Lesson Learned...

Well, today was supposed to be Nolan's 4th month doctor's appointment. We were extremely anxious to find out how big he is and to finally get him started on cereal. (The boy is starving!) Unfortunately, we didn't get to see the doctor today. Why, you ask? Get this... I forgot Nolan's insurance card (the same one that he used last visit) at home. I had just gotten back from Los Angeles last night and did not have my wallet in my purse because I was afraid that I would lose it in California. So, you heard right, they refused to see me. We had been there before and they had scanned his insurance card then, but that evidently was not good enough. They wouldn't even let me come back after his appointment with the card, or call my insurance company to have it faxed over. Completely ridiculous. So, the appointment is now rescheduled for next Wednesday. Grandma Theresa will have to take him because Gary works that day and I have a meeting. Ugh! So, what is the lesson learned? The lesson that I learned today is that Nolan's doctor's office is unreasonable and we will now switch doctors. Anyone could accidentally leave their insurance card at home...

He's Getting So Big!

With each day that passes, it seems that Nolan is getting bigger and bigger. It is so amazing to see how fast he is growing. He has a ton of personality and loves to talk. I have never felt a better feeling than that of when he looks at me and smiles or laughs. There probably is no better feeling in the world! He is such a beautiful and happy baby.

Nolan started daycare last week. It is an in-home daycare in O'Fallon, somewhat close to where we live and closer to our new home. He only goes twice a week because the other days Gary is off of work. He seems to be enjoying himself. The first day was rough... Miss Stephanie said that he cried a lot, but he has gotten better with each day. Miss Stephanie has commented several times about how happy he is and what a pleasure it is to have him in her daycare. The only problem we have run into so far... he does not want to take naps while there; I think he is afraid he is going to miss something with the other two little ones running around! It looks like this is going to work out just fun despite my hesitation to send him to daycare!

Well, here are a couple of recent pictures of Nolan. One is of him sitting in his Bumbo. He loves it and sits so well in it! The last picture is of him sitting in his swing. There is a mirror on the swing that he is extremely interested in. He just can't stop staring at it. Too cute!

We have Nolan's four month appointment next week, which means more shots. Wish us luck! Until next week...

Reunion of a Lifetime!

Here is the touching story... I grew up in California, along the Colorado River, from the time that I was 5 until 12 years old. While living in California, I became great friends with a girl named Anitra. She was from Los Angeles, but her grandfather owned a vacation home in the resort community in which I grew up. She visited the area every summer, at various holidays, and even lived there an entire year. Growing up, we were inseparable when we were together. I have great memories of playing with her grandfather's slot machine, riding around in the golf cart, and hanging out with our friends. It was truly a great time!

When I was in 7th grade my mother decided to move back to Illinois and I lost contact with Anitra. It had been 12 years and I had not heard from Anitra, although I did look for her. It wasn't until last year when Anitra found my sister, Michelle, and I on MySpace! She was looking for us, just as we had been looking for her. She is now living in London and working for Christie's Auction House; although she visits her home in Los Angeles often. This last weekend Anitra made the trip to St. Louis to see us! It was such a wonderful time! We seemed to have picked up right were we left off. Nobody would have ever thought that we had not even seen each other in 13 long years! We spent the whole weekend catching up on each other's lives and doing what great friends do.

I never thought that I would ever reconnect with any of my childhood friends from California. It is such a special feeling to have her back in our lives again. She is truly a wonderful person and a great friend. Thank you Anitra for visiting us and treating us to an amazing weekend. We miss you already and we can not wait to see you again!