It is very rarely that I am so moved by a movie that I blog about it. Well I have been moved!
I just finished watching Finding Neverland, WOW!
The previews do it no justice.
Do you remember the way you fell in love with a story when you were a child?
How every little detail stuck in your mind like it was the only thing there?
Do you remember the day that you forgot it all?
This movie will take you back to before the day you started forgetting.
I know that I am pregnant and hormones surely came into play, but I have to say this movie has captured the part of me that I forgot I had and catapulted me back into believing the true beauty in the little things in life.
The purity of imagination.
The innocence in refusing to forget the fairies and pirates and flying friends.
The freedom to believe whatever your heart desires and your imagination can conjure.
I am going to Chapters first thing tomorrow to buy Peter Pan for the baby. This is a story that should be in every child's library. I think that this should be a prerequisite for all parents and parents to be. How else are you supposed to relate to the innocence of a child if you have forgotten the best part about being a child?
The story of Peter Pan could stand to find it's way into business as well. How many high level execs and sales people and staff in all industry are so overcome with stress and seriousness that they forget how to believe?
Believing will get you everywhere.
In other news on the baby front...
We had another ultrasound yesterday... I gather things went well, however I will not know until I see my midwife next. I was blessed with the opportunity to deal with the evil tech again so it was short but sweet with even a bit of rudeness to boot.
I am not going to post the picture since it was not a very good one but, it was still really neat to see the baby again. This will be the last ultrasound we are having unless there is a medical reason for another.
I started drawing a mural on the walls in the babies room the other day. I will post pictures when I am done.
Just a handful of days and I will be in the third trimester and then it is the home stretch :)
I am really getting excited to meet this little one, as tiring as I know it will be I have a feeling that I am about to embark on the most rewarding experience of my life.
Here's to believing!
Friday, May 27, 2005
Monday, May 23, 2005
Baby update
So I just got back from the midwife... I gotta say she is awesome!
Stats update for those of you who are following:
BP 120/73
Baby's HB 140
Fundus Height 27cm ( I am 25 weeks 4 days at this point so that is almost 2 weeks ahead)
Weight 158lbs... up 23 in total.
At this point I don't have to have a gestatinal diabetes test since I am not at risk... and everything is appearing to be great at this point... this makes me happy since I understand that it is not the most pleasurable thing. Touch wood lets hope that I don't have to have one.
Other than that all is well on the baby front. I have my third and final ultrasound on Thursday, then no more... they are so uncomfortable that i am glad that this is the last one.
In other news... I am now the proud parent of 4 black mollys... fish! My sister bought me and the baby an aquarium for my birthday and I christianed it with 4 fish... Eenie, Meenie, Miney and Moe!
Mr. Burns moved to the country... and got a haircut... he is very happy at Mom and Dad's.
I am still selling the Nissan if anyone wants it... $600 bucks or obo.
L8R all
Stats update for those of you who are following:
BP 120/73
Baby's HB 140
Fundus Height 27cm ( I am 25 weeks 4 days at this point so that is almost 2 weeks ahead)
Weight 158lbs... up 23 in total.
At this point I don't have to have a gestatinal diabetes test since I am not at risk... and everything is appearing to be great at this point... this makes me happy since I understand that it is not the most pleasurable thing. Touch wood lets hope that I don't have to have one.
Other than that all is well on the baby front. I have my third and final ultrasound on Thursday, then no more... they are so uncomfortable that i am glad that this is the last one.
In other news... I am now the proud parent of 4 black mollys... fish! My sister bought me and the baby an aquarium for my birthday and I christianed it with 4 fish... Eenie, Meenie, Miney and Moe!
Mr. Burns moved to the country... and got a haircut... he is very happy at Mom and Dad's.
I am still selling the Nissan if anyone wants it... $600 bucks or obo.
L8R all
Sunday, May 22, 2005
I Should Blog a bit...
Well it is a long weekend... exuse #1, I haev a M/W appt tomorrow I will blog then.
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Photolog of the Trip
Due to popular demand I have posted some of the trip for you all to see. Most of these pics we took are huge, like 2 megs so... if you want one for your wallpaper, email me or leave me a comment and I will hook you up.
Enjoy
L
Enjoy
L
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Birthday Wishes...
Happy Birthday to the only other Pregnant Person I know... Princess Joanna!
So we finally made it another year :)
This is the first time in years that we have not celebrated together... Tea Should be in order soon.
So we finally made it another year :)
This is the first time in years that we have not celebrated together... Tea Should be in order soon.
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Birthday Surprises...
Hello my name is Leanne, and I am 30!
LOL are there meetings for that?
Well I have to say this so far has been the best birthday, I will never forget it!
My bestest friend and her fabulous husband and my amazing boyfriend all arranged a big surprise adventure for my birthday, here is the story...
Friday April 29th
5:55 pm ish
Chris and I arrive at Aimee and Bill's, as per always Aimee is running on Aimee time, even though we were supposed to arrive at and depart at 5:30pm we were running late due to the evil line up at the bank. So at 7:15 or so we actually all pile into the Silver Saab and head out on the adventure. Keep in mind at this point in time I have no idea where we are going, how long it will take to get there or when I will be coming back.
8 pm ish or so
We arrive at the border... Buffalo I think,
"Where you headed?" the not completely unattractive customs officer asks
"New York City!" Bill responds
HUGE smile dawns my face... I have always wanted to go to NYC but have never made it there yet!
10 minutes later we are in USA headed to NYC!
Fast forward several hours including a stay in Syracuse and the remainder of the drive to NYC we arrive in New Jersey at the Hyatt Regency on the water overlooking Manhattan at about 2ish on the 30th.
So our rooms weren't ready so we headed to the restaurant in the hotel for lunch and then to our room. We had an awesome view of the Empire States building and the whole Manhattan skyline. Our room was awesome with a HUGE kingsize bed!
After unpacking a bit and getting directions Chris and I headed out on the PATH to go on a foot adventure in NYC.
We wandered around in the East village and the fashion district and did some shopping. We both bought a dynamite pair of Puma shoes, and a really cute I love NY outfit for the baby. After several hours of wandering we headed back to the hotel because my feet hurt like hell!!!
After changing into nicer clothes we all headed down to the restaurant and had dinner... Very nice... Very expensive.... Very yummy!
We all had red meat except Bill, he had Tuna.
The Miami Heat were staying at the Hotel since they were in town to play someone else...LOL, while we were eating dinner guess who walks by... Shaq! No shit... Damn that man is huge!
After stuffing ourselves like pigs we all waddled up to our rooms to pass out.
While laying in bed, Chris and I actually saw the baby move for the first time. I have been feeling it move for a while now and he has felt it a few times but this is the first time we ever saw it move. Apparently this kid loves NYC and gourmet food and wanted us to know about it!
We attempted to sleep however there were a bunch of rowdy morons running the halls, needless to say it was not going to put a damper on my weekend.
We got up bright and early, headed back to the restaurant to have buffet breakfast which again was amazing then off to NYC.
The PATH picked us up right outside the hotel doors and the trip was all of 3 minutes to the WTC site, then 20 minutes to Central Park where the day began. We went on a carriage ride through Central Park, saw Trump International Place, Tavern on the Green and of course Central Park. Aimee was feeling crappy so she and Bill headed back to the hotel soon after that and Chris and I continued on our foot adventure.
This is how it panned out...
We went to Rockefeller Center to Build a Bear and made the baby a teddy bear with all our love.
Then we headed to the underground part of Rockefeller and then to the NBC studios store. After that we wandered through the city saw Radio City Music Hall, wandered through Times Square and then headed to Macy's after stopping at Subway for some lunch. Macy's is really friggen huge, Chris bought a tie since he left his at home and needed it for the "event" that evening.
Then it was the Empire States building... After over an hour in line and an 86 floor elevator ride we were over the city. Damn that is a really long way up! You can see everything from up there, the Chrysler building, Central Park, Macy's, New Jersey, our hotel, the Manhattan bridge and of course the Statue of Liberty which looks like a barbie doll from that distance. It was very awe inspiring, I am so glad that Chris ignored my complaining about my feet and pushed me to go up it.
After that we headed back to the hotel with dinner in hand from an Italian place that we found on the way back to the subway... lasagna and salad.... yummy!
We got back to the hotel ate, showered and got all dressed up and headed out again for the evening events. Note to all women pregnant or otherwise, after spending 8 hours wandering around on foot in NYC or any other city for that matter, do not and I repeat DO NOT wear 3 inch sexy pumps out if you have to do anymore that 10 minutes of additional walking... It is not in your feet's best interest!!!
The evenings events were to Broadway to see a musical... RENT! It was awesome! Just like everything else this weekend. Something I have never experienced, but will definitely do again. One of the leads was Frenchie Davis formerly of American Idol... Bad idea to cast her off the show, she was friggen fantastic. The whole cast was great and it was a perfect mix of all emotions. Very Sex in the City meets Friends meets Philadelphia meets That 70's Show, in a live Broadway sort of way.
After the musical I got to experience a crazy ride from a NYC/NJ car service driver, who got us back to the hotel in like 22 minutes! Should have taken 45 from what I understand... Damn, NYC professional drivers are insane!
That evening was filled with room service, packing, soaking feet in a cold tub and then sleep, in the HUGE king size bed.
The next day was full of travel, after another tasty buffet breakfast we said our goodbyes to Aimee and Bill and headed out via another car service on route to LaGuardia Airport for our flight home on West Jet. This was the first time I have flown since I was 5 or 6! Safe to say I will remember this flight...LOL
We met an awesome couple from the UK who are on an adventure around the world... They too were flying into Toronto from NYC. Their first adventure a 6 week Moose Tour across Canada then to Fiji, Australia, New Zealand and a couple other quick stops on the way back to the UK, they are not going to be back in the UK until sometime next year! I am sure they will have an awesome time.
Once we touched down at Pearson we hopped on the Robert Q and was back in my livingroom by 6pm est!
All in all it was an awesome weekend even though it rained and I woke up the first morning with a terrible sinus cold.
Thank you so much to all the parties involved, I love you all and will never forget this weekend! You all have made turning 30 a wonderful experience. I know this is going to be a great year.
LOL are there meetings for that?
Well I have to say this so far has been the best birthday, I will never forget it!
My bestest friend and her fabulous husband and my amazing boyfriend all arranged a big surprise adventure for my birthday, here is the story...
Friday April 29th
5:55 pm ish
Chris and I arrive at Aimee and Bill's, as per always Aimee is running on Aimee time, even though we were supposed to arrive at and depart at 5:30pm we were running late due to the evil line up at the bank. So at 7:15 or so we actually all pile into the Silver Saab and head out on the adventure. Keep in mind at this point in time I have no idea where we are going, how long it will take to get there or when I will be coming back.
8 pm ish or so
We arrive at the border... Buffalo I think,
"Where you headed?" the not completely unattractive customs officer asks
"New York City!" Bill responds
HUGE smile dawns my face... I have always wanted to go to NYC but have never made it there yet!
10 minutes later we are in USA headed to NYC!
Fast forward several hours including a stay in Syracuse and the remainder of the drive to NYC we arrive in New Jersey at the Hyatt Regency on the water overlooking Manhattan at about 2ish on the 30th.
So our rooms weren't ready so we headed to the restaurant in the hotel for lunch and then to our room. We had an awesome view of the Empire States building and the whole Manhattan skyline. Our room was awesome with a HUGE kingsize bed!
After unpacking a bit and getting directions Chris and I headed out on the PATH to go on a foot adventure in NYC.
We wandered around in the East village and the fashion district and did some shopping. We both bought a dynamite pair of Puma shoes, and a really cute I love NY outfit for the baby. After several hours of wandering we headed back to the hotel because my feet hurt like hell!!!
After changing into nicer clothes we all headed down to the restaurant and had dinner... Very nice... Very expensive.... Very yummy!
We all had red meat except Bill, he had Tuna.
The Miami Heat were staying at the Hotel since they were in town to play someone else...LOL, while we were eating dinner guess who walks by... Shaq! No shit... Damn that man is huge!
After stuffing ourselves like pigs we all waddled up to our rooms to pass out.
While laying in bed, Chris and I actually saw the baby move for the first time. I have been feeling it move for a while now and he has felt it a few times but this is the first time we ever saw it move. Apparently this kid loves NYC and gourmet food and wanted us to know about it!
We attempted to sleep however there were a bunch of rowdy morons running the halls, needless to say it was not going to put a damper on my weekend.
We got up bright and early, headed back to the restaurant to have buffet breakfast which again was amazing then off to NYC.
The PATH picked us up right outside the hotel doors and the trip was all of 3 minutes to the WTC site, then 20 minutes to Central Park where the day began. We went on a carriage ride through Central Park, saw Trump International Place, Tavern on the Green and of course Central Park. Aimee was feeling crappy so she and Bill headed back to the hotel soon after that and Chris and I continued on our foot adventure.
This is how it panned out...
We went to Rockefeller Center to Build a Bear and made the baby a teddy bear with all our love.
Then we headed to the underground part of Rockefeller and then to the NBC studios store. After that we wandered through the city saw Radio City Music Hall, wandered through Times Square and then headed to Macy's after stopping at Subway for some lunch. Macy's is really friggen huge, Chris bought a tie since he left his at home and needed it for the "event" that evening.
Then it was the Empire States building... After over an hour in line and an 86 floor elevator ride we were over the city. Damn that is a really long way up! You can see everything from up there, the Chrysler building, Central Park, Macy's, New Jersey, our hotel, the Manhattan bridge and of course the Statue of Liberty which looks like a barbie doll from that distance. It was very awe inspiring, I am so glad that Chris ignored my complaining about my feet and pushed me to go up it.
After that we headed back to the hotel with dinner in hand from an Italian place that we found on the way back to the subway... lasagna and salad.... yummy!
We got back to the hotel ate, showered and got all dressed up and headed out again for the evening events. Note to all women pregnant or otherwise, after spending 8 hours wandering around on foot in NYC or any other city for that matter, do not and I repeat DO NOT wear 3 inch sexy pumps out if you have to do anymore that 10 minutes of additional walking... It is not in your feet's best interest!!!
The evenings events were to Broadway to see a musical... RENT! It was awesome! Just like everything else this weekend. Something I have never experienced, but will definitely do again. One of the leads was Frenchie Davis formerly of American Idol... Bad idea to cast her off the show, she was friggen fantastic. The whole cast was great and it was a perfect mix of all emotions. Very Sex in the City meets Friends meets Philadelphia meets That 70's Show, in a live Broadway sort of way.
After the musical I got to experience a crazy ride from a NYC/NJ car service driver, who got us back to the hotel in like 22 minutes! Should have taken 45 from what I understand... Damn, NYC professional drivers are insane!
That evening was filled with room service, packing, soaking feet in a cold tub and then sleep, in the HUGE king size bed.
The next day was full of travel, after another tasty buffet breakfast we said our goodbyes to Aimee and Bill and headed out via another car service on route to LaGuardia Airport for our flight home on West Jet. This was the first time I have flown since I was 5 or 6! Safe to say I will remember this flight...LOL
We met an awesome couple from the UK who are on an adventure around the world... They too were flying into Toronto from NYC. Their first adventure a 6 week Moose Tour across Canada then to Fiji, Australia, New Zealand and a couple other quick stops on the way back to the UK, they are not going to be back in the UK until sometime next year! I am sure they will have an awesome time.
Once we touched down at Pearson we hopped on the Robert Q and was back in my livingroom by 6pm est!
All in all it was an awesome weekend even though it rained and I woke up the first morning with a terrible sinus cold.
Thank you so much to all the parties involved, I love you all and will never forget this weekend! You all have made turning 30 a wonderful experience. I know this is going to be a great year.
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