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It’s been over a month since my last post, and I’m sure you’re all sitting there wondering whether or not I’ve spun into some sort of ADHD/OCD-induced coma or something. Let me assure you I’ve done nothing of the sort. In fact, my most recent trip to the doctor included only an x-ray of a toe I did NOT break and a reassuring “It’s just a bad bruise” from the doctor. So, we can now add hypochondriac to my growing list of “quirks.” Super.

In other news, Brian’s dad and step-mom spent a week with us over Thanksgiving, and I must say we had a blast! Not only is John a mean grill-master, but also he loves to fix things around the house. So, before he arrived we cut wires, broke things, and arranged the garage in the most inefficient way possible to keep him occupied for an entire week.  It worked. The grass was cut, the dog was walked, my car trunk was fixed, and I’m pretty sure we now have a dozen more tools than we did before he arrived. John, I forgot to ask earlier, but did you fix my car window? Or was that the fix-it fairy?

Robyn and I had the great task of solving all the world’s problems and beating the crap out of the guys at Taboo. Both of which we accomplished skillfully, I might add. It was a fantastic visit all around, and there were definitely a few highlights for me:

1. Watching John and Robyn play with and love on JJ. I never get tired of seeing our family and friends interact with him!
2. Going to see Wicked in London with Robyn. I can’t say enough about that show. The acting, the singing, the set, the costumes, the score, the script…it was amazing! By far the best show I’ve ever seen. Ever.
3. The two days where everyone let me sleep until noon. Best sleep I've had in about eight months!
4. Eating, and eating, and eating. Between Thanksgiving at church, Thanksgiving at home, John's famous ribs, and all the great food we ate in London, I’ve successfully gained the obligatory Holiday poundage.
5. Visiting the Churchill War Rooms in London. We've been meaning to go for years, and it was even better than I imagined.
6. Watching Brian set off the burglar alarm at the Churchill War Rooms. Apparently, big signs that say, "Do not lean on glass" don't apply to pilots.
7. Strategizing with Robyn about our businesses. She motivates the heck out of me.
8. The moment I realized that Brian and I did not get an iPad from them for Christmas. No, not AN iPad. TWO iPads! Did they realize that it would have been World War III if they had given us AN iPad to share? Share? Are you kidding me? Brian and I can share anything…except technology. And, honestly, do you really think I’d want to use it again after he went into the bathroom with it for two hours? So, yes, I’ve had the joy of playing with my very own iPad, and I LOVE it!
9. Beating the crap out of the guys at Taboo.

Now, I won’t say that the iPad was the most memorable part of their visit…but…wait, I can’t remember what I was saying.