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Joyful with a side of morning sickness |
September 14, 2009 | Filed Under Being a Mama, Family, Friendly | 38 Comments |
I had a really cool weekend.
On Friday I headed to downtown Chicago where I spent almost 24 hours with five of the coolest, smartest, most gifted and compassionate women in the entire universe. I am convinced of this, so you must take my word for it. Right now I can’t tell you why I did this because it’s not ready to be public, but I will and you will love it. It has nothing to do with blogging or the blog world or marketing (THANK GOD)…it has to do with LIFE and creating the best life and oh…you will love it.
I know I’ve said that twice. That’s because it’s true.
I came home from Chicago at four on Saturday, Brian, the kids and I were supposed to jump into the car and head to the last two hours of a local festival. I walked into the door, the kitchen was clean and I could hear tapping. The kids didn’t come running to me, everything was calm. I walked into the living and there they were, Brian, Anna and Noah playing The Beatles Rock Band. Brian bought it and didn’t tell me, they started playing the minute I left on Friday afternoon and basically never stopped.
I love The Beatles. I immediately picked up the microphone and we were our own version of THE FAB FOUR for the rest of the night.
It was awesome.
I took a break from “our set” and called my parents. “YOU MUST COME OVER AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE. I’LL ORDER PIZZA.” So, they did and they loved it. Although they didn’t participate, I could see how much they enjoyed seeing this awesome tribute to The Beatles.
They now own it.
Noah’s favorite song: “Eight Days a Week.” Anna’s favorite song: “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” They have learned so many of these songs that were part of my childhood and it’s just awesome. I love it.
Unfortunately, once the kids and I went to bed on Saturday night (freakishly early, I might add), Brian had to stay up and work and work and work. He worked until 8:30 in the morning. I was up with the kids, eating 700 bowls of cereal, I started laundry, cleaning, etc. and then I took a nap. It was supposed to be a 40 minute nap.
I slept for over two hours and woke up SICK AS A DOG.
This morning sickness is kicking my ass.
I essentially spent the rest of the evening, despite completing some chores, on the couch. I ate dinner lying down, I played the guitar lying down. I hate lying down if I’m not sleeping, but sometimes I have to do it and I can’t beat myself over it.
After watching the train wreck that was the MTV Music Awards, I went to bed, when I became very, very sick and continued to be sick throughout the night.
It was a long night. I blame my morning sickness, for sure, for being so sick, but I also blame Lady GaGa and her freakiness.
Here I am, Monday morning, another weekend gone, but this time, I’m looking back at it and not wishing that I had done something different. I’m accepting what didn’t go as planned and I’m loving the way it turned out because I released control.
This morning I’m still sick, but that’s okay. I’m growing this awesome baby inside of me, with tooth buds and nails just starting to form and the cutest little bootie ever, I just know it.
It’s a wonderful life. I’m serious. It is.
What was up with Lady Gaga?? I think you are right- she is what made you sick.
I hope you feel better soon!
And we’ve been rocking out with the Beatles all weekend. My 11yr old daughter is a huge Beatles fan and is in her element with the mic in hand belting out the tunes!
so sorry you are sick but also, YEAH-you are sick!!!! and i’m sure it will be the cutest little bootie
You’re right. The Beatles Rock Band is awesome! Even just watching is fun with the amazing graphics and all those great, great songs. We did give it a try eventually and although I didn’t know I was that uncoordinated (yikes .. drums!), it was really fun.
I hope you’re feeling better soon. This morning sickness should pass before very long, right? (Although I know each baby has his or her own schedule.) And as we know, it’s so worth it.
VMA’s = train wreck, no doubt! I agree with Amy, Lady GaGa made you sick and if it wasn’t her, it was Kanye.
Hope you feel better soon!
Rock on!
Lady GaGa is worthy of getting sick over, for sure. I thought the red lace outfit covering her face was the worst (besides all the blood on stage, of course), but I think the “face through a nest” outfit at the end took the cake. She is insanity.
I’m so glad to hear you are sick, as awful as it is. I’m 16 weeks, and have just gotten through all of my sickness (fingers crossed). It was NO FUN, but there is that baby in the mix, which makes it somehow worthwhile in all the sucking. Hang in there, girlie.
I saw The Beatles Rockband at Costco and I was wondering what it was. You have me wanting to go buy one. I will have to check it out. I love this post cause I can feel the love you have for your family so much. That morning sickness is so worth it! You are so blessed to have a hubby that cleans the house for you. Rock on!
Yes, it is
Hope your morning sickness goes away soon!
I can’t stand Lady Gaga! She creaped me out last night, and she was the last thing I saw before I fell asleep…imagine the dreams I had!
I hope you are feeling better, but it is a great reason to be sick isn’t it. Hugs to you!
Lady Gaga made me realize last night that I don’t think I want to see musicians or know about them. I know what I like/don’t like, whether something wins an award or not doesn’t change that for me. So: Music shall henceforth be for the ears only, lol;)
yay for morning sickness! (only women understand that.)
I played Rock Band this weekend on XBox and Zoe kicked my butt all evening. She is seriously good on the guitar.
I think about you all the time, just so you know. Please take it easy and don’t overdo it. Lying on the couch is good. Make Brian do the laundry. THAT’S AN ORDER.
Oh man, Kanye was such a crazy jerk, although I agree with him, Beyonce’s single ladies is the best video of all time…. and lady gaga for sure made me want to throw up too. I’m so in the boat with you, and can feel your pain about the nausea. I’ve learned to surrender to the whole “I have to lay down without sleeping thing”, and the whole “I don’t leave my house” thing. But as soon as you feel that first flutter, it makes lying down so much more fun. You have made me grateful for one thing though- my nausea has been all morning and day long, and I’ve slept fine. I never thought of being up all night. That would be even more awful. I’m sorry! Hope it passes soon!
Wooo hoooo! Awesome. I am releasing control too, right? Well, maybe not all the time but at least I am aware of it. Hugs, mystery woman who reveals beauty.
My heart just skipped a beat because I want that game so much but totally won’t spend that money because Shane doesn’t play video games (like the respectable 80 year old he is), so omg, pleasssse invite me over to play it soon. I am SO GOOD at the Rock Band guitar that I once played it while nursing Luke.
I hope you’re feeling better today.
The Beatles Rock and they are SO much classier than Lady Gaga. She made ME a little sick and I am SO past that stage! HA!
I’m sorry that you’re sickly but I’m so HAPPY for the reason, as I know you are!
I have to say it, but I am so glad you have morning sickness. Because I know you love every bit this sweet baby has to offer.
and you?? You are playing guitar hero/rockband?? I’m inpressed, for I remember your strong dislike of it before. I’m glad you all had fun together this weekend!
Sometimes morning sickness, although it is never fun, is a blessing! My ob told me when you are sick with morning sickness, morning, noon, and night that means your baby is growing healthy and strong from within your body. Sounds like you are handling it like a real trooper! Here’s to a healthy, srong baby!
love your blog…so fun.
are you in the chicago area?
xo
Ugh, you’re sick.
Woohoo, you’re sick!!
One and the same.
*hugs* hon — that cute little bootie is going to be here before we know it, and you’ll be like, “what morning sickness? i want to do this again!”
xo
The VMA’s were a total trainwreck!
Have you tried the Preggy Pops or Prego Pops? They helped me some… Then I had to go on zofran because it got too bad.
Congratulations!!
I sorry you are feeling bad, hope it passes soon. Sounds like you had a busy weekend, we always seem to do the same thing. Monday comes and I don’t even know where the weekend went and what we got accomplished.
I had to stop watching the VMAs to watch Monk. Yes, I can relate more with Monk than with Lady GooGoo.
I’m sorry you’re so sick, but I’m not sorry you’re so sick at at the same time.
I think you rock even more than Rockband. Or is it Rock band? Whichever…
Love your perspective – thanks for sharing!!
Oh darling it is. It is a wonderful life.
precious!
I pray the morning sickness/all day sickness stops for you!
Enjoying you enjoying your moments! Good for you!
ALL we’ve been listening to is Beatles lately! Ivy dances to it so cute. I can’t wait to hear more about your weekend. AND LADY GAGA SCARES ME! Me, of al people that normally encourages such individuality… she scary.
Steph
really want the beatles rockband … lucky you.
and morning (ha!) sickness. ugh. i totally thought i was done and then i ate an apple and puked. weird. especially considering that was what i was absolutely craving that night.
and now … i probably just made you sick. sorry ’bout that.
You’re awesome.
This is beautiful. I love what you said about releasing control. That’s what it’s about, isn’t it?
I want the Beatles Rockband, I am glad that you and your family enjoy it. I don’t know what to tell you to say about the sickness other then to blame Lady GaGa. I hope you get to feeling better soon.
I really hope you feel better soon. Morning sickness is pretty rough, but I am still so excited about that baby. Yea!!
i love lady gaga. you’re so funny. i laughed outloud at that one…hope you’re feeling better on this tuesday.
I hope you feel better soon! I had horrible morning sickness the fist couple of months with my son.
I hope you feel better soon. I had morning sickness for about two months with my son.
I still have the “don’t overthink” poster in my office and I hear your soulful words of wisdom… Thank you for contributing to the revolution of awesomeness… You look and are fabulous!
The cupcakes and the company both looks so yummy!
Oh my goodness, I haven’t been very active in the blogworld lately, and when I come back, you’re expecting! How did I miss that? I’m so sorry! =( But, that’s GREAT news and I’m so excited for you!! I know you’ve been waiting for this, sooooooo CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (yay! squeal of delight!)
Oh, I had the absolute worst morning sickness with both of my babies…so I empathize with you, for sure. I hope it passes quick.
But you’re absolutely right about it being worth it. Oh so worth it.