I didn't want to leave town without an update. Unfortunately I don't have much of an update but do have a request.
TNPL had to cancel today's meeting due to a family medical emergency. I missed her call early this morning (bummer) but left her a message telling her we were thinking of her and her family and sending good wishes and thoughts. So if any of you have any spare good thoughts please put them out in the universe for her family.
We were hoping to have an official "match" today and that was our current requirement for parental (and family) notification. Now I'm not entirely sure we should tell everyone. I'm leaning towards telling them but don't want to have to constantly update and explain. It wouldn't be such a big issue except the mister's 'rents are planning a 50th Anniversary family trip - right over the due date of TNPL in January. I'd feel much more comfortable planning something in February instead but that means spilling the beans about TNPL. Oh and we're going to be spending Thanksgiving with most of the mister's family so it's not like we can go radio silence.
In other news, the mister and I leave early early EARLY tomorrow am for New Orleans. Woot woot! This is Sabbatical Phase 2. We'll be there for a full week! Our plans are to mostly eat and drink our way through the city. We have gotten some great recommendations from our friend Bebe but feel free to pile them on here.
Then we're headed to Washington DC for 10 days of family (his), friends (both of ours) and fun (for everyone!). I'm super stoked to meet my very favorite in-law's relatives. And because I'm not a very nice person I'm also stoked that my least favorite bil won't be able to make it. I have offered to be my very fave in-law's sous chef and serve at his beck and call. Here's to no repeats of the infamous Sweet Potato episode (he would never be that passive aggressive or rude) of several years ago.
But for now the Big Easy is calling...hurricanes, po' boys, beignets and more. Yummmmmmm.
Have a great time in New Orleans.
Sending good thoughts to TNPL and her family...
Posted by: Summer | Wednesday, 12 November 2008 at 13:15
Oh!! Have a beignet for me!!
Posted by: beagle | Wednesday, 12 November 2008 at 14:26
I am so glad to see an update. Have a great trip!
Posted by: Suzly | Wednesday, 12 November 2008 at 14:57
ooh, have some beignets and cocktails for us! enjoy your phase 2 and soaking in all the family and friends and good times to be had by all. maybe we can try to squeeze something in before the next trip? have fun!
Posted by: luna | Wednesday, 12 November 2008 at 19:19
Ohhh, I just love N'awlins!! The beignets at Downtown Disney are not quite the same. And the hurricanes-- man did I lurves me a whole lotta them (until the next day)! Muffaletta sandwiches, crawfish étouffée... yum!
I hope you have a fabulous trip, and I hope you get some good news while you're gone (is that possible?) so that the parental notification thing can move forward. I can't wait to hear all about your trip (and other life events)!
Posted by: Tonya | Wednesday, 12 November 2008 at 20:55
(And I'm definitely sending those positive thoughts to TNPL.)
Posted by: Tonya | Wednesday, 12 November 2008 at 20:56
Safe journeys and enjoy phase 2.... So you are matched? I'm still confused, I'm sorry. Anyway sending good thoughts to TNPL's family.
Posted by: Kimmer | Thursday, 13 November 2008 at 06:01
Oh, Millie - holding my breath that you get that formal match very soon!! And I wish I had insight re: to tell vs not to tell at this point - I would have trouble not telling myself, but that's just me.
Enjoy your sabbatical - LOVE New Orleans!
Posted by: Roni | Thursday, 13 November 2008 at 06:34
I think you will be matched soon! I hope that TNPL family emergency is not to bad. Enjoy your trip.
Posted by: Sharon | Thursday, 13 November 2008 at 08:05
Have a fun trip. It sounds great. Hope the match comes through soon.
Posted by: Michell | Thursday, 13 November 2008 at 09:16
Oh! My husband is driving to New Orleans for a meeting tomorrow! I will have him yell "HI MILLIE!" out the window on his way through town.
Posted by: PiquantMolly | Thursday, 13 November 2008 at 16:18
Sending good thoughts. So jealous about NOLA, I would love to go. Have a blast, and see you soon.
Posted by: Red Headed Momma | Thursday, 13 November 2008 at 19:22
Enjoy the trip.
Hopefully you'll know either way before meeting up with the family.
Posted by: Lut C. | Friday, 14 November 2008 at 13:37
I love New Orleans. You can't not have a good time there. Anywho, here's the thing. When you are parents, you will find that sometimes you have to tell well-meaning (and not so well-meaning) relatives where to put it and put your kid's needs first, even if it seems you are being unreasonable to everyone else. I know you know this. Think of this as lesson number one of being a mom and dad. I would tell them what's going on, tell them nothing is definite, and tell them that you can't make plans during Jan at all. Personaly, I wouldn't want to take a baby to HI a month after it was born because that's when they can be fussy and colicky (of course, your baby will be a dream) but if you feel up to it (and you should, because you're not jaded like me) then you should do it. In February. If you must. But they need to know that there may or may not be a baby involved and they need to respect that and get the heck out of the way for momma.
I just typed that really fast because I'm freezing. It's cold here in NC.
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Posted by: kayla | Monday, 17 November 2008 at 08:39
your trip sounds fabulous! hope you're having an most excellent time...
Posted by: Pamela Jeanne | Friday, 21 November 2008 at 10:12