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I Am Back!

April 30, 2009 By 3 Comments

I realize I have been a little absent this past few weeks.  I think that the heat got to me a little.  In addition to the three 90 degree heat wave we had I have also been bogged down with Girl Scouts.  Cookies came in last week.  Daisies sold 81 cases of Girl Scout cookies.  Yes I said cases.  I have to say that there was a lot of help from other parents and most parents came and took it all out of my house within a few days.  It was nice that they were all considerate enough to notice that they would be in my way!

Over the weekend we added a new family member whom I will post more about tomorrow.  In addition to that we had ballet and a sleepover with three additional girls.  Oh and did I mention that the baby (who will be two in May) had a 104 degree fever all weekend.  It has been a lot of fun!

Either way I am back.  It is a lot cooler the past two days and the baby is feeling a lot better.  I hate when life gets in the way of blogging but it happens.  Thanks for checking in with me!

Becca

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My Emma is Sick!!

March 15, 2009 By 8 Comments
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So after all of the flu hype around here recently, Emma is sick.  I just cannot believe it.  She developed a fever last night.  I am just so worried about it!  I know in my head that I am being silly but really I am worried.  I wanted to sit in bed with her all night and make sure that she was OK.  I wanted to tell her I loved her 1000000000 times just in case something terrible happened.

Emma has had a flu shot and I am sure that it is something else like an ear infection.  All I know is when her temperature read 102.4 I was worried.  I was scared.  I prayed.  Yes I know that it seems silly but I guess that I am still shaken a little by the entire thing!  I just want my baby to be alright.  When ever Emma gets sick she does it right.  She gets a high fever and cannot function.  I think that in part this is due to the cerbral palsy.  Her muscles just do not seem to be able to do anything.

I still pray that my baby Emma will be alright with this whole thing.  I cannot bring her to the doctor because it is Sunday.  Poor Emma is missing her first Saint Patrick’s Day parade today.  She was suposed to march in honor of the young girl who died.  Some Girl Scouts have chosen to march in memory of her but I guess we will miss it and stay home sick!

Becca

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Death of a Child

March 9, 2009 By 32 Comments

This weekend something quite heart wrenching happened to someone I know.  It has shaken me to the core of my sole.  I am a Girl Scout Leader and the worst thing has happened to another leader’s daughter.  She died two nights ago.  My thoughts and prayers are with them.  I just cannot imagine if it were me.  For the past 48 hours that is all I have done.  I cannot stop imagining.

I have not spoken to the mother herself but from what I understand their daughter was feeling a little sick on Friday.  By Saturday morning she had a fever and her mother took her to the doctor.  The doctor assured her that her daughter was fine and sent them home.  The rest of the day her daughter rested.  Then, as the mother was going to bed, the mother went to check in on her daughter. She found her daughter in distress.  I guess at this point she called 911 but it is too late.

I am crying while typing.  This woman has a heart of gold.  She is about the nicest woman you ever wat to meet.  Her daughter was only 12 years old.  Her life ended much too quickly.  As of now they do not know what caused her death.  Her parents sat around waiting to hear from the medical examiner all day yesterday.

I guess my point in posting this is to remind all of us of a few things:

  1. Even though your kids annoy you smile and let it go.  They are just kids.
  2. Kiss them and hold them every chance you get.  You never know when it will be the last time.
  3. Always say I love you before they leave.

I know this all seems so obvious and simple but think about it.  I am sure that there are days that you are in a rush and forget to kiss them.  I am sure that there are days when you just wish they would leave you alone!  I am sure that there are days when I love you does not leave your mouth.  I just know I would not want that day to be my daughters last!

Becca

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The Fine Art of Moving

March 3, 2009 By 6 Comments
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Step By Step DYI Moving:

Alright so now that I know I am moving I am completely overwhelmed!  I used to really love moving.  It was always an adventure and something new.  This time is a little different.  Because we have moved the last 2 times with a moving company for various jobs for my husband I think that perhaps I have forgotten how to move.  This coupled with the fact thatthere are five of us now with double the things.  Let’s not even talk about the fact that my foot is still in bad shape from when I broke it this summer!  So this is what I am going to do in order to make all of this happen in two and a half weeks.  Please let me know if you think something esle would work better!  I need all of the help I can get!

  1. Take a deep breathe.  I think that this will help a lot.  Every time I start to feel overwhelmed I think I will close my eyes and take a deep breath.
  2. Access what I have.  Unlike the moving company I do not have to write it all down but I think it is good to take a hard look at what I need and what can go!
  3. Clear out a spot.  I am thinking that I will clear out the downstairs hallway.  This will mean that nothing will have to go up or down the stairs.
  4. Pack a room every two days.  I am hoping that this is realistic.  I guess in a way it has to be right?
  5. Assure that when I go through everything I throw some things out.  Did I say SOME things… I mean lots of things.
  6. As I pack each thing I am going to make sure that it is getting packed in the right room.  You know what I mean… I will not pack the kids toys in the kitchen box.  Things will be packed in the room in which they belong.
  7. Breathe again… Just thinking about it is stressful.
  8. Sell anything that can be reused on craigslist.

This is what I have so far.  Any additional thoughts would be appreciated.  I, again, need all the help I can get!

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