Even though I got back from vacation with my folks and nieces late on Saturday, I have not yet caught up with being home. I picked up a nasty bug sometime during the week and by the time I was between Cincinnati and Salt Lake City it became terrible. I spent all day Sunday in bed with high fever and technicolor stuff coming from my nose and throat (sorry too much info, I know). Monday, I did go with DH up to play basketball and see my mom. We didn't walk - I just can't breathe without wheezing. I've got a call into the doctor and I'm hoping that he'll find time to get me today or at least call in a script. It feels like pnemonia...
DH began his new job today...I've not heard from him since he left this morning (all nervous). We will have to go shopping for him - dress code is "business causual" with the focus on the "business" part. He pulled his achilles playing ball last night and his swollen foot is inside his dress shoe. I'm sure he'll come home with a very bad attitude. He is excited to actually be back on a job though!
The trip was terrific! We stayed in a condo resort that is located on what was the Powhatan Plantation. The restored mannor house was beautiful! The condo was three levels with a sleeping loft (two twins) where the girls took over, a second level with a large sitting area, queen-size bedroom and full bath, and kitchen, dinning/living, and king-size bedroom with full bath on the first level. There was our own spa in a greenhouse type patio and a regular deck off the living area. The resort also had an indoor pool and workout room, hiking trails, etc. There are two large outdoor pools and spas that will be open when the weather is warmer and sport courts.
We went to the Virginia living history/natural museum in Newport News on Sunday. Wonderful place - very hands on with reptiles and they have bobcat, wolves, foxes, etc. We then met my friend Jamie (stationed near Virginia Beach) and his Navy buddies for dinner. What fun! We adopted them and they us for the evening. We had an interesting time getting them back to base because none of them have driven in the area and they are from the West Coast. The running joke was that 3 intelligence specialists got themselves and a family lost in Virginia beach. Colonial Williamsburg was very interesting and uncrowded. We spent two days walking through the open buildings and talking with the people who work and live there re-creating colonial life (just prior to the Revolutionary War). We headed up to Washington DC on Wednesday morning and barely got to the motel in time to shuttle over to Union Station and negotiate the metro. The self-guided Whitehouse tour was a little bit of a letdown. Yes, it was interesting, but we couldn't take anything but ID with us - no cameras. It was beautiful in DC that day but I don't have a picture! We browsed through the American History and Natural History museums and then headed back to Union station. Unfortunately, it took two very cold hours to get a shuttle back to the motel. This made us uneasy with the snow the next day about heading back into the city without the van. We did manage to find parking at the Lincoln Memorial Thursday am and to hike around in the snow for a bit and see the other memorials on that end. Wet and cold we drove back to Williamsburg early. The snow ended before hitting Richmond (although schools were cancelled down to that area for the day). We did Jamestowne (both the National park and Living history park) on Friday. It was the highlight of our trip!
Foodwise - no so on plan - but I did not overeat junk either. Exercise - we walked and walked and walked! The weather was very cold but mostly partly cloudy with some chilly sunshine (except for the snow in DC). The people were so warm, polite and inviting! We had ordinary citizens sharing information about their homes and the area without having to pry. We felt like very welcomed guests everywhere we went. I'm sure in a few weeks when spring arrives and stays, the gardens will be stunning!
I just returned from a Dental cleaning this morning and will have to try the doctor again. Note to self - do not go more than 6 months between cleanings!
Schoolwise - it was tough to finish by dialing in but I did pull another real A from the course.
I'll check into journals by tomorrow - I promise.
Laurie,
