1) The "As Seen On TV" section of Walgreens fascinates me. I could stand there for quite some time, taking in all the things that people have thought up to make life "easier." Some are interesting, while others do, in fact, make our lives and bathroom a lot cleaner.
Yes, I bought a Touch-N-Brush. Yes, it works. Yes, there is still toothpaste all inside our sink. But it's no longer on the counters and floor, which I consider a step up for us.
No, I will not photograph it because that would require me cleaning off the mirror and counter tops.
2) I purchased a Neti-pot. Here is proof of my purchase, if you need it:
In the not-so-distant past I claimed that this was the most hysterical thing I'd ever seen. I am officially recanting my less than uplifting statements in regards to the Neti Pot.
However, I continue to claim that it baffles me that water can run through my sinus cavities and pour out of my nostril. More importantly though, I must confess that it FRIGGIN' ROCKS and I will be a Neti Potter for life.
After getting a Z-pack from my midwife, I went to Walgreens, turned in my prescription, found a Neti Pot and stood in the "As Seen On TV" section until my prescription was ready.
After a couple of uses the Neti Pot flushed out ALL OF THE INFECTION in my sinuses before I finished my Z Pack. By day 5 I was feelin' good.
Miracle worker, I tell ya. Mir-a-cle.
And now, for a formal apology to someone very special...
Dear Chris Thompson,
I formally apologize to you for ever dissing the Neti Pot. I see now that you are a man of great wisdom and hair. Please accept this formal apology for what it is worth. And, I will cook you and the Mrs. a dinner really soon. If you can pencil us into your busy schedule. And if I have not delivered a baby by then. And if I am not attending a Neti Pots anonymous meeting.
Sincerely,
Me.
3) We have tentatively decided on a boy name. No, I will not tell you. You can continue to wait for 6 more weeks. However, I asked Luke if we were sure about this name and his response was, "Yes. For now."
I guess that means we are as sure as we cannot be.
If that last sentence makes sense to you, will you explain it to me?
4) Luke and I made another major purchase this weekend, WITHOUT going into debt. It is similar to this purchase we made just over a year ago. And, I can't wait to fill you in on the details later this week.
Be prepared people. When we go BIG we go BIG.
5) 6 more weeks til this baby is due, yet everyone I know thinks I won't make it a full 6 weeks. Most people said the same thing with the twins, yet I was induced at 38 weeks (which is considered 40 weeks with twins).
Who gets induced with twins?
Apparently, I do.
6) I saw some puppy training pads at Walgreens during my visit the other day. I'm wondering if I should get some to potty train Aaron. He poops 7-9 times a day and I really don't want to deal with that in underwear. What do y'all think?
7) I am amazed that a Neti pot cost $8.99 and yet an enema only $2.99. Aren't they basically the same thing?
8) I bought an exercise ball to sit on to relieve the pressure from my back and hips. If you come to my house and I answer the door sitting on a large, plastic ball. Pay me no mind, pay me no mind. It's heavenly I tell you. Like sitting on a large, plastic cloud.
9) Baby Girl's adoption will not be done before Feb 1st. Which bums me out, but I am trusting in God's perfect timing. The 10 day waiting period will begin when the social worker delivers one last piece of paperwork to our house.
10) I have somewhat re-entered the world of Twitter. But, I don't feel it deserves a spot on the blog until closer to time when the baby comes (which is the purpose for me re-entering the world of twitter). If you'd like to see my Tweets you can go here.
And now I feel really dirty for asking "if you'd like to see my Tweets" so I'm gonna stop now.
Happy Monday y'all.
Okay, number 6 is so FUNNY!
ReplyDeleteIn all serious though, Richard and I need to get with yall SOON. You have experience with something that we are very interested in learning more about, like NOW!
Talk to you soon!
Just thought I'd tell you about inducing ... I had 7 of my bio. kids induced.
ReplyDeleteYou are the first one I've known that had twins induced (besides me). My doctor, however, went the full 40 weeks and my babies were 7.2 and 8.3. Yep ... 15.5 pounds of babies.
We started inducing early after that. Baby #7 was induced 3 full weeks early and weighed 9.13. Yea ... didn't really want to set any weight records with that one.
Enjoy this last 6 weeks (or less) of "only" having 5 kids. Can't wait to hear all about baby ... learn his name ... and see pics.
mama of 13
Jake has been telling me for weeks about the touch-n-brush. He's like a mini infomercial! So, now that I know it works, I may get the child one, so he will stop asking me for it!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to remember the neti-pot. I'm sure I'll need one before winter is over.
Praying for God's perfect timing with Baby Girl's adoption.
Ok, so the neti pot is the greatest thing on earth, well almost.
ReplyDeleteI used to think it was ridiculous. A 4 week long sinus infection which leads to an expensive ct scan will cure you of anti-netipot syndrome.
I am a faithful irrigator now. It's heavenly.
And, Macie has been asking for the toothpaste thingy since Christmas.
But $20. Come on....
FYI, the website Conversion Diary hosts a weekly "random" meme called 7 Quick Takes Friday. Your collection of 10 things made me think of it immediately. Kind of nice not to have to organize your thoughts... (http://www.conversiondiary.com/ -- The story of an atheist who was converted to Catholicism -- while I may disagree with her theology, she is a GREAT writer and Christian.)
ReplyDeleteIn all fairness, I assume the enema is not re-usable and the neti pot is... and even if the enema is re-usable, I contend that no one would WANT to re-use it. There's my random thought for the day :)
ReplyDeleteSo I just got home from Walgreens. As I was waiting for a prescription to be filled I thought I would stroll on over to the as seen on tv section. I thought if it was neat enough for you to be fascinated by it then it had to be good. I arrived home with a the hige cupcake pan and the brownie pan that you cook with the tray in it and your brownies are supposed to come out already neatly sliced. I'll let you know how thye turn out. And you were right, it is pretty fascinating! I could have brought home alot more but figured I better stop!
ReplyDeleteMelinda,
ReplyDeletePlease let me know about the brownie pan. I'M SERIOUS.
Not that I make brownies often enough to justify the purchase, but those stinkin' commercials are SO convincing.
We still LOVE our Touch-N-Brush, by the way.
And, thanks for validating me. Now, I feel a little less crazy!