Well, here we are. The night before a major holiday and I am lying to the kid telling her that she has to go to bed b/c the E Bunny has already made his way to some peoples houses (How do you know, Mom??? Facebook, K). Luckily the baskets were stuffed last night so tonight just involves hiding them and installing the new monkey bars on the swingset (not that she will be able to play out there anytime soon, unless she wears waders!). Rob has to work midnights so he has his list of last minute things, like the Ceramic E Bunny holding the egg that needs candy and money in it because it was mine when I was a little girl and "Rob, it just has to be that way, don't ask anymore." I am certain my mom never had to run out the night before and she had to pull this off for 4 kids!! Usually it is these nights that I am in awe of all my parents did for us and I am feeling sorry for parents with more than one child.
So I am exhausted, not so much physically as mentally. This is a sampling of the topics we covered today:
-Where rain comes from and how it is not literally God's tears
-Bullies and how to deal with them
-Who our prom dates were and if we each told them about how we wanted a little girl and that they would not be the person we married
-Who the Devil is
-Skin color
-Why we wear underwear
-Why her cousin Ellie has other relatives who are not related to us but Ellie can love all of us
-What to do if she wakes up during the night and hears someone hopping in our house
-Why we have to go to the dr and get shots
- What happens if someone sprays you with pepper spray
-Will I ever go to jail since I am married to a police man
- how my pager works
-Catholics and Lutherans..............
and this is only the list I remember. And I loved every minute of this day spent with her and I am thanking God tonight of the miracle that is my family!!!
Happy Easter !!!!
And just when I thought she was asleep, yet another question......Is Wubzy a boy or girl ?
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The BIG appointment
Today was the 3 month checkup, the BIG appointment!!! Rob had a stress ECHO on Friday and we got the results today, and............... everything looks better than the surgeon had even imagined!!!! The doc had gradient scores that he was hopeful for pre-surgery and Rob's were better. So now off most all meds and does not have to see him again for 3 months.
The surgeon said that he expects Rob to continue to feel better, but I am not sure how that is possible. He built a fire pit, working on a play house for Kaitlyn, continues with cardiac rehab and now a "regular"gym and working. As I have said before, I can not keep up with him. I was off on his last day off and had to take a nap midway through the day- he just continued on. Our backyard (which has always been Rob's area) has never looked better and the projects just continue.
Before the surgery, we had hopes that Rob would be able to walk short distances without stopping to catch his breath. Over the weekend he walked to the store up the street and then RAN home. Why run home, I asked him, "because I could!" I have been continually reminded that with God all things are possible!!
Hope everyone is staying safe in this storm!!! Get to your basements!
The surgeon said that he expects Rob to continue to feel better, but I am not sure how that is possible. He built a fire pit, working on a play house for Kaitlyn, continues with cardiac rehab and now a "regular"gym and working. As I have said before, I can not keep up with him. I was off on his last day off and had to take a nap midway through the day- he just continued on. Our backyard (which has always been Rob's area) has never looked better and the projects just continue.
Before the surgery, we had hopes that Rob would be able to walk short distances without stopping to catch his breath. Over the weekend he walked to the store up the street and then RAN home. Why run home, I asked him, "because I could!" I have been continually reminded that with God all things are possible!!
Hope everyone is staying safe in this storm!!! Get to your basements!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Defending the Yankee thing
So I have again decided to use this for me. I am going to try to defend my love of the Yankees on here since I have been subjected to so much abuse by family and friends since getting the Yankee Entertainment Station!
Contrary to popular belief, I did NOT start watching the Yankees just because of Derek Jeter. One year, I watched the World Series when the Yankees were in it. As I tend to do, I become obsessed with the series, watching every game. During this time, I learned about the History of the franchise, rivlary with Boston, everyones hatred of them (but I will address that later). I actually first noticed Jorge Poseda (who then appeared in a funny episode of American CHoppers, but that obsession is for another blog). Soon a shortstop named Derek caught my eye and I was interested enough to watch the next season and the rest is history. I am now a full fledged fan, not only because of Mr. Jeter (although that is a HUGE bonus). Because my husband spoils me, we have seen them in Spring training and saw them last year in KC. I can not wait til we can see them at Yankee Field!!!!!!!
I know that everyone hates them, because they have the money to buy the best and I DO think that is unfair. However, until the baseball commission changes the rules, the Yankees are only doing what any other business person would do. If I was starting my own social work agency and had all of the money in the world, I would only hire the best social workers out there, I wouldn't not (double negative, I know) hire some of them so that it was fair for the other agencies-- NO, I would take all of the good ones and pay the best that I could, because I can. So don't hate the Yankees, hate the baseball commission.
Finally, will I like the Yankees after DJ???? Those of you who have known me for quite some time, know of my love for Tommy Herr (happy birthday yesterday Mr. Herr) and how devasted I was when he was traded. However, I eventually forgave the Cardinals and liked them again (read Mark McGwire). So I do not consider myself just a Jeter-loving-Yankee and while I will be sad to see him go, I will remain a Yankee fan. As I have said before, I did not get the have-to-only-love-the-hometown-team gene (Red Wings fan also) and I am NO longer afraid to publically admit it!!!!!!!
Okay, I feel better now and I am really liking this bloggin thing to just spew my rants out there. By the way, Rob is awesome- starting back to work the end of this week!!! He looks AMAZING and I am a lucky girl. Now, back to the game...............
Contrary to popular belief, I did NOT start watching the Yankees just because of Derek Jeter. One year, I watched the World Series when the Yankees were in it. As I tend to do, I become obsessed with the series, watching every game. During this time, I learned about the History of the franchise, rivlary with Boston, everyones hatred of them (but I will address that later). I actually first noticed Jorge Poseda (who then appeared in a funny episode of American CHoppers, but that obsession is for another blog). Soon a shortstop named Derek caught my eye and I was interested enough to watch the next season and the rest is history. I am now a full fledged fan, not only because of Mr. Jeter (although that is a HUGE bonus). Because my husband spoils me, we have seen them in Spring training and saw them last year in KC. I can not wait til we can see them at Yankee Field!!!!!!!
I know that everyone hates them, because they have the money to buy the best and I DO think that is unfair. However, until the baseball commission changes the rules, the Yankees are only doing what any other business person would do. If I was starting my own social work agency and had all of the money in the world, I would only hire the best social workers out there, I wouldn't not (double negative, I know) hire some of them so that it was fair for the other agencies-- NO, I would take all of the good ones and pay the best that I could, because I can. So don't hate the Yankees, hate the baseball commission.
Finally, will I like the Yankees after DJ???? Those of you who have known me for quite some time, know of my love for Tommy Herr (happy birthday yesterday Mr. Herr) and how devasted I was when he was traded. However, I eventually forgave the Cardinals and liked them again (read Mark McGwire). So I do not consider myself just a Jeter-loving-Yankee and while I will be sad to see him go, I will remain a Yankee fan. As I have said before, I did not get the have-to-only-love-the-hometown-team gene (Red Wings fan also) and I am NO longer afraid to publically admit it!!!!!!!
Okay, I feel better now and I am really liking this bloggin thing to just spew my rants out there. By the way, Rob is awesome- starting back to work the end of this week!!! He looks AMAZING and I am a lucky girl. Now, back to the game...............
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
2 month follow up
Well, another successful appointment!!!! The dr is still very pleased with Robs progress. He is still going to rehab 3 times a week and will be going back to work in a few weeks!
Its so weird to have the "old" Rob back. He still surprises me at times. This weekend, we were at the lake and he offered to take kaitlyn to the dock to feed the ducks. This involves a hill that I am usually needing to rest after and Rob has not attempted for quite some time. At first I giggled at his suggestion and then remembered!! Off they went, hand in hand to feed the ducks. (I was having a full blown panic attack from worrying until they came back, but thats ok!). When they got back, Rob was fine (I hate to admit but better than I am after THE hill.)
So many people have commented on his weight loss and overall appearance. It is still astounding to me. I am fairly certain that we will soon wear the same size pants. Today he thought the belt on the floor was mine--nope, just his new size!!!!
Again, we can not thank everyone enough. You have all been so good to us! Many of you have asked for an update on the rest of us. Kaitlyn is great-- told us tonight that we make her heart happy. We had a parent teacher conference and they suggested that we work on her numbers more. In true Carrie fashion, I drove straight to buy number flash cards, workbooks and games. SHE WILL KNOW HER NUMBERS BY THIS WEEKEND!!! Just kidding! She really enjoyed our time at the Lake. We even went to Ha Ha Tonka State park (if you haven't been, you should go. And rent our condo down there!). We walked around castle ruins and she pretended to be the princess in the ballroom and picked out her bedroom. We walked other trails and at times I had to remind myself that we really were all doing this together! I'll even admit that I was the one who tired out first. Sam, our lovely dog, is fine. She spent the time we were at the lake at camp, a.k.a. the kennel. Each time we picked her up she greeted us with a disgusting eye infection which brought us to the vet yet again! Luckily, Rob is the one in charge of her eye drops because I can only imagine if I had to.
I am doing fine. We have had some added stressors lately but working through them. Some of you know that my "aunt" Pat died on Saturday. This was actually a pseudo-aunt who was my mom's dearest friend, my sisters Godmother and a great role model. Saying goodbye to her today was hard but she was a woman who lived life to the fullest. Yesterday the saying on my daily calendar was "If you obey all of the rules, you miss all of the fun." That was so fitting to remember her by. We are so blessed because of all of the wonderful people who have come into our lives and added so much color and life to it!!!!!!!
AS you can see, this is turning into a Carrie rambling blog and maybe soon there will be no more need for updates and I will use this space for just that. Stay tuned!
ROB ROCKS!!!!!
Its so weird to have the "old" Rob back. He still surprises me at times. This weekend, we were at the lake and he offered to take kaitlyn to the dock to feed the ducks. This involves a hill that I am usually needing to rest after and Rob has not attempted for quite some time. At first I giggled at his suggestion and then remembered!! Off they went, hand in hand to feed the ducks. (I was having a full blown panic attack from worrying until they came back, but thats ok!). When they got back, Rob was fine (I hate to admit but better than I am after THE hill.)
So many people have commented on his weight loss and overall appearance. It is still astounding to me. I am fairly certain that we will soon wear the same size pants. Today he thought the belt on the floor was mine--nope, just his new size!!!!
Again, we can not thank everyone enough. You have all been so good to us! Many of you have asked for an update on the rest of us. Kaitlyn is great-- told us tonight that we make her heart happy. We had a parent teacher conference and they suggested that we work on her numbers more. In true Carrie fashion, I drove straight to buy number flash cards, workbooks and games. SHE WILL KNOW HER NUMBERS BY THIS WEEKEND!!! Just kidding! She really enjoyed our time at the Lake. We even went to Ha Ha Tonka State park (if you haven't been, you should go. And rent our condo down there!). We walked around castle ruins and she pretended to be the princess in the ballroom and picked out her bedroom. We walked other trails and at times I had to remind myself that we really were all doing this together! I'll even admit that I was the one who tired out first. Sam, our lovely dog, is fine. She spent the time we were at the lake at camp, a.k.a. the kennel. Each time we picked her up she greeted us with a disgusting eye infection which brought us to the vet yet again! Luckily, Rob is the one in charge of her eye drops because I can only imagine if I had to.
I am doing fine. We have had some added stressors lately but working through them. Some of you know that my "aunt" Pat died on Saturday. This was actually a pseudo-aunt who was my mom's dearest friend, my sisters Godmother and a great role model. Saying goodbye to her today was hard but she was a woman who lived life to the fullest. Yesterday the saying on my daily calendar was "If you obey all of the rules, you miss all of the fun." That was so fitting to remember her by. We are so blessed because of all of the wonderful people who have come into our lives and added so much color and life to it!!!!!!!
AS you can see, this is turning into a Carrie rambling blog and maybe soon there will be no more need for updates and I will use this space for just that. Stay tuned!
ROB ROCKS!!!!!
Monday, February 28, 2011
We went to the zoo!!!!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
4 week post op appointment
went to surgeons office today for the 4 week follow up. Of course, he was impressed with Rob's progress (and his own work!). He is still in sinus rhythm and healing well. Rob can now lift a little more (still not Kaitlyn, unfortunately), and can start cardiac rehab next week. The best part of the appt was walking in--- same way we walked in for the pre op visit but this time Rob did not need to stop once to catch his breath and we parked farther away this time!!! Amazing what removing a "straight jacket" over your heart will do!!! Rob will have another follow up in a month and if still going good, medicines will be reduced and the next month, if still good, will be off most medicine!!!!
The doctor looked back at records and he has lost about 70 lbs from appt 8 months ago!!!! I love when people first see him now and either do a double or stop in their tracks. We are having so much fun with our family time and getting out more!!!!
Carrie
The doctor looked back at records and he has lost about 70 lbs from appt 8 months ago!!!! I love when people first see him now and either do a double or stop in their tracks. We are having so much fun with our family time and getting out more!!!!
Carrie
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meals
Just wanted to thank everyone for all of the meals!! We are doing great right now---and Rob will be back to driving within a few days, so I just wanted to throw out that PLEASE if you feel that the meal that you signed up for is needed elsewhere, we are okay with that!!! Now that we are out of our Wetzel bubble and entering the world again, we know that there are lots of others that are in need. Thanks again for all of your support!
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