us at MCO!
on 23 Apr 2008 at 10:20 pm 3 Janet said …
I love the desk!! Its amazing!!
on 23 Apr 2008 at 10:21 pm 4 Teri said …
Man, I missed the hidden Mickey. Ya’ll are seriously in the “zone”. I think the dog checking out the other dog is pretty cute though.
on 23 Apr 2008 at 10:43 pm 5 Dawn said …
Wow, I can’t imagine doing everything you do. I really like that desk and the Mickey (my favorite too):-)
on 24 Apr 2008 at 12:09 am 6 jen said …
I saw the hidden Mickey!
Have a Mickey-ear ice cream for me. 
Oh, and I stole your missing day…I keep thinking it’s Thursday, but that’s wishful thinking because I just want this week to be over.
Have a wonderful, magical week. I’m so envious and I can’t wait to hear about your trip.
on 24 Apr 2008 at 1:15 am 7 lace said …
Have a great trip.
That desk is amazing. I would have loved something like that when I was in school. I did all my homework in bed.
on 24 Apr 2008 at 1:49 am 8 Beth said …
I did miss you! I hope you have a wonderful vacation! I am glad you did another podcast with Dr. Mike! The desk is very nice, it makes me rethink my desk…would I be more productive with a new desk….hmmmm, maybe I should buy one and try it out! I don’t do school work anymore, so I’d have to come up with some excuse, but a nice new desk sounds like a lot of fun. Nerdy I know! Enjoy your vacation!!
on 24 Apr 2008 at 8:07 am 9 ValleyGirl said …
Oh, Nick’s desk is so cool, too!! I’d want to sit there and study for sure. But I’m a bit of a geek.
on 24 Apr 2008 at 8:41 am 10 Fran said …
Cute dog. Nice desk. Love the hidden Mickey…..which is also so totally Nick.
Now where did your desk go? Seems the two desks infringe on the area where your desk used to be, true?
I know you can finish the packing. Leave the housework go, for heaven sake (except for the absolutely essential, like taking out the garbage!). Then you can head to your vacation in some kind of semi-rested state! : )
on 24 Apr 2008 at 9:28 am 11 Sue said …
Okay Karen, mom says to leave it. This comes from someone who had to do it all BEFORE going on vacation so as to not do it when you got home!!! (I try to do that to but…HA!)
Yes, I missed you too!!! Kept looking for you!! Hope you have a wonderful trip…”see you”.
on 24 Apr 2008 at 9:25 pm 12 Deb - Mom of 3 Girls said …
Wow - love that desk! And yes, I did wonder where you were - just figured that maybe you guys had already left without saying good-bye. I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing, fun and exciting trip!
on 25 Apr 2008 at 3:10 pm 13 Amanda said …
love your new desk…i love ikea…just wish i lived closer to one!