We departed our bustling world of Orange County on Tuesday night, taking the red eye to Cleveland, Ohio (Hello OHmommy!). We boarded an express jet and flew into Albany and picked up our comfy and clean rental car. We drove two hours south and found ourselves in Keesville, NY. We were in the middle of…
Tractors, Thunderstorms, Farms, Oh My!
Short Version
On Monday night we took monchichi to the ER per our neurologist’s instructions. At that point he had had well over 20 seizures in about an hour or so. Within 12 hours he had over 100 seizures. They are drop seizures and staring seizures. It was horrifying to say the least. We were admitted to…
Lost in Thought
I am hiding from the world this weekend. I have spent more time in my bed in front of the television than I care to admit. I have watched way too many movies that I have already seen. I have not worn a bra since Friday. Maybe it’s a mini-meltdown. A quiet one. There is…
What?!!
Overheard last night while superman, who is almost 5, was talking to my best friend’s daughter, who just turned three: “Hi B. How are you? What are you doing? oh. What are you wearing? The pink jammies?” I didn’t know if I should laugh or cry. It’s a little early for that kind of late…
A Sweet Dose of Humble Pie
Taking care of my kids is a full time job. Even if I’m at work, teaching other people’s children, my mind is racing and planning the next swim lesson, soccer game, therapy appointment or class party for my own two boys. It is a wonderfully exhausting and deliciously exhilirating thing, this mothering business. And for…
Super Trooper
“Mommy….sing that song again!” “You’re like a super trooper….” “Again!” “Lights are gonna find you…..” “Mommy, I LOVE that song!! I LOVE ABBA! Yes, Abba. Good old Abba. And as a kid I had the record; my first real piece of music. I played that record, over and over and over again. And my sister…
A Mother’s Pride
I am a big believer in letting my children know just how proud of them I am. In our house, if you do the right thing, we let you know. We aren’t interested in the bad stuff. We want to celebrate the good. And no accomplishment is too small. Do we throw a party everytime…