... what should have happened with BOTH children.
Instead...
Yep, Fuzzy... you guessed it. He was up past 1am, and this am worked himself into an asthma attack. I let him nap for one hour this morning, but that is it.
Pumpkin was also up past 1am, however, she can handle it, and made school.
So, this is what my morning looked like...
... combined with this...
Yes, that sums it up nicely.
be well,
Dawn
Tags: kids, up all night, tired, sick, coffee, arrrghhhhhhh!!!!!
Happy 2008!
What better way to start the New Year, than with a meme!
This is from my friend, Dawn, at From Thought 2 Finger
Okie Dokie everyone... that was fun!
And, here is another from Dawn also!
The Name List
Take the letters of your name and list as many things within your sight that start with each letter:
D: dog, dust bunnies, Dennis, aka my Dad, dishes, digital displays, DS (nintendo), dish towel, dining room table
A: artwork (kids), apple, appliances
W: window, walls, wick, wipes
N: napkins, Nextel charger, Nextel phone, naked kid who should be in shower!
That was fun, but harder than it looks!!!
Last night was quiet here. We went out to a favorite restaurant for dinner, came home and watched Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on DVD, then saw the ball drop in NYC. After a quick round of toasting with sparkling apple cider, hugs and kisses, it was off to bed for all of us!
We got up at 9am and went out to breakfast! This was my idea, to get the kids back into 'almost' school schedule! (Stop snickering, Kathy and Karol! I can get up early when I have to do it!) Amen to COFFEE! lol
This way, tonight they will be VERY tired, go to sleep on time (which will seem early) and then they will get up happily at 7am. Or at least that's the plan. I will let you know how it works upon execution tomorrow morning! LOL
We got Xbox Live hook up so my son's can now kill other people playing Halo 3 besides each other, their sister, and their father. We are supervising this very carefully, and they can only go on live when we are home to put in the password. They of course, are thrilled.
My dad is still off for the rest of the week, so that will be fun!
Remember I mentioned that Libby was sick? She had this mammary gland tumor on her nipple that we had biopsied in the summer. It was benign. It is also going to be about $1500 to remove. Well, we don't know how, but last weekend, she must have irritated it and it got infected!
Christmas Eve at noon we had to rush her to the vets. A gigantic shot of antibiotics, and a shot of anti-inflammatory, and 10 days worth of each for at home, and $350 later, we came home. The poor baby was so sick though, just not right at all.
She was better on Christmas, but really not back to normal until the 27th. Now, we have to get her rechecked this week, and then have the surgery done soon. The vet said that it could still have turned cancerous, but probably not. I really hope not... that would be another huge issue to deal with.
We are also in the process of getting estimates for our kitchen. Dad and I are in the process with Lowe's, and we want to go to a local place for a second estimate this week also.
So, that is my plan for the next couple of days! Dad and I will be running errands... dog and kitchen related! LOL
Having homemade sauce (gravy) and ravioli tonight! Gotta go!
be well,
Dawn
So, it is here!
The end of 2007, and the start of 2008!
I hope for joy in the New Year for all, and health, wealth, and happiness!
And, lots of laughter.
Especially, lots of laughter! It lightens the load we all carry... so remember to find a reason to smile, a reason to laugh, each and every day!
Even if it is just an lolcat or two!
be well,
Dawn
ps... We heard 'My Sharona' by The Knack in the car the other day, and of course, the kids started singing 'My Corona'! lol
pss... Me, as a cat...
Happy Caturday!
AoHELL just ate my entry... so, here we go AGAIN!
Since my hands are sore, I am now going to just type the short version...
Today, I started to inject ENBREL again for my Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus. I had tried it a few years back, and didn't have any luck after about 4-5 months.
I did have luck with Remicade, which works the same way (blocking the same pathway of inflammation), but the concentration of active medicine was stronger in that, but I developed an allergy to it.
The allergy problem is common with Remicade, as it is made from a mouse protein. Enbrel is made from a synthetic human protein, and therefore has much less sensitivity/allergy type problems.
My rheumatologist wants to get me back onto a drug that will prevent joint damage. She is hoping that since this time I am on Methotrexate and Plaquenil, that may give me more success. If not, we will try to get my insurance company to approve doubling the Enbrel to twice a week. I do know of two people whose insurance have approved this. We will see.
So, today I did my first injection, in my stomach. The skin there is less sensitive than that on your thigh. Wish me luck.
Also, wish Dan luck. He is trying to get his insurance company to approve the Enbrel for him. This following them stopping payment on the Remicade that was working on his psoriasis/arthritis great. Damn insurance companies. The things they do to us in the name of the almighty dollar, and wreck our health and add pain to our daily lives.
This has been an emotional week. Coping with the loss of Kim was difficult. This has been a very difficult year, in many ways for me as you know, and I have been revisiting it all in my head. I kind of nostalgic look back at the 'year that was', I guess.
However, I am trying to keep a hopeful eye on 2008. I am hopeful that the future will be so bright I 'gotta wear shades'!!!
::: fingers crossed :::
be well,
Dawn
I meant to put this up for Boxing Day... I hope it gives you a chuckle, Paul!
So, as Cin pointed out... I totally whigged out on Thankful Thursday! And, that just cannot be... so, here it is for your perusal!
1. Coffee. Ahhhhh..... I am having a cup of Green Mountain Half-Caf just now. Thank you, Coffee Gods.... wherever you are... heaven or hell, I salute you.
2. Kim. Although it hurts so much to lose you, I am so happy to have been blessed enough to find you in the wide world of J-Land. You'll always live on in my heart, Warrior Sistah.
3. My Life. I am blessed. Christmas was wonderful! The kids were thrilled with their gifts and very happy and wonderful all day. The house was filled with family friends, about 18 of us, all day. It was the best. Tiring, but oh so worth it!
4. My Kids... oh the kooky things they do!!!
5. My Hubby. Thank you for being you.
6. My Parents. Thank you for all your help and all your goodies for the kids. I am really enjoying the week with all of us off together.
7. J-Land. Such a wonderful gift this internet gives, connecting us around the world with new friends.
8. Libby. Who was sick, and is better now. She has a mammary cyst/tumor, that got irritated and infected. It will be removed in the new year.
Okay... that's it for now! Off to play with the family some more!
be well,
Dawn
Tags: Thankful Thursday, family, kids, love, fun, jland, coffee
In your memory, Kim (blog I shaved my legs for this? ).
Thank you for all the support, inspiration, and sanity you gave me when I was diagnosed with the brain tumor and waiting to figure out how bad it was going to be. And, you never stopped giving afterward either.
See ya on the Other Side someday, my Warrior Sistah.
Mariah Carey - Hero lyrics
Artist: Mariah Carey
There's a hero If you look inside your heart You don't have to be afraid Of what you are There's an answer If you reach into your soul And the sorrow that you know Will melt away
And then a hero comes along With the strength to carry on And you cast your fears aside And you know you can survive So when you feel like hope is gone Look inside you and be strong And you'll finally see the truth That a hero lies in you
It's a long road When you face the world alone No one reaches out a hand For you to hold You can find love If you search within yourself And the emptiness you felt Will disappear
And then a hero comes along With the strength to carry on And you cast your fears aside And you know you can survive So when you feel like hope is gone Look inside you and be strong And you'll finally see the truth That a hero lies in you
Lord knows Dreams are hard to follow But don't let anyone Tear them away Hold on There will be tomorrow In time You'll find the way
And then a hero comes along With the strength to carry on And you cast your fears aside And you know you can survive So when you feel like hope is gone Look inside you and be strong And you'll finally see the truth That a hero lies in you
Thanks again, Kim.
be well,
Dawn
Tags: Kim, i shaved my legs for this, cancer, warrior, friend, sad
From my heart to yours...
A very Merry Christmas, filled with love, family and friends...
And, a New Year be filled with joy, health, wealth, and happiness!!!
May our soldiers come home soon and safely... and may the world find peace in 2008!
be well,
Dawn
Tags: Christmas, New Year, 2008, peace, joy, love, family, friends
