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Archive for February, 2008

Last week - Calm before the storm?

I’ve had a glimpse of real fear, of complete helplessness the past two days.  Even knowing that this was likely to happen to us and knowing how children with diabetes respond to stomach viruses did not prepare me for the real thing.
Until now, Rooster has been wonderful about remembering to count his carbs and taking [...]

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What a day!

Today was one of those days filled with hard mental work.  Both Rooster and Princess had science tests, I had to read the dreaded Landmark book to Flower Child, long division, polynomials, a discussion regarding Creation vs. Evolution for Flower Child, and a brainstorming session with teens on ways to improve our school and changes [...]

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I’m still alive!

Following our week of six basketball games in eight days, along with two birthdays, Princess and I found ourselves afflicted with the malady du jour.  Head cold.  Ugh.  Rooster had finished his three weeks of hacking cough and clogged nasal passages and was well on the mend when the two of us got that first [...]

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Rooster turns 16!

BEFORE: 

AFTER:

Yes, since I didn’t have time to post on the actual birthday I am playing with the little date stamp function to make it look like I posted this on his birthday.
Next step, Driver’s Permit.  Ack!

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