Ice Cream Break

I'm working on grading right now, but I'm on an ice cream break...definitely been that kind of day! Adam was up early this morning, which I was not into, but can't change a toddler's mind when he decides its time to get up. I had a bunch of calls to make after I got us up and dressed (which I took my time about). I called and set up Olga's vet appointment for Wednesday. Now, I had made an appointment for my root canal for next Thursday, but decided I really didn't want to wait that long (mainly didn't want to dread it that long), so I decided to see if I could find another specialist through my insurance. So I started calling...and actually found one about the third one down. One of them I called didn't even do molar root canals, even though they listed endodontics, which I thought was strange. I actually think I like this new place better (cancelled the other appointment) as they seem much more professional and now after talking to that middle one, I'm wondering if the first place would have even done it once I got there! Anyway, this place is just endodontics and can get me on this this Wednesday (so just two days to go). This is good since I will still have to go back to my regular dentist after they are done (yet another annoyance of this process!) and I want to get this done. Turns out though I need a specific form from my dentist for my insurance, which they told me about (and since the first one didn't, that makes me wonder as well....). So although I have to drive to Akron tomorrow for said form, at least it seems to be getting done. I also then called my insurance again and made sure this choice was acceptable and that all I needed was said form. Now, if you remember, the insurance people were "looking" into the matter (that Ray fixed locally) - I figured I'd never hear back from them, but they actually called me this morning to say it was all fixed - actually impressed about that as that is just next business day! I think I have this process figured out, but it will do me no good in the future, as Ray's employer is catching dental providers on January 1!

Grading is going slowly as well - lots of small things that have to dealt with. Adam and I even had to make a quick run to the PO, which I so didn't want to do (its goregous, I would have preferred to walk, but by the time I got the mail and realized I needed to mail stuff out, it was too close to naptime...).

Adam and I did get outside for awhile and break down boxes to drop off tomorrow for recycling. Adam was pretty crabby today - really he is still recovering from three weeks of fun. Which is another reason I don't want to go to Akron, but, oh, well, I have to get the paperwork and they can't fax it.

I guess I'd better get back to work......

What else can go wrong?

We actually had a very productive day, but it started out with Ray's computer rejecting his video card...his was breaking, he put in an old one, the old one refused to work....we had to go buy a new one. The cat is also pooping outside her litter box and there is blood in it, so we have to go the vet. Added to my root canal...not our best week! Hopefully, tomorrow will not bring anymore nasty surprises.

But Adam did take a good nap today although he was a crabby boy at Mass this morning.

Book List

Just a quick note - I found a new author: Elizabeth Lynn Casey. The book was interesting and fun, but since this is just the debut book of the series, we'll see if she can continue that.

I also just read the new Nora Roberts (yes, my guilty pleasure) - I really like this new series as it isn't demons and vampires and other crazy things - just nice relaxing romance!

Update

Well, we took my parents to the airport today (they are now home safe) really early (we had to drop them off at 7 AM). We decided since we were already in Cleveland, to do some bookstores. Our biggest problem was finding stuff to do until they opened at 10! We went to breakfast, then the mall (which is open, but the stores aren't) so Adam could play in playland. We also hit Target (who open at 8). We drove around a bit and found a cool historic district (not open!) and finally went back to the bookstores, which were finally now open. We hit them (found a few books, took back a bag as well...I think we actually came home with fewer than we left with, always a good thing for us) and then went to Ray's store in the mall (and Adam got more playtime at the playland). We found a cool new kids toys store in the mall that we checked out (some ideas for Christmas....we are thinking train set for Adam....he adores Thomas the Train at Barnes and Noble). We then went to Friday's for lunch (I wanted to go) and then went home and were home pre-nap time, although Adam never did got to sleep (today was a messed up day....was to be expected....it will take some time for him to settle - he needs some downtime). We then walked to the park as we had GORGEOUS Indian summer weather. Adam was pretty tired all evening and needs a good night sleep. He had SO much fun with Grandma and Grandpa, but with the trip to CT and everything else is definitely ready for some downtime. We are actually going to Iowa next weekend, so I'm definitely going to keep this week as low key as possible for him. We are going to see Amy, Warren and ADDIE!!! We meant to go before my parents came, but Ray was too crazy at work, so we are going now - hopefully the roads will be good!

Otherwise (except for needing a root canal), we are all fine (pickle included).

Cute Adam

Adam on the trip to NH - only a baby!

Cabela's

While in CT, we had to make a trek to Cabela's in Hartford for my father. So I just let Adam run around - there is ton of stuff to look at and very little breakable! He had a ball in the set up tents (even did some business....had to find a bathroom after that! The next person looking in that tent must have thought someone really let one loose in that one!) and just in general had fun. Cabela's also sells some household goods - all some hunting/outdoor theme of some type. This chair cracked me up! I can so see it in someone like my brother's living room - it would have to be a bachelor - or at least a room where the wife never entered! But Adam climbed right up - with the pop gun he was carting around at the moment (I would have actually gotten him it if he had ever figured out how to work it! Anyway, he deserted it a few minutes later....he has a short attention span) and it was so adorable I had to share!

CT

As I said - here is Sue's house with Adam watching his DVDs before nap (I think I posted a similar picture earlier...but seriously, I love this player now!)

Auntie Stasia beautifying Gram - she is using my mother's curling iron. For anyone who knows my mother, you'd know she has had the same for YEARS (decades probably)

Pennsylvania Trip

I finally cleaned out my camera today from my parents' trip. Dad was mostly taking pictures, so mine was languishing. Anyway, I got my cleaned out today and so am backposting pictures. These are from our trip to CT - the PA part.

Hotel the night we stayed in PA.

Grandpa and Adam watching his portable DVD player - this has SO been worth the money we spent! We bought it for the plane, but it works SO well for travelling. It is just a really basic DVD player, but is great because we can give Adam his favorite cartoons to settle him down when out of town anymore you can never find any DVD players in hotels (and often we aren't even at a hotel, but rather someone else's house and we are trying to settle him down in an unfamiliar room) and there is nothing on when you NEED it on (I live by DVR at home)

These are all from a playground in Carlisle, PA. This was when Dad was at his gold show and so Mom and I took Adam to the playground - he had a ball!
Drumming away!

Adam isn't so sure of slides so Grandma had to go down with him!

Adam and Grandma playing around

Adam and Grandpa Vacuuming

Adam does love his vacuuming!

Adam Pictures

Some pictures from the last few days around here.

We drove through Amish country on Wednesday - I thought this was a cool picture!
Dad got a kick out of the oil wells in the middle of farms! This was actually working as the farmer mowed around it! Dad even took video!

Adam in a flower pot!

Commander Weber!

Adam's Halloween costume

Root Canal Story continued....

So I had made an appointment last week as soon as I found out that I needed the annoying root canal. Well, they call this morning to tell me that when they verified my insurance, my dental insurance would only pay like $20 (of about $1000) because they weren't in my network. Now first, I really thank this doctor's office for calling me about this! I went here because my primary care dentist said they take my insurance, not thinking about this network system process. So, I cancel the first appointment and get online to find a dentist in my network. While I do, but I want to make sure, ahead of time, that this dentist will work, so I call the insurance company (like the website says) and they tell me I don't have dental insurance! Oh, yes, I do! First, they tell me I haven't had insurance with them since 1/1/09 - I've been to the dentist since then! Next, they tell me my insurance was cancelled TODAY. Huh? So, they are going to "research" it, but we all know insurance time is like two weeks and I need a root canal here within a reasonable timeframe. And I'm going to be honest - this reeked of Ray's employer and their usual paperwork mess ups. So Ray has to cancel his check ride and go deal with this - turned out someone else with the last name of Weber at his university quit or something and they cancelled our insurance (all of it, by the way!) instead of that person's! Luckily I caught this today as I'm at the doctor's regularly right now because of the baby. So not fun! So anyway, it is finally fixed and I have an appointment at the appropriate place for the 19th - so two weeks, but at least it is all set up. They had an earlier appointment (the 12th), but Ray is doing the check ride he was supposed to do today then and this doctor is only in one day of week (must be whoever does their root canals). I could have went further down the list (so farther to drive) to see if I could find someone else, but at this point, I just want an appointment! And luckly, at this point anyway, I'm not in pain.

Pickle Update

We are calling the new baby "the pickle." Ray nicknamed it (big surprise, right?) as Adam was the "peanut." Anyway, I had an appointment yesterday and everything looks good. They managed to actually find the heartbeat this time (Pickle likes to hide) and all my tests are normal. We are scheduling a c-section this time and I think even if I went into labor early (always a possibility), they'd still do a c-section based on what happened last time.

My luck ran out....

I've always had bad luck with teeth...it is somewhat heriditary as my mother does as well. Anyway, I've had good luck the last couple of years and barely had to had anything done, which was a really nice change. But I've been having a bit of issue that when I was in for last my last check up they told me just to use salt water on...didn't work and while we were in CT, I had a filling start to come loose. Well, turns out I need a root canal and the other thing was probably a sign! AGHHH!!! The thing is that I've had really spotty x-rays over the last few years due to pregnancy and trying to get pregnant. Like when I was in last time - I had just found out I was pregnant, so no x-ray and thus they didn't realize that the first thing was a sign of something larger. But still....so annoying! I have to go a specialist and then back to my dentist....in other words, my life sucks! My mother just had a root canal before she came here - she jinxed me! We rearranged our schedule to today to make the appointment only to be there five minutes to have to be referred elsewhere....I'm not happy!

Today

Today has been one of THOSE days. This morning started out great, but then the rest of the day just went downhill. Adam woke early from his nap (coughing) and so was cranky all day, my grading was just SLOW to get done....I know, whine, whine. Oh, well, hopefully tomorrow is better, right?

Adam Art!

Just stellar, huh?

Adam and Grandpa

These are from before our trip.

Adam running Grandpa in circles

The new skill Grandpa taught Adam....he was trying to get him to use a couple - Adam likes one repetitively.

Adam Tiring Emily Out

Adam enjoyed running circles around Auntie Sue's island - he managed to tire out Emily!

Pictures from before we left

Dad and Adam working on the downstairs bathroom
Adam and Grandma coloring in his new coloring books from Aunt Maureen

Adam and Grandpa on Grandpa's laptop

Four Generations Pictures