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* swim in the pool (and it was a really cool one, too) * eat at a buffet * see the Bellagio fountains * see a show * shop (unless M&Ms count…) * smoke, drink, gamble, or get a hooker
Read More Vegas Musts that I Didn’t DoMy Mum told me after Little Red was born, “you love those whom you serve.” We serve our children most, was her implication, and I was probably nursing Little Red at the time. As I watch Little Red play with Earl Bird, kiss him, hold his hand, and offer his nose for a buffet, I […]
Read More LoveI think I’ve said “I’m an idiot” a million times since Tuesday. Paul, who is kind to a fault, keeps saying, “you’re not an idiot. You just get flustery sometimes.” Fine, but I’m still an idiot. But I’ve thought a lot about it, and started looking back at how many times I’ve been flustered lately, […]
Read More EpiphanyTuesday morning, after we loaded up the car and left the hotel, I began work on one of my summer passtimes — dehydration. We were out on the street in the middle of the day, and it was naptime. I had considered going to one of the outlet malls, but stubbornly determined to do something Las Vegas, […]
Read More How to Lose in Vegas without GamblingWhen Paul’s alarm went off at ten to seven on Monday morning, I was beat. We had, of course, stayed up late with his brother the night before. Little Red asked one of us to hop into bed with him and I told him to climb into my bed. He rolled over and closed his eyes, so […]
Read More The Great EscapeTwo little girls came a little early! Welcome, Moriah Donnette (born June 21st) and Olivia Isabel Irene (born June 24th) Hooray! Alyson and ABQ, we’re waiting for you!
Read More While I Was Out…Paul’s boss met us in line at the hotel on Saturday evening to ensure that our check-in went smoothly. (Good thing: the hotel charges $20 for a crib and he decided to foot that, too.) As they chatted, Paul and Jim, Jim casually said, “and tomorrow is suit and tie.” We had already turned around (within […]
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