DDA Chapter 6

[tink2020]

Here's some shots of Hunter's room. Go easy on me, it's been a LOT of work
So really, what do you all think?

I think it looks great! I'm glad Hunter is happy with it, too!

Morning everyone-
Our fire alarm battery was "chirping" in the middle of the night --and we switched the batteries--so it was a fun night haha

Headed to work--have a greaet day

As Lindsay said once (I think), it ALWAYS happens in the middle of the night!

I'm glad Colby is getting the help that he needs.

I had another night where Nicholas woke up with stomach pains and then vomited. That was around midnight and has been ok since. He is still complaining that his stomach hurts. I have no idea what is going on. He isn't 'sick' as there are no other symptoms. Yesterday when I picked him up after school his stomach seemed to be distended and when I asked about it he told me he had been drinking lots of water. Then he played outside all evening, and ate a regular meal. But before bed he complained of pain. When he woke up his stomach was hard and he was doubled over in pain. After he emptied he seemed to be comfortable. I have been taking off so much work lately, so Bob was able to take today off and come over and stay with him. They only have a half day today and tomorrow is a teacher workday. I think I'm going to call his dr. and see what the nurse there says.

I hope they can figure it out to get him some comfort soon!

Hi, everyone! I'm just checking in so you don't think I've fallen off the face of the earth! Things here are hectic and I won't have time to really come back to the list until Thursday of next week. My mom is staying with us and we're having a bunch of fun! We leave on Saturday to take her home, and to take our kids on a long overdue Spring Break trip to explore the national parks in our state. We haven't done this since Katie was 18 months, so really none of the kids have seen them. Should be fun!

One sad note: My dog, Cozy, who was my first "child" passed away on Sunday morning. She was 11 years old, but our vet didn't expect her to live past 3 years, so we got a lot of time with her. We knew she was not feeling well on Friday and Saturday, but went downhill really quickly. She died in Katie's arms, and we buried her underneath our cherry tree in the backyard. It's been really hard on the kids, but it turned into a beautiful teaching moment.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to keep up with you all this week. I've been thinking about you all and keeping you in my prayers! If there's anything urgent I need to know, would someone PM me? I'll try to check that at least once a day. Thanks. Have a great week, everybody!

Thanks for checking in! Your parks trip sounds wonderful! : I'm sorry to hear about Cozy.

A couple of other random things...

I talked to Joe yesterday and he finally got the police report from the accident. The accident was not his fault!! Some lady ran a red light and hit him. The police report also states that he could not remember what had happened and that he had a strong alcohol smell. He had in his car about 8 bottles of champagne and vodka that were left from the catering job. They all busted in the accident, so I can only imagine what he smelled liked!

We have not heard an update from my SIL and BIL about how he is faring. It's kind of worrisome. SIL will be in Colorado next week for work and my FIL is flying out there to visit with her. Hopefully we will get an update. We have not talked to them in a while, the time difference sucks. We always remember when it's too late to call.

And does anyone happen to want any World's Finest Chocolate? I signed up for 4 boxes for Mo to sell and then forgot to have my sister pick them up when she got Mo. I need to sell 400 by next Thursday I cannot buy $200 worth of chocolate!

I'm thrilled the report came back so positive!


I'm sorry for missing some posts! I'm stuck at work, but not really "working". I'm here because an RN has to be here for a particular child who is late leaving (I was supposed to leave at 1, but I'm not sure how this staffing issue came about ). I'm "here" in case anything happens, but I refuse to work any more today becuase I've put in MORE than enough hours already this week, and I have tomorrow still, too! Still, it's hard to catch up properly while I'm here. I hope you all are doing well!

 

[mommykds]

Tammi,
Hope all is ok with Nicholas. And yes, yourBob is a gem.

 

[lovespoohbear]

Glynis i am so sorry to hear about cozy. i know how had it is and i bet it is even hard on katie. i have a poem i will post in my next post.

dallas crew- my uncle called to warn us bc of the damage he got and he is in plano. his back fence is no more and he had an antenna that was in the back yard and is now in the front. mom said he said some other stuff but forgot. so far here in houston all we have had is light rain. it might be worse tomorrow when the front goes there they are saying

 

[lovespoohbear]

The Loss of a Heart
Author unknown

I stood by your bedside last night, Just to have a peek…
I could see you were crying. You found it hard to sleep

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear.
“It’s me, I haven’t left you. I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour your tea.
You were thinking of the many times, your hand reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to hold your parcels; I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with much care.
I want to reassure you, that I’m not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your keys.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said “It’s me.”

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It’s possible for me, to be near you everyday
To say with certainty, “I never went away.”

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew…
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over… I smile and watch you yawning…
And say “Goodnight, God Bless, I’ll see you in the morning.”

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide
I’ll rush across to greet you and we’ll stand side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much to see.
Be patient, live your journey out…then come home with me.

 

[tinker1bell]

The Loss of a Heart
Author unknown

I stood by your bedside last night, Just to have a peek…
I could see you were crying. You found it hard to sleep

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear.
“It’s me, I haven’t left you. I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour your tea.
You were thinking of the many times, your hand reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to hold your parcels; I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with much care.
I want to reassure you, that I’m not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your keys.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said “It’s me.”

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It’s possible for me, to be near you everyday
To say with certainty, “I never went away.”

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew…
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over… I smile and watch you yawning…
And say “Goodnight, God Bless, I’ll see you in the morning.”

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide
I’ll rush across to greet you and we’ll stand side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much to see.
Be patient, live your journey out…then come home with me.

That is so very beautiful.

 

[lovespoohbear]

i found it on one of the memorial jewelery sites

 

[tinknme]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you Tia!

My first interview went pretty well. There's one issue that I have to work out here to make it work, but the job sounds good overall. There's been one other response for full-time and one for just the summer so we'll see how it goes.

 

[tinknme]

It has been raining here all day. Riley's practice was canceled again.

I'm betting we had too much rain for the baseball games/soccer practices tonight, but it's just beginning to be daylight so time will tell.

 

[tinknme]

Sounds promising Deb! I hope Colby can get his speech therapy started soon

The lady that tested Colby yesterday called a minute ago and wants to set up an appointment to go over his results. She wants to do it at our Elementary School so I'll take that as a good sign that he will be getting therapy. Since he starts school in Aug, the school would work with him beginning in June (more likely after our trip in July)

 

[tinknme]

Cute avatar!

Morning DDA!

 

[tinknme]

Glynis enjoy your visit with your mother & your trip to the park!

Sorry to hear about Cozy

Hi, everyone! I'm just checking in so you don't think I've fallen off the face of the earth! Things here are hectic and I won't have time to really come back to the list until Thursday of next week. My mom is staying with us and we're having a bunch of fun! We leave on Saturday to take her home, and to take our kids on a long overdue Spring Break trip to explore the national parks in our state. We haven't done this since Katie was 18 months, so really none of the kids have seen them. Should be fun!

 

[tinknme]

Good news about Joe

Carmel & almond are my favorite

A couple of other random things...

I talked to Joe yesterday and he finally got the police report from the accident. The accident was not his fault!!

And does anyone happen to want any World's Finest Chocolate? I signed up for 4 boxes for Mo to sell and then forgot to have my sister pick them up when she got Mo. I need to sell 400 by next Thursday I cannot buy $200 worth of chocolate!

 

[tinknme]

Lindsay I hope the weather has calmed down I am really scared of storms & if there is any mention of a tornado watch I go into full panic mode!

When I was younger we had a tornado touch down & we had one of our large trees in the front yard on top of our house. Our house was damaged beyond repair.

Up near our house they clocked winds at 87 mph! So, my day started by bolting out of bed at 4 a.m., and unfortunately hasn't improved much since.

 

[tinknme]

Denise I hope you are able to stay ahead of the storms!

Glad all of our Dallas friends are ok!!!! It's headed our way, and of course I'm supposed to leave tomorrow am to go to Alabama to see my grandmother... right in the middle of bad weather. I think we're leaving EARLY tomorrow to get ahead of it all.

 

[tinknme]

Beautiful Karen, thank you for sharing

The Loss of a Heart
Author unknown

 

[tinknme]

Tammi I was hoping as I read along that there would be an update about Nicholas. I hope all is ok

I was thinking the same as Elizabeth about being constipated. Riley use to & still occasionally gets really bad stomach pains. He would be in tears it hurt so much. He never threw up that I can remember though. But once he was able to go to the bathroom, he would be ok.

I was also thinking maybe his appendix? Hope to hear something soon!

 

[tinknme]

Well I am caught up & now need to get dinner ready. Check back in a bit!

 

[tmfranlk]

Hello all!

Glynis - I'm so sorry about your furbaby. I hope that everyone is doing okay. Enjoy the rest of your time with your mom and the trip. Sounds like fun!

Tammi - Hope Nicholas' doctor's appt was okay and that he's feeling better.

Dallas-folk - Hope your damage isn't too bad. Glad you're all safe!

Denise - Have you check Port Orleans Riverside? The Alligator Bayou rooms hold 5 with the trundle bed. It'd probably work well for one night. Stay safe as the storms come through!

 

[tink2020]

Texans, I'm glad you're ok! Lindsay that is some serious wind!

I hope it isn't as bad as anticipated during your travel tomorrow, Denise

 

[tink2020]

So we ended up having the 3D/4D ultrasound, and Robyn, you are right -- I'm so glad we did! It's taken me until today to really feel that way, but I definitely do! At first, I had high expectations about every minute of it, every picture we would get, etc. Then, we got the smaller end of every range (19 pictures, package included 15-30.... 35 minutes, package included 30-50). I was having a bit of buyers remorse, but the handful of pictures we got that are cute, are REALLY cute, if I do say so myself Baby B still has her feet and/or butt in A's face, and was just destroying her the whole time... it was pretty funny to watch! We also got with our package a DVD, VHS, a few spots on their website, a CD with 19 pictures, a few printed pics, etc. It was well worth it, especially when I think of how much fun they will have watching it when they get older!