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| Tuckered |
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| Love to EAT |
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| She gets naughtier and naughtier |
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| Wink |
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| Post-MRI coffee |
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| MRI=GOOD NEWS! |
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| Roxy girl |
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| Perry steps |
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| monkey see... |
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| Georgia's new kickin' boots |
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| FaceTime with Beezie. Charlie's favorite time of day. |
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
photo/video dump
Meet Roxy
Very happy.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
MRI
Update: All is well! The MRI looked great and I go back in one year, skip a year, and go one more time. Then I'm done. NO more MRIs! The MRI was easy...as expected, the no food/coffee was the hardest part! We couldn't be happier!
Tomorrow morning is my two year post op MRI. I'm slightly nervous, but I think the nerves are stemming from not having food or coffee until after the MRI (about noon). Also, lying still in the machine for about an hour does not excite me.
As Anjali says,
CONTROL THE CONTROLABLE.
And as Bon says,
WHAT'S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN?
I can control my breathing as I'm lying there. I can control what I'm thinking about. I'll do my part to stay camp and breathe deeply. I'll think happy thoughts.
The worst that can happen? Aside from in the morning when I yell at my kids due to caffeine withdrawals? At my appointment (which is at 1:15), Dr. Gruber tells me they found something on the scan. Then what? We would deal with it then. I've been there, done that, and quite successfully, too.
I'm thinking I will be slow and grouchy tomorrow leading up to my 10:15 appointment.
I will be extremely appreciative to Di for watching my kids so Trevor can come with me to the appointment(s).
I will get the the hospital, put on my sexy gown, get my IV, put in my ear plugs and lie in the awesome machine (with the towel over my eyes so I can't see the machine and inch from my head). I always make songs out of the loud ticks and bangs and tocks. Sometimes I pretend the noises are little aliens or monsters talking. Hey, whatever works, right??
Then, I'll get all dressed, and my driver, the best driver ever, will take me directly to the coffee shop. CAFFEINE.
Trevor and I will go home, regroup, give Di a little break, and then head back down to the Sacred Heart Doctor's Building for my appointment with the neurologist.
Fingers crossed he will pull up the films, say this is this, that is that, and all looks well.
Fingers crossed.
Toes crossed.
Heck, I'll cross whatever the heck I can find!
Updates to come!
Tomorrow morning is my two year post op MRI. I'm slightly nervous, but I think the nerves are stemming from not having food or coffee until after the MRI (about noon). Also, lying still in the machine for about an hour does not excite me.
As Anjali says,
CONTROL THE CONTROLABLE.
And as Bon says,
WHAT'S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN?
I can control my breathing as I'm lying there. I can control what I'm thinking about. I'll do my part to stay camp and breathe deeply. I'll think happy thoughts.
The worst that can happen? Aside from in the morning when I yell at my kids due to caffeine withdrawals? At my appointment (which is at 1:15), Dr. Gruber tells me they found something on the scan. Then what? We would deal with it then. I've been there, done that, and quite successfully, too.
I'm thinking I will be slow and grouchy tomorrow leading up to my 10:15 appointment.
I will be extremely appreciative to Di for watching my kids so Trevor can come with me to the appointment(s).
I will get the the hospital, put on my sexy gown, get my IV, put in my ear plugs and lie in the awesome machine (with the towel over my eyes so I can't see the machine and inch from my head). I always make songs out of the loud ticks and bangs and tocks. Sometimes I pretend the noises are little aliens or monsters talking. Hey, whatever works, right??
Then, I'll get all dressed, and my driver, the best driver ever, will take me directly to the coffee shop. CAFFEINE.
Trevor and I will go home, regroup, give Di a little break, and then head back down to the Sacred Heart Doctor's Building for my appointment with the neurologist.
Fingers crossed he will pull up the films, say this is this, that is that, and all looks well.
Fingers crossed.
Toes crossed.
Heck, I'll cross whatever the heck I can find!
Updates to come!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Time is flying!
Where have the days gone?! We are happily in our little routine. Make that BIG routine. Everyone is having fun, behaving, making new friends, learning, and making memories.
Everyone.
Charlie: This kid is out of control. She is a hurricane. She can walk through a room and turn it upside down in a minute. She came into the kitchen today and in a matter of seconds she had taken out the place mats from the cupboard, half a dozen bunny cracker packs, gnawed through a pack of crackers, hung upside down on the stove, and fed Harley her string cheese. She is an extremely happy little tyke...just has to be in on everyone's business, and hanging with the big kids. She is such a good girl at the "play area" at the club...just cruises around playing with toys. This is imperative since I have been dropping the kids there and going riding several times a week.
Millie: While we have minor meltdowns (especially at night following a really long day), Mil has been great. We are always on the go, and she just chills. Tuesdays and Thursdays are All Saints Preschool. Millie is having a great time. She "listens well" according to her teacher. Um...ok. Wednesdays is German, and (possibly because she gets to ride in her friend's cars since finally I have a carpool schedule going with a few friends/neighbors) she has done great so far! No tears or fits. This is a huge relief for me. Millie started piano lessons, so she is really feeling like a big kid now.
That reminds me...I have to make Millie a lunch for German tomorrow.
Murphy: Kindergarten is going great. He has got to be the cutest little guy with his big backpack on. Our new neighbors are great. Grace is in Murphy's class (in afternoon kindergarten), so they're happy going to and from school together. Mrs. Courchaine says Murphy is listening well and has been fun. He has made a few friends in his class so far (I LOVE his confidence in meeting new people) and has asked to have a few play dates. And we've only been in school a week. Drum lessons are going great...but I think I have learned my lesson. No candy before his lesson. His hands were drumming faster than I had ever seen! He gets candy at the end of German, and we run from German to drums/piano.
I LOVE that Murphy is in afternoon kindergarten. I requested morning, but am pleasantly surprised at how wonderful PM has been. He, Charlie and I get to have our time in the mornings (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday when Mil is at school), then he goes to school and we get to do the same with Millie. Murphy, Charlie and I went to A to Z to kill time before Costco opened. He pretty much begged for a Lego thing even before we got to Costco (because he heard his friend's mom talking about Costco stocking toys now...). He begged in a nice way. And said "I promise I'll listen to everything you say for the rest of my life." Oh, in that case, here's your new toy! The thing I loved (LOVED) was before he started looking for something for himself, he was looking for "prizes" for his sisters. What an awesome kid.
Murphy had his first sleepover this weekend with Andrew and his family at their lake cabin at Diamond Lake. He came home and cried. Overwhelmed I guess. Bless his heart. He is my favorite boy in the world.
Side note funny: We were looking at a map and saw the compass star thing. He said "look!!! Diamond Lake is on this map!"
Georgia: This kids continues to amaze. I love her from here to forever. I took her for her riding lesson today. She was the happiest I have ever seen her. She said "This is the best day of my life! I got two pieces of candy at school - one for getting and 'A' and one for sharing my work with the class. And then I got home and saw this doll. (Murphy picked an Madame Alexander Girlz doll...in horseback riding clothes!!) THEN I get to go horseback riding."
Happy to make you happy, sweet Georgia girl.
Trevor: He came home saying how well business is going. That makes me happy. He deserves for things to go well; he works like a madman. I hope the kids get his work ethic. I love hearing the things that are going on at the stores. I love that he's in charge of making those things happen. And I love that Trevor has a job that he likes and is good at...and he doesn't travel!!!!
Last but not least: I have NEVER been happier. I feel almost euphoric. Everything is working for me and my family. There is nothing weighing me down. I am going to attribute this to riding horses. I'm addicted. It is my drug. I am high all day long on the day I ride. Karen (my trainer...doesn't that sound official...) is looking for a horse for me (and my mom). She narrowed it down to one in Oklahoma. Nationals is in Oklahoma next month, so they're going to take a look at him and see if he's going to be a good fit. I couldn't be more excited. My fifth baby.
I love meeting new people. I remember the days of social phobia when Georgia was little and I wouldn't want to have people over because I was too social phobic. I love that I'm meeting new parents from each kid's classroom. Nice people.
And another thing that makes me REALLY happy - I have Mila coming Mondays from 9-2 I can ride first thing (after I take Georgia to school), work out and shower at the club, and volunteer in Georgia's and Murphy's classroom!! Mila does the Murphy drop off at school. I have felt guilty since Georgia was in kindergarten because I had a babies and couldn't volunteer. Now I can!!!
Bed time. Haven't been sleeping much because a) I'm nervous about my MRI next Monday, b) I'm excited about riding, and c) Charlie is getting molars............
Everyone.
Charlie: This kid is out of control. She is a hurricane. She can walk through a room and turn it upside down in a minute. She came into the kitchen today and in a matter of seconds she had taken out the place mats from the cupboard, half a dozen bunny cracker packs, gnawed through a pack of crackers, hung upside down on the stove, and fed Harley her string cheese. She is an extremely happy little tyke...just has to be in on everyone's business, and hanging with the big kids. She is such a good girl at the "play area" at the club...just cruises around playing with toys. This is imperative since I have been dropping the kids there and going riding several times a week.
Millie: While we have minor meltdowns (especially at night following a really long day), Mil has been great. We are always on the go, and she just chills. Tuesdays and Thursdays are All Saints Preschool. Millie is having a great time. She "listens well" according to her teacher. Um...ok. Wednesdays is German, and (possibly because she gets to ride in her friend's cars since finally I have a carpool schedule going with a few friends/neighbors) she has done great so far! No tears or fits. This is a huge relief for me. Millie started piano lessons, so she is really feeling like a big kid now.
That reminds me...I have to make Millie a lunch for German tomorrow.
Murphy: Kindergarten is going great. He has got to be the cutest little guy with his big backpack on. Our new neighbors are great. Grace is in Murphy's class (in afternoon kindergarten), so they're happy going to and from school together. Mrs. Courchaine says Murphy is listening well and has been fun. He has made a few friends in his class so far (I LOVE his confidence in meeting new people) and has asked to have a few play dates. And we've only been in school a week. Drum lessons are going great...but I think I have learned my lesson. No candy before his lesson. His hands were drumming faster than I had ever seen! He gets candy at the end of German, and we run from German to drums/piano.
I LOVE that Murphy is in afternoon kindergarten. I requested morning, but am pleasantly surprised at how wonderful PM has been. He, Charlie and I get to have our time in the mornings (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday when Mil is at school), then he goes to school and we get to do the same with Millie. Murphy, Charlie and I went to A to Z to kill time before Costco opened. He pretty much begged for a Lego thing even before we got to Costco (because he heard his friend's mom talking about Costco stocking toys now...). He begged in a nice way. And said "I promise I'll listen to everything you say for the rest of my life." Oh, in that case, here's your new toy! The thing I loved (LOVED) was before he started looking for something for himself, he was looking for "prizes" for his sisters. What an awesome kid.
Murphy had his first sleepover this weekend with Andrew and his family at their lake cabin at Diamond Lake. He came home and cried. Overwhelmed I guess. Bless his heart. He is my favorite boy in the world.
Side note funny: We were looking at a map and saw the compass star thing. He said "look!!! Diamond Lake is on this map!"
Georgia: This kids continues to amaze. I love her from here to forever. I took her for her riding lesson today. She was the happiest I have ever seen her. She said "This is the best day of my life! I got two pieces of candy at school - one for getting and 'A' and one for sharing my work with the class. And then I got home and saw this doll. (Murphy picked an Madame Alexander Girlz doll...in horseback riding clothes!!) THEN I get to go horseback riding."
Happy to make you happy, sweet Georgia girl.
Trevor: He came home saying how well business is going. That makes me happy. He deserves for things to go well; he works like a madman. I hope the kids get his work ethic. I love hearing the things that are going on at the stores. I love that he's in charge of making those things happen. And I love that Trevor has a job that he likes and is good at...and he doesn't travel!!!!
Last but not least: I have NEVER been happier. I feel almost euphoric. Everything is working for me and my family. There is nothing weighing me down. I am going to attribute this to riding horses. I'm addicted. It is my drug. I am high all day long on the day I ride. Karen (my trainer...doesn't that sound official...) is looking for a horse for me (and my mom). She narrowed it down to one in Oklahoma. Nationals is in Oklahoma next month, so they're going to take a look at him and see if he's going to be a good fit. I couldn't be more excited. My fifth baby.
I love meeting new people. I remember the days of social phobia when Georgia was little and I wouldn't want to have people over because I was too social phobic. I love that I'm meeting new parents from each kid's classroom. Nice people.
And another thing that makes me REALLY happy - I have Mila coming Mondays from 9-2 I can ride first thing (after I take Georgia to school), work out and shower at the club, and volunteer in Georgia's and Murphy's classroom!! Mila does the Murphy drop off at school. I have felt guilty since Georgia was in kindergarten because I had a babies and couldn't volunteer. Now I can!!!
Bed time. Haven't been sleeping much because a) I'm nervous about my MRI next Monday, b) I'm excited about riding, and c) Charlie is getting molars............
Wilson Kids
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Photos with the Sullivan girls
Georgia, my assistant, and I took Emma and Meghan to Manito for a photo session. These girls are too sweet. The three of them posed like little supermodels (with extra sass and some interesting poses). It was a gorgeous day, and the plants and flowers were VIBRANT!!
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| BFFs since preschool |
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| 2nd graders! |
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| love these girls |
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| Meghan |
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| Emma |
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| twins |
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| telling funny stories |
Millie
Georgia, Murphy, Charlie and I took Millie to her first day of preschool at All Saints today! The big kids start school next week, so they were happy to be able to accompany me to drop off the little fricker.
She had a great time, was totally content, and said she was excited to go back. Good.
That didn't stop her from having a complete meltdown, once again, this evening.
Preface:
Di came over to watch my kids while I took her two to Manito for a photo session. This was following a (short) school day and playing at the house for several hours. When I got back to the house with Maddie and James, we all ate dinner and continued to play. I was giving tubs at 8 and apparently that was half an hour too late for Millie. Let's just say when she was allowed to get off the basement stairs and finally calmed down, she requested a hug. All I could say was "I can't right now. I'm too angry." How horrible is that. I just couldn't be in the same room. She is not nice, defiant, and down right bad. Many factors play in to this, I'm sure, but wow.
Then she's sweet Millie once again. Night and day.
Help!!
She had a great time, was totally content, and said she was excited to go back. Good.
That didn't stop her from having a complete meltdown, once again, this evening.
Preface:
Di came over to watch my kids while I took her two to Manito for a photo session. This was following a (short) school day and playing at the house for several hours. When I got back to the house with Maddie and James, we all ate dinner and continued to play. I was giving tubs at 8 and apparently that was half an hour too late for Millie. Let's just say when she was allowed to get off the basement stairs and finally calmed down, she requested a hug. All I could say was "I can't right now. I'm too angry." How horrible is that. I just couldn't be in the same room. She is not nice, defiant, and down right bad. Many factors play in to this, I'm sure, but wow.
Then she's sweet Millie once again. Night and day.
Help!!
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