Last night we had some major storms in the Chicago area, and as a result of 60+ mph winds, lines are down and power is out everywhere, including my office! So today I have the unexpected pleasure of working from the comforts of my couch. The only problem is now I am constantly aware of all the cleaning that needs to be done :)
Thanks to a tornado warning (sirens went off and everything), Alex and I rode out the storm in our guest bathroom, which is the most interior room in our condo and doesn't have any windows. Leonidas managed to stay pretty calm wrapped in his Thundershirt, and we are all safe and sound!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Chicagoland Summer Throws Series
On Sunday, Alex hosted his very first meet of the Chicagoland Summer Throws Series! I say "his" because this was totally his brainchild - as a way to make some extra cash for the track program where he works, he decided to publicize, get sponsorships, gather entries, and run three throws meets this summer, and the first one was a complete success!!!
I took this picture at the end of the day around the shot put. At one point during the discus, I counted over 80 people throwing/spectating!
Although Leonidas doesn't normally go to track meets (the starting gun is just too much for him), he came out to this one and hung around all day. Lots of little kids (and adults) came over to pet him, and by the end, he needed a nap...good thing he can use his paws to shield his eyes from the bright sun!
Congratulations Alex on a VERY successful meet, and here's to two more this summer!
I took this picture at the end of the day around the shot put. At one point during the discus, I counted over 80 people throwing/spectating!
Although Leonidas doesn't normally go to track meets (the starting gun is just too much for him), he came out to this one and hung around all day. Lots of little kids (and adults) came over to pet him, and by the end, he needed a nap...good thing he can use his paws to shield his eyes from the bright sun!
Congratulations Alex on a VERY successful meet, and here's to two more this summer!
Friday, June 10, 2011
Burrito puppy
Last night Leonidas let me wrap him up like a burrito while we were watching some TV. What a goofball.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Gizmo
People always react to our dog's name in one of two ways - they get the joke and think it's hilarious, or they stare blankly because they've never heard the word before.
However, today something popped into my Google Reader that made me think perhaps Leonidas is a misnomer - perhaps it should really be Gizmo!
He's got the ears and cuts fuzzy face for it! What do you think?
However, today something popped into my Google Reader that made me think perhaps Leonidas is a misnomer - perhaps it should really be Gizmo!
He's got the ears and cuts fuzzy face for it! What do you think?
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Back by popular demand
So I completely missed marking 8 months of married life with a blog post, but today is 10 months, so I'll try to make up for it with extra useful marital advice - the theme is traveling together, something we've been doing a lot of lately!
1 - Packing for "the family" makes me feel like a real adult. Right now, "family stuff" only includes toothpaste, dental floss, and the dog's bag (he counts as part of the family), but someday it'll mean packing up the kids' toys, sack lunches for car trips, and a million other little details I'll try to keep straight with long packing lists. It makes me feel a little bit like my mom, who always had everything we needed, whether we'd thought of it in advance or not.
2 - It's helpful if both spouses are fully briefed on the travel plans. I found this out the hard way. We were traveling to see friends in Washington DC, and we had an early morning flight to catch. I had booked the tickets, planned for the trip, and got us to the airport just in time to catch a 6:00AM flight...only to discover that the flight was at 7:00AM. Alex was a good sport though, and we used the extra time to get a delicious breakfast.
3 - I like having a husband to help with bags. I hate checking a bag when I fly, which means for years, I've been heaving my own over stuffed roller board suitcase into the overhead bins by myself - a feat for my 5'4", noodle-armed self and potentially life-threatening to all passengers seated nearby. Now, Alex just tosses it up there for me like all I packed inside was a fluffy pillow, instead of a hairdryer and 4 pairs of shoes shoved in with all my clothes.
4 - We have different tastes when it comes to car snacks. Whenever my family went on road trips, we always packed a generous snack bag (as I would imagine most families do), but unfortunately for Alex and I, we don't really like the same car snacks. Namely, he likes beef jerky and the smell of beef jerky makes me nauseous - not good in a contained space like, say, a car. Between plugging my nose and cracking the windows, we've managed so far, but eventually we may just need to make a permanent switch to trail mix, or something else less...potent.
5 - The best part of traveling is spending quality time together. You get the chance to spend time together without the distraction of TV or chores or work obligations. It provides a shared experience, a set of memories just for us. There is a great sense of "together-ness"that comes from planning and going on a trip, no matter where you go or who you're with, and it is something to be treasured.
Tune in in August as we celebrate our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
1 - Packing for "the family" makes me feel like a real adult. Right now, "family stuff" only includes toothpaste, dental floss, and the dog's bag (he counts as part of the family), but someday it'll mean packing up the kids' toys, sack lunches for car trips, and a million other little details I'll try to keep straight with long packing lists. It makes me feel a little bit like my mom, who always had everything we needed, whether we'd thought of it in advance or not.
2 - It's helpful if both spouses are fully briefed on the travel plans. I found this out the hard way. We were traveling to see friends in Washington DC, and we had an early morning flight to catch. I had booked the tickets, planned for the trip, and got us to the airport just in time to catch a 6:00AM flight...only to discover that the flight was at 7:00AM. Alex was a good sport though, and we used the extra time to get a delicious breakfast.
3 - I like having a husband to help with bags. I hate checking a bag when I fly, which means for years, I've been heaving my own over stuffed roller board suitcase into the overhead bins by myself - a feat for my 5'4", noodle-armed self and potentially life-threatening to all passengers seated nearby. Now, Alex just tosses it up there for me like all I packed inside was a fluffy pillow, instead of a hairdryer and 4 pairs of shoes shoved in with all my clothes.
4 - We have different tastes when it comes to car snacks. Whenever my family went on road trips, we always packed a generous snack bag (as I would imagine most families do), but unfortunately for Alex and I, we don't really like the same car snacks. Namely, he likes beef jerky and the smell of beef jerky makes me nauseous - not good in a contained space like, say, a car. Between plugging my nose and cracking the windows, we've managed so far, but eventually we may just need to make a permanent switch to trail mix, or something else less...potent.
5 - The best part of traveling is spending quality time together. You get the chance to spend time together without the distraction of TV or chores or work obligations. It provides a shared experience, a set of memories just for us. There is a great sense of "together-ness"that comes from planning and going on a trip, no matter where you go or who you're with, and it is something to be treasured.
Tune in in August as we celebrate our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
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