An apple a day.....

After quite a traumatic week for me, I am ready to be back to normal again. I am not sure if, or how soon that will happen but I am praying for the day. After a trip to the ER and a visit to see the Neurologist, they told me I did not have a stroke and did not have MS for which I am extremely grateful for. I guess all of the numbness in my extremities and face, are symptoms of an awful anxiety/panic attack. Now, I just need to learn how to control them and all will be well.
As a result of all of this, I went to the funniest doctor I have ever been to in my life. His name is Jozef Ottowicz, doctor of Neurology. He is German, as you could probably tell from his name. Imagine Inspector Clouseau from the Pink Panther but with no mustache and white hair. I have never had to concentrate so hard on anyone while they were talking, except the deaf guy at Crossroads, in order to understand what he was saying. He was very thorough in his examination and I left with all of my questions answered. He narrated everything he did, poking me with pins, having me walk on my toes and heels, touch my noes with my eyes shut, follow his finger with my eyes. While checking my reflexes, he would say, "I pound you softly one time, on the left, on the right." At this comment Tom had to turn his head and look away in order not to laugh. He was very funny. I can't get across how he talked or how he said the things he said but he is now my favorite new doctor. I told my dad about him, he might fake a neurological condition just to see him in person. Tom liked him too but gets tired of listening to me try and impersonate him. Anyway, it was the highlight of my week so far, I know I live a boring life, but you would like him to too I guarantee!
On a more serious note, to all of you who called and checked on me, came to see me, and kept me in your prayers I am so grateful for all of you. For my mom and dad who came to the ER and collected my two traumatized girls and let them have a sleep over THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! To Tom, who keeps me calm and takes the best care of me, I LOVE YOU CUTIE. And to my family, who even though I am going crazy, you always make me laugh and see me through it. Thanks for everything!!!

Happy Birthday Grandma Elaine

I am a day late but I wanted to wish Tom's mom a very a happy birthday. I had to work and couldn't attend the birthday party, but I was thinking about her. She is a wonderful grandma to the girls and a fabulous mom to my hubby. I hope she got all that she wanted and had a very special day. Happy Happy Birthday Elaine!! We love you!

Uncle Fester????

I was going through my pictures today and came across this one of my nephew Chase. Everytime I see it I laugh out loud. He is hysterical and always wants to make a face when you take a picture of him. I couldn't keep it to myself any longer, I had to share.

I can do it all by myself

The other day, I started making Mac-n-cheese for the girls for lunch. I put the water on the stove to boil the water and got side tracked. I had been cleaning all morning and decided it was time to bathe before it got any later in the day. I got in the tub, and THEN remembered the water on the stove. At this point I was already in the tub, and didn't want to get out. I asked Jaidyn if she wanted to make the mac and cheese. She was elated to say the least.

She boiled the noodles, drained the water and added the ingredients to the pan. She was so excited that I was letting her do it herself ( with a little help from Madi). I just walked her through it step by step. She kept telling Madi to stay back she was trying to cook and Madi was in her way. She was such the grown up. Needless to say it took about ten minutes longer than it should have but in the end, there was hot cheesey goodness in a bowl.

Observations of a four year old

Here is how Madisyn's mind works, sometimes I think I make things too difficult.

"Mom, I think that we have to wear warm clothes today."

"Oh okay, that is probably a good idea" I said.

"Do you know why we have to wear warm clothes?" she asks.

"I think so, but you can tell me why you think so." I reply.

"Because the toilet seat is cold." she says with an I'm so smart tone.

"Oh yes, I should have known." I say with a chuckle.