Category Archives: General

So, Jude made it abundantly clear today that he is my son.  First, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics had a form intended for 7-17 year olds to consent to use the results of their neuropsychological examination for research to determine the impact of cancer treatment on cognition, behavior, etc.  The form accompanied my consent form and …

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Levi and I had a Science lesson about matter today.  He had to complete a worksheet giving examples of various solids.  For a hard solid, he wrote “rock.”  For a soft solid, he wrote, “Abby’s cheeks.”

To me: “I love Abby more than you.”

Levi: “My favorite thing to do is to hold Abby when she is awake.” Jude: “What about when she is screaming?” Levi: “That is my second favorite.”  

“When Abby is awake, she is in mint condition.”

Today Andy, the boys and Abby and I climbed the Usury Mountains.   I had Abby in the sling carrier.  She and I held our own, but had a bit of a tough time keeping up with the boys.  We were planning to go all the way to the top, but Asher tripped while drinking …

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“Every time when I almost touch my butt, I smell my fingers and then I know whether I need to wash them or not.”

“Mommy, if I eat boogers, do I have to brush my teeth?”

In her short 2-1/2 weeks, Abby has given me plenty to worry about.  5 days in the hospital was rough.  But, the time since then has been rough as well.  Abby dropped from 7 pounds 7 ounces to 6 pounds 4 ounces.  The doctor said that normally that drastic of a weight loss causes seizures. …

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Levi while holding Abby: “Mom, can you post online — 2 weeks old and 6 times smiling.”