I think Spring fever had hit many of us, judging from the lower number of visitors I’ve had and that many of you are updating your own blogs more infrequently. I have a very full plate this next month and here are a few things keeping me hoppin’:
My Bladder
It still gets me up at least twice a night.
Mile High Mamas Redesign
With the demise of our competitor The Rocky Mountain News, The Denver Post is soaring high. We are currently undergoing a redesign for Mile High Mamas that we hope will be relaunched by the end of the month. The Denver Newspaper Agency (which is responsible for the newspaper’s ads) is FINALLY getting on-board and is developing a marketing plan along with sponsorships and partners. I’m so thrilled everything is finally taking off and I’m been busy with fundraisers, meetings, events and even got asked to lead a round-table discussion for the Boulder Chamber of Commerce later in the month.
Yeah. I’m still laughing about that, too.
Haddie’s Birthday on May 25th
The kid is obsessed with The Incredibles so that will be our theme. She informed me last week my hair bears an alarming resemblance to Syndrome’s. Forget boring ol’ Elastagirl. I’ll be traumatizing all the kiddos with Syndrome’s villainous laugh. And killer hair.
Pixo Inc.
A few months ago, Jamie launched his own web development business, Pixo Web Design and Strategy. Things are going great and he has made some intelligent business partnerships that bring in even more work. Let me know if you can think of anyone who needs a needs a Web site; I’m always happy to pimp him out. I love having him work from home and don’t miss his big paycheck at all.
At least for now. 
Staycations
Between the Swine Flu and the economy, a lot of people will be staying closer to home this summer. We’re no exception so I decided to make myself a professional “staycationer” and we are going to do a whirlwind tour of Colorado. Some trips I have in the works: The Broadmoor, The Crested Butte Musical Festival, Steamboat Springs, YMCA of the Rockies and Chatataqua in Boulder.
As always, I will be documenting our many mishaps along the way. Because let’s face it: when have any of my vacations ever gone smoothly?
The Truth Revealed
Bad luck runs in the family. That is the only possible way to explain it. A few examples:
The Infection
My brother Pat and his wife Jane have spent the last couple of months getting SCUBA-certified so they could go on a diving trip to Honduras for their 20-year anniversary. This is the first time they’ve traveled abroad. Ever. They have been living and breathing this trip for ages. Then Pat got an ear infection so was unable to dive. You know: the entire reason they went to Honduras in the first place.
The Illness
We have been encouraging my parents to travel while they still can so they booked a trip to Mexico a couple of weeks ago. The week prior to departure, my mom took a turn for the worst and only my dad was able to go while my sister-in-laws and nieces stayed behind with my poor mom.
The Swine
The only place Jamie’s parents ever travel is Utah. His grandpa recently surprised all his children and spouses with a Mexican cruise. This is the first time Jamie’s folks have ever left the country and have been busily shopping for their beach vacation and getting passports. Enter: swine flu. Their Mexican cruise was canceled and they will instead be going to Seattle.
Nothing against Seattle but it’s not exactly [virgin] pina coladas on the beach.
OK, maybe “mayday” may be in order after all….
I'm a Canadian-born mom of two, former Denver Post columnist, family travel writer, editor of MileHighMamas.com and 9News contributor. Expert on all things Utah, Denver, family and travel. Lover of laughter and life. Happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin. 