Recovery At Home

It was a long day yesterday. We were on the road by 5am to be at the hospital by 7am. Andrew's surgery was at 9am. They repaired the cleft in his throat without harming the vocal chords it was between. They removed adenoids and shaved the tonsils. It all went very well. Waking up from … Continue reading Recovery At Home →

Another Weekend Recap

We had quite a bit going on this week and even into the weekend. Andrew had a doctor appointment on Friday and I am still trying to process all that came of it. I went to work late on Friday and only worked a half day, which was probably a good thing. When I got … Continue reading Another Weekend Recap →

Weekend Shenanigans

I saw many folks posting photos on social media yesterday for St. Patrick's Day with shirts saying "Let the Shenanigans Begin!" Why is it that we only seem to hear this word around March 17th? It's a great word that can be used in so many situations outside of an Irish "holiday." I encourage you … Continue reading Weekend Shenanigans →

The Weekly Adventures of My Kids

There is never a dull moment at our house! The other day my wife and I are in our room. We hear Ella from the bathroom "We're playing dentist. The pink kitty has a cavity and having a tooth pulled". Sam looks at me and says, "You better check on that, I'm not sure what … Continue reading The Weekly Adventures of My Kids →

Spring’s ETA – 6 Days!

Today was one of those days I wish I could have stayed home with the kids! It was such a beautiful day. Spring is straight ahead and today was a small tease for us. This morning, we got up and had some errands to do before I had to head to work. The kids saw … Continue reading Spring’s ETA – 6 Days! →

As Lady Gaga Says

A daily writing prompt that I often see says, "What was the most memorable part of your day?" or "What made you smile today?" The answer to both of those questions is what follows. It was just me and the kids today, as Sam had a doctor appointment. We had breakfast together and the TV … Continue reading As Lady Gaga Says →

See You Later, Gigi

We woke up this morning to the news that Sam's grandma had passed away. It was not a surprise, as she'd been in hospice for a short time. She was 94 years old. After Sam and I were married, I got to meet Gigi for the first time. She welcomed me into the family with … Continue reading See You Later, Gigi →

A Royally Good Time

The kids got to go to a neat outing today. The county hosted a "Royal Ball." They had a DJ, many games and activities, and many of the staff dressed as the various princesses. I had to work, but Sam and her mom took the kids and they had a blast! There were plenty of … Continue reading A Royally Good Time →

Un-Four-Gettable Day!

On Saturday, our daughter Ella celebrated her 4th birthday in a big way! It was packed with a whole bunch of fun! It was memorable for all of us. The day began with breakfast - mom's homemade cinnamon rolls! Banners and balloons proclaimed the celebration underway. She decided on a Barbie theme. After breakfast, Nana and Papa came over … Continue reading Un-Four-Gettable Day! →

Finally! The Weekend.

It is Groundhog Day. The above critter is not a groundhog, I realize. Perhaps, I should have posted an appropriate groundhog picture? Hold on a sec .... .... Ok, I'm back. I have one. You're welcome. The kids each got to enjoy a special day today. Andrew got to spend the day at Nana's house and Ella got to go … Continue reading Finally! The Weekend. →