Things have been busy around here. There is a lot going on. I've been under a lot of stress. And I hate that. Meg cannot function under stress.
So this past Tuesday morning when the other kiddos were in school, I took Anne to the park. Sure it was chilly, but the sun was out, and it was just the two of us.
I took her to this park not far from our house that also has horses. It has a small nature trail and a nice playground. I could go there everyday, it's so pretty and relaxing.
Anne took one look at the swings and took off running as fast as her short, chunky little legs would carry her.
I put her in one of the swings for little people and started to push her.
She suddenly had a smile from ear to ear and let out so many huge belly laughs that I had to laugh with her. She would throw her head back, clapping her hands and letting the cold air hit her in the face.
I just stopped for a minute and watch her. And I realized that life doesn't get any better than those few minutes. The way the swing brought her utter joy, the way we had a morning to spent together, the way we didn't notice how chilly that cold air really was. Pure innocence. Pure happiness.
We have so many moments like this with our children. We are lucky parents to have them in our lives.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Get Your Tubes Tied, Seriously.
I have a problem with the mother who just had 8 babies. At first, she didn't bother me. I figured that if she could 'handle' 14 children, then it wasn't my place to judge.
And then, come to find out, she doesn't have a job, she has 6 other children at home, she does not have a spouse and her poor parents are having to shelter and help 'provide' for them.
While I support large families and I am fully against abortion, I think what this mother has done is irresponsible and unfair to these children.
On top of it, she's a liar.
I don't know how she can sit on national television and say she doesn't want anything for free and doesn't accept money to support her children. She does, in fact, receive money in food stamps and disability for a few of her children. You can't feed 14 children on $490/month. That is impossible.
Today, on the news, it is fact that a family website has been made for her and her children, and a link to where people can 'donate' money to them.
IS SHE KIDDING?
I have an idea for this mother....GET A JOB.
I don't work my ass off working 40 hours a week for the fun of it. I do this so that my children can live comfortably. I CAN'T STAND mothers who feel as if it is their RIGHT to stay at home, even though they struggle to pay bills and put food on the table. Don't complain about money if you aren't 'willing' to work.
Maybe she should have thought about adoption. There are so many childless families in in our country that would give their kidney for a baby.
She gives large families a bad name and I wish she would just go away.
And then, come to find out, she doesn't have a job, she has 6 other children at home, she does not have a spouse and her poor parents are having to shelter and help 'provide' for them.
While I support large families and I am fully against abortion, I think what this mother has done is irresponsible and unfair to these children.
On top of it, she's a liar.
I don't know how she can sit on national television and say she doesn't want anything for free and doesn't accept money to support her children. She does, in fact, receive money in food stamps and disability for a few of her children. You can't feed 14 children on $490/month. That is impossible.
Today, on the news, it is fact that a family website has been made for her and her children, and a link to where people can 'donate' money to them.
IS SHE KIDDING?
I have an idea for this mother....GET A JOB.
I don't work my ass off working 40 hours a week for the fun of it. I do this so that my children can live comfortably. I CAN'T STAND mothers who feel as if it is their RIGHT to stay at home, even though they struggle to pay bills and put food on the table. Don't complain about money if you aren't 'willing' to work.
Maybe she should have thought about adoption. There are so many childless families in in our country that would give their kidney for a baby.
She gives large families a bad name and I wish she would just go away.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The Happiest I Have Ever Seen My Husband...
...Was yesterday when the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue arrived in our mailbox. Bless his heart, you would have thought that he had never seen a woman in a bikini before. It was really cute. I'm not the type of wife to be bothered by this issue, I figure, if it brings him a few days of pure bliss, then rock on..
...Now, I just need to order myself that calendar filled with really hot fire fighters :)
See, it's a win-win situation.
...Now, I just need to order myself that calendar filled with really hot fire fighters :)
See, it's a win-win situation.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
After Three Long Years...
Will has finally been approved to start Growth Hormones. His MRI came back clean (meaning free of brain tumors and abnormalities). We are meeting with the Endo on Thursday for Growth Hormone education. It's been a long, emotional road, and we are just thrilled to be at this point. Even if Will doesn't gain much height out of this, at least we can say we tried. He really deserves this opportunity.
Monday, February 9, 2009
We Survived
Will did well with his MRi this past Friday. The Endo gets the report today, so you know sure as hell I'm going to start calling the office right before lunch for the results :)
On a side note, work is okay. I'm going to transfer out of Rehab after my six months are up. Patient care of adults totally sucks and I'm tired of cry babies who can't seem to wipe their own rears, even though both arms work. Male patients are by far the worst, followed by the needy old ladies. Oh! And CDIF is going around, so yeah, awesome.
On a side note, work is okay. I'm going to transfer out of Rehab after my six months are up. Patient care of adults totally sucks and I'm tired of cry babies who can't seem to wipe their own rears, even though both arms work. Male patients are by far the worst, followed by the needy old ladies. Oh! And CDIF is going around, so yeah, awesome.
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