Day 4...The magnificent Keurig

Well, now I am official a Keurigist. And, I love it! I have to be honest, every time I am in the coffee section, or the gadget section, I catch myself wandering over and inspecting the product, and dreaming, so slightly of getting one...but I don't. I just keep going through the drivethru at Starbucks, spending, spending, spending. 

I never thought coffee could be such an addiction! I guess it comes with the "turning 30 territory!"

However, my awesome momma must have picked up on my 

Keurig brainwaves of dreams and got my one for my birthday! 

Happy birthday to me!!! 

Day 5...

Somewhere my math got off...big surprise...so today is 5 days til operation "30th birthday!!!" Not much to report. Surgery healing is on schedule, apparently I have a few bridges to re-build after talking a little too much coming out of anesthesia (note to self: keep room empty until I am completely awake!!!) 

and HOT FLASHES ARE REAL!!! (Sorry to the women who I thought were crazy!)

We went out for our first post surgery outing to Olive Garden for a nice lunch while Bailee was at school, and it hit. First let me tell you, it was freezing in there, even my polar bear husband, Ben, was wearing his winter coat. Half way through lunch it started, and the hotter I got, the more clothes came off. 

Let's just say it was a good thing it was cold outside and I dressed in layers. 

By the time I got down to my tee I started cooling off. Boy would have that been an interesting lunch!!! 

Ben is all for the "off with the clothes", but not so much in public.

Day 9, 8, 7...getting close!!!

Days 9, 8, and 7 weren't as exciting and crazy as I planned. Rather I spent time recovering and sleeping, not a bad treat though.

My little monkey has been so helpful. She helped Mimi cook and pack her own lunch, and she loves to snuggle with me to help me feel better. She is a such a sweetheart!!!

Day 11 and 10...

Day 11 was spent whizzing and whirling around getting ready for day 10...Surgery Day. 

I am at the hospital now with Ben, waiting on my turn.

Big news for today...Bailee has her 1st loose tooth!!! So cute! I don't know how this is going to go over with Ben and I, we are both a little squeamish thinking about her tooth hanging there, or having to help pull it out. She is excited though, and so are we. Her little smile is going to be changing!!! 

Oh, and we can't forget the visits from the tooth fairy! 

I just hope she doesn't rip her teeth out, just to get money!

Day 14, 13, and 12...

It's here!!! 2012!!! So hard to believe, but it came and it came fast!!!

Next step...survive Dec. 21, 2012...

Just kidding, next step is actually to get through Thursday...surgery day! I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am, and for those of you who know me...I am NOT NOT NOT NOT a morning person. At least I don't have to get awake enough to eat...just shower and go. Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly. I am going to miss my little monkey during my overnight stay, but I will probably be out of it most of the time anyway.

Happy New Year to All!!!