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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Welcome back!
Wow! It's been a while!
So much has happened since August 2nd!
I think I'm finally feeling like my old self again. Work will be work and babies will scream, but at the day's end, I will be o.k. The ironic thing is that all of these challenges have happened since Dad's death 4/8/11. So I feel deep down inside that I need to work thru some grief issues with that. So, that being said, I sat down a few days ago and wrote a letter to him. One that will never be mailed but will stay with me forever... I spilled my heart and the tears flowed like crazy. I didn't have any big epiphanies (I think I spelled that right) like I was hoping but I did get alot out that's been grating on me like crazy lately. I can't say I felt "better" after that but at least I got it out. I know the grieving process takes about a year because you have a year of first's but it seems to be moving slower with me. We've had alot of big things happen since Dad passed. First, our 1st Father's Day without him, then my Mom & Dad's 47th wedding anniversary, then Dad's 70th birthday and then the twins 1st birthday. To say it's been stressful would be an understatement. It's been stressful immensely for my sweet hubby who has been putting up with my crazy self for the past (almost) 5 months. I pray that God will help me to move on with my life and grieve less and less as the days pass. I have a family to take care of and a full time job to do... Now on to the fun stuff!
Alex started kindergarten this month! He's such a big boy now! It's hard to believe that I'm the parent of a student! Man, makes me feel old :) He has loved every minute of school and is in a wonderful after school program that allows us to pick him up by 6pm. He's doing great and flourishing just like he should :) He's even lost 2 teeth (and now one of his permanent teeth is coming in on the bottom) and is also cutting his 6 year molars! He's growing up so fast!
The twins are sweet as ever! Little Caroline is working on her 6th tooth as we speak and walking around like crazy! It's hard to believe where we were just a year ago! Little Carter is working on his 1st tooth and for the moment has no interest in walking but is thoroughly enjoying crawling REALLY fast!
So much has happened since August 2nd!
I think I'm finally feeling like my old self again. Work will be work and babies will scream, but at the day's end, I will be o.k. The ironic thing is that all of these challenges have happened since Dad's death 4/8/11. So I feel deep down inside that I need to work thru some grief issues with that. So, that being said, I sat down a few days ago and wrote a letter to him. One that will never be mailed but will stay with me forever... I spilled my heart and the tears flowed like crazy. I didn't have any big epiphanies (I think I spelled that right) like I was hoping but I did get alot out that's been grating on me like crazy lately. I can't say I felt "better" after that but at least I got it out. I know the grieving process takes about a year because you have a year of first's but it seems to be moving slower with me. We've had alot of big things happen since Dad passed. First, our 1st Father's Day without him, then my Mom & Dad's 47th wedding anniversary, then Dad's 70th birthday and then the twins 1st birthday. To say it's been stressful would be an understatement. It's been stressful immensely for my sweet hubby who has been putting up with my crazy self for the past (almost) 5 months. I pray that God will help me to move on with my life and grieve less and less as the days pass. I have a family to take care of and a full time job to do... Now on to the fun stuff!
Alex started kindergarten this month! He's such a big boy now! It's hard to believe that I'm the parent of a student! Man, makes me feel old :) He has loved every minute of school and is in a wonderful after school program that allows us to pick him up by 6pm. He's doing great and flourishing just like he should :) He's even lost 2 teeth (and now one of his permanent teeth is coming in on the bottom) and is also cutting his 6 year molars! He's growing up so fast!
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| First tooth lost! He got $5! Imagine his disappointment when the tooth fairy only gave him a buck for the next ones! |
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| Don't ever buy a cake with black icing! Happy 5th big boy! |
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| Mommy missed this because of work but Daddy, Nana and Mana were all there! |
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| Of course I monogrammed it! And his sleep towel too! |
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| My sweet little boy on his 1st day of school! |
Well, Carter is up from his nap and it's time for his afternoon snack :) Wish me luck tomorrow on my first day back!
I know I'll do fine, but a little luck never hurt anyone :)
Love,
E
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Priorities
I think I'm finally beginning to grasp the importance of priorities. It's not a top priority that the living room gets picked up every nite. It's not a priority that laundry is washed, dried and folded every day.
Today was a great day. My sweet husband took off today to spend the day with me. We had breakfast together (I had my first mimosa! Then ran some errands and ended up with a few doctor's appointments. It was not exactly the day I wanted to spend with my hubby but it was nice to spend the day with him regardless.
Today was Alex's 2nd day at Scales ESP (Extended School Program) and he is absolutely loving it! I'm so glad :)
I'm hoping my days will be looking up over the next week or so. My doctors have made some changes and hopefully I'll be feeling more like myself soon :)
Well, it's getting close to bedtime so I'd better go. Here are some pics from the last few days :)
Love,
E
Today was a great day. My sweet husband took off today to spend the day with me. We had breakfast together (I had my first mimosa! Then ran some errands and ended up with a few doctor's appointments. It was not exactly the day I wanted to spend with my hubby but it was nice to spend the day with him regardless.
Today was Alex's 2nd day at Scales ESP (Extended School Program) and he is absolutely loving it! I'm so glad :)
I'm hoping my days will be looking up over the next week or so. My doctors have made some changes and hopefully I'll be feeling more like myself soon :)
Well, it's getting close to bedtime so I'd better go. Here are some pics from the last few days :)
Love,
E
Monday, August 1, 2011
Birthday Blessings...
Well, we made it. There were several occasions that we were afraid we might not and if not for some very loving, helpful friends we may not have. First and foremost, thank you to all of our families and closest friends who were there for us when we truly needed it. As Walter Winchell put it, "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out." There were many days I was surprised people even wanted to come over. I felt like all we had was a messy house and screaming babies! Now, a year later, I know that's how it's supposed to be. Houses are never spotless (and true friends really don't care) and babies will always scream. Usually at the most inopportune time. Funny how you learn these lessons too late :) I guess it's so we can raise our children and grandchildren and help them though.
Work has been the same. Tomorrow is a day of doctor's appointments. Chris is taking the day off to spend with me :) So we'll probably have lunch before my first appointment, then my sweet friend Brooklyn is coming over to trim my hair (yay! So excited to find someone I like so much and is so good with my hair! And she lives just down the street!) then (honestly) take a nap. Trust me, without kids in the house it really is nice to just sleep! Then we'll be off to Franklin for some afternoon appointments. Nana and Aunt Leslie will be coming over to watch A and the twinkies.
Ok, I'm literally falling asleep typing this, so without further ado, here are some pics of the twins 1st birthday taken by our (incredibly talented friend and neighbor, Jay Parr). Enjoy!
Work has been the same. Tomorrow is a day of doctor's appointments. Chris is taking the day off to spend with me :) So we'll probably have lunch before my first appointment, then my sweet friend Brooklyn is coming over to trim my hair (yay! So excited to find someone I like so much and is so good with my hair! And she lives just down the street!) then (honestly) take a nap. Trust me, without kids in the house it really is nice to just sleep! Then we'll be off to Franklin for some afternoon appointments. Nana and Aunt Leslie will be coming over to watch A and the twinkies.
Ok, I'm literally falling asleep typing this, so without further ado, here are some pics of the twins 1st birthday taken by our (incredibly talented friend and neighbor, Jay Parr). Enjoy!
Love,
E
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