You can pick your friends. You can pick your nose. But don't ever pick your friends nose...

That's a saying that an old babysitter used to say to me. Thinking about it now it sounds really absurd. What was I doing that prompted her to say this thing to me that has stuck with me for years and years. Was I some gross child running around picking peoples noses?!?!

Sigh. Anyway...

Today at work a patient who was sucking her stay at the hospital for all she could asked me, in all seriousness, if I would Pick Her Nose For Her. I smiled and handed her a box of tissues. She got all teary eyed and sniffled 'How am I supposed to do this?'
'The same way you always do it.' I said.
'You nurses must think I'm so stupid' Not true - we thought she was pretty manipulative and that does not equal stupid in my book.
'Sweetheart, your surgery had nothing to do with your arms or hands or face. You can pick your own nose and it won't hurt you one bit.'
And I left the room.

Note: earlier that day she pooped in the bed three times (Are you not able to feel it when you need to have a bowel movement? Yes, you are - ok well, why did you poop in the bed then?)

Another note: she also asked me to give her a manicure.

Third note: guess who was paying for this glorious extended vacation? You and me folks, you and me.

Haircut

Look! I'm on a blog - how cool!

http://www.myhairiscuterthanyours.blogspot.com/

Ultrasound #2

Today we went to the doc's for another ultrasound - he was being very uncooperative last time and wouldn't provide a nice view of his heart. This time, we were able to see a 3-D image of our little guy and take a look at his face (partially covered by his hand, which we couldn't get him to move - stubborn kid). It was so cool.



Also, the ultrasound tech took a look at his little face and said, "He looks just like his Daddy." And it's true. He does :)

Names

Here is the latest list (in no particular order) - any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Andrew
Daniel
Elliot
Ethan
Michael
Scott
Brian
Dean
Jacob
Joshua
Ryan
Brady
Caleb
Grant
Mitchell
Owen
Russell
Vance
Dallas
Duncan
Dustin
Mark
Micah
Noah
Patrick

'I love you' 'Ah yes, and I've grown fond of you.'

It was recently pointed out to me that the general public (in other words, our families, friends, etc.) may not think that Phil and I love each other. I would just like to clarify that we do. We are fully aware that we are social retards and our version of flirting with each other is seeing who can come up with a wittier remark than the other, which can be viewed by others as a little...harsh.

If we say something that may seem mean to you, just chalk it up to a private joke (because it probably is) and know that we are very happily married.

Ultrasound pics :)

We call this one "The Terminator". Baby is facing the camera here -




Baby Rockin' Out




Someday he'll kill me for posting this...




He's perfect!

It's a boy!

Ultrasound pics to follow...as soon as I figure out how to work the scanner :)