Bad news happened in our family September 29, 2010. My wonderful father-in-law Bert passed away. His funeral was the nicest celebration of life I've ever experienced. He was dearly loved by all. He was an excellent grandfather and a terrific Father-in-law. Steve called him his Hero.
Within one month of Bert's passing, my mother-in-law Maxine fell and broke her pelvis. She can not be active, there is no cast, she just has to bear through the pain. I think it's been probably one of the worst years of her life. I'm worried about her.
On the brighter side.... Steve & I hired an architect back in January this year, to draw up some plans to add 3 bedrooms to our house. The designs were gorgeous, making our little ranch into a cape. Sadly, we spoke with 5 contractors, who gave outrageously high bids. So, long story short, we went in search of a bigger house, and found that house, and closed on that house last Friday 10/29/2010. The sellers are renting back until Dec 17th. Then, we plan to move into our new dream-home before Christmas! It will be very emmotional though, as there are plenty of emmotional ties to our current house. Lord-willing, we'll have it on the market by January, and it will sell fast.
Some of the positives to moving - this is a house that I actually got to help choose. The town will not be the same town my husband's ex-wife resides in (like our current town). The new house is bigger, more spacious for the 7 of us. New house backs up to a gorgeous river. New house is near a great walking trail. Hopefully more family from out of town will visit more often.
Me in general - I'm in some kind of funk. I come to work to veg-out. Can you believe it? Tommy is a handful. I love him dearly, but he's a total handful. Steve is fulltime as well. He's always on the go, always something to do, always complaining that I'm too tired, etc. I've been taking a spin class twice a week during my Tues & Weds lunches. Yet, I still eat poorly so there's been no weight loss unfortunately.
Victoria - in early September, while playing volleyball, she hurt her knee pretty bad. Went to the doctor who told her that she probably tore the knee-capsule and to stay off of it for a few weeks. One week later, ignoring doctors orders, she was back out playing, thought she felt fine, until she hurt her knee once again, much more painful this time. She decided to actually stay off of it for the 2-3 weeks as recomended before. Then 2 weeks ago, 10/18/2010, she REALLY injured her knee during volleyball, and said the pain was so bad, she gripped the steering wheel very tightly to keep from crying while driving home. I took her back to the orthopedic specialist the next day, who ordered an MRI, which revealed she not only tore her miniscus, but completely tore & detached her ACL. There was too much bruising and swelling and blood internally that the doc did not want to schedule surgery just yet. She was ordered to Physica Therapy 2-3 times per week. We will return today to see how she's doing and to see if he's ready to schedule surgery. Will update later about that.
Tommy was Superman for Halloween. He was thrilled to be Superman, but highly disappointed when he had the costume on and could not fly. He drove his green John Deere tractor around the neighborhood for Halloween and it was the funniest/cutest little sight ever!! Jake tagged along and helped him steer in the right direction and run up to the houses to get the trick or treat and thank you's said.
Significance of today November 4th. If my Grandfather Claude were alive, he'd be celebrating his 89th birthday. One year ago today, Victoria was in a car-accident. She was the middle car in a 3-car accident (Not her fault). The car, my old 2002 Honda Accord, was totalled. A month later when we received the insurance check, I went out and bought her a new 2010 VW Jetta. I love the Jetta and saw a bad accident with one, where the box was still intact and that sold me on the idea of getting one for Victoria. It's been a good trusty little car for her so far.
If anyone I know actually reads this, would you mind sending me a comment telling me so? Just curious. Otherwise, will continue to write as it's a bit of therapy and a diary. XOXO
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
What's been happening up here lately?
Socializing - I've started attending some of the Mom's Night Outs w/ a local group of moms. We meet once a month at a nice restaurant (or last time it was a delicious wine-tasting!) and just enjoy eachother's company, the fact that we're out and away from the norm at home, etc.
Depression - I've come to the conclusion, (& this wasn't easy) that I've been fighting the reality that I have depression. I've convinced myself for the past 10 years that it's not a permanent thing, it's only temporary, but it's to a point, that I realize, I need something to help me out. I've been in therapy since last summer, and my therapist recomended that I contact my doctor, which I have, and have started something called Sarafam (?) which is actually Paxil. So far, I feel even-keeled. We'll see if this helps me with my mood swings, etc. I seriously think that a large number of things going on in my life have mounted up and finally avalanched.
Exercise - I've been seeing a personal trainer twice a week for over 2 years now. I finally stopped. I'm eating like a pig, which counteracts what good I'm doing at the gym. Right now, I'm taking spin class every Weds at 12:15, and now an RPM class every Thurs at 12:15. Friday, I'm going jogging during lunch w/ my friend Pam (from work) in Newcastle. I've also started going to fit-camp on Mondays & Thursdays after work, over at Newcastle Commons. It's gorgeous over there, and when I get there earlier then everyone else, I go for a jog around the drive loop. I've come to realize that I really like/enjoy jogging. Who would have guessed? I think it helps me to clear my (very cluttered) head, and seeing the beautiful New England view isn't bad either!!
Work - I've lost my umph. I come in every single day, same old boring thing. It doesn't help that it's been slow too. Don't get me wrong, I love my job, I love my company, I even love our location, I just can't get motivated.
Sleep - I can't sleep through the night. Either Tommy will wake up sounding scared and crying for me, so I go in and comfort him, or, I'll just randomly wake up at 2 or 3 in the morning and lie there, solving all the worlds problems for an hour or two, then wake up feeling like I never slept at all. This is every single night. Sucks!
Our house - we're going forward with the construction. We're adding on 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms to make our home a little larger and to stay in our neighborhood. Right now, picking out all the crazy random details and that's fun and at the same time, horrifying! -What if I pick out some obnoxiously odd mix of colors and details and woods and lighting and windows and shingles and etc etc etc?!?!
Tommy - He's adorable. He's cuddly. It's taken over 2 years to get to this point. He usually would try to shy away if I dared hold him too close. He still wiggles around in any pictures of the two of us (well documented!) But I just love him. He completes me. He is the sweetest little blonde haired, blue-eyed child on this earth. He melts my heart when he tells me, "oooh, thank you Mommy!"
Victoria - She started working at the Polo Outlet earlier this year. She loves making her own money, and not having to beg me for something. She's so responsible. She also volunteers at the hospital as a candy striper. That's working out pretty well. The volunteer coordinator loves her. She has her top 6 list of colleges: UNH, Univ of Miami!!!, Univ of Virginia, Boston College, Elon, and Emory. College applications start this fall, during her Senior year of HS. Hard to believe that my beautiful lucious ivory white skinned, strawberry blonde haired china doll is growing up. Breaks my heart too. But it's also re-assuring tos ee how independent she is.
Steve - we have our ups and downs, but overall, he's really trying to make me happy which isn't very easy these days! On our 5th year anniversary, July 9th, we put an offer in on a house that I really really really loved, even though it wasn't a very logical decision (our house wasn't even on the market), and in a fortunate turn of events, the seller accepted another bid that was given to him just before ours.... The home had waterfront views of the Oyster River and was my dream house. Oh well....we're going to turn our house into a dream house in the next few months, I can't wait!
Princess - my sweet beloved little beagle girl. She's doing real well. She's been in chemo since her diagnosis in March. She's now going every 6 weeks. It kills me to know that she'll eventually leave us, but comforting to know that we're still making memories with her. She's Tommy's "Tee-tee". Not sure why he calls her that, but I guess it's easier then saying Princess.
Daisy - still in charge of all our house animals (Princess). She loves to be petted, and will drool all over you if you're scratching her back while she stretches out her body so you can keep scratching her. She's 15 years old and like a kitten.
LJ&W - Doing good as always. They have such a love for Tominator. They are such good big brothers and he adores them right back. J has been living with us since last September. He is doing really well at our house and I think it was a good decision, as he respects Steves authority. He tried to push things with me a month or two ago, but as Steve told me, stay firm, don't back down and let him know that I won't be walked on. That was it. All it took, thank God!! I was seriously worried for a short while.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Princess / Tee-Tee
Tommy hanging out on the deck w/ his pal Princess
Victoria, Tommy & Princess - Summer 2009
Fall 2008 - Steve, Nancy, Tommy & Princess
Tommy sleeping on Princess who was sleeping. He was 5 weeks old.
Princess next to Tommy after he came home from the hospital.We all do. We just learned 2 weeks ago that Princesss has a tumor growing in her bladder, attached to her Urethra. She just had a biopsy yesterday and we're waiting on the results. I love that dog. Victoria is beside herself with fear that something is wrong. Princess represents the happiest part of Victoria's childhood, as she was her 8th birthday present. Princess just turned 9 years old last month. She's always been my second child....with fur, walks on 4 legs, but is always my second baby. Praying that God's angels keep her safe and that tumor is benign and shrinks away. I want for Tommy to remember his Tee-Tee.
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