Sep

24

He’s Home

September 24, 2004 | 6 Comments

The doctor’s sent the grandbaby home. Told my sd to watch out for jaundice as that could very well develop after the bumps go away. She is happy to be home with him and has already let her 15 year old sister “baby-sit”, i.e. watch him while she takes a nap. She’s got it made […]

Sep

22

The Power of the Positive

September 22, 2004 | 10 Comments

I just got a call from my stepdaughter. They have released her this afternoon but they aren’t releasing the baby. The pediatrician is concerned about broken blood vessels on his head. He has assured her that it likely is nothing but they need to keep him for at least another day or two for observation. […]

Sep

21

Just Call Me Granny

September 21, 2004 | 9 Comments

I got a call at 3:45am that my sd was at the hospital in labor. I left shortly after and made the 45 minute trip in 26 minutes flat. (Who knew a minivan could go that fast?) Things moved quickly and at 7:45am a beautiful little boy was brought into this world. It was the […]

Sep

20

The Beauty of a Power Wheel

September 20, 2004 | 2 Comments

Olivia made this keen observation over the weekend
“Mom you know the best thing about us (the kids) having our own car (i.e. their Power Wheel)?”
“What’s that Olivia?”
“Now when you go to the store we can follow you.”
*insert Psycho music here*
Dear God they’ve figured out how to find me!!!!
AAAAHHHH!!!!!

Sep

19

We’re Still Alive

September 19, 2004 | 1 Comment

Thanks everyone for stopping by and sending tissues, whiskey and good wishes. We are alive and on the mend but it will be a few more days before we are back to normal.
My life now consists of wiping noses and waiting for the phone to ring with news my stepdaughter has gone in to […]

Sep

13

Sick Ward

September 13, 2004 | 11 Comments

Olivia has strep throat, Elizabeth and Lauren both have bad colds. Guess who hasn’t had any sleep all weekend? Guess who’s going to get sick next? Send some tissues. *sniff*

Sep

11

Day of Rememberance

September 11, 2004 | 4 Comments

I can’t believe it’s been 3 years. I will never forget that day as long as I live. I was pregnant with my daughter Elizabeth and was doing a preschool lesson with the children when the phone rang. It was my husband telling me to turn on the TV, a plane had just crashed into […]

Sep

10

One of Those Days

September 10, 2004 | 9 Comments

**Warning-This post of full of expletives today as I am in one pissed off mood. I need a place to rant and exorcise the fury and my blog is getting it today. So if you don’t want to read one of my most “colorful” posts ever then move on. If you love to read a […]

Sep

9

Second Guessing

September 9, 2004 | 5 Comments

Why is it whenever you interview for something you think of all the answers you should have given after the interview is over? *sigh* I just had a telephone interview and thought of all the “right” answers after I hung up the phone. They have full time work and I would really like to to […]

Sep

7

Lunch? Nap. Lunch? Nap.

September 7, 2004 | 10 Comments

What was in that macaroni and cheese??

Sep

5

How Profound

September 5, 2004 | 9 Comments

The kids were playing out in the yard this morning, running barefoot through the grass, chasing each other in the sun. My husband called out a warning to them to be careful where they stepped as he hadn’t cleaned up after the dog in the yard yet today.
My 8 year old son’s response:
“Yeah, stepping in […]

Sep

3

When It Rains, It Pours

September 3, 2004 | 8 Comments

My phone has been ringing off the hook the last few days. All of these calls? People looking for childcare. After losing 1 1/2 kids (1 left, 1 went to part time) and

Sep

2

Fall is Coming

September 2, 2004 | 3 Comments

I can feel it in the air. The seasons are changing even though the Autumnal Equinox isn’t for a few more weeks. The nights are getting colder and the days are bright and sunny but warm, not hot and dry, no humidity. This is by far my favorite time of year and always has been. […]