Eight Minutes Apart

Well, I just can not sleep. And I am absolutely on baby standby. And I know everyone is different and you just can't rush nature, but I live in freakin tim-buck-too, and I need to know , when do I go for this big event....called childbirth. I don't know if Bri is just being polite, and telling me to stay home, or if I should be on the road. You know, if this is how crazy it's gonna be to be a grandma.....I'm just gonna have to handle it. Cause Mama D is calling the shots.

So, I do believe the girl is in labor, and we have had all the signs. And she has actually kept me posted just about every hour,until Jakey came home, and he just seems to calm her, and doesn't need me as much when he is there, which is way cool, but I totally appreciate the one hour postings,so right now I don't like Jake that much. But I am going out of my mind. And this eight minute apart of the contractions bit could actually go on for days, I guess. But I don't think so.EEEE!

But this takes me back to my pregnancy, as all mothers do, you know, when you see a pregnant girl, you have a flashback. Eg. (Bri and I were shopping for the shower stuff, and this girl saw her, and said that she felt for Bri cause she was pregnant last August and she understood how Bri felt. I just think that Bri looks like she is about to pop, and all women can relate to that feeling.Young, old ,new mothether or grandmother.God love her, a total stranger.) So back to my flashback...Kenny Ruse was visiting,a friend of ours who was not married at the time, and we were timing and he thought that was the coolest thing ever. Well, they were eight minutes apart and then they stopped. So I keep thinking, it's the first baby, it will take longer, okay..chill. I freaking cannot chill.

Cause I just want to be there,to make sure everything is okay. And not that the world will stop, if I'm not, but I can't explain it. It's just being there when this little child is brought into the world will make us closer or something. And it's sort of a circle of life thing. That, of course I was there for Bri and Robby, and I just want to be there for this little one. So okay people it has not happened yet. but I do think that we are actually in the process. Maybe tomorrow. I have been a mess, so if I am crying the next time you see me, I'm just going through pre-granny-delivery-scary-psycho-gestation anxiety, or it could be post-delivery-scary-psycho-granny-euphoria.

OBX Quotes by NattyB

I just had to post these cause I wanted to share with all. I don't remember all of these quotes, I sorta remember some. After looking at pictures...it's slowly coming back. Thanks Natalie for sharing these with all of us.

~OBX Quotes 2006~

Do you want any sour patch kids? ~Nat
Do they have chicken on them?? ~Robby
Hey everybody! Check out the pool…it’s kinda freakin me out! ~Steve
That’s not a mosquito bite, that’s f*ed. ~John
I can’t get down. I am stuck on the top bunk forever. ~Whit
We are well on our way to the 5000 beers I predicted for the week ~John
Molly really hates Thanksgiving. She knows it was founded on Pilgrims making fun of Native Americans ~Whit
In the words of Steve Burkett; ‘way to be dude’ ~Blake
Yeah you’d jump on the table too if you were being attacked from behind ~Soups
If you were being attacked from behind it had to be Travis ~Tim
It was my birthday present to myself; because I love me ~Soups
If I were a girl I’d be crying right now ~Blake
Was anybody else intimidated by that game where you throw the balls on rope? I couldn’t go to the bathroom for 2 hours! ~Uncle Jerry
Dane in, dine out ~Robby
I’m Jack Johnson, I know my chords ~Robby
Did you see that outside light go on? ~Jillsy
We call that lightening here in North Carolina ~Big Rob
Wait a minute, I hear something…that’s the f*ing ocean! ~Uncle Jerry
Don’t zoom in on me. Yes do, show me. ~Monte
1, 2, looove…no! Again! ~Monte
He’s singing in anticipation of losing a girl he’s never had ~Big Rob
I didn’t drive 900 miles to be picked on people. ~Soups
Why would Ashlee Simpson be on here? ~ Big Rob (Karaoke Revolution)
So you can practice singing off key ~ Uncle Jerry
Take a hit of my lyrical chronic ~John
Robby, when did you turn into a girl? ~Jillsy (Karaoke Revolution)
My beer pong partner is not going to marry my daughter. Robby? Yeah, you can marry Robby, I don’t care. ~Big Rob
He never shuts the door ~Carolyn
He shut it…he just didn’t lock it! ~Nate
I’ve been known to hit shit. If it’s a song I know ~Steve
I guarantee no one else at the Outer Banks is making a turkey right now. ~Big Rob (@ 2am)
I was the only one in the theater. Nobody’s comin in; I’m taking my pants off. ~Soups
I hear it gnawing on a Snickers that I had purchased ~John (the infamous mouse)
Chris, you are so gay ~Big Rob
You are! I’ve never seen your feminine side! ~Jillsy
I would cut off a finger to have this night on DVD. ~Blake
I had to get a fridge outta the beer. ~Soups
I love those two! They need to make more albums together. ~Robby (about Whit & John)
We were walking on the ocean...~Jillsy
Were you?? Are you Jesus Christ now? ~Robby
He really didn’t ‘take it easy’. ~Rob (Jackson Browne)

*If I misquoted anyone I apologize; you were all just too funny to forget what was said! It was great to meet everyone, take care! :o) Nat

Breaking Away

It turns out the Thursday we were leaving NY, there was breaking news from London,about terrorists plans of blowing up planes going to the U.S.. We were sure we'd be delayed. And that morning when we went to the Today show at 5:00AM, even Al Roker was on the serious side and the first hour and half was dedicated to this special report. And Matt and Ann were very serious. And even Courtney Cox was cancelled. Bummer.

More bummed than us was this girlscout troop that all had on lime green shirts and Statue of Liberty hats.I loved those hats. They all waited till about eight and left. I am sure they had other things scheduled and had to leave. Phyllis and Angie got on TV and Al Roker talked to them. And Jakey told me he was watching and he saw me behind Al when he was doing the news. But anywho because of the terrorist thing we went to the airport three hours early. We were sure there would be delays due to all the checking for products that the terrorists were planning to use. So we put all our lotions and lipsticks and such in our bags that were checked in. What we didn't count on was this crazy storm that delayed our flight twice.
We had heard rumors of all flights out of LaGuardia being cancelled. And we could rebook on another flight to Louisville, but there were only four seats, so two of us had to take another flight. Well, I called Jake and he said he could pick me up at Indy, and drive us to Jasper. So Deidra said she go with me. So we were in line to rebook. Well there was this Asian young lady behind us saying that they were canceling all flights out. And when they were going to rebook me and Deidra they had to rebook all six of us. So all the women came to the counter. And this Asian chick went off. "What are you doing?, you are discussing too much!". "You need to leave! You weren't in line". I mean screaming at the top of her lungs. Now I tried to talk to her, and say I was sorry. But she kept screaming. Deidra finally said "Jill, don't even look at her." She screamed at me, "As you ladies are talking my flight is getting totally booked!"

Now in her defense, have you ever watched six middle aged women make a decision? Just try to split a dinner check and figure out the tip. We had been doing this for the past three days. With no problems I might add. We were all polite and talked everything throroughly through. It was exhausting. I could see why the lady behind us was frustrated. Her screaming did not help. All the people sitting waiting for their flight were cracking up. I would have been laughing too, had she not been yelling at us. And I felt particularly at me!We all just backed away as a group, like in the finale of Mary Tyler Moore show, We backed away slowly.... and that little woman screamed at us again, move away! Move Away! Now ! Quit talking!.Even people in the bathroom talked to us about her. She had been screaming all day I guess.EEEE! The rain finally stopped and we flew out of New York. And in Phyllis's van we all finally could laugh about the psycho woman. Jill why did you keep apologizing? I'm not sure why I did, I guess I didn't want to yell and look as bad as she did. And one of the other ladies said, that was a perfect time to say, "Shut the front door!" We all laughed. It actually was.

Now the little Deli next door to our Hotel was sorta like that. Reminded me of the Soup Nazi. They were kinda scary. Yet again, you are working with six ladies.Do you want to split something? Are you getting juice? What kind of sweetener do you have?It was like the Ladies on the View all talking at once, with no Barbara to keep the peace. I just think every second counts for these places for the customer turn around. They don't want any questions, they want you to know your number have your correct change and move!!!Poor Angie tried to save a couple of tables, and a lady grabbed a chair and threw it on the ground. She told Angie, You don't save tables in New York. Okay, whatev. Simmer down. Eat your freakin' bagel.

I do have a sweet story about the subway. That's where I was most leary to try. And we met the nicest people on our rides. There was a little old lady that had taken a ride to see New York one last time before she went into assisted living. She had a cane and Deidra noticed her and helped her up the steps. She was precious and very brave to make that trip by herself. It was over by Ellis Island and the pier looking at the Statue of Liberty. We ran into her later too. She was so sweet and she made our visit a better memory.

New York, New York

Well gotta tell you that New York will never be the same after the "Desperate Housewives" of Indiana have visited. We were only there three days, we saw all the sights that my little feet could tolerate. Everything from the Top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center,to CanalSt.in Soho,the Statue of Liberty , Central Park., St. Patrick's Cathedral to Sax Fith avenue. Which did not have petites...whatever, are people in New York all tall? Or are all the short people just not fashionable enough to wear designer clothes?

I think what amazes me the most is how familiar the street names were because so many TV shows and movies take place there that you can relate to these places. The different buildings like the Empire State building and the Chrysler building, the UN, that I have seen on TV and finally seeing up close, is was pretty cool. We did it all. Saw a Broadway Show, The Wedding Singer, got up at 5:00am to see the Today Show, and saw Time's Square at night. What really was fun was having six ladies, all different interest get along so well without any conflicts. We had a lot of laughs and a lot of shopping, alot of walking. So I am glad we did this before too many more years, cause my feet really are'nt up to all this walking. I didn't gain a pound for all that walking and believe me we ate and drank a lot.

I got to see my nephew , Bill one night , cause he's working there right now. And the ladies just loved him. Bill was such a good sport, being with us, middle aged old bags. Eventhough he had to work the next day, he hung out. Of course we had rearranged our 5:00AM wake up for the Today show to the day after. Too may Martinis, wine or whatever. God love him.....

I guess I had expected high fashion on the streets, or big city style. But probably most the people we saw were tourists, dressed like us. I feel like we did so much in just three days. I was verry ready to come home to our lazy hazy Southern Indiana,town, don't miss the big city hurry up and wait mantality. I am so glad to have the experience and wouldn't change a thing. Have so many more stoies, I'll write as I think about them. It's good to be home.

Had A Duckie Time

There is a time and a place to be cutesy and that time is at a baby shower and the place was mama D's house. The overdose of duckidom was seen in every nook and cranny of the house. From the floaty duckies to the freakish animated duck singing,"If your happy and you know it clap your hands." which totally threw Ozzie dog for a loop. There were duckies,monkeys, bears (some Chicago some not) and just boy stuff. There were laughs and giggles and the cutest baby toys ever. And it's just fun to see these tiny little onsies that are eventually going to worn by this little moving basketball that Bri is hauling around under her shirt. He's made his move and has gotten into position to make his entrance into the world. Isn't nature something? This kid is loaded with all the necessities of every little infant needs.

It was so fun seeing Bri's girlfriends, and some of my girlfriends. We had the ugliest cartoon colored looking cupcakes that I was trying to get over. Then LuAnne showed up with these beautiful silver trays full of her sweet treats that would make any French Pastry chef be proud. She saved the day, thank goodness. Ugly fluorescent cupcakes replaced! The white chocolate mousse thingys were to die for,pecan squares, chocolate rasberyy tarty things, but my favs were the lemon delights. Yummy.

Thanks to all of you to help prepare my young'uns for their sweet little boy. Cause, I don't know if anyone is really prepared for the task of being parents. For right now, they have everything they could want, and they are so lucky to have you all around to help them along the way. Brianne was blown away by the generous and thoughtful gifts. Now it's just a waiting game. And you ladies all had good advice and lots of well wishing, and made Bri feel sooo good with all of you there. And you all made me feel pretty good too. And in a few weeks we will get to meet our little "Tiger Woods"..... or whatever.(sorry Bri) And we'll keep ya all posted.

Sunday morning we sat and hugged all the blankets and pulled out the cute little outfits and reviewed the contraptions that our little Einstein will be using, and it just makes you more excited than ever. Some things to make life easier for Mom and Dad or safer for the babe. Some to make the baby smarter, some things to stimulate the little bugger, some help put baby to sleep.(Which, in my opinion they'll take out of the packaging first). Everything was totally appreciated and I hope you could see that in Bri's big smile. If there is one trait that I hope my little Grandson has of his Mommy, it's her good hearty laugh, that you can hear even when you are at the other end of the house. And when I hear that, all is good. Saturday her laughter filled the house. It was great!