Random thoughts

Now that I'm feeling a little bit better, I thought I'd post an entry of random thoughts. Haven't done this for awhile, so here goes!

1. I still can't hear out of my left ear, which isn't funny at all except that Mike still only has about 25% of his smell (he lost it completely a few weeks ago, but has since regained some), and between the two of us I'm sure there's a joke about the five senses just lying in wait. (Dad? Carol?)

2. I'm re-reading the Anne of Green Gables series for the first time since elementary/middle school. Such sweet stories! And this time through it really struck me that all of Anne's friends (circa 1908) could seamlessly fit into Rose's class: Gilbert, Josie, Ruby, Jane, etc. Aren't name trends fascinating?!

3. I'm going to our Duluth office for work tomorrow. I never thought I'd be able to travel for work, so I'm looking forward this adventure!

4. Rose has very definitely become a stomach sleeper. She used to love sleeping on her back - remember how she used to refuse to roll? Well, now she'll do pretty much anything to sleep like this:

As a side sleeper, this does not look comfortable to me AT ALL!

5. Did you notice that Mike got her to sleep in her crib this afternoon? Score!

6. Mike got all excited about a "phase transition" that was happening in our driveway today. He also explained UV energy to me. Chemistry nerd! Seriously, though, he's going to be such a great science teacher. :)

7. Rose loves flavors - especially garlic, and now also LEMON!

This was after about the 5th time that she made that face. She kept going back for more!

8. We tried putting a barrette in her hair to keep it out of her eyes. It lasted about 20 minutes before she yanked it out, but we'll try to build off of that.

She LOVES her kid-sized camelbak that we bought her - she loves the straw; she's always been a powerful sucker!

9. Mike and his dad spent all yesterday slaving away in our basement. Finally, only six short years later, we have a BEAUTIFUL basement bathroom. In fact, it's so nice I don't think we can ever move! I had the best bath ever last night!

10. I've been missing baking so much, and I'm so happy to finish up this post in order to get some cookies out of the oven.  I'm off to read some Anne of Green Gables and to eat some Peanutty Fruit and Chocolate Chip Cookies!

For real this time, have a great week, everyone!  :)