That's A Head Scratcher

Last night I stopped after work to pick up a few balloons to take to my sister-in-law's hospital room to show my excitement for the baby. When we got to the hospital, I stopped at the information desk to find out how to get to the patient rooms. She gave me the information and politely told me that balloons weren't allowed in the hospital due to latex allergies, but that she'd hold them for me until we left. OK, fair enough.

The Husband and I proceeded through the hallways, making our way to our final destination. It was then that I noticed patients getting wheeled out with their floral arrangements in tow. Hmph. Well that's interesting. Flowers, which spread their stank all over the place are OK. What about all the patients with floral allergies? Does latex have a scent that goes airborne? I was under the impression that someone allergic to latex had to come in contact with the substance to have a reaction. Because I had every intention of walking into all the patient rooms on my way to my sister-in-law's and rubbing balloons all over them.

I sometimes just laugh at the great lengths our society has gone to in order to cover their asses. I'd love to see some numbers on how many patients in a given year have an allergy outbreak because of someone else's balloons, which never enter their room and stay behind closed doors in the room they were intended for, or hear a story from someone that knows of this actually being a real issue.

I thought I was doing the right thing by purchasing balloons over flowers. Who knew? Rules are rules though. Even if they are stupid.

Newest Addition To The Family

Welcome to the world!

Henrik Anthony
July 14, 2009
3:20 a.m.
8-lbs and 1-oz
21-inches long

Getting Ready For Father's Day

As reported by my sister:

I was in Kohls the other day and I half heard a conversation between a mom and a kid. "Because every day is kids' day." It wasn't just our dad who used that one.

This makes me laugh. Really hard. I can still remember the day my dad got home from work and my sister and I asking him "How come there is no kids' day?"

The response has never been forgotten.

Flowers 2009 Snap Dragons

Flower Preview 2009

Here is a shot of my Sweet Williams, which were a transplant from my Mother-in-law. Love these guys.

These are Wee Williams. The "annual" version of Sweet Williams, which came back in full force from last year.

One of my planters. It's a Spreading Petunia, Spike and Rex Begonia.

Primrose Buttercup. I had to capture a photo now, since these guys won't bloom all summer.

Photos were taken with my iPhone, so they aren't the best quality. More to come as progress unfolds.

New Family Room Setup

An upside down ottoman on the couch while the Husband steam cleans carpets. Who would think that would be comfortable?

Sunday Morning Drive

On the way back from the Home Depot on Sunday morning, the Husband and I drove past the horse farm on East Paris. This is the conversation that unfolded from there.

Him: That's a nice looking horse.
Me: Uh-huh.
Him: Not that I know anything about horses, but it had a nice shiny coat and mane.
Me: They are really expensive. Not only to purchase, but to take care of as well.
Him: I wonder if our neighborhood has an ordinance about getting horses?
Me: Exactly where would we keep a horse? They need a lot of space and exercise.
Him: We could take that thing out on Cascade Road and ride it.

Can you imagine? I can't stop laughing just at the thought of it.