Sitting here alone in the quiet, my mind is racing... The windows are open, so I hear the children playing while they wait for the school bus to pick them up. I love stopping to take a few minutes to listen to my surroundings. I can even smell the brisk, fall breeze. It is my favorite time of year. I have learned never to take anything for granted... you just don't know what tomorrow may bring...
Wednesday morning, my husband's cousin, Mike (and good, good friend to us) passed away. I can't help but wonder why? He was going to be 31 in November and he left behind his wife and his toddler daugther. It was just 9 months ago that we buried his 10 month old daugther, Alex... It just does not seem fair that my friend has to lose her child and now her husband in such a short time. Why should one family have to deal with so much? Can't we share some of that burden? I am simply a friend and it seems so selfish for me to be upset... but I suppose I'm just looking for answers like everyone else. I'm tired of hearing the quotes, sayings and cliches... I know he's in a better place, but I really just miss him already. He was truly one of the greatest people I knew... He touched my life more than I ever got a chance to thank him for...
Mike lost his brother, Nick, 9 years ago. Mike lost his daugther Alex 9 months ago. Someone mentioned to us Wednesday that her thought was that they (Nick and Alex) needed Mike with them... We'd had him long enough... It's such a simple statement and it makes sense, but it's just so hard for me to completely understand in my heart.
I love you, Mike and wish I got the chance to tell you that one more time...
Friday, September 26, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Landen, The Caregiver
So, here I go...
I'm working on this blog during nap time, because all mothers know that if you want to accomplish anything you have to be able to move fast during a two hour window! It takes me a few minutes to pick up toys, do a few dishes, and switch the laundry. I sit down, I check my email, I sign into my blog... and there it is... "MOMMY?" Dang.
Landen is recovering much better than I thought he would from his tonsil/adnoid removal. Tough little guy is eating and drinking just like he should, but today he keeps telling me he has a bellyache. I've tried everything... I think he's drifting off to sleep now, so hopefully it just goes away. He is talking so much these days and is such a sponge. We had to start making sure we listen to music or watch tv shows that don't say anything that we don't want him to repeat! :)
A few days ago, he told me "it's ok mommy, calm down honey"... Oops. I'm sure he heard that from me the last time he fell and cried or got himself worked up over something silly. I think was upset over orange pop spilled on the carpet... It was an accident, but I yelled at him to go get Mommy a towel. How could I be mad when he said "oops, sorry", tells me he'll be more careful and then immediately says "love you"? Smart kid. Cute, too! I'm a sucker.
Graden is just as cute... pretty adventurous, too. He likes to crawl on the kitchen floor and get stuck underneath the kitchen table. Plus, no matter how much I clean that floor - he always manages to find something that can go into his mouth! Ah, my little 10 month old monster! Landen just goes in after him and says "no, no, no, Graden! you can get hurt... come play with me" and guides him right back into the living room! What would I do without big brother, Landen? :)
I'm working on this blog during nap time, because all mothers know that if you want to accomplish anything you have to be able to move fast during a two hour window! It takes me a few minutes to pick up toys, do a few dishes, and switch the laundry. I sit down, I check my email, I sign into my blog... and there it is... "MOMMY?" Dang.
Landen is recovering much better than I thought he would from his tonsil/adnoid removal. Tough little guy is eating and drinking just like he should, but today he keeps telling me he has a bellyache. I've tried everything... I think he's drifting off to sleep now, so hopefully it just goes away. He is talking so much these days and is such a sponge. We had to start making sure we listen to music or watch tv shows that don't say anything that we don't want him to repeat! :)
A few days ago, he told me "it's ok mommy, calm down honey"... Oops. I'm sure he heard that from me the last time he fell and cried or got himself worked up over something silly. I think was upset over orange pop spilled on the carpet... It was an accident, but I yelled at him to go get Mommy a towel. How could I be mad when he said "oops, sorry", tells me he'll be more careful and then immediately says "love you"? Smart kid. Cute, too! I'm a sucker.
Graden is just as cute... pretty adventurous, too. He likes to crawl on the kitchen floor and get stuck underneath the kitchen table. Plus, no matter how much I clean that floor - he always manages to find something that can go into his mouth! Ah, my little 10 month old monster! Landen just goes in after him and says "no, no, no, Graden! you can get hurt... come play with me" and guides him right back into the living room! What would I do without big brother, Landen? :)
Getting Started...
I'm home with the boys for a long weekend... Landen got his tonsils and adnoids out last Thursday (and is recovering nicely). I decided that it was a time I got with the program and looked into the "blog" thing while I had some time off. I have some friends that blog for their jobs and/or for their families... So, I checked them out! I love being able to stay caught up on their exciting events. So many important things go on when you have children (or are expecting them!). So many important things go on in everyone's lives - period. What a great way for me to talk about my boys, our family, and my life and to share them all with you! Hopefully, I can get started easily and make it a worth-while and enjoyable site! Wish me luck.
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