I received this lovely little package in the mail on Tuesday. It's from my lovely mother-in-law. What's inside you ask? Excitement my friend.... excitement!
I open the box and it's wrapped so nicely with tissue paper.
and some fun little filler.
(drum roll please)
This, super cute yellow polka dot bowl and post cards of places in France. What's the significance? Why does it represent excitement?
Well, my mother-in-law sent this little gift to get us excited about going to FRANCE! That's right, we're going to France, in just a few short weeks!
Am I excited? Oh yes, little girl giddy excitement, I just want to shout out in giddiness. I can hardly contain it. Before I know it I'll be barging along the southern canals of France :::sigh:::
And, NO KIDS! (thanks mommy)
Speaking of kids. Preston's not been feeling so hot lately so Monday night I grew suspicious of an ear infection. It was confirmed at the doctor yesterday but not only that, it was infected and now is a blown ear drum. We started him on his meds. yesterday and I can already tell a big difference in how he's feeling. He's much more happy this morning than he has been. Poor little guy! I wish I had taken him in on Monday but I was thinking, he always throws me for a loop, I think something is wrong, but he's fine. So, I waited and now...... oh, I feel bad for him. The doctor said it should heal and that everything will be just fine. Hopefully!
Well, you'll receive all the details after our trip to France!
WOOHOOO!!!! It actually finally just hit me today that we're going, because I've been so busy with finals, but today's the last day of school, and so this morning when I woke up I was like "I'm going to France? Really? Wahoo!" :D
Posted by: Becca | April 10, 2008 at 09:23 AM
I am soooo jealous.
Have a great trip! I can't wait to see all the pictures and hear all about it!
Posted by: Cyndi | April 10, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Poor little Preston- give him a hug for me- He was so good last weekend- and with a ear infection to boot!- He's a sweety.
Loved seeing how the little surpise was packaged thanks for posting it so I could see-
I think it might be fun on our trip to each morning make up a little centerpiece from our walks. :}
Posted by: Moma | April 10, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Cute gift. Sorry to hear about Preston. Hopefully he will be feeling better soon. Ear infections are never fun. have a great time in France.
Posted by: Libby | April 10, 2008 at 02:59 PM
I'm so happy Preston is feeling better. Sure wish we knew when they were so sick. They sure a tough though. We adults would die. France, I'm as excited as you. I'll get the little ones. I want them to know Grandma and Grandpa. We love them.
Posted by: MomB | April 10, 2008 at 05:23 PM
WHAT THE?!?! FRANCE!!!?? That is SOOO exciting, ESPECIALLY since it will be kid-less (HORRAY for Grandmas!). Can't wait to read all about it!
Posted by: Candace | April 10, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Now stop reminding us how LUCKY you are KJ! So thrilled for you and Sam and a lone time - well sort-a You already know it will be one of those exciting events that happen to you and you won't ever forget nor stop talking about! Be safe. And one more thing sorry about Preston and glad his doing better - keep up the wonderful mothering care! smile
Posted by: Kristeen Gough | April 11, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Poor Preston....I speak from experience (18 + burst ear drums on Colt) that it's not pretty or comfortable at all. So sorry.
France?? Can I squeeze into your carry-on?
Posted by: Molly | April 11, 2008 at 04:47 PM
I can hardly wait to hear all about your trip and see pictures...just burn them to a disk and we can watch them later. This is a chance of a life time - I'm so excited for you all. What a fun trip!! Hope Preston is back to his happy self. Love ya,
Posted by: Danette | April 12, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Doesn't Teresa do the nicest things.
Posted by: pam | April 13, 2008 at 01:34 PM
That is so exciting. I would love to be able to take a trip to France. I can't wait to see the pictures that you post! Have fun! And I hope poor Preston gets better.
Posted by: Nichole | April 13, 2008 at 07:37 PM
oh, to travel to far off exotic places sounds amazing.... but I hate to fly! I hope that you have lots of fun on your trip!
Posted by: Sheila | April 14, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Your MIL is an angel! You are so lucky. What a fun time, and I just love how it was all sent to you. Excitement, excitement!!!
Posted by: Creole Wisdom | April 15, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Have you started packing yet? I'm just so excited! Are you finding stuff for the cities Teresa sent us? I'm having a hard time. Someone needs to write a traveling book about the Midi Canal. What I have found, though, sure makes me excited!
Posted by: Becca | April 16, 2008 at 09:40 AM
How exciting! I can't wait to hear about all your adventurers.
Posted by: Lisa Brown | April 17, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Can you send me your email address...I went private. My email is: summerstylin84@yahoo.com
Posted by: summer | April 17, 2008 at 10:42 PM
I met your sister Danette the other night at camp kick off!!!!! Isn't that so funny??? She told me that you were going to France! Have fun! You lucky duck!
Posted by: Kate | April 18, 2008 at 11:27 AM
WHAT THE FRANCE!!!! i am way jealous. what a fun suprise from your inlaws. when are you going? how long? i want details! cant wait to see pics when you get back! lucky girl.
i have been anti blog/computer the last month so sorry it took me forever to comment to your fun trip! have fun!
Posted by: maren urkov (rasmussen) | April 18, 2008 at 12:02 PM