I made a concerted effort to stay off my computer and blackberry this weekend, and it went pretty well. There were times, though, that I found myself reflexively digging through my purse, looking for the red blinking light of my blackberry. I’ll take “signs you’re hopelessly addicted to the internet” for $500, Alex. I’m glad it’s Sunday night and my self-imposed internet exile is over.
We had a very busy weekend. Friday night we had a friend’s 30th birthday party at a cool spot on the beach in Santa Monica. We brought Maddie, who was a little overwhelmed by all the people at first. She wasn’t quite herself, most likely because she was tired. Maddie has been on a sleep strike lately. She just will NOT sleep. We’ll put her in her crib during her nap times, and she’ll lay there the entire time, playing with her feet and babbling. So, you’d probably think that no nap during the day would totally exhaust an 8 1/2 month old to the point that she’d sleep a lot at night, right? But NO. She has been waking up every two hours. NOT OK. Can I grind up a sleeping pill and put it in her bottle?
Saturday my friends Leigh and Kim came to meet Maddie. Leigh lives in New York City and Kim lives in San Francisco. We had a blast catching up, and they cracked me up with how eager they were to hold Maddie, feed her, change her clothes, etc. I want them around all the time! They were in town for our friend (and my former roommate) Bella’s baby shower. Bella is due to have a boy in six weeks, a little boy they are affectionately calling “Tres” (three in Spanish) because he is named after his father and grandfather. And I know I said I wouldn’t ever do it again, but I caved.
The shower was lots of fun, and then I got to come home to Mike, Maddie and Rigby! We had a bit of quiet time – and quiet time means Mike and I tried to nap while Maddie laid in between us, kicking and babbling. Then Mike’s parents came over to take us to dinner. They’re in town for a couple of days to visit. I will let Mike tell the stories of his mom, and believe me, there are stories. We walked to a nice restaurant only a few blocks from our house. We’d pushed Maddie in a stroller, but lack of space dictated that the stroller be put in the back. I realized I’d forgotten to grab Maddie’s bottle out of the basket in the bottom, so Mike went to get it. When he came back, his eyes were wide. He lowered his voice to the tiniest whisper and said to me,
“Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart are at the table behind us!”
Instead of turning around, I said, “is her kid there?” He looked at me and shook his head. “Of course that’s the first thing you’d ask me.” Well, I wanted to know! I was a little self-conscious about bringing Maddie to a nice steak joint, but I felt better knowing that her kid was there! After he answered in the affirmative, I turned slightly and saw Indiana Jones smiling at me…okay, he was smiling at Calista, but since she and I were sitting back to back, he was smiling right in my general direction.
We didn’t tell Mike’s parents about the celebs until after they left. And even then, his mom wanted to get up and run after them. I almost wish that had happened, but considering Mike had forbidden me to take a picture (something about being horribly embarrassed), his mom running after Harrison Ford probably would have sent poor Mike into shock.
I know everyone is waiting with baited breathe to find out how Jackie! is, so I’ll give the quick update. She went home to her parents’ house on Friday. I know, can you believe it? Only four nights in the hospital after BRAIN SURGERY. It blows my mind, I could have stayed in the hospital longer after my C-Section! She has to take pills seven times a day and she has an incredible 57 staples in her head. They’ll be removed on August 11th, when she meets with her oncologist. That’s when she’ll get the pathology report on turk the tumor. Until then, she is resting and healing, and getting waited on hand and foot by her parents and siblings. I can’t wait to go visit her.
Fiesty Charlie says:
Glad to see Jackie smiling at home!
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Midwest Mommy says:
Glad to hear Jackie is home and doing great!
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moosh in indy. says:
Knowing what I know about Mike’s mom I wish the chase of Harrison would have been allowed. I’m envisioning the boulder/Indy scene from the original movie.
Heh, is Mike okay that I just called his mom a boulder?
Woot Jackie!
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Bec says:
I’m glad to hear Jackie!’s doing well. Also pleased to see that she took the time to put on lip gloss. That’s more then I do when I’m just having a regular photo taken!
on Harrison Ford.
Middle-Aged-Woman says:
Betting Maddie is going through a growth spurt. Better sleepless than cranky, though that may come, too. Don’t worry, they are short!
texasholly @ June Cleaver Nirvana says:
Jackie looks good.
That is crazy about the celeb sighting…too cool.
Christy says:
I’m so happy to hear that she’s home & well…and especially that she’s being waited on hand and foot–tell her to milk that for all it’s worth!
Anna Marie says:
Hooray for Jackie!! She is still so beautiful even with a few staples in her head. The fact they sent her home after four days completely blows my mind. Heh. no pun intended there.
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Kate says:
I was thinking the same thing about my own c-section! I can’t believe that she was kicked out so soon. But then again – she may be happier at home. It’s impossible to get any rest in the hospital with the nurses in and out every 5 minutes checking you for something or other. She really does look great.
Sorry about the sleepless baby. My first would wake up 3-4 times a night until he was 18 months. And then I had twins. That was it’s own particular hell – but one you get used to…. It will get better!
Finally – on celebrity sightings. I’m one of those lame people that never recognizes anyone. They all look so much taller and better groomed on-screen. But even if I did know they were there – I would never talk to them. I mean – what would I say?! But I was thinking that you could have staged a little family photo op with the stars in the background. I’m sure they would NEVER KNOW what you were doing…
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Kate says:
I was thinking the same thing about my own c-section! I can’t believe that she was kicked out so soon. But then again – she may be happier at home. It’s impossible to get any rest in the hospital with the nurses in and out every 5 minutes checking you for something or other. She really does look great.
Sorry about the sleepless baby. My first would wake up 3-4 times a night until he was 18 months. And then I had twins. That was it’s own particular hell – but one you get used to…. It will get better!
Finally – on celebrity sightings. I’m one of those lame people that never recognizes anyone. They all look so much taller and better groomed on-screen. But even if I did know they were there – I would never talk to them. I mean – what would I say?! But I was thinking that you could have staged a little family photo op with the stars in the background. I’m sure they would NEVER KNOW what you were doing…
Jennifer says:
Jackie looks really good! I hope her recovery is very quick and easy!
I once had dinner at the table next to Sylvester Stallone–he was w/ two blonde bimbos.
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preTzel says:
Maddie is overly tired. Ever been so tired you feel like you could sleep on a bed of nails with a blanket of ice and sleep through it only to find yourself wide away in your own comfy bed? Yep, when your overly tired your body goes on overload.
No, you can not crush a sleep pill and give it to her. LOL!
My advice? Stop all noises in the house except for some soft classical music. Something really boring. Then darken the house as much as possible during the day. (Kind of like night.) It worked for my kids.
Glad Jackie! is home and she looks wonderful and happy! Speedy recovery Jackie!
Btw – I would not have chased Harrison Ford but I might have shared my food with Calista Flockhart. The girl seriously needs to eat more.
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anna says:
Yay for Jackie! She looks really good. Good luck with the sleepless nights. Hopefully it is a stage that will pass quickly.
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Becky says:
Dude, Jackie looks amazing. She’s one hell of a woman.
Mamadance says:
Jackie must be one tough cookie- smiling and looking beautiful with all those staples. Give her a big hug for all of us strangers out here who are following her progress. Thanks for the update.
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AMomTwoBoys says:
Cracks me up that I already knew most of this based on your Twitter conversation with my sister (@QuartCourt). Awesome.
And YAY! for Jackie! She’s freakin’ awesome.
I’ll have a talk with Maddie and see if we can work out some kind of truce agreement. All I’ll ask for is a Wunderbar.
Maria says:
We had Calista on a flight from Barcelona to New York City. My husband was totally embarrassed to find out that I knew her kids name. (Liam was with her.) We ended up being the people who stopped to let her out of her seat and into the aisle during the exit process. Oh, brushes with fame! PS: She’s tiny.
Jackie! looks amazing. It absolutely blows my mind that she’s already home from the hospital. What a badass.
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Mike says:
Maria,
Heather knew Liam’s name too…and I was as embarrassed as your hubby!
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Anissa@Hope4Peyton says:
Oh holy fishsticks! I can’t believe your restraint because I don’t know that I would have been able to do the same in the presence of Han Solo. Applause for you. Restraining order for me.
Jackie! looks amazing. Her smiles every step of the way remind me of my daughter, who never let the physical pain wear down her incredible capacity for joy. That is a blessing.
Stefanie says:
Okay, Jackie! just had brain surgery and she had the strength to put on some make-up which of course begs the question, why the hell can’t I put a little lipstick on once in awhile. Seriously, she is inspiring.
Also, re: Maddie – teething. I say Motrin, Motrin, Motrin.
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pgoodness says:
Jackie! looks great- and totally deserves to be waited on, I bet she has one hell of a headache! Keeping fingers crossed about results and all of that!!
Maddie? Teething maybe? I wish I could help, but really, my kids are not the poster children for good sleep habits. Not. even. close.
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maya says:
so glad jackies doing well!!!
what a beautiful diapercake!
oh and dont use the bumbo in the pool- we had to keep holding it down!
Kristine says:
Jackie is beautiful! Even with staples in her head she’s prettier than I am. Damn it…
So glad she is doing so well!
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Andrea's Sweet Life says:
Way to go Jackie! Look at her go.
Not only do I wish Mike’s mom had run after Harrison Ford, I wish you’d gotten it all on video!
I feel you on the not-sleeping. Baby girl went through MONTHS of that, but it turned out she had allergies, so I’m no help to you!
Manic Mom says:
Jackie looks Great. I’m so happy to see her smile!
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anymommy says:
Wow! Jackie! looks fabulous, even with staples in her head. I am so happy to see her home and recovering. What a weekend – glad you had fun.
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Kristin says:
Rock on Jackie! Glad she is doing well.
Oh Indie I love you so. Lucky you for that vision!
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CaraBee says:
Jackie! looks better just days after brain surgery than I look after an hour of primping. And seriously? How did you not say something about Harrison and Calista? I would not have been able to function. Another reason I would not do well in California, no capacity for ignoring celebs.
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Danielle says:
Look at her smile.
She’s gorgeous.
I think I say that every post. But it’s true. She looks better after brain surgery than I do after one night with one glass of wine! Oy!
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Ford says:
Jackie! So cute! looks so beautiful with all those staples.. way to go baby!