[hapa_angel]

I realize there are a slew of unanswered questions and un-replied-to previous posts in this blog, but I will honestly not be getting to them just yet. Apologies.

I. Am. Wiped.

Originally Posted by Small

biglongblurb lastnightandtoday exhaustion blahblahblah

I might be able to top that. *wink*

For starters, I'm still up. I was awakened rudely to the sound of excruciatingly loud jackhammers (which bled through my earplugs) directly outside my apartment at oh, 9-something this morning. They didn't let up on the construction for a good many hours after.

I stumbled out of the bedroom much later, after fitful sleep; Art got home not too long after, having finished some chores, and informed me that we would be meeting our newest nephew today. So I hurriedly got my Easy Mac and on and hopped in the shower.

After all that and an hour-long drive, we were at the hospital where Art's sister was staying with her now two sons, significant other, and my mom- and dad-in-law. A lot of cooing and huddling around the youngest boy, named Taylor, ensued. His older brother, Dakota, also vied successfully for our attention at times. Many hugs were exchanged, many pictures were taken, and much conversating occurred. I specifically remember being told at least three distinct times by as many as four different people that little Taylor came out with the cord wrapped around both his neck and shoulder, as well as talking with the proud papa about which football positions and/or musical endeavors each of his sons (who are unreasonably adorable, by the way) might one day excel in.

Seemingly all at once it grew late, and Art and I headed off for dinner with his parents and the newest big brother Coda. 'Twas Burger King, but it was quite decent, really. They have a rather good Oreo cookie-esque shake now.

A drive later, and we were at a local gas station, where we said goodbye to my in-laws as they made the rest of their drive home, Coda in tow. Art and I arrived home shortly after, and proceeded to pop open our laptops and - what else? - browse CGR. Before I knew it, it was 1:30 in the morning, and the laundry needed doing. Then a brownie/cookie craving hit, and I opted for cookie-baking. At 2:30 in the morning. Yes, I'm insane.

Art attempted to go to bed at 4:30. Then we both realized the laundry still hadn't yet been done. So we popped in a load with his work clothes and I saw him off to bed. I stayed up to switch over the load, and now the dryer has finally silenced. And it is light out, and I was far beyond tired seven hours ago.





So, that was my day.

[Art]

And now she's asleep, and I am awake. Ugh. I am so freaking tired.

[Tallahassee]

You guys operate on the weirdest hours.

[DaGeek]

Originally Posted by el cabong

You guys operate on the weirdest hours.

Seriously... Then again, what can you do when it's that late at night that you wanna meet your nephew?

[Lego Master]

Hi Art!

[hapa_angel]

Originally Posted by Small

Hey, Artchel, guess what? I have a suprising and downright earth-shattering announcement to make at this juncture:

I have nothing to say except a token greeting:

Hi.

*is impressed*

Originally Posted by guitarfan01

Small or large HDTV?

It's not as humongous as Art's mom's new plasma HDTV (50"), but ours isn't bad. I actually forgot how many inches it is, but it's plenty. And widescreen. And just plain awesome.

That being said, Superman Returns was pretty fantastic.

I couldn't agree more with that summary.

You pretty much summed it up. Superheroes aren't just all about the fighting. Character development is just as important, if not moreso, to the story. And that is that.

Originally Posted by Small

According to your survey, and my own method of divining an answer (I divided the resultant number in half and added seven. *chuckle*) my wedding will be in November/December of 2011.

Mark your calenders, y'all.

I would, but I don't actually have one. It's the first year I didn't go buy a calendar or was given one by my birthday. Heh. Sure it's a little less organized, but now I don't feel chained to a bunch of numbered squares on a sheet of paper. It's quite exhilarating, really.

Originally Posted by leenieweenie

I have officially decided I am not going away for a week ever again!

I have no idea what is going on!

VV See below for my thoughts on the matter:

Originally Posted by Art

I have no idea what's going on, and I've been here the whole time.

Bingo. This place is always all about catching up, it seems.

Originally Posted by jeano

Hey Rachel,
We're watching you NOT go down the zip line...
Oh - there you go!!!

... and down I go... SPLAT!
And there I get halfway up and roll around in pain for five minutes. Heh.

I've decided it's a good thing I'm such a klutz. If I weren't always getting into scrapes, I wouldn't have the instinct to know how to land when the potential for serious injury is there. Go me.

Originally Posted by MtlMom

Wow. There are 5 members viewing your journal right now that I don't know.

Yeah, we get a lot of spies. I wish some of those people would delurk just to say hi, though.

A new baby!!!!

Cheryl has some of the cutest sons. Of course, so does John. The next generation of Bennett men are going to be swamped in ladies.




That's long enough for now. Second reply post coming up...

[hapa_angel]

Originally Posted by beanbag

yay that is so exciting!!!

does your brand new nephew have a name?!

Originally Posted by Art

YES HE DOES!

Originally Posted by beanbag

REALLY!! that is SO exciting!! I like names!!! I think all brand new babies (especially brand new nephews!) should have one!

Haaah. You dorkwads.

As was alluded to, we didn't exactly find out the kid's name until later. We got to the hospital and Art asked his sister. So yes, our nephew's name is Taylor.

Yes, Taylor. I wonder if he'll need braces down the line... [/teighlor]

Originally Posted by DaGeek

How 'bout "@"? Some Chinese family named their kid that, and the government isn't too happy .

Congrats, Art and Rachel! That's awesome!

*raises eyebrow*

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Gsus_Rawks

I heard that some Eastern European, single mom named her kid by randomly slamming on a key board, it turned out like: lllsldlleiisjhyae, the Government got upset at her.

Haaaah. I'd get upset at her, too, if I grew up and found out my name was created from slamming on a keyboard.

Originally Posted by jeano

Congratulations! Nephews and nieces are wonderful! I have a niece on CGR, ya know.

Oh, quite. Seeing as Art and I need to wait awhile before setting our Little One Factory in gear, nieces and nephews are what we have right now. And they are grand, if tiring.

Originally Posted by PatrickStar4491

Congratulations on the nephew!

Originally Posted by Kepa

Congratulations

Thanks, both of you.

Originally Posted by Art

And now she's asleep, and I am awake. Ugh. I am so freaking tired.

Like always. *sigh*
*hugs*

Originally Posted by el cabong

You guys operate on the weirdest hours.

So do the construction guys outside the apartment.

Originally Posted by DaGeek

Seriously... Then again, what can you do when it's that late at night that you wanna meet your nephew?

It was about 7:15pm when we arrived at the hospital.

It's just that we got back home at 11 and started our daily internetting routine at that hour.

Originally Posted by Lego Master

Hi Art!

I'm not Art, but hello yourself, Michael!

[Art]

I went to bed and fell asleep with just a little bit of pain in my side. My fear was realized, and I woke with bad pain in my side. Something set me off for the first time in months. So, after about an hour of tossing and turning, the pain got worse, and I was done. So, I took a vicodin, again, for the first time in months, and I called in sick. Now, 45 minutes later, I am doing much better, and I'm going back to bed. Good night.

[FTS]

Originally Posted by Art

I went to bed and fell asleep with just a little bit of pain in my side. My fear was realized, and I woke with bad pain in my side. Something set me off for the first time in months. So, after about an hour of tossing and turning, the pain got worse, and I was done. So, I took a vicodin, again, for the first time in months, and I called in sick. Now, 45 minutes later, I am doing much better, and I'm going back to bed. Good night.

I see you've been quite active. I logged in to myspace and saw you did a survey. And you've posted in my blog a couple times.

Well, it's good you're doing better.
"Don't let the bed bugs paralyze."

[MtlMom]

Originally Posted by Art

I went to bed and fell asleep with just a little bit of pain in my side. My fear was realized, and I woke with bad pain in my side. Something set me off for the first time in months. So, after about an hour of tossing and turning, the pain got worse, and I was done. So, I took a vicodin, again, for the first time in months, and I called in sick. Now, 45 minutes later, I am doing much better, and I'm going back to bed. Good night.

Glad you are feeling better. Any idea what triggered that?

[Small]

Originally Posted by hapa_angel

*is impressed*

*endeavors to bring satisfaction*

I would, but I don't actually have one. It's the first year I didn't go buy a calendar or was given one by my birthday. Heh. Sure it's a little less organized, but now I don't feel chained to a bunch of numbered squares on a sheet of paper. It's quite exhilarating, really.

I suppose being free is more important than being ready for theoretical weddings.

[DaGeek]

Originally Posted by hapa_angel

It was about 7:15pm when we arrived at the hospital.

Oh. Dern this timezone difference!

[Art]

Originally Posted by Kepa

I see you've been quite active. I logged in to myspace and saw you did a survey. And you've posted in my blog a couple times.

Well, it's good you're doing better.
"Don't let the bed bugs paralyze."

Yeah, I was doing anything I could to take my mind off of it, but I was squirming the whole time.

Originally Posted by MtlMom

Glad you are feeling better. Any idea what triggered that?

No idea. As you know, it had usually been butter, and I do not remember having anything with butter in it last night.

[hapa_angel]

Originally Posted by Small

*endeavors to bring satisfaction*

Better remember to save some of those endeavorings for the future wife come 2011. *smirk*

I suppose being free is more important than being ready for theoretical weddings.

Well, how can one plan when the exact date and time is unknown as of yet?






While I'm happy to have Art home today, the circumstances leading up to it are rather unpleasant. At least he's doing much better now.

The IRC chat must be bumpin', because I'm seeing little activity in some of the most active journals right now. [/keen observation]

I want to play a video game, but I've no idea which one to play. Darned indecisiveness. Well, that and the fact that I'm currently stuck on a few different games and have lost the desire to figure out how to get out.

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[DaGeek]

Originally Posted by hapa_angel

The IRC chat must be bumpin', because I'm seeing little activity in some of the most active journals right now. [/keen observation]

Unfortunately, not really. However, you should join and add to the three already there!