I was SO tired this morning when I woke up.  I went from bed to bed to wake the children for school… and I’m not kidding — NONE of them even stirred.  I lay back down and waited ten minutes, … Continue reading →

Since the end of April I’ve spent considerable time going through every email, every paper sent home, visiting multiple websites, consulting school and district calendars, etc. to learn the time and date of everything that concerns any of my children … Continue reading →

Monday morning found us at the surgeon’s office to get our first look at the broken ankle, post-surgery.  Here he is on the table, equal parts anticipation and worry, trying to hide both, and irritated with his mom for remembering … Continue reading →

He’s home from the hospital in a cast that reminds me of moon boots because it’s so thick. The surgery went well.   We have a picture of his foot cut open to the joint as proof that this really happened.   … Continue reading →

It’s Friday and I’m tired, but I’m also a bit giddy. You see, the sun is shining and I love it.  I walk around the corner of my house and can hardly believe how fortunate I am to enjoy so … Continue reading →

We traded the boot for a cast, and the crutches are now taking second place behind a wheelchair… and it took him just a few minutes to master this: He makes me laugh.