-
No Wonder He Was Screaming
misc/earJust got back from the doctors. Aiden has yet another ear infection. He has been running around and screaming like a madman all day – unless he was being held. He weighs 30lbs, so the “holding” part didn’t last for more than 5 mins at a time. When Dr. John looked at Aiden’s charts, she […]
-
Elijah Connor Albrecht
Steve and Diana had a baby boy this morning at 7:25 a.m, after a long labor. He weighed 8 lbs 3 oz, and everyone is reportedly doing well. We’ll probably wait a couple days till Tom gets back to go visit – that was quite an endeavor! Also, we’ll have our camera, so we’ll have […]
-
Hang in There, Diana!
album17/IMG_0742 My sister in law, Diana, has been in labor all day. Contractions are finally 5 minutes apart. Hopefully, things will speed up for her. Just talked to Steve. Sounds like she’s doing great!
-
Failed Experiment
Just an FYI – to those of you who were curious : There simply is not enough vinegar in Cattleman’s BBQ Sauce to cause a reaction when mixed with baking soda. Not even when the ratio is 1.5 gallons BBQ to 10 lbs Soda. It still doesn’t’ t work, even if it’s really really really […]
-
Keeping Track of Mommy
album07/IMG_0201 Me: “Tab – how many times have I told you to stop hanging off of the door handle?” Tabitha: “Ten.”
-
Which Love Hina Girl Are You?
å‰åŽŸã—ã®ã¶ You’re responsible, sweet, gentle and lovable! You have a loving heart, a great respect for all creatures (human, great and small), and the ability to see the thing that makes each individual special. However, you tend to overlook the things that make you special, and thus, putting you in a position to be pushed […]
-
Paper People
Celebrity paper dolls. Fun stuff.
-
What’s in a Comet?
While us peons are all down here going about our daily business and tinkering with fireworks, NASA is looking to collide with a comet the size of Manhattan this Fourth of July. The hope is to put a crater in the comet for scientific observation. Makes one wonder if there is a looming future threat […]
-
Fighting Walls
misc/andersonI’m fighting walls right now. Putting them up and tearing them down, piece by piece, at the same time. I am looking forward to Tom coming home, but I have been struggling with the thought of him leaving again. Part of me wishes I could just put up a wall and not get attached to […]
-
Fireworks – A Conversation
album16/107_0759album16/107_0800 “Go back to bed, Tabitha – they’re just fireworks” “But I’m scared.” “They’re not going to hurt you, it’s just a pop-pop noise” “But it does hurt me. It hurts my feelings.” “Be strong Tabitha, go put your head on your pillow” “I’m not strong, I’m just a little girl! I’m not big enough!”
-
Relaxing at Billy’s
PicsOfKids/DSC07141 Our friends Billy and Jin had the kids and I over for dinner. Their daughter Ellie is a little older than Micah. There was a playground in their development and Bill took some pictures and emailed them to Tom. (Tom has our camera.) Bill: “You didn’t tell me Aiden was a climber.” LOL. (Darn! […]
-
Spontaneous as Rain
Oh Phooey. (Yes, I was looking for a chance to use that word.) We were spontaneous. We were excited. We packed coolers, lined up towels. We were “going to the beach today!” We, meaning the kids and I, the best mother-in-law in the whole world, the best neighbors in the whole world (we have many […]
-
Picking Cherries in the Afternoon
…with Tab-i-tha up on her step stool. (Twenty four pounds – yay!) Kerry Ann kept up the pace We each filled a whole bin Though it wasn’t a race.
-
The Röntgen Locksmith
Bet you didn’t know that a key can be made from an x-ray.
-
Health Update
Today, Aiden’s eardrum burst. Lots of blood all over his ear and neck. At least he’s feeling better afterwards. Micah’s still wheezing, but threw up a lot of phlegm this afternoon. He seems to be breathing slightly better. I’m pretty tired, but can make it till bedtime. My friend Wendy is coming over to help […]