So, I was laying (or is it lying) in between 2 really cute boys on the eve of July 2 when I hear what is commonly known as the "cingular sound". Not wanting to miss a late night invitation, I hurried to reach my phone. The floor reached me much quicker than I expected (can I say my bed is reeeaallly tall?). Well, I quickly checked the text message from Leann that said "Long day. Feel like crap. Can you take the boys in the morning?" Then I thought 'Owwww!' I got up to go to the bathroom because once you are awake at night that is just what you do, right? When I tried to wipe (sorry 'bout the visual) I realized there was a real problem. I felt like I was gonna pass out. I was afraid to hollar out for Dylan for fear I would wake up Preston. Truth be told I didn't want him to have to see me in my lime green sports bra (again, sorry 'bout the visual). So, I called my sister ...... 'Actually sis, I won't be able to take the boys in the morning. By the way, can you stop by on your way home?' After we hung up I heard sirens. Now surely she didn't call 911 ????!!!! She arrived shortly, without any civil servants. We talked. We called our paramedic friend who advised an ER visit. And off we went to Mansfield Methodist ER. What great people!
I went for an xray which was so very painful. When the doctor came in he said "Well, you broke your arm at the proximal radial head." And ........ Leann laughed - hysterically, might I add. As tired as she was, she came to my house and, not getting to sleep before 4 am, took the boys to school the next morning.
Since then the boys have been at grandma & papa's. They come stay with me on the weekends when I don't have to get them up & ready. Each day holds little successes (like the day I could tie my shoes -it took 2 weeks! - by myself). I look forward to the day that things get back to "our" normal. Until then ......... Mom & Dad , thanks again!
Kristi
Friday, July 27, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
It's NOT my fault!
Well, hello. This blogging thing seemed like a good idea at the time. I just can't remember to sit down at the computer and do it. I'm just barely able to text message in a timely manner. Besides, we have been very busy these last 3 weeks. Oh! Where do I begin.....
I worked at the hospital on Saturday, June 30. It was a long day of breastfeeding (not me silly). In my job, I teach and assist new moms with breastfeeding their babies. Some moms just need a little encouragement. While others need a babysitter for each feeding! My day topped off with 12+ hours. Since I was way too tired to chart, I decided I would come back on Sunday. Well, Sunday afternoon quickly turned into Sunday evening and I didn't arrive at the hospital until 7:30. Kristi and I have a system to getting the younger kids to daycare each day. I take. Well, since I didn't clock out until 11:30, I texted her to ask if she would take on Monday morning. Now she and the boys are usually sleeping very soundly by this hour, so I didn't expect her to respond to my text until morning. Imagine my surprise when my phone rang and it was her. My 1st words were, "Why are you calling me"? Her 1st words were, "I think I fell off of my bed". WHAT?! She said she was scooting off the end of the bed to get her phone and just thought she had more bed left than she did. At first, I laughed. Then I really got concerned because she sounded so scared and said she was in a lot of pain. I drove over to her house and when I walked in I was utterly speechless! The chick had on a lime green sports bra and boy shorts to match! (so glad we didn't have to call 911.) Not only was a floored by her injury, but also her night clothes! Well, long story short, I took her to the ER (mom and daddy came over to stay w/the boys) only to find out that she had broken her elbow. LOTS of pain!! She saw the ortho on Thursday of that week and now has a removeable splint and PT twice a week. She expects to be in the splint probably 4 more weeks. She's been told NOT to bend her elbow or move her fingers...RIGHT! Did I mention it's her right arm? No driving, no ledgible writing, and no lifting, carrying, etc. The boys are now with mom and dad. Preston told me last night, "Auntie, I don't want to go to my new house". Who wouldn't love to live with Grandma??!!
Things are starting to settle down a bit and she's feeling better each day. It's still just one day at a time though. Keep her in your tho'ts and prayers.
And just so there is no misunderstanding....It's not my fault. She should keep her phone closer to her at night!
Leann
I worked at the hospital on Saturday, June 30. It was a long day of breastfeeding (not me silly). In my job, I teach and assist new moms with breastfeeding their babies. Some moms just need a little encouragement. While others need a babysitter for each feeding! My day topped off with 12+ hours. Since I was way too tired to chart, I decided I would come back on Sunday. Well, Sunday afternoon quickly turned into Sunday evening and I didn't arrive at the hospital until 7:30. Kristi and I have a system to getting the younger kids to daycare each day. I take. Well, since I didn't clock out until 11:30, I texted her to ask if she would take on Monday morning. Now she and the boys are usually sleeping very soundly by this hour, so I didn't expect her to respond to my text until morning. Imagine my surprise when my phone rang and it was her. My 1st words were, "Why are you calling me"? Her 1st words were, "I think I fell off of my bed". WHAT?! She said she was scooting off the end of the bed to get her phone and just thought she had more bed left than she did. At first, I laughed. Then I really got concerned because she sounded so scared and said she was in a lot of pain. I drove over to her house and when I walked in I was utterly speechless! The chick had on a lime green sports bra and boy shorts to match! (so glad we didn't have to call 911.) Not only was a floored by her injury, but also her night clothes! Well, long story short, I took her to the ER (mom and daddy came over to stay w/the boys) only to find out that she had broken her elbow. LOTS of pain!! She saw the ortho on Thursday of that week and now has a removeable splint and PT twice a week. She expects to be in the splint probably 4 more weeks. She's been told NOT to bend her elbow or move her fingers...RIGHT! Did I mention it's her right arm? No driving, no ledgible writing, and no lifting, carrying, etc. The boys are now with mom and dad. Preston told me last night, "Auntie, I don't want to go to my new house". Who wouldn't love to live with Grandma??!!
Things are starting to settle down a bit and she's feeling better each day. It's still just one day at a time though. Keep her in your tho'ts and prayers.
And just so there is no misunderstanding....It's not my fault. She should keep her phone closer to her at night!
Leann
Sunday, July 1, 2007
My boys are back
Many of you know that Dylan has been away from home for 5 weeks and Preston joined him the last 2 weeks. Well, they came home last night and my heart is filled with joy. They are truly the light of my life. They came with many stories to tell including the whereabouts of Preston's "nonnie" - the Winnie-the-Pooh blanket that was given to Dylan, before his birth, by his Aunt Tammie that Preston has slept with practically every night since he was just a few months old (he will be 4 in 2 weeks!). It seems as if it was left at a hotel in Branson, MO after a trip with their father. Now, all of you fathers are saying "what's the big deal?" and you mothers are saying "what the #&*%^@*#%!?" I am truly disappointed to say the least. I think the message I left on their fathers voicemail probably gets the point across.
The boys arrived last night around 5:30 pm. My MAGNIFICENT brother-in-law grilled steaks for us. It was such a joy to share last night with Leann and her family. Wait, did I say Leann? She was actually at the hospital helping babies "nipple" and, while that truly sounds exciting, I do believe that me & Jay had more fun eating dinner with 4 obnoxious children. Preston playing with his food. Kaylee burping. Dylan having a melt down after Kaylee spilled her Dr.Pepper on him. Hannah imitating her mother getting food stuck in her gastric band. FUN, I tell you !
Leann did get home in time for dessert- anyone surprised?
We spent a little more time there before our trek home (down the street). Leann ask me to talk with boys about flash flooding before bed, due to all the rain. So, once we were settled for bed - my bed, of course - I began what I thought would be a simple conversation. Fast forward 45 minutes. Dylan wants to move because he doesn't want water to get in our house. Preston just wants to ask God for it to rain a little bit, but not a lot. We of course need to talk about Noah and how we don't need to build an ark. How that the creek behind our house WILL go down after it stops raining. We have to talk about the children that have drown due to the storms and AGAIN what we will do when the water does get into our house.
Thank you, Auntie.
Kristi
The boys arrived last night around 5:30 pm. My MAGNIFICENT brother-in-law grilled steaks for us. It was such a joy to share last night with Leann and her family. Wait, did I say Leann? She was actually at the hospital helping babies "nipple" and, while that truly sounds exciting, I do believe that me & Jay had more fun eating dinner with 4 obnoxious children. Preston playing with his food. Kaylee burping. Dylan having a melt down after Kaylee spilled her Dr.Pepper on him. Hannah imitating her mother getting food stuck in her gastric band. FUN, I tell you !
Leann did get home in time for dessert- anyone surprised?
We spent a little more time there before our trek home (down the street). Leann ask me to talk with boys about flash flooding before bed, due to all the rain. So, once we were settled for bed - my bed, of course - I began what I thought would be a simple conversation. Fast forward 45 minutes. Dylan wants to move because he doesn't want water to get in our house. Preston just wants to ask God for it to rain a little bit, but not a lot. We of course need to talk about Noah and how we don't need to build an ark. How that the creek behind our house WILL go down after it stops raining. We have to talk about the children that have drown due to the storms and AGAIN what we will do when the water does get into our house.
Thank you, Auntie.
Kristi
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Something to Laugh About
- I was driving home from work today and I saw a man with a canoe in the bed of his pick-up truck. (lots of rain around here lately)
- Last night I read in People about a triple amputee named Kellie LIM. (I'm sorry but I find this a bit humorous)
- The subtitle on the news read SUMMER STORMS & in small letters below, it read Jay Gromsley. My first thought? Summer is a strange name for a male reporter. I was humored when I realized that he wasn't going to end with "For NBC 5, this is Summer Storms reporting."
Kristi
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Late...as usual.
Pushy, my sister is not. As a matter of fact, I had no idea she was still waiting on me to blog. I was trying to update my checkbook, but my bank's computer system is down, so instead of attempting to complete another task on my ever growing "To Do" list, I started surfing. The blog was her idea, but I do kinda like it. Journaling is still a great way for me to express my feelings or just to get something off my chest. So....here goes....
One of my favorite people is my sister. ( Yes, I know she blogged about me first, but this is not because I feel obligated to reciprocate). She is truly a joy in my life. She has given me 2 precious nephews. My favorite is Dylan, but please don't tell Preston. Kris (what I always call her) has always been in my shadow. I am the oldest, but she is the strongest. I'm the loud, "sure I'll do it", "never met a stranger" kinda girl. She is the quiet, "I only need a few people in my inner circle", "now let me think this through" kinda girl. I admire her work ethic, the way she pushes thru hard times, and how she makes it on her own. We have a very unique relationship. I boss her around, tell her how to raise the boys, how to handle her problems, who to be friends with, what to say in that situation or this situation, and what she shouldn't have spent money on. In turn, she is strong and confident enough to say "yes sister" then still do what she knows is best. She is a working mom with all the sames responsibilities that I have, but she does it all by herself. She is a single mom. The only thing the weekend means is that she doesn't have to clock in. Her work never stops. In the dark of the night, she can't "unload emotionally" on anyone. She is remarkable. She is my sister.
One of my favorite people is my sister. ( Yes, I know she blogged about me first, but this is not because I feel obligated to reciprocate). She is truly a joy in my life. She has given me 2 precious nephews. My favorite is Dylan, but please don't tell Preston. Kris (what I always call her) has always been in my shadow. I am the oldest, but she is the strongest. I'm the loud, "sure I'll do it", "never met a stranger" kinda girl. She is the quiet, "I only need a few people in my inner circle", "now let me think this through" kinda girl. I admire her work ethic, the way she pushes thru hard times, and how she makes it on her own. We have a very unique relationship. I boss her around, tell her how to raise the boys, how to handle her problems, who to be friends with, what to say in that situation or this situation, and what she shouldn't have spent money on. In turn, she is strong and confident enough to say "yes sister" then still do what she knows is best. She is a working mom with all the sames responsibilities that I have, but she does it all by herself. She is a single mom. The only thing the weekend means is that she doesn't have to clock in. Her work never stops. In the dark of the night, she can't "unload emotionally" on anyone. She is remarkable. She is my sister.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Still Waiting ...........
It's been 6 days and the other half of my "team" hasn't come through. She is currently on her way to a scrapbooking retreat. What the ?? Sitting around all weekend cutting & cropping pictures? Seriously! Sounds fun, doesn't it?
Friday, June 1, 2007
Be Gentle ......... It's My First Time
Well, this is my first time to .......... blog. I want to introduce my older sister. Her name is Leann. You know the saying "age before beauty"? Well, she'd be the age part. She is 36 and, well ... I'm just 34 (at least for 6 more days!). She is not just my sister, but also my best friend. We get along so well that people will sometimes ask us if we ever fight. To be honest, I think we have had more conflict in the past year than we probably ever have (except maybe when, out of obligation, she had to choose me as her maid of honor). You know what, though? At the end of the day she is still my sister. Family is great isn't it?!
My sister has taught me so much. She gives great parenting advice. Like the time she & Jay (my MAGNIFICENT brother-in-law) told me to beat the kids every day whether they deserve it or not. Now, for any social worker out there -because that previous remark is a joke -, one look at our kids and you will know they've never been beaten or hit or put in time out for that matter. She also gives great nutritional advice, like, "do you want vanilla or chocolate?" She is always looking out for every ones best interest. Which leads me to say that she needs that t-shirt that reads "Help! Stop me before I volunteer again." She is ........... involved to say the least. She teaches bible school, takes neighborhood kids to school, attends her girls sporting events, cooks dinner for those in need, works in the education department at a local hospital, and always comes to my rescue. She has a contagious personality. Someone once called her "boisterous" - I prefer "bubbly". She gives great hugs and makes delicious tortilla soup. She is super special and I am so happy that God gave her to me.
Kristi
My sister has taught me so much. She gives great parenting advice. Like the time she & Jay (my MAGNIFICENT brother-in-law) told me to beat the kids every day whether they deserve it or not. Now, for any social worker out there -because that previous remark is a joke -, one look at our kids and you will know they've never been beaten or hit or put in time out for that matter. She also gives great nutritional advice, like, "do you want vanilla or chocolate?" She is always looking out for every ones best interest. Which leads me to say that she needs that t-shirt that reads "Help! Stop me before I volunteer again." She is ........... involved to say the least. She teaches bible school, takes neighborhood kids to school, attends her girls sporting events, cooks dinner for those in need, works in the education department at a local hospital, and always comes to my rescue. She has a contagious personality. Someone once called her "boisterous" - I prefer "bubbly". She gives great hugs and makes delicious tortilla soup. She is super special and I am so happy that God gave her to me.
Kristi
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