This has been a CRAZY week!!!
My Sis in law at Matilda Jane posted the results of the Tiny Sparrow Foundation fundraiser that her company ran. The Chelsa knot dresses and Claire Bear hats raised more than $13,000 for Tiny Sparrow. I feel so honored to have such wonderful people in my life. and even more humbled by the fact that Denise is family. She and Matilda Jane do so much every day to change peoples lives for the better and this fundraiser was just a small part of the goodness that comes from her team.
If you don't already obsess over Matilda Jane, check out their site here Matilda Janeand while you're at it, check out my friend Val's blog here.In the Moment Photography (her daughter is the inspiration for the Claire Bear hat). And be sure to check out the Tiny Sparrow Foundation too. They do amazing photography for the families of children with life threatening illnesses.
Now on to the craziness...
Monday, I met with my radiologist...love him. He doesn't sugar coat anything - although I almost left my appointment with the impression that he thought I was overweight (which I am) and diabetic (which I certainly am not). Then I realized that he was just going through his little checklist of things to go over with me (at least I hope so). Anyway, I think that he is very straight forward and that is exactly what I want in my medical team. I don't like them to beat around the bush and make things seem prettier than they are.
on that note - he did say that he was going to prescribe exercise for me. how much more straightforward can you get than that?
Andrew went to the pediatrician and he has a double ear infection...poor baby! he has been on medication since Monday and he seems to be doing a bit better now. Although the goopy eyes and nose are still very present.
today, he decided that he was going to climb the hearth - the top is a good 11/2 feet off the ground...and it's granite. I think some days I almost envy moms of little girls. do you all have to deal with the couch jumping, wall climbing antics like I do? It's nerve wrecking! The rule in my house for the last few years has been "if you get hurt - you're in trouble". It has worked well for 3 year old Michael. He doesn't get hurt much - not from lack of trying though. Someone is always flying through the air in my family room.
Case in point- Andrew decided that he wanted the dog's toy. Who knows how it got on top of his cage in the first place. I looked over at him and to my horror - this is what I saw. and yes, those wheels do work.
Did I immediately run to him to protect him from getting hurt? NO WAY! I grabbed the camera of course. So when he ends up with some strange bruise, I have proof that he is just like his brother - a daredevil among daredevils. I guess the apple doesn't fall far... remember he just turned 1 last week.
And Michael -
He is in his room kicking the walls right now because he refuses to go to sleep! this has become his new nightly activity. and as long as he doesn't wake up his brother - I am going to ignore it. He'll probably be up till 11 tonight and he will be up tomorrow by 8am. Where this kid gets his energy is beyond me.
Tuesday, Dan & Michael built the cutest little snowman when they were shoveling the walk. Michael is so proud of it. I tried to get a good picture of it today, but the blizzard didn't really help .
and today (snow day #2) after Dan shoveled again they went sledding for about 1/2 an hour. Poor Michael, The snow was so deep that when he got home his feet were soaked. and we had to put the heating pad around his little toes to warm them up. a heating pad and a little hot cocoa with marshmallows always does the trick!
Well, I go back to work next week and I start radiation hopefully in the next two weeks. Since my surgery, I don't have full range of motion on my left side. I can't get radiation until I can put my arm over my head. I gotta tell you, it hurts! I have to stretch a little more every day - and it is not fun! but like they say...no pain no gain.
Enjoy the snow...and stay safe.
Little booger! He was standing on the steering wheel while we were there! I hope you're able to stretch your arm soon and start that radiation!
Posted by: Schaneon Mahon | Thursday, February 03, 2011 at 12:09 PM