Rough day...

Today was a rough day. It started out with a 4:30 a.m. wake up call to head to the airport. I hate early morning flights, but they tend to always be early and on-time. My first flight was just fine. I had a connection in D.C. that was really tight. I got on my 2nd flight someone was in my seat. She was 5 years old and wanted the window. I am 26 years old and booked the window seat. Tough luck, kid. The father promptly called me a "bitch" because I wouldn't let his kid keep a seat that was not hers. I was so mad. The flight attendants came and told him to have a seat and that they'd deal with him after the flight. He was met by security when we landed. He is no longer welcome on United flights. Take that, mean dude. Needless to say, it was a really uncomfortable flight sitting next to such a jerk. Sigh.

I met my Mom in the Orlando airport and we headed towards Grandpa and Grandma's house. I had not driven for more than about an hour since moving to Boston so I was loving the roadtrip. We got to my grandparent's house and things were worse than we had expected. My grandpa is not in very good condition to say the least. I, as you all know, do not deal well with this kind of thing. I was pretty much a mess all day. I am also really, really sick. I am pretty certain that I've got strep throat something awful. Today was not quite the vacation day that I had expected. My Mom and I went to dinner together tonight and I cried through the whole meal. I don't like illnesses. I really don't like being a grown-up sometimes. Today was one of those times.

Please keep my grandparents and Mom in your prayers. Things are tough, but God is with us.

JEANS!

Alex broke out his jeans for fall today. Does he not look so stinkin' cute? I seriously cannot take how adorable this kid is. I cannot wait to see him in about a month!! :)

An author?

Ever since we have decided as a family that my dream of going to law school should be put on the back burner for now, I have been left in a state of confusion. I like to always be working towards something. Right now the CPA exam is looming, but it is more annoying than anything else. I was at work today pondering life with some colleagues when a great idea for a novel came to me. I obviously cannot share this idea (because there are just so many of you that 1. read this 2. want to write a book 3. care, but anyway. Humor me.) just yet, but rest assured I am going to start an outline for the book on my flight to FLORIDA on Saturday morning. That's right: my Mom and I will be soaking up in the sun in Florida for 4 days- woot! I cannot wait to see my Grams, Danielle and her two baby boys!

Jackson is still sick as a dog. I am starting to feel a little bit better. I think that is mainly because I have been so busy at work that I do not have time to do things like blow my nose, cough or swallow. That's a good thing because all of those things cause me great pain right now. I am really starting to like and enjoy my job. I could really do without this whole working full-time thing, but such is life. I definitely thank the Lord everyday for this opportunity. Jackson is adjusting well to his job and should be up to speed in no time!

We found a place to board MacKenzie for Thanksgiving. PTL! It is really the little things in life that mean so much. I feel so relieved to know she will have a place to go while we're in Southern Indiana celebrating with our families. It cost us an arm, a leg and perhaps a kidney (depending on the rates on the black market these days) to get to Indiana for Thanksgiving, but gosh darnit we'll be there!

We still have not nailed down a Christmas vacation plan yet. Jackson keeps wanting me to go on a cruise. Has anyone cruised? I am just not certain that I would like it. Any input you all have would be much appreciated.

I think that catches everyone up on the happenings around here. We both have new cell phone numbers so if you haven't gotten a text about that, let me know.

Weekend in Btown

Friday night was an impromptu date night for us. (Didn't Jackson just look adorable?!) We strolled into the heart of the city and had dinner at the Bell-in-the-Hand Tavern. It is the oldest tavern in America. It was a really quaint, cute place. We got a seat by an open window and enjoyed prime people watching on a lovely Friday evening. Their food was really good. Jackson had fish and chips and their "chips" looked and tasted a lot like Steak-n-Shake's fries. Yum!
On our walk home, we stopped by the Cheers replica bar to watch some live music. It was so fun. We had a simply lovely date night and deemed it our favorite night in Boston thus far.
We came home and hung out with this little dog. Isn't she just the cutest?!

Saturday we headed down to Wretham, Mass (about 35 minutes away) to go to the outlet mall there. This is not your run of the mill outlet mall, it has a BURBERRY outlet. It was awesome. The mall was PACKED as they were having great sales for Columbus Day weekend. We didn't even know it was Columbus Day weekend, but we happily took part in their major sales. I just could not pull the trigger on getting a Burberry trench coat. Maybe one day I'll get weak. We intended to get rain gear for me and didn't find a single thing. We certainly did not leave empty-handed, but I'm somewhat annoyed with the lack of rain gear offerings here. I'll keep hunting.

Today we both woke up with wretched sore throats and were lazy around the house. We do not have time to be sick and hope that we were able to kick it today. I did get weak and get back on Facebook. I just decided to hide the annoying people and even un-friend some of them. Ah, it was liberating. I also decided not to have Facebook mobile anymore because I think people spend too much "real time" on their phones and are not present in the moment (*clears throat and nods at her husband*).

The day I dumped Facebook

It was a tough thing to do. I loved Facebook for many years. The wealth of information about old friends and current ones was intoxicating for a nosy girl like me, but it was time to cut my ties to the famous social networking site. It was no longer a positive thing in my life. I will admit that it is a very odd feeling not being in constant contact with certain people, but I know that this feeling will fade and become my new normal. I also like to think that all of the time that I save while not surfing Facebook can contribute to my efforts to study successfully for the CPA exam.

Tom Brady's Car Accident 911 Call

We had just moved to Boston when the famous Tom Brady car accident occurred. Based on the way they handled it on the news, I assume this is what really happened. CLASSIC! (Excuse the language and just enjoy the joke. I laughed so stinkin' hard!) The people here are OBSESSED with Tom Brady. They love him more than the folks in Indianapolis love Peyton. It is really something.

**Note: It has come to my attention that some blog readers live under a rock and missed hearing about Tom Brady's car accident. Yes, he was really in an accident. No, he was not hurt. Yes, he did call for a private car to take him to sign his fat new contract with the Patriots. No, Gisele and Jonathan were not with him when the accident happened. This phone call is a skit put on by a company that recently became a client of Jackson's new company. Whew. I think that covers it.

Happy birthday, Duckie!

Today we all wish Guy Duckwall a very happy 57th (gasp! I know- he says the blonde hair throws people on how old he really is) birthday! We hope you have a wonderful day, Duckie. We all love and miss you! :) :)