And not overly surprised at that. My son was taken to the hospital early yesterday morning, before 6am, in extreme abdominal pain. No, not gall stones, not appendicitis, so any keyboard diagnosticians take a break. Spent almost the entire day with Alan in the ER and then hospital ward ( Read more... )

That I have spoken to my eldest son, Paul, in quite some time. It wasn't for the best of reasons, but I don't care. He is going through a rough patch, (not of his making) and family is family. I've missed him, and I told him as much ( Read more... )

"Mom, no matter the election results you'll be glad. If President is re-elected, you'll be glad. If Romney is elected, you'll be glad you're living in Australia." Alan Joseph Pavlak (my son) 2012

I finally get to slow down and not having anything scheduled to do. But that doesn't mean I do nothing. Domestic chores wait for no one, and don't do themselves. Saw sunshine, and felt a warm wind, so stripped the bed to wash sheets and blankets and get them out on the line. No sooner was the washing machine finished, it was cloudy and drizzly. ( Read more... )

Yes, beloved fruit of my womb, the washer takes 5 kilos of DRY clothes. The dryer does say it takes 5 kilos, but that is 5 kilos of WET clothing. And you are surprised when you tried to shove 5 pairs of jeans, two large bath sheets, 5 shirts and assorted 'personal' garments and the dryer wouldn't or labored to start ( Read more... )

It's a landmark day/night!! My baby, my youngest son.... (on NOES!) He had his first (and probably last) shaving lesson. My BABY needs to shave. (ok,my baby *is* almost 18 yrs old) BUT HE IS MY BABY!!!!!