The Secret Life....Evening Edition....

The doctor appointment went very well this morning/afternoon. I tell you, I've never seen such a well oiled machine as that hospital. It's a childrens hospital, and I must say that looking around at all the kids there, made me send up a prayer of thanks that my kids are healthy. There were so many children there with such serious problems. A little boy with no hair, holding his daddy's hand while walking to the pharmacy, a little girl crying in her mommy's arms with an ear implant, and many children suffering with neurological defects....it breaks your heart.

We got in and up to the fourth floor in plenty of time for our appointment. For a while there I was thinking it was an appointment to sit and wait....but at least we had some nice scenery. As I said we were on the fourth floor, and the hospital overlooks the St. John's river. The windows were as long as my entire house, and the view was spectacular. We sat and watched the clouds roll by....the sun move from east to west....night begin to fall....no, I'm kidding. We waited about an hour to be seen. The doctor was very nice and said that he saw a few "small things" which he said may or may not be stones. So....we go back in a month for an ultrasound and an x-ray, and go from there. In the meantime, if she has any pain, we go to the ER.

After the appointment, dh suggests lunch. I really was hungry after my "yogurt episode", but didn't want to spend the money. However, dh and dd won, and we ended up going to a new Japanese restaurant near his work. It was a spotless restaurant with lots of room and ambiance. It reminded me of the restaurants in Chicago. I just couldn't get over how clean it was....I mean clean! Anyway, we ordered the chicken teryaki don and Betsy got the shrimp don. We started out with salads....I got the ginger dressing wich was ok, and it also came with miso soup. Now, I've never had miso soup before....and I never will again. The only thing I can compare it too (both smell and taste) would be if you let your fish bowl sit for a week or so, then pour the water into bowls, with a little seaweed and tofu, and then warm it up. Ewwwwwww. But the chicken....it was wonderful! It was grilled to perfection with a delicious t-sauce and crisp-tender vegetables, all on a bed of steamed rice. Delish! I probably wouldn't make it a monthly stop, but maybe twice a year. There were people there eating sushi, which I think looks interesting, but I don't know if I'm brave enough to try it. Anyone ever have it? I did try some one time that was just rice and avacado with wasabi sauce ("Wasaaaaaaabi!"lol). Man that stuff is HOT. We had a nice time though, talking and laughing.

The rest of the day was rather boring. I didn't get to babysit, as the meeting my friend was to attend was cancelled, so I cleaned instead. I just finished actually, although I have to get the sheets out of the dryer and put them on the bed. I hate that job! I always buy king size sheets and comforters, even though we have a queen size bed. I just like the extra coziness. Of course I hate it when I'm tucking the dang things in....drives me nuts! I need to get some of those corner holders.

Dh is at school taking a quiz. He was not happy about it either. And "we" (read: me) have to do his finance homework. I didn't do it over the weekend, which means another little something for me to do this week. Although it might be fun, as I get to pick some stocks! WooHoo! I think I'm going to look into SC Johnson. With as much Pledge as Kara and I buy, it's bound to be on an upswing!

Nighters....