I had no clue as to what time Staci was working until today. I didn't sleep great as I had wacky dreams, and apparently, so did Gene. I kept waking up and looking at the clock and trying to figure out what time it was supposed to be and if I should get up to relieve Staci.
I finally got up at the old 6:20, which is the new 7:20 and went downstairs. I made my first Keurig and went in to see Staci and asked her when she was here until and she said 7:00---oooopsy! I RARELY (if ever) get up late to relieve the night nurse and I felt badly. BUT, Kariann was still snoozing on the couch and it took her a while to gather herself up enough to get up...so for that reason I didn't feel too badly!
Apparently, Kariann zonked out way before the movie ended last night. Casey and Colin made it through and Colin STILL took a long time to fall asleep! AND, he's up now, wedging and watching The Emperor's New Groove! Oh, actually I think it just ended. BRB.
Goosebumps in. Wedge out. Casey still out.
Drizzling and gray this morning. Lots to catch up on around here. Better go.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
beCAUSE craft show
THANK you, Jennifer, AKA Auntie Jenny for your years of support for SMA Support. Jennifer has sold tons (well, maybe not tons but at least one ton, LOL) of knitted hats and given much of her profits to SMA Support which is "an all-volunteer, non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to providing information and support to family, friends, individuals and caregivers on all aspects regarding the devastating genetic disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Both Laura (the founder of SMA Support) and Jennifer have been a part of our lives since the beginning of our journey with SMA and we appreciate everything that they do for us and so many other kids!
The kids slept in a bit this morning and then we were running out of time so we had to wake them and start the day so that we could make it out of the house to get to the beCAUSE craft show. My goal to leave was 11:00 and we actually made it out on time!
We met Aunt Chris at St. Mike's. I dropped off our frosted brownies that we had made and then we went it. Wow, so many cool vendors to check out!
We saw so many of our Milton friends/teachers: Meagan and fam, Emily, Tami, PJ, Mrs. V, Michelle, and others. Casey was very appropriate talking with people with his eye blinks because I forgot his darn DynaVox. Casey was a good shopper and enjoyed checking everything out. He was disappointed that there were no boy earrings that he could buy.
Colin was a little bored since there were no movies or wii games to check out so he and Daddy took a tour of the Sport Center. They even got to go into the stinky men's lacrosse locker room! One of the players gave them a tour.
I ended up buying a few surprise things for Aunt Julia to give as a gift for taking care of the cats when we go away this spring (will you do that, AJ????) I bought two pins for my jean jackets but that was about it, I think. I loved everything and wished I could buy something from every vendor! So many great causes were represented and I hope everyone made some money for their charities.
Alaina did really well with her mosaic cards/postcard for NEADS - Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans.
We also got to visit with Larry and Greg so that was a good thing! Gene isn't crazy about these events so he likes it when he can chat with some guys about guy things! When we were leaving, two therapy dogs arrived so Gene liked that part, too.
Then we took a photo of the boys with the 'purple knight'.
Then we headed home and got the boys settled into the living room. AC came over and hung with us. I got a nap in upstairs, and AC managed a nap on the living room couch!
We watched this past week's American Idol and then some AFV.
Kariann and I were chatting on fb and she mentioned that she wished she could come with her mom and sleep over again, so I said sure! Impromptu sleepover!!!
Staci and Kariann came at 9:00 and we had the boys snuggled in bed. I put on Shrek-the final chapter or whatever it's called and I headed up to bed. Ha aha ahahahahahahaha! Kariann and Staci had to deal with the boys, LOL! Colin talked to the movie the whole time and Casey grumped some but I think all went well. Colin was SO excited to be able to watch a movie late at night and in bed which is only done on special occasions around here. Next time I'll take a picture of the crew; the boys in bed, Staci in the glider and Kariann in the bean bag all watching the movie!
The kids slept in a bit this morning and then we were running out of time so we had to wake them and start the day so that we could make it out of the house to get to the beCAUSE craft show. My goal to leave was 11:00 and we actually made it out on time!
We met Aunt Chris at St. Mike's. I dropped off our frosted brownies that we had made and then we went it. Wow, so many cool vendors to check out!
We saw so many of our Milton friends/teachers: Meagan and fam, Emily, Tami, PJ, Mrs. V, Michelle, and others. Casey was very appropriate talking with people with his eye blinks because I forgot his darn DynaVox. Casey was a good shopper and enjoyed checking everything out. He was disappointed that there were no boy earrings that he could buy.
Colin was a little bored since there were no movies or wii games to check out so he and Daddy took a tour of the Sport Center. They even got to go into the stinky men's lacrosse locker room! One of the players gave them a tour.
I ended up buying a few surprise things for Aunt Julia to give as a gift for taking care of the cats when we go away this spring (will you do that, AJ????) I bought two pins for my jean jackets but that was about it, I think. I loved everything and wished I could buy something from every vendor! So many great causes were represented and I hope everyone made some money for their charities.
Alaina did really well with her mosaic cards/postcard for NEADS - Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans.
We also got to visit with Larry and Greg so that was a good thing! Gene isn't crazy about these events so he likes it when he can chat with some guys about guy things! When we were leaving, two therapy dogs arrived so Gene liked that part, too.
Then we took a photo of the boys with the 'purple knight'.
Then we headed home and got the boys settled into the living room. AC came over and hung with us. I got a nap in upstairs, and AC managed a nap on the living room couch!
We watched this past week's American Idol and then some AFV.
Kariann and I were chatting on fb and she mentioned that she wished she could come with her mom and sleep over again, so I said sure! Impromptu sleepover!!!
Staci and Kariann came at 9:00 and we had the boys snuggled in bed. I put on Shrek-the final chapter or whatever it's called and I headed up to bed. Ha aha ahahahahahahaha! Kariann and Staci had to deal with the boys, LOL! Colin talked to the movie the whole time and Casey grumped some but I think all went well. Colin was SO excited to be able to watch a movie late at night and in bed which is only done on special occasions around here. Next time I'll take a picture of the crew; the boys in bed, Staci in the glider and Kariann in the bean bag all watching the movie!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Odd kind of day
It was an odd kind of day. Casey got to sleep in a bit because he didn't have a nurse to bring him to school. One of our nurses had a family emergency and she had to leave the state, and the other nurse that brings him to school is off sailing in the Bahamas....And, Colin's para has been sick all week and three paras were out at the elementary school so there was no one to send here for Colin. We could have gotten a 'cold' sub, but as you guys can imagine, a person that has never been here before wouldn't have a clue as to what to do with Colin.
Casey watched Hairspray in his old room and was quite content. Then we got ready for the day and into his chair and he listened to a good hunk of a book on CD while waiting for Kathy to come to do some school work.
Colin and Nana L watched some Pink Panther and then they did some school work. They did a few fractions, read some information on Vermont geography and finished a story in his reading book. I had told him that he could play computer or wii after he finished and he worked diligently, but then decided he just wanted to watch The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Kathy and Casey watched some YouTube videos on Guatamala to get some information and flavor for his project. He did that very willingly. When it came time to do some work on his DynaVox vocabulary, he balked. He just refused. We tried everything, cajoling, bribing, kidding, etc. and he just wouldn't do it. Tomorrow he will have to face the wrath of Mel! (she thinks she'll be back tomorrow anyway).
This afternoon was spent wii-ing with Aunt Ju and then Krisite. AC was feeling the need to get caught up on some school work so she didn't come over.
Gene actually went into the office today.
Now I'm relaxing and having some of my homemade frozen yogurt and watching some TV. American Idol is DVRing so the boys and I can watch this weekend.
I think it got up into the low 40s today. SLOWly the snow is melting.
Casey watched Hairspray in his old room and was quite content. Then we got ready for the day and into his chair and he listened to a good hunk of a book on CD while waiting for Kathy to come to do some school work.
Colin and Nana L watched some Pink Panther and then they did some school work. They did a few fractions, read some information on Vermont geography and finished a story in his reading book. I had told him that he could play computer or wii after he finished and he worked diligently, but then decided he just wanted to watch The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Kathy and Casey watched some YouTube videos on Guatamala to get some information and flavor for his project. He did that very willingly. When it came time to do some work on his DynaVox vocabulary, he balked. He just refused. We tried everything, cajoling, bribing, kidding, etc. and he just wouldn't do it. Tomorrow he will have to face the wrath of Mel! (she thinks she'll be back tomorrow anyway).
This afternoon was spent wii-ing with Aunt Ju and then Krisite. AC was feeling the need to get caught up on some school work so she didn't come over.
Gene actually went into the office today.
Now I'm relaxing and having some of my homemade frozen yogurt and watching some TV. American Idol is DVRing so the boys and I can watch this weekend.
I think it got up into the low 40s today. SLOWly the snow is melting.
Proposition
So, I told Gene that I had a proposition for him; he could get Casey ready for bed or do the cat boxes. Guess which he picked???
Monday, February 21, 2011
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