By the time you’re able to read this and comprehend the technologies I’m about to reference you may laugh. This week Mom’s technology lifelines brought some stress. On Monday my car battery died. Dad was working. I was able to travel to work that morning thanks to my friend Mandy. Co-workers later helped me jump start my car and the next day Dad replaced the battery. All was good. I handled the situation calmly. It’s life. Things like this happen.
Another
technology trouble of mine was not welcomed with similar patience. Recently Apple Inc. released the new iPhone
5s and 5c. In addition, Apple updated its
smart phone operating system to iOS7. Co-workers
encouraged me this update was well worth
it! Hesitant, I chose to allow the “upgrade.” My phone looked different, functioned
different, and made different noises. Worst
of all, my calendar view was extremely different and didn’t contain the
information I was accustomed to. I was
anxious to go home and sync my phone with my laptop that did contain the
correct information. In my attempts to
sync the two devices I learned I needed an iTunes update and two computer system
updates. These updates were necessary
before my phone and laptop could communicate.
Chaos ensued.
It’s funny
how something so minor brought so much frustration. If only for a day or two, my routine was
interrupted and my normal was challenged.
It begged the question: If I can’t handle an iPhone update, what will
life with a new baby be like? Yikes!
Your dad and
I discussed my technology frustrations.
He encouraged me and when I was finally able to obtain the necessary
updates he cheered with me. This, I thought, this is what life with a new baby will be like. Our routine will be challenged and our normal
will be interrupted. Dad and I will have
frustrations with you and with one another.
We will discuss, offer support, learn new things and eventually adapt. Most important we will cheer each other on. Love will hold us together during difficult
times.
Being a La
Crosse native you experienced a big milestone this weekend. You celebrated your first Oktoberfest! Dad worked a 48 hour shift to ensure all
festers were safe. Mom and you walked in
the big Maple Leaf parade Saturday morning.
Mom met up with some friends after the parade and accompanied them in
celebrating downtown for a bit.
According to the baby books I’m reading you can hear. If that’s true, I should probably apologize
for the loud music.
It’s starting
to become more obvious that you’re growing inside me. I still haven’t felt any distinct movements
from you. This is something I’m really
looking forward to!
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| Happy Oktoberfest! Safe travels to Steph as she leaves for Bali! |
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| Week 18 |
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