Asking for prayers for my mom.
Toughest lady east of the Mississippi.
Fight and get better!!
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Headin' West
Will and I are taking a road trip.
We are trekking to Seattle to see dear friends who moved last summer. We are excited....well, as much as a four year old can comprehend.
Always a bit scary to leave family at home. Especially as of late because I have been giving care to my mom. It's not that I think I am indispensable....because I am sure everyone will get along without me just fine.
Looking forward to sipping tea and chatting, walking in rain, seeing the ocean and enjoying good company.
Here we go!!
We are trekking to Seattle to see dear friends who moved last summer. We are excited....well, as much as a four year old can comprehend.
Always a bit scary to leave family at home. Especially as of late because I have been giving care to my mom. It's not that I think I am indispensable....because I am sure everyone will get along without me just fine.
Looking forward to sipping tea and chatting, walking in rain, seeing the ocean and enjoying good company.
Here we go!!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Happy Birthday Science Style
WILL TURNS FOUR !!!!
Woo Woo Woo Woo !!!!
The kids circled the kitchen table eagerly awaited. First came an air pressure experiment placing a peeled hard boiled egg on top of a glass jar. Then you light a piece of newspaper, quickly slip it into the lip of the jar and return the egg to the top. After the flame goes out the egg wibbles and wobbles and then goes into the jar with a dramatic thump. "Again! Again!" We did it again and discussed the science behind it. The cold air outside the jar has more pressure and pushes the egg into the jar. The air inside of the jar has less pressure because it is hot. We even figured out how to get the egg out of the jar with the help of one eager parent. I never wanted to do that step because I didn't want to get smoke and ashes in my face. I, apparently, am a lightweight.
Then the kids were awed by the salt water powered car that drove over everyone's fingers in monster truck style. Will is very into monster trucks these days, due in part to the influence of his dear pal, E.
Then gravity assisted an uncooked egg dropping into a water-filled mason jar and not breaking. Someone with a fast hand yanks out a small piece of cardboard from beneath a medicine bottle holding the egg on top. The theory is similar to the magician pulling a tablecloth out from under the place settings.
Will's friend L shared her volcano and exploded it 2-3 times appeasing the "Again! Again!" chants of the crowd.
At Will's well-visit appointment this week we learned that he grew FOUR inches last year. Wow!!
I was chatting with Will telling him all the names that go with William....Will....Bill....Billy....Liam...Will-I-Am. I asked him if he wanted to change his name and go by "Liam" now. In typical Will fashion he just smiled and said, "I just want to leave it the way that it is."
Happy Birthday Will!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Fer Sure
It has been a roller coaster of a week. There has been some time to reflect about things that I know for certain. Here goes:
1. I am lucky to have 3 healthy and generally happy boys in my family. For certain they wrestle. For certain they argue. For certain they drive me crazy. For certain they are my whole world.
2. It feels certain that I get just as many pimples now as I did when I was in Jr. High. Also, just as embarrassing. I keep saying when I am in my 80's I will be happy to have such youthful skin. Not sure. May invest in concealer.
3. It is scary and feels out of control when someone you love is sick.
4. My mom loves me even though she can only respond "same to you" when I tell her.
5. I am blessed with wonderful, caring people in my life. As I laid in bed sick on Thursday I cried on the phone anytime someone called to check on me. I, for certain, was a mess. But I am also certain that I appreciated it.
6. I am certain that some of my favorite words are "We are bringing you dinner." It was fantastic! And I LOVED not thinking about what to feed the troops or making it. Thank you.
7. I married a "good one". There have been several moments in my life when I just sparkle with love for my man. This one is silly but true. I was driving to the hospital to visit my mom and wanting to listen to some music. Searched the ipod and my spouse had downloaded a song that I have been enjoying on the radio. He listens to me AND he takes action. What a man. I sang my heart out to Pink like nobody's business.
8. Two out of three isn't bad. Our first attempt at our children sleeping over at a friend's house only ended with one coming home early. Can you guess which one?? He woke up instantly regretting his decision.
9. It might have been a good idea to get some medical training as I have learned to give my mom shots in the abdomen and now how to learn to give IV antibiotics through a Picc line. Say wha? I guess I should have followed my sixth grade dream of becoming a nurse. Maybe then I could do it without closing my eyes.
10. I so appreciate having my sister near by to help during these health scare moments. DCT you know who you are and you rock.
11. Hospitals overcharge you for simple stuff. TV was $5.00 a day! THEN I went to get a bottle of water in the snack shop and it was empty. Walked to the other side of the hospital and it was $.50 more expensive. What a racket. Also parking....$3.00 a day. C'mon people.
12. I am going to be late for church. Again. For certain.
1. I am lucky to have 3 healthy and generally happy boys in my family. For certain they wrestle. For certain they argue. For certain they drive me crazy. For certain they are my whole world.
2. It feels certain that I get just as many pimples now as I did when I was in Jr. High. Also, just as embarrassing. I keep saying when I am in my 80's I will be happy to have such youthful skin. Not sure. May invest in concealer.
3. It is scary and feels out of control when someone you love is sick.
4. My mom loves me even though she can only respond "same to you" when I tell her.
5. I am blessed with wonderful, caring people in my life. As I laid in bed sick on Thursday I cried on the phone anytime someone called to check on me. I, for certain, was a mess. But I am also certain that I appreciated it.
6. I am certain that some of my favorite words are "We are bringing you dinner." It was fantastic! And I LOVED not thinking about what to feed the troops or making it. Thank you.
7. I married a "good one". There have been several moments in my life when I just sparkle with love for my man. This one is silly but true. I was driving to the hospital to visit my mom and wanting to listen to some music. Searched the ipod and my spouse had downloaded a song that I have been enjoying on the radio. He listens to me AND he takes action. What a man. I sang my heart out to Pink like nobody's business.
8. Two out of three isn't bad. Our first attempt at our children sleeping over at a friend's house only ended with one coming home early. Can you guess which one?? He woke up instantly regretting his decision.
9. It might have been a good idea to get some medical training as I have learned to give my mom shots in the abdomen and now how to learn to give IV antibiotics through a Picc line. Say wha? I guess I should have followed my sixth grade dream of becoming a nurse. Maybe then I could do it without closing my eyes.
10. I so appreciate having my sister near by to help during these health scare moments. DCT you know who you are and you rock.
11. Hospitals overcharge you for simple stuff. TV was $5.00 a day! THEN I went to get a bottle of water in the snack shop and it was empty. Walked to the other side of the hospital and it was $.50 more expensive. What a racket. Also parking....$3.00 a day. C'mon people.
12. I am going to be late for church. Again. For certain.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Lack of it All
Perhaps my lack of blogging reflects my thoughts about this month.
February. Gray or grey as the Brits write.
Blah.
Lack of sun.
Lack of energy.
Lack of patience.
Lack of time.
Lack of desire to plan and prepare meals.
Lack of enthusiasm to clean another dust speck in the house.
Lacky.
Lacky.
Lacky.
February. Gray or grey as the Brits write.
Blah.
Lack of sun.
Lack of energy.
Lack of patience.
Lack of time.
Lack of desire to plan and prepare meals.
Lack of enthusiasm to clean another dust speck in the house.
Lacky.
Lacky.
Lacky.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
For my Father-In-Law
This Thanksgiving my father-in-law discovered this in his garden....
Snowflakes on his roses blooming in late November.
Crazy and beautiful!!
Snowflakes on his roses blooming in late November.
Crazy and beautiful!!
Bring on the SNOW!
I LOVE it when it snows combined with a not too chilly temperature. Then the fun begins.
I have very fond memories of sledding when we were kids. Although, sledding on the hills of Pennsylvania where Black Angus cattle roam can have some hard hitting results. There is nothing comfortable about hitting a frozen cow manure pile while zooming downhill on a sled.
During recess in elementary school we put on snow clothes and went sledding down the incredibly steep hill beyond the school playground. The school provided tire inner tubes. Can you imagine the lawyers response to that now? I remember jamming my arm one day, thinking I broke it and telling my teacher. I didn't break it, but it sure did hurt. (I'm also sure my mom's reply to a phone call from the school was, "Tell her not to move it that way if it hurts.")
Friday the kids had a two hour early dismissal because of a snowstorm. We took advantage of this opportunity and went sledding with friends and neighbors. Nothing better. Unless it is the steaming mug of hot chocolate and marshmallows that is sure to follow.
Bring it on! More snow!
I have very fond memories of sledding when we were kids. Although, sledding on the hills of Pennsylvania where Black Angus cattle roam can have some hard hitting results. There is nothing comfortable about hitting a frozen cow manure pile while zooming downhill on a sled.
During recess in elementary school we put on snow clothes and went sledding down the incredibly steep hill beyond the school playground. The school provided tire inner tubes. Can you imagine the lawyers response to that now? I remember jamming my arm one day, thinking I broke it and telling my teacher. I didn't break it, but it sure did hurt. (I'm also sure my mom's reply to a phone call from the school was, "Tell her not to move it that way if it hurts.")
Friday the kids had a two hour early dismissal because of a snowstorm. We took advantage of this opportunity and went sledding with friends and neighbors. Nothing better. Unless it is the steaming mug of hot chocolate and marshmallows that is sure to follow.
Bring it on! More snow!
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