I am no longer a pseudo-parent. I am no longer a nanny. Starting tomorrow morning, I am just me. On my way home.
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I don't know exactly where life is taking me, but I trust that God has a plan and I am excited!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Updates
My apologies for the long gap in posts. Life got a little crazy. Can't say it's slowed down much, but I have a few minutes.
First of all, the surgery went amazingly well, I was never really in any pain, the recovery has gone so smoothly, so easily. It was so great to have my mom here to help and spend time with. I look forward to her coming back in just a few weeks.
DJ is taking kung-fu now and even though he's tiny, he is very excited about it and is doing quite well. He just got his white belt a few weeks ago,
but tests for his orange belt (I think) at the end of May.
Easter weekend, which was also my birthday weekend was busy. Saturday (my birthday) was spent egg hunting. The Naval Hospital hosted an egg hunt and games and food, which had to be moved indoors, due to rain. I think it would have been a lot better if it was outside. That afternoon, we headed over to my pastor's house, where he and his family were hosting a big egg hunt. The rain had stopped by that point, so we all barbecued, ate lots, and the kids found tons of eggs in the yard.
Sunday, we woke up to bright sunlight. Had a nice breakfast at home (applesauce pancakes, yummy!), and the four of us headed to church. We even got DJ's mom to join us, and it was a wonderful service. After church and some quiet time, we had a little egg hunt inside at home. DJ got some fun puzzles and books from Grandma Joan, so he was excited.
We are trying to get back into the swing of things, now that my mom has left and spring break is over. I go back to teaching next week, which is great. I have missed it! The movers come on May 15th, and my mom and I drive away from here on May 26th. Somewhere in all of that, we fit in some fun school activities, like the Mother's Day program, Pre-K graduation, and the big end of the year picnic.
DJ is having a rough time right now, not sure if it's the stress of everything going on in the house or just a really crappy phase. He is so over-emotional, not sleeping well, acting out. He's a great kid and everyone goes through rough patches, but this is a first for him, so it's been a big adjustment for his mom and I. Not really sure what's going on, but we're hoping once things settle down in a few weeks, he will calm down.
In any event, there's lots going on, the weather is all over the place, typical for Maryland. It rains (really, really rains) for a few days, then it's beautifully sunny and warm for a day or so, then back to the cooler weather and torrential rains. I can't wait for the thunder storms and tornado watches to start. Ha.
First of all, the surgery went amazingly well, I was never really in any pain, the recovery has gone so smoothly, so easily. It was so great to have my mom here to help and spend time with. I look forward to her coming back in just a few weeks.
DJ is taking kung-fu now and even though he's tiny, he is very excited about it and is doing quite well. He just got his white belt a few weeks ago,
but tests for his orange belt (I think) at the end of May.Easter weekend, which was also my birthday weekend was busy. Saturday (my birthday) was spent egg hunting. The Naval Hospital hosted an egg hunt and games and food, which had to be moved indoors, due to rain. I think it would have been a lot better if it was outside. That afternoon, we headed over to my pastor's house, where he and his family were hosting a big egg hunt. The rain had stopped by that point, so we all barbecued, ate lots, and the kids found tons of eggs in the yard.
Sunday, we woke up to bright sunlight. Had a nice breakfast at home (applesauce pancakes, yummy!), and the four of us headed to church. We even got DJ's mom to join us, and it was a wonderful service. After church and some quiet time, we had a little egg hunt inside at home. DJ got some fun puzzles and books from Grandma Joan, so he was excited.
We are trying to get back into the swing of things, now that my mom has left and spring break is over. I go back to teaching next week, which is great. I have missed it! The movers come on May 15th, and my mom and I drive away from here on May 26th. Somewhere in all of that, we fit in some fun school activities, like the Mother's Day program, Pre-K graduation, and the big end of the year picnic.
DJ is having a rough time right now, not sure if it's the stress of everything going on in the house or just a really crappy phase. He is so over-emotional, not sleeping well, acting out. He's a great kid and everyone goes through rough patches, but this is a first for him, so it's been a big adjustment for his mom and I. Not really sure what's going on, but we're hoping once things settle down in a few weeks, he will calm down.
In any event, there's lots going on, the weather is all over the place, typical for Maryland. It rains (really, really rains) for a few days, then it's beautifully sunny and warm for a day or so, then back to the cooler weather and torrential rains. I can't wait for the thunder storms and tornado watches to start. Ha.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Surgery and other things
I will be having surgery on Tuesday March 31st to remove my non-functional gallbladder. I should be home the same day. My mom is flying out today, to spend a few weeks with me, helping me during my recovery.
I will find out tomorrow, when I see my GI (stomach) doctor what the plan of action will be for the Hiatal Hernia they discovered I have, while testing the gallbladder issues. It will require another surgery, although when that will happen is still unknown. There may be a few more tests required.
DJ has started kung-fu classes and is doing pretty well with it. He has first belt test (while belt) tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes. His Kindergarten registration is coming up next week, as well. Time flies.
For a complete subject change, I am super addicted to Twilight and American Idol. I have been addicted to AI for years, but I'm a big, big fan of a few people this year, mostly Adam Lambert. I can't even describe how amazing he is. As for Twilight, I read all the books, saw the movie in theaters twice and now own it on DVD and have watched it twice at home, once with commentary, once without. I will probably watch it another 300 times in the next few months. Ok, maybe only 5 or 6 times...
I will find out tomorrow, when I see my GI (stomach) doctor what the plan of action will be for the Hiatal Hernia they discovered I have, while testing the gallbladder issues. It will require another surgery, although when that will happen is still unknown. There may be a few more tests required.
DJ has started kung-fu classes and is doing pretty well with it. He has first belt test (while belt) tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes. His Kindergarten registration is coming up next week, as well. Time flies.
For a complete subject change, I am super addicted to Twilight and American Idol. I have been addicted to AI for years, but I'm a big, big fan of a few people this year, mostly Adam Lambert. I can't even describe how amazing he is. As for Twilight, I read all the books, saw the movie in theaters twice and now own it on DVD and have watched it twice at home, once with commentary, once without. I will probably watch it another 300 times in the next few months. Ok, maybe only 5 or 6 times...
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Tests and testing my patience
On the medical front, things have only gotten crazier. I had a test this week, which revealed some new information and requires some other testing. So, I have a ct scan, nuclear medicine scan, and an endoscopy scheduled in the coming weeks, along with a couple other doctors appointments. I've tried to just pray and give it to God, because otherwise I would be freaking out. I know it's going to work out just fine, but it's a lot to go through on top of everything else. DJ has been going to daycare part-time, because I'm having a hard time keeping up with him, and that was a very agonizing decision that his mother and I had to make.
About two and a half months until I had supposed to head home to Tacoma and start my "new life", and hopefully all this will work out in time for that to still happen on schedule.
I need to find a moving company and schedule my pack-out date, to get all my stuff back home. I'm still teaching at the preschool a couple days a week.
The lack of blogging is just because there's so much going on and much of my down-time has been spent sleeping as I seem to be exhausted all the time these days.
About two and a half months until I had supposed to head home to Tacoma and start my "new life", and hopefully all this will work out in time for that to still happen on schedule.
I need to find a moving company and schedule my pack-out date, to get all my stuff back home. I'm still teaching at the preschool a couple days a week.
The lack of blogging is just because there's so much going on and much of my down-time has been spent sleeping as I seem to be exhausted all the time these days.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
So...
I have gallstones and my gallbladder must be removed ASAP, as the stones are creating blockages and a whole lot of pain! I meet with the surgeon next week to determine the best course of action. I'm pretty freaked out by the whole thing, but I know, in the end, it will all work out. More information to come.
(btw, the reason the birthday party pics haven't been uploaded is because when I had time to do it this weekend, I was in too much pain to do anything but take meds and sleep. Someday, I will post them.)
(btw, the reason the birthday party pics haven't been uploaded is because when I had time to do it this weekend, I was in too much pain to do anything but take meds and sleep. Someday, I will post them.)
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Whaaa?!
DJ just turned five on Monday (pictures from this weekend's birthday bash to follow soon), and now, his mom discovered today that he has three (THREE!!!) loose teeth! One of them is extremely loose and the other two are just started to wiggle. I'm so not ready for him to be losing teeth! Where is the time going???
Monday, February 9, 2009
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