Morning Y'all,
Carissa was so loved!
Since there was nothing much we could do for the family, Alan came back to us, and we continued with our vacation. It was hard to break the news to the kids, but in a way, I think that dealing with our pet's death the week before really prepared them.
So, there's my story. I'm glad to be home, and looking forward to some normal cooking in the next few days!
Glynis, I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
It's nice that she had her family with her.
Sounds like a cool art teacher! I was pleasantly surprised with Liam's mask. The art teacher came up to us and introduced herself. She showed us Liam's art and explained what they were studying. It was Northwest Native American folk art. Liam was completely uninterested, however. As soon as he saw his mask hanging, he was ready to leave. Somewhere deep down...maybe deep, deep down...he was happy we went.
This really sounds like a UTI to me, Sheryl. Sometimes they do clear up on their own. If you can get her to drink any cranberry juice (I know...I know...) that can help.
Laura, When he's older, he'll remember all the times you guys showed up for every little event! He may not show it now, but that's cause y'all are such good parents he just takes it for granted.
I have been pushing the cranberry juice & anything else I can get that child to drink. I think that's part of the problem, she just doesn't drink enough. When Chris took her into the ER, the 1st time, she was dehydrated & had not been vomiting or having diarrhea.
It was very nice but long......there were two guest speakers and about 10 kids who were being honored for various sports as the athletes of the months for Feb, March & April.
Of course Kyle had me in tears during his acceptance speech. He thanked his coaches, teammates, his Dad & God, then he stopped and paused. He kinda teared up and looked directly at me and said "I thank my Mom the most. If you look up the word dedicated in the dictionary you would see my Mom. She has dedicated the past 17 years of her life exclusively to me and I love you so much Mom".....I LOST IT......
Kathy, That's the most mature words I have ever heard from a 17 year old! I don't know what you & Johnny did to raise such an impressive young man, but you sure did it right!!
Sheryl- I don't know if this matters but last year Kady had a lot of pain and would not urinate. She said that she hurt. She really could not say where the pain was coming from so I took her to her pediatrician. He ran all of the tests and they all came back negative but he told me to buy an antifungal cream and use it on her twice a day. He also said to "soak" her in the tub because it would help her. Anyway the pain went away soon after we used the cream. She also had an accident, she never even felt that she needed to go, I think that she had been in so much pain earlier that she could not distinguish what the pressure was. Keeping her in my prayers.
Nancy, One of Alexis's teachers stopped me this morning. She asked me how extensively they checked her for UTI & kidney problems. She said that when she had the accident yesterday, she felt that Alexis didn't even realize it was happening. She said she had this totally surprised look on her face.
Was that anti-fungal cream was over the counter?
She seems to be doing better. She hasn't complained of pain or run fever for 2 days now. But she is sleeping more & seems tired and is cranky. This morning she had eaten all most all of her waffle & drank her juice, I went brush my teeth and came back and she had head on the counter & had fallen back asleep! Chris said she got in bed on her own last night & asked her to come read to her, by the time Chris got to her room she was already asleep. Not like her at all. Chris never heard from the dr. yesterday, she is going to call again today.
Becky, That chicken looks wonderful!
Lauren, Thanks for finding & posting the recipe!
I was tired last night & forgot to take pictures. I stuffed the artichokes with a mix of breadcrumbs, parsley, mint, lemon juice & zest, olive oil, egg, feta cheese. I also added chopped chickpeas to add some fiber & make it a little healthier. It was really yummy & went great with the grilled lambchops.
for you and your family.
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