All posts by Nichole

Nice job, America

11/05/2008 Nichole

Last night I took some cold medicine and watched the election results in bed. There was a catch in my throat at 11pm, when they said Barack Obama would be our next president.

I watched John McCain’s concession speech, and it felt like I was seeing someone I hadn’t seen in a long time. McCain seemed comfortable in his own skin. Then I let the cold medicine take over and told Rockford to wake me for the Obama speech. He did, and I watched it, and I was proud and hopeful for the country and especially for my children. And then I went to sleep again.

I still feel hopeful this morning. I feel like we got it right this time.

Family matters

Thirty feels a lot like 29

11/04/2008 Nichole

It’s my birthday, folks. I’m 30 now, and I really appreciate the country’s bipartisan support on that matter. All the balloons and streamers and stuff? Very nice touches. Thank you, nation.

menu plan Monday

Menu deja vu

11/03/2008 Nichole

After four days of stomach viruses last week, it looks like we might be getting hit with colds this week. And Pete’s doing some serious, cranky-inducing teething. Oh boy!

Because we were all sick last week, we didn’t eat many of the meals we’d planned. So they’re making their appearances this week. I hope.

Monday: Pizza

Tuesday: Moe’s
It’s my birthday! Moe’s sent me a coupon for a free burrito and it’s free-kids-meal night. Thanks, Moe!

Wednesday: Sesame chicken with soba noodles

Thursday: Chimichangas

Friday: Pizza
It’s Pete’s first birthday! But his party isn’t until Saturday. We’ll probably still let him eat dinner, though.