In a house with three kids, two dogs, and two crazy adults, life is never as planned. Especially during flu season. Yesterday, I had the most wonderful time with my husband. On a whim, we went to GR to go for a walk in the downtown area. We skipped Rosa Parks Circle and decided to warm-up in Schuler's and this amazing Asian restaurant--I think it is called XO Asian Food. Anyway, I had a Soho Lychee Martini and loved it! It was an unexpected taste of summer, which was exactly what I needed in the middle of this never-ending MI winter. The food was delicious too. Paul had Thai and I had orange chicken with wonton soup. It is a wonderful treat to have nowhere to go and a little time to window shop and be silly--makes me feel like a college kid again.
Before our little date, Abby and Adam had their first soccer game of the season. I am not kidding you, there is nothing that makes me laugh as hard as watching Adam play a sport. The kid is freakin' hilarious!! He is out on the court standing there growling, twirling, giving me the thumbs up, and dancing while kids are moving up and down the floor, kicking the ball, and working to win. All while oblivious little Adam tries to put on a show. I just can't believe him. I nicknamed him "meatball" several weeks ago because that's what he asked me to call him (instead of my traditional "A-ball"). So I was yelling, "Kick the ball, meatball!" out to him the whole time. Cracks me up still! It's just the simple things--that kid is just like his dad! =) By the way, Abby was playing to win out there--she's all skinned up and out of breath and stuff. She doesn't mess around. I am the mom on the sideline chasing the baby (who only was happy if I hung him upside-down), yelling out to my meatball, and thankful that one of my kids was giving me a break--while the hubby casually chats to the guy sittting next to him.
So, last night Abby had a friend over and we were playing a game and have chocolate strawberries . It was a good time. Then Ab doubled over and writhed in pain from 9 pm until 9am. What a night! That there was no vomiting or other icky projection made me worry about appendicitis. So, I took her over to the hospital to have them check her out. Four hours and several tests later revealed that the girl was severely constipated, and may need further testing if nothing "moves". They gave her a disgustingly sour chemical to drink, and told her it would hurt her tummy quite a bit as things started to work. That would be an understatement. I want to take her back over there and have them watch her subside in pain. She's tough and always very healthy--this is the first time that she can remember being in the ER. It sure does make me nervous to watch. I love that girl.
I hope you all enjoy your week!!
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