Today I had the misfortune of needing to go in for an ultrasound. The only instruction I received from the receptionist when I booked the appointment was to make sure to keep my bladder full and drink at least 20 oz. of water.
I want to take this time to thank my children for having trained my bladder so well.
It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. It used to be long ago, back in the Iron Age when I went to high school, the ultrasound transducers were not as sensitive as they are now. This is where I cheer for technology. The technician was very light-handed and the whole procedure was rather quick and mostly discomfort-free. Mostly.
Anyway, after that I went home to take Hubby’s car to be inspected. Hilarity ensued.
Mechanic: Hi, what can I do for you?
Me: Car inspection, please.
Mechanic: *looks it over* Looking good!
Me: *blinks*
Mechanic: Just kidding, just pull it over to the side.
Me: Oh, I get it.
Mechanic: Not enough coffee this morning?
Me: Let’s go with that, ok?
Mechanic: *snort*
Once again, I am in the itty bitty wait area, the sight infamous for the previous debacle. Anyway, I proceeded to wait, whiling away the time by entertaining a little toddler who was doodling in a “My Little Pony” coloring book. Soon enough the car was ready, so I paid and went out to get the car, when the mechanic came over and let me know he was impressed that the car was in such great condition. I told him thanks, and that it’s a result of her being Hubby’s baby. Instead of laughing, the mechanic nodded sagely and said “She sure is.” I don’t get this reaction when I take in the van or the SUV.
Finally, this afternoon I get to go back to the hospital to pick up Hubby, since we drove in together in one vehicle. This means I get to enjoy traffic in the rain. Then I get to cook dinner, which will be braised chicken. It will be braised in white wine, so I have that going for me.
I love to cook with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food 😉
June 9th, 2014 at 1:59 PM
The braised chicken will go well with mushrooms sautéed in garlic butter, then simmered in dry sherry. Or, you could just drink the sherry and tell the family to scrounge for their supper. Either way works well.
June 9th, 2014 at 2:02 PM
I like the second option 😀
June 9th, 2014 at 2:13 PM
😉
June 9th, 2014 at 3:01 PM
You’re probably to young to remember Julia Child’s and how she cooked with wine so often???
😉
June 10th, 2014 at 9:02 AM
I used to watch it on the public station. It was awesome to see her. She was messy and fun 😀
June 9th, 2014 at 7:23 PM
So, not precisely your day, I take it. Drink the wine. Hubby can grill the chicken if needs be.
June 10th, 2014 at 9:03 AM
We both drank the wine. He had a long day as well. The chicken was pretty self-cooking 😀
June 9th, 2014 at 8:13 PM
No one here is going to blame you if you drink the wine and nuke some nuggets, you know. Really.
June 10th, 2014 at 9:04 AM
I would have done that had I bothered to go grocery shopping and gotten nuggets….
June 9th, 2014 at 9:00 PM
“Guess I picked the wrong day to stop sniffin’ glue!”
June 10th, 2014 at 9:04 AM
If it helps, the first bottle of wine I opened was still fermenting!!
No, I didn’t drink it. Much.