August 17, 2008

I’m Taking the Day Off

Just a few updates:

• Dad is awake and I was able to speak to him on the phone this morning.  I called the ICU for an update and his nurse passed the phone to me.  It was wonderful to hear his voice, and he still sounds congested due to the surgery on his sinuses.  He will be in ICU for today and will be moved to his regular room tomorrow, mid-morning, where he will recuperate for at least five days.  Looks like he won’t be home until the end of the week.
• Our family reunion went well yesterday.  I think everyone had a great time, despite the fact that our fearless leader was not present.  My aunts and uncles — each and everyone of them and their spouses — were so wonderful.  They took charge even when I was drifting off into space.  I’m forever grateful.
• Today, I believe I’m coming down with a cold, or I just suffer really bad allergies.  Because I’m afraid it’s a cold, I’m staying away from the hospital.  The last thing my dad needs is to catch an illness while recovering from brain surgery.  It’s breaking my heart, but if it turns out to be only allergies, I’m going to visit him tomorrow.
• I’m having a Party Lite candle show tomorrow and I’m afraid no one will come because of all the chaos that’s happened the last week.  I wanted to cancel, but I totally forgot I was having it until this morning.  Kind of late, right?  This is what happens when the mind is focused on other things.
• I’m so exhausted that I overslept this morning and missed both masses at church.  I’m feeling very guilty about this.
• In exactly one month, my little boy will be turning four years old.
• Here’s how I feel about that:

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

• I’m so tired, I’m taking the rest of the day off. I need to sleep. Happy Sunday, y’all.

August 10, 2008

Sunflowers

June 16, 2008

About a Boy

Look at that adorable face! Yes. I’m biased.

April 20, 2008

Spring, Glorious Spring!

Just about a week ago I woke up to snow outside my bedroom window. It was a fluke. I mean, really. Snow? In April? So depressing.

After a long, extremely cold winter, I prayed for Spring every day. Dawson felt my pain. Every morning since January, he has been asking me when he could go outside to ride his bike. I kept telling him once the snow melted and the weather was warmer. He got his wish this weekend.

It was so warm and wonderful that we spent most of our weekend outdoors. I ignored the housework nagging at me, I tried not to worry about all the things I should be doing and instead decided to play outside with Dawson.

We went to three different parks and playgrounds. We took two bike rides. We took a long walk (3 miles) this afternoon. The temperatures averaged about 65 to 70 degrees and we took advantage of the first real days of Spring.

Dawson got to ride his bike, he was so excited to petal all by himself with no pushes from Mommy, not counting the part where he went off the sidewalk (we’re chalking it up to being the first bike ride of the season).

Murphy (our dog) was in heaven. He’s been dreaming about warm weather and a leash for months.

As for me, I was just happy to spend some time outdoors with my boys. (Okay! Okay! And to take many awesome photos with my new camera.)

It’s a brilliant camera. Here’s the proof:

Enjoying Spring at Mead Park

Snowbank in January, Duck Puddle in April

The Doodlebug

For the Love of Mother Earth

The Pensive Child

Thankful for Days in the Park

My Beautiful Boys

Petal to the Metal