Walking Backwards

Gah, since I got back from Italy my allergies have been going haywire. Probably due to the fact that I stopped taking my allergy medicine while I was away because I didn't have ANY allergies. Now I have to wait the week or so for my allergy medicine to build up enough in my system to start working again. Mornings like this and I start thinking of allergy shots. Make it stop!

Last night my dad came to visit and my brother took us all out to dinner. The husband was out with friends seeing the new Wallace and Gromit movie, so I felt rather extravagant getting to go out. Typically it takes both the husband and I to wrangle to monster at a sit down and order your food restaurant, but I was with family so I didn't worry too much. I gave my dad all of his Italy souvenirs and his favorite was the uber-cheesy DaVinci's Last Supper sculpture that I picked up at a tourist stand (I knew it was going to be his favorite). The baby fell asleep in the car on the way to the restaurant so we had a nice meal where we lamented the state of politics. Travis and my dad also discussed why Travis doesn't have a girlfriend and they both agreed that it's because women are crazy and not worth the effort. I felt quite put out by the line of discussion and felt the need to defend my species. They granted an allowance for me, but the rest of women are still crazy. He left too soon, but he'll be back next week. I need someone to feel disillusioned with.