This weekend has been full of them. I have spent a lot of time doing soul-searching and trying to figure out why I have had this personal low moment. My journey led me to some old friends at a forum for lymphoma patients that I haven’t visited with much recently. Here I was thinking that... »
Archive for February, 2008
Middle school and politics
The politics of gender are alive and well in our house. It’s actually fascinating to see my tweens so involved in the political process this year! I was *informed* (ahem) that there had been a scuffle at school, with Amanda in the middle of it all. Apparently, discussions about the current primary race in social... »
Blog Much?
I am feeling…distinctly better today…as evidenced by two blog entries. I have begun to realize a few things. I’ve spent the last year trying to avoid my feelings and move forward in part beause of my concern about how my emotions would impact other people…and in part because I want to be able to be positive.... »
Monday, Monday
It’s been a good weekend. I have cleaned, walked and kept myself busy. All in all, it hasn’t been too bad despite the prednisone. I feel like I can get through this. In a few days I’ll start tapering down to 30mg/day. In 2 1/2 weeks, it will be over. I can get... »
The highlights
Last weekend, Thomas booked us a weekend at the Holiday Inn. I spent time relaxing and watching Aidan and Zoe swimming while the older kids played games and swam in the big pools. Andrew playing ping pong: Amanda reading: Alex riding the motorcycle with Zoe: Aidan playing ping pong: Zoe being…cutie patootie princess Zoe: It was a much needed break.... »
Bottom’s Up
Ahhhhhhhh…….FRIDAY! …and what an up and down week this has been. Our babysitter arrived on time at 7:25 and sat on the sofa with Zoe in a daze while we raced past her to herd kids into the cars. “bye”, she called after me as I ran out the door with Aidan, who was still trying... »
