HELP by the Beatles

April 27th - May 2nd

WORST

If you are wondering if saying the term "knock on wood" actually spares you from the topic you are talking about, I would say yes...for about 13 1/2 months.  This is exactly how long Tavian has lived without getting sick. And getting me sick for that matter.  For the last few days we have battled through congestion and runny noses.  Momma is lucky and can take as many drugs as she can think of to feel better, but poor Babyhead has to just "let itself work out" a la our pediatrician.  Although we are on the path to wellness it is a road I hope we do not travel again anytime soon.

BEST FRIEND

Even though the Beatles wrote a  song about it, asking for "help" is one of the hardest things for me to do. It has become  a personal goal to work on this challenge and when you are sick you need a lot of help. Especially if you have a sick baby too. Especially if you have husband who gags every time you blow your very congested nose. Especially if your entire house is a disaterous, germ zone.

Natalie Robuck is a cornerstone in the foundation of my sanity.  I wouldn't know what I would do without her freindship... not laugh as much and be very sad.  We have the best conversations about every-aspect of life.  We offer loving, but honest truth when faced with problems. Understanding. Support. And delicious meals to get our selves through hard times and to feel alive again.

I feel very lucky to have someone like this in my life. Someone I can pick up the phone and in a very congested voice babble though an awkward sentence of needing Help...help me if you can I'm feeling down, Help me get my feet back on the ground.

Without hesitation and a tall non fat latte in hand for me Natalie appears at my front door. She choose to spend her Sunday morning helping me fold laundry, vacuum, and sanitize every inch of our bedrooms. All of a sudden my overwhelming task is brought to life with fun and meaningful conversation because Natalie is there helping.  We worked our butts of for two hours and demolished any lurking germs in our house or around Babyhead.

Dearest Auntie Natalie we do appreciate you being around! THANK YOU for being my Help, not just anybody.

Here are some of my favorite shots of my favorite person a la Cost Rica

BEST TRADER JOES'S PRODUCT

Rice pasta and cheddar? I am sorry please don't try to out cheese my regular mac and cheese. It would get messy...spilled milk, burnt cheese,...just ugly.  But then gracefully the box with a noodle smile said "do not worry my child, I am Gluten Free." The forks  were peacefully lowered. Let's just see how it tasters.  So the water boiled on with the delicate noodles bouncing around. Then drained and swirled together with milk and the cheese packet.

Don't worry MnC the RP &C are apart of the family now. Creamy , hearty, cheesy. Tonight I felt a little crazy for the RP&C and it was mixed with tuna, sour cream, spread in a baking dish and topped with Organic bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese.  FAB comfort cooking.  RP&C you have made the cut!

BEST QUOTATION

"If there's no chocolate in heaven, then I'm not going."

Thanks to Aunt Nancy for that gem of an email forward, simple, but frighteningly true.