Colorado Springs

I wrote the following blog over three days, so it might seem a little disjointed…

Today we woke up at about 7am and got ready to go. Final packing, toiletries, etc. I actually felt bad about leaving Captain. I wanted to bring my stuffed Chocolate Lab Captain, but at the last minute, when I thought about going through security with a book bag, suitcase, belt, shoes, phones, and a jacket, a stuffed dog might be pushing it.
We were getting ready and I called the parentals…AKA Captain’s doggie sitters, to go over final details. We grabbed our bags, got in the car, and drove off. My stomach was in knots. I could not believe the nervous feelings permeating my body. I am not a fan of butterflies in my stomach, especially before a flight. Brian had to remind me to think of this as an interview, even though I am pretty sure it is a totally different feeling. Don’t get me wrong, I am not scared about meeting Noemi and Chris, I am just nervous. It seems everything these past few months have been moving fast. Not just the baby stuff, but life! A second ago, it was the first week of school, and now we are days from Winter Recess. This past week was packed. I had to go to different places every day after work, which I am not used to any longer. I had Family Academic Night until 7pm on Thursday, dinner for Sal’s birthday on Friday night, and then an early morning flight. I have to pause occasionally to remind myself, “Eyes on the prize.” But, I hear Violet’s mom’s voice from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Missi Pyle) saying it to Violet…I know…weird.
Our flight to Minnesota was turbulent. It left about 30 minutes late due to some mechanical conditions, which made every turbulent bump seem more severe than it probably was. Thus far, it is 11:37 am EST, I am about to land, yet am NOT impressed with North West Airlines.
Random thoughts…do Jim and Dan ever get airsick from turbulence? How much does a Flight Attendant make? Why is the one chick so cheery and the other seems bitchy? The bitchy one looks like she has had too much Botox but Brian thinks she looks like an Asian version of Posh Spice…but she is not even Asian. Ok…flight gate change-we have to switch planes, which we tried to avoid…oh well.
And Brian said that “we are never flying North West again!” The switch of planes, no big deal-but the fact that we had a 10 minute walk from one terminal to the other made him not so happy.
So we got to Colorado Springs (second smallest airport I think I have ever been to) and went to the hotel-Antlers Hilton. I liked it…seemed very popular with the locals. We shall stay there again. Brian called Noemi and we decided to take a cat nap befog going to dinner.
Chris and Noemi met us in the hotel lobby. First, let me say that Noemi has striking beauty. Her pictures do not do her justice! Second, Chris is muy guapo. Finally, they make an adorable couple! They complement each other well.
We headed out to dinner (in walking distance). Cute place, many drunken Santa’s…made me think of Selina doing the Santa Run in Philly. Anyway, they had some very exciting news…they got married on December 6! It was a civil ceremony, just the two of them, but they are now husband and wife (CONGRATULATIONS!). Chris said immediately after, he bought Noemi a hot dog and soda-their first meal as husband and wife. And then he had to go back to work. Too funny.
After dinner, they convinced us to go to Karaoke. Brian did not sing, but he did play Noemi in pool. We then went to another bar for more Karaoke. As the night went on…yup…I got drunk…SHOCKER! Don’t remember much…Brian said he sang Karaoke…But I have to say, I had a blast. We all bonded!
Noemi and Chris are GREAT! I love them. I am SOOOOOO happy she is doing this for us. She is sweet, and friendly, and happy, and honest, and …well, she is just great. She will be a terrific carrier. And Chris is awesome and funny, so she will be in good hands.
All in all, the visit was better than I could have asked for. Maybe, if I was not hung over this morning, I would have enjoyed my breakfast-that would be the only thing I would change. So, basically, thank you to all who kept us in your thoughts and prayers because our gestational carrier is phenomenal. Now, continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers in the New Year because Noemi told us the doctor said we can be pregnant as early as the end of January and Brian and I still have to go to the fertility clinic in a few weeks-probably mid-January, maybe over MLK Jr. Day holiday.
Thanks for taking the time to read-and please comment!