It’s funny how the simplest, regular things have profound meaning. I was folding the boys’ laundry this morning and was struck with how much they have changed and how those changes are reflected in their clothes. No more blurp cloths or drooled-encrusted onesies fill the laundry. Nor are there any more bibs or teeny, tiny [...]
The days have wound around again to another Thanksgiving. The boys are still in bed, and I have the eggs boiling for deviled eggs. Had Tday supper with Mom and crew last night and are not expected at Kitty’s until this evening, so not sure what we will do today. I have so much to [...]
I was going through a box of old cards and letters last night (more on that project later) and came across a card from Granny. In it she writes about going to Bridge club and mentioning that when she gets back from visiting us that it will be her turn to host. The sad thing [...]
We are having a family gathering for E’s birthday on Sunday, and I can already feel the pre-party stress settle in. I look around at all the things that need to be done around the house and just shake my head. And that’s just the regular housekeeping stuff and none of the extra party tasks. [...]
I’m working on a short movie of video clips from E’s first five years for his birthday. One of our favorite things to do is to watch home movies together, so I think he will get a kick out of it. I may have missed my calling has a movie editor. I love the technical [...]
Well, Izzy started on her cancer regimen today. She will be taking Cyclophosphamide on alternating days with Piroxicam. Once every three weeks, she will go in for an IV of some chemo agent. I hope she doesn’t get too sick. Isn’t it weird how sometimes you don’t notice things until you have a reason [...]
Hard to believe this beautiful, little creature is sick with cancer. I met with the vet this evening, and the prognosis is not good. She has breast cancer that has spread to her lungs. She doesn’t exhibit any signs of illness except for the lump on her belly, so we opted to try a round [...]
Being ill has one advantage–plenty of time to do some thinking while recuperating. With the sleep deprivation and poor health, I’ve lost focus lately. I’ve tuned out somewhat from being present with my children. I’ve been going through the motions but have lost some of the joy in parenting. I intend on changing that. 1) [...]
I was working on making a chore chart this week for LM when I came across this one from ModEco Kids. Just download the pdf in Adobe (Preview for Mac doesn’t work as well) and fill in the blanks. Since LM doesn’t read yet, I added the pictures. I just took photographs of the items, [...]
With my condition, it is recommended that I limit contact with people who have not had chickenpox or have not been vaccinated. Since W hasn’t had chickenpox before, and neither kid is fully vaccinated, I’ve really limited how much I touch them. Touch is one of those things that you don’t really pay much attention [...]
