Happy 4th of July!

Well, here we are, the 4th of July. It’s rather a depressing day for me today. We were supposed to be flying to Monterey today. But, after the episode last Wednesday, the doctor said no. I have to stay home close to my doctors and hospital, just in case. How come I have a feeling this week will go by just fine with no incidents? So, for us, it’s going to be another normal week. I really keep hoping maybe we can take 1 extra day for ourselves and do something special But every time I try to think of something special to do, I realize that I can’t do it due to my current restrictions from the doctor. I thought, maybe we could spend the day at the zoo. Nope, too much walking. Maybe we could drive to the mountains and have lunch in Breckenridge or something. Nope, too far from home. I guess our days of special things are done for quite a while now.

We are planning on spending some time registering though. I know there are several people who will be happy to hear that. I spent the day researching baby products such as cribs, strollers, car seats, you name it. So, I feel a bit more prepared for registering. I also feel really overwhelmed! It’s amazing how much stuff you need when having a baby. The most recent purchase we did, which was really not a necessity but a want, was a camcorder. So we will be able to send out short movie clips of new baby girl to anxious grandparents and aunts and uncles!

Growing up the 4th of July was always my favorite holiday. We used to go to Memorial Park and sit just about as close as we could to the fireworks. When the fireworks went off, you would lie back on the grass and it sure felt like they were falling right on you. And the noise would shake your entire being. It was so great. It’s been a long time since I have done that. I also had a great 4th once in Virginia. We went out onto the local military instillation, which was an island. They had food and all the stuff like they did here growing up, and they lit the fireworks off over the bay. This again was like you were right under them. That was pretty neat as well. Of course traffic to get out of there wasn’t as fun, but I would have done it again. This year we watched the 4th on the Mall (Washington DC) on PBS. Somehow, it’s really not the same.

For excitement today we did watch the shuttle liftoff on one of our satellite HD channels. And when I say we watched it, I mean, about 2-3 hours worth. We turned it on as the last astronaut was getting buckled into her seat and watched from there. We watched them shut the door, and everything. I was extremely intrigued by the whole thing! I would love to be there in Florida for an actual lift off at some point in my life. All though, it’s probably better to see most of it on TV as you can see more that way. But someday I will have to experience it.

I hope that your 4th of July was fun!