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Monthly Archives: May 2006
Oh, hey
Remember the oldest children we have? The 11, 8 and 5 year old? They stayed behind for A WEEK….OR MORE! Bill and I are on our own with Mia. The silence is deafening, but much welcome. We sooooo needed some … Continue reading
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A new beginning
Some call it weaning……I call it having my heart ripped out. It is happening here, and I am swinging like a pendulum, back and forth, between being ready for it, and not wanting to let go of that phase of … Continue reading
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This, without the that
This is a photo story on how we spent Memorial weekend. This was where we enjoyed our morning coffee This was our view And this And this This is the new house on the hill that is so amazing, words … Continue reading
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Butterflies
I look forward to Thursdays. My husband gets off work at 4pm. I feel like I am in high school, waiting for the bell to ring, anticipating seeing and brushing past him in the halls between classes. Or watching the … Continue reading
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Shoes, shoes, shoes!
Because I am a baby shoe whore, I ordered Mia some more Pedoodles They shipped out and were in my mailbox in 2 days….free shipping. I bought her Frank the Fish in First Steps, Flower Power, Pink Runners, and Ruby … Continue reading
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Jody, marine animal behaviorist gone housewife
Because Oshee asked, here is my life before kids. I trained Dolphins, Sea Lions and exotic birds. Photos curtosy of my Dad and fellow trainers. Dolphins playing basketball Fish jump….yes, that is me with a herring in my mouth. Swimming … Continue reading
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Google brings it all back
Crack me up! I did a Google search on Sea Arama and found this web site. I am in several of the pictures. LOL!! The faces were blurred to protect the innocent???? Go to Photos, and click on “Dolphins” (page … Continue reading
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Fish Tacos
Okay, recipe time. In an effort to help Bill’s Crestor be all that it can be, we are all about fish, chicken and pork (the other white meat) at our house these days. Last night I made fish tacos, and … Continue reading
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Precious
This is how my boys used to sleep. In my mind, I will always remember them little like this, all curled up together.
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The weight of air
I am beat. Do you mind some bullet points? Bill finally allowed me to get him to a specialist for a second opinion. He had no choice. It was either go to the doctor, or die from the brain trauma … Continue reading
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Playing doctor
I mentioned last week that my kids have a unique doctors kit. It is a combo of Bob the Builder tools and play doctors instruments. Being from medical parents, my kids also have actual medical instruments to enhance their play. … Continue reading
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When a Home is not really a House
Driving home in the van after picking up Quinn from school: Quinn: “Is Daddy home?” Me: “He will be in a few minutes.” Quinn: “I miss him when he is at work.” Me: “I know. You really love him, huh?” … Continue reading
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Up and down
Butterflies in my stomach. Adrenaline. Sinking feelings. If I didnt know any better, I would have to say I was on a roller coaster ride at Disney World. We have good days and bad days. Friday was a great one. … Continue reading
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Hair!
Gimme a head with hair, long beautiful hair Shining, gleaming, steaming, flaxen, waxen Give me down to there, hair! Shoulder length, longer (hair!) Here baby, there mama, Everywhere daddy daddy Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaair! Flow it, Show it, Looooong as God can grow … Continue reading
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DEFCON 3
Because I am still fatigued from my illness, and just too durn lazy, I am cutting and pasting something I wrote in an e-mail to a friend. Things are good. “Bill went to a neurologist on Tuesday, and to make … Continue reading
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48 hours
In the last 48 hours, I have: ~my husband is averse to second opinions. ~realized that 104 degrees is not just a temperature in Texas. ~when my daughter has a fever, she has a major appetite for breast milk ~My … Continue reading
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More random tidbits.
Bill had a visit to the cardiologist on Thursday. He had an echocariogram, a stress test, and this morning a doppler of his carotid arteries……all of which where normal. Officially. At this moment, he is seeing a neurologist. I was … Continue reading
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On Friday, God created the angelic, strange children
“Yum, can I have some more spinach? This is really good!” “Please pass the squash.” “Mom, will you get me some tomatoes?” “You didn’t make enough chicken.” “Can I put some more basalmic vinegar on my spinach?” Then the heavens … Continue reading
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Hi, how ah ya?
7:00am Me: How do you feel honey?” Bill: “Buwa bu, na gee ni”. 9:00am Call to Bill at office: Me: “You feeling okay?” Bill: “Well, I am not dead yet.” 11:00am Me: “How are you feeling?” Bill: “How are you … Continue reading
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More random “stuff”
I think I am officially depressed. Yesterday was franitc and crazy. Today I just feel blah. This morning I asked Bill if he was having any other symptoms, other than the tingling, and he replied “Just a very, very slight … Continue reading
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Rambling, whining and cursing
Warning: You will not be getting funny today from me. If you want funny, you must go here. Be sure and wear a Depends. What I know that I didn’t know last night: -the stroke is in the white matter … Continue reading
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The verdict is in
It is not MS………………my husband had a stroke. And I quote the radiologist: “There is a subcentimeter lacunar infarct in the lateral posterior portion of the right centrum semiovale.” I don’t know enough to elaborate on it. I had literally … Continue reading
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Something to ponder
If you think someone could possibly have a blocked artery, a bulging aneurysm, or MS, and to see such pathology one would need to do a CONTRAST (where they inject dye into the vein) MRI, do you think that MAYBE … Continue reading
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As you were, folks
Wishfully spoken “maybe nothing†Wish granted Prayer answered. Thank God. The last 24 hours have literally killed me. As you read, Bill approached me Monday and told me his symptoms and how concerned he was about them. He got right … Continue reading
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Haiku, improper format
Weekend away Aging mother Sweet Priceless Return home Husband greeting Wonderful evening Morning comes Cappucino steaming Across the table Glasses off Bomb dropped Eyes locked Sinking stomach Soft touch Symptoms given Tingling skin Hemiparesthesia Face Arm Torso Leg Doctor visit … Continue reading
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And the winner is……
It appears there will not have to be a drawing in the “Digging for Dollars in Poop” contest. Jana is the only one who guessed correctly!!! As much as I hate to disappoint Jodi, yes, I dug the money out … Continue reading
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Do something for me
I would like to ask each of you to do something for me. It is simple and only good can come from it. Tell your husband you love him, right now. Call him on the phone, drive up to his … Continue reading
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