Knocked Up

We woke later today than Wednesday. I didn’t get out of bed until almost 9am. What a lazy… Oh, wait. I’m on vacation! I’m allowed. Mindy was up first with the kids while I hung out in bed a while longer. She got the coffee started but didn’t walk Ykraps. I joined her after taking a Tagament and snuffing some Rhinocort. I woke with clogged sinuses.

I breezed through my calisthenics then headed out with Ykraps. It was another gray early winter day with temps just above freezing. Mindy made arrangements for her friend Teri and Masimo to visit. Later, we planned on having Lil’ Rocky over to spend the night and talked of going to see the new Chipmunks movie.

I enjoyed my first cup of coffee at the PC. There I continued learning the new Corel Paint Shop Pro software. Before I could get up, Teri and Masimo arrived. Mindy was just out of the shower. Teri brought Tim Hortons doughnuts and coffee – a tradition. The kids disappeared into the mass of toys and played for hours. We hung out and talked in the kitchen. It wasn’t until almost 10:30am that I pardoned myself and left for a run.

It was another nice run. Very comfy! I noticed that neighbor Mike was installing a trampoline in his yard as I ran by. I quipped that he’s the best dad ever! I shared the news with Mindy when I got home. I snacked on the Tim Horton’s doughnuts upon my return. Soon Mindy, Teri, and Bella headed off to Target for some after Xmas shopping. Jacob and Masimo played quietly the entire time. About two hours later the girls returned with two Minelli’s pizzas – one cheese and one pep, sausage, and hot peppers. That hit the spot. Teri eventually shared some big-big news. She’s pregnant! They’ve been trying for years for a second child. We both cheered in excitement for her.

Teri & Masimo left around 4pm. We enjoyed their visit. I called Lindsey a short time later to discuss our plans. Quite frankly, I was surprised that Lindsey hadn’t called earlier to discuss Rocky’s overnight. Turns out, she had lost track of the days and assumed it to be Wednesday. Are you kidding me? Well, that explains it. I made arrangements to pick-up Lil’ Rocky a short time later. She called back about 30 minutes later to confirm my arrival. I left to pick-up Rocky around 5pm. Bella rode along. It was beginning to rain lightly during our travels. Rocky was excited to be coming over. We had already decided that we wouldn’t be going to the movie now until tomorrow. We’d simply relax, play, and watch a movie together tonight.

After a bath the kids watched Shrek 3. I watched very little of it. Instead, I spent a lot of time playing with the new Corel Paint Shop software. The kids were a handful getting to bed. Rather, they went to bed fine, but staying there was another story. Rocky & Bella didn’t fall asleep until 9:30pm. Mindy & I played Wii golf after they finally fell asleep.