Anne Turns Two (Now and Then)

Wow, the years are flying by. It really doesn't feel as if she should be two years old. It feels as if it were just yesterday that she was born. We are making cupcakes now and despite the rain, we are going to have a fabulous day!

12 Weeks!

Sam took this picture of Evan the other night.

Evan finally found his thumb. Mr. Thumb and Evan have become great friends.

I'm Moving to Newport

http://www.rirealestate.com/property/3052678/75_GRAY_CRAIG_RD_Middletown_RI_02842

I just love these old homes. They are so elegant and magnificent. The Newport (RI) area is filled with them. One after another. I don't think I could ever live in one, but I love to see the beautiful craftsmanship. There isn't anything like this in St. Louis....not even close. Dan and I spent a lot of time in Newport back in the day. *Sigh*, I miss it desperately.

Stroke City

So last night Evan had, to what appeared to be, a 10-15 second seizure. I almost hit the floor. It was so scary to watch. I had laid him on my lap to nurse him and his head and left leg just started...how do I describe it.....jerking.

So Meg freaks. Big time.

When the night was said and done, The Doctor isn't sure whether he had a seizure, or if it was due to his immature neuro system.

We now have to really watch him and call the pediatrician every time this happens (or let's just pray that is doesn't because it's pretty messed up to watch).

Good god, I am going to be completely gray by the time this child is five years old.

Super Fun Day

No work today! I am off until Saturday, so it was nice to spend some time with the kids. Dan and I went to Children's Place when he got home. I LOVE children's place. Their clothing is fun and fab and wears SO well. I used to love Gap and Old Navy, but their quality sucks and their prices are high. Not to mention, there isn't anything about Gap Co clothing that makes me take a second look. We bought Anne the CUTEST outfit. I can't wait for it to be cool enough for her to wear. We also bought Libby a few things, along with a few fill-in things for all four of my fab boys. It was a fun afternoon.

I went to Scrubs and Beyond also. I bought myself the most bad-ass Littmann scope. Bp's are going to be so much easier and faster now that I will be able to hear more clearly. No more scratchy background noise! I also ordered myself a pair of black patten Dansko shoes. My feet have been killing me at work and tennis shoes just don't cut it. It was tough for me to spend $120 on one pair of shoes, but my friend Morgan swears by these and when i tried a pair on today, I see why nurses love them. They are the most comfortable shoes on the planet.

Tomorrow, I am going to Babies R Us to buy Evan a new swing and few new bottles. So it should be a fun morning with the three littlest amigos!

*Sigh*

Work was really, really, really crappy last night.

Remember I posted above about how we can see some sad situations? That was last night. I can't even go into it-I wouldn't even know where to begin.

Just so disturbing.

I threw up when I got home. Yeah, that bad.

Good Week...

Work is awesome. I love it. My father has always been right-when you have a job you love, it isn't 'work'.

I am working on the Women's Health floor. This is so my thing. I feel inspired again.

It was tough going back. I felt a little lonely at first, thinking of all of the kiddos at home. The kids always ask me what I do at the hospital and I tell them that I help people get better. I think it's important for children to see their parents helping others. And this, well, this job isn't always easy, and we see a lot of sad situations, but at the end of the day, I can come home and know that I've made a difference in someones life. That is powerful.

So, I've come to the conclusion that I have two powerful jobs. Being a mother, and being a healer.