Undecking the Halls

Today I took down the Christmas tree. I wrapped the ornaments in tissue paper and boxed them up. I packed away the stockings. I took the door decorations down. If it hadn't been raining, I probably would have taken down the outdoor stuff, too. I suppose that is the bad thing about putting up the holiday stuff early - … Continue reading Undecking the Halls →

Ready for the Holiday Weekend

It's lunch time at work. In just a few hours I will punch out and head home for the holiday weekend. I am truly looking forward to four days with my family. It's been a very busy year for all of us. I was ready to write that my son had his last appointment for the year … Continue reading Ready for the Holiday Weekend →

A Christmas Masterpiece

Back in April of last year, I wrote a blog about my friend (and artist) Belita William. You can read it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2022/04/15/my-kids-posers/ I had to keep this quiet, because I wasn't sure if my wife might read my blog. However, I can now share the news. Her request to paint my children was granted and (just in … Continue reading A Christmas Masterpiece →

I Played Secretary Today

We have such wonderful neighbors. Every year one of them puts out a mailbox for kids to drop off letters to Santa. They then answer them. Last year, they wrote such a precious letter to Ella and Andrew. They posted on the neighborhood Facebook page that the mail box was out and awaiting letters. I'd … Continue reading I Played Secretary Today →

Busy, But Thankful

I hope this blog finds you enjoying the remainder of the holiday weekend. My weekend, which was supposed to be very relaxing, wound up being full of the unexpected. Wednesday afternoon, I got a call from my wife. Her dad had passed out at the doctor's office. His blood pressure was up and down. They … Continue reading Busy, But Thankful →

Turkey Week

The turkey is in the fridge thawing out and should be ready for the oven by Thursday morning. We always cook it in a bag, and it usually comes out ok. I'm looking forward to a simple Thanksgiving holiday. I've always loved this picture of Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson from Sanford and Son I … Continue reading Turkey Week →

Thursday Thoughts

I'm forcing myself to write today. I have some funny things to share, and these are the type of things that have kept me going the last couple weeks. Feeling ... not right When I got the diagnosis of ADHD recently and began the new medication, I had hoped that I would start to feel … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts →

Another Test

So much testing is happening with our little guy. Yesterday, Sam took him in for the Barium Swallow study. He's been choking a lot and while it may be because of low muscle tone, they wanted to see it in more detail. Next test is his EEG to check out the Neuro stuff. One of … Continue reading Another Test →

Halloween Pain Train

Aunt Margaret called us this week and invited us to join her and her family at Crossroads Village and the Huckleberry Railroad. The Ghosts and Goodies Halloween theme has been going on all month and it is such fun. They do up the whole town in spookiness and the family gets to trick or treat … Continue reading Halloween Pain Train →

After a Long Week – The Weekend

The weekend is finally here! It has been a crazy week. Monday, I took the kids to get their pictures taken in their Halloween costumes. Our photographer, Beth, once again got some great shots in our 15 minute mini-session. Ella is going as Rapunzel this year. Andrew is going out as Spiderman. The pictures came … Continue reading After a Long Week – The Weekend →