Hey! I'm Here! In Atlanta! For Good! I Think!
As I drove through however many straight hours of pouring down rain, with one brief stopover at my favorite mall in Tupelo, Mississippi (birthplace of Elvis, in case you're wondering), I had several realizations:
1) Trying to pull out white hairs from the crown of your head while driving is never really a great idea. Especially in the dark.
2) My son was not created for long car rides, although driving until 3am was actually a smart move on our part.
3) It was not a smart move, however, for my bowels, or the bags under my eyes.
4) I wish had a DVD player. And an iPhone. And a driver.
Upon arriving home, I then realized the following:
1) Apparently I made it onto some crazed PR person's list because waiting for me were total of 24 dvds while I was gone, half of which are Barney.
2) I think I have dandruff, which isn't so bad except when you notice it at 3am after driving in the car in the pouring rain for 10 hours.
3) I really really really really really missed my house.
Edited to add: AND BRAVO! YAY TOP CHEF OH HOW I'VE MISSED YOU!
It's good to be home.
When you are in not good state and have got no money to move out from that, you would have to take the credit loans. Just because that would help you for sure. I take credit loan every time I need and feel fine because of this.
Posted by: Faye31Walton | March 23, 2010 at 01:14 AM
So jealous of you! I would love to get back to Atlanta. For now we're a bit further north!
Posted by: Laurie | April 22, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Yey! Welcome to Atlanta! You and your brood are going to love it here. Atlanta is SO kid-friendly. I've been here for about 20 years now (yikes), but I'm a northerner by birth. If you ever want any advice about anything here (like dear god, don't EVER go anywhere near a mall during rush hour), just shoot me a note!
Posted by: Amy@UWM | April 21, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Welcome home. I'm in Atlanta, 25 weeks preggers (and no sweet tooth either), and would be more than happy to recommend an OB practice I LOVE and even might have a lead on a doula for you :-) If you need someone to commiserate with about dealing with being pregnant in an Atlanta summer, let me know!
Posted by: Sara | April 21, 2008 at 03:52 PM
I've read your page on and off for a while. I've just started a new blog...b/c my husband and I are finally starting to prepare to start our family. Check it out...and please leave any suggestions you may have. I'm open for anything...what we should do to prepare, things to expect,etc. Thanks!
Posted by: ~M~ | April 21, 2008 at 01:26 AM
WELCOME HOME!
Oh - honey - have you been able to catch up on Top Chef yet?
Zoi cries all the time.
Richard is wierd. And....he's a re-dipper. Tastes his dish and then puts the spoon back in it. So.....wrong.....
Posted by: submommy | April 21, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Enjoy it. Enjoy Top Chef. Put feet up, get some sparkling water, and some chocolate and ENJOY.
Also, dry your hair.
Posted by: Her Bad Mother | April 20, 2008 at 10:09 PM
welcome home! glad you made it safely and everyone is still in one piece.
Posted by: ImpostorMom | April 20, 2008 at 08:45 PM
Be sure to have a coke. Any flavor coke you want ;)
So glad you are back in your real house. Even if it's still sorta unfurnished.
Posted by: jaelithe | April 20, 2008 at 07:29 PM
I love top chef, but I can't decide if I love the food or the drama more...
Posted by: Woman with Kids | April 20, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Kick back and relaaaax.
AHAHAHAHAHA!
You have to get packing for CA.
xo
Posted by: the new girl | April 20, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Welcome home. How long can you keep Q from discovering the American Girl store at Northpoint. Our Sinlaws took care of that for me.
Posted by: b | April 20, 2008 at 09:47 AM
I think I would miss Top Chef way more than my house!
Glad you're home.
Posted by: Christy | April 19, 2008 at 09:54 PM
Welcome back to you house! I'm sure it missed you! ;)
Seriously, I'm glad you all got back safe and sound.
Posted by: The Other Sister-in-Law | April 19, 2008 at 09:31 PM
Ah, home sweet home!
Posted by: Woman with Kids | April 19, 2008 at 06:58 PM
Glad you made it. Take a deep breath!
Posted by: PunditMom | April 19, 2008 at 06:24 PM
Welcome home lady!
Now get a sitter for a few hours and give yourself some alone time
this week.
Posted by: Melissa | April 19, 2008 at 06:09 PM
welcome home, lady. :)
Posted by: Lara | April 19, 2008 at 05:49 PM
I'm glad you made it home safely. Driving in the pouring down rain is bad enough, but to add darkness on top of that, yuck!
Posted by: Shannon | April 19, 2008 at 05:10 PM
I can only imagine how it must feel to be home. Enjoy it.
Posted by: mrs. chicken | April 19, 2008 at 04:09 PM