Happy 9 Month Birthday, Julian!

Happy 9 Month Birthday, Julian!

Today is Julian’s 9 month birthday!  We went to see Dr. Unite at Treehouse Pediatrics first thing this morning for his 9 month check-up, and get this–he weighs a whopping 23 POUNDS!!!  Geesh!  No wonder my back is killing me!  Thank God I’m back in...

Go to sleep. Really. Now. And stay asleep.

I began my post earlier with some very poignant thoughts and insight regarding how things are going for me right now, but it turned into a mindless, rambling rant, so I tucked it away into my prayer journal that only I, God and perhaps whomever inherits my computer...
End of an Era

End of an Era

I sold my beloved Mazda 6 today.  Just like that.  We bought a minivan 3 weeks ago before we headed up to K.C. for Christmas.  I love it.  I really do.  I resisted it, but now I’m so grateful we have something this roomy that we can get in an out of and...

Hallelujah!

My Dad had a successful operation this morning!  I’m so relieved and feel like I can finally breathe again.  It’s so strange how much this has weighed on me and the rest of my family over the past month, but it has definitely taken its toll.  I have been a...

Vhat is zees “Self Care” jou speak ahv?

I must admit, I’m finding this whole plight of “self care” rather difficult to employ right now.  Funny thing is, we’re talking about ME here — someone who never made two bones about taking care of myself in the past.  I never would have...