dusting off LJ
Whoa, it's been a while.
Jack and I put a deposit down on a cruise next year to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We've never been on a cruise before and as far as I can recall, we've never gone on a "just because" holiday, ever.
I took Charlotte for her first ever immunizations the other day. I knew I would eventually vaccinate her, selectively, so it was long past time to get started. She was a champ but felt faint afterwards; said her head felt heavy, she felt hot, etc. A cool cloth on her face and neck and she was good to go.
Charlotte also had her first ever dental fillings last week. There was a bit of frowning and an occasional whimper but she assured me it didn't hurt, just felt weird. And she wanted me to stay with her. More fillings to come.
I dusted off my scrapbook table and am trying to get myself organized to pick up where I left off. Very hard to do without feeling overwhelmed and just putting it all away again, but I enjoy doing it.
I saw my doctor last week. I've been having all kinds of minor stress related issues. He ordered some blood tests (that I had my co-worker draw for me - handy!) and he reminded me of the importance of reducing the stress in my life. I know, I know. Hard to do these days.
Jack's dad passed away last month. He was 92 and his health was failing a bit. It was pretty peaceful and I'm grateful he didn't suffer for a long time. This was the third parent we'd lost in less than 4 years though. More than enough.
Julia continues to be ..... a teenager. I wish The Boyfriend would move along. I wish she wasn't in such a hurry to grow up. I feel like everything I try to say to her, teach her, show her, or advise her about just goes in one ear and out the other. I'm scared about what's to come as she moves through high school. I hope we all survive, without any major traumas or dramas.
Jack and I put a deposit down on a cruise next year to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We've never been on a cruise before and as far as I can recall, we've never gone on a "just because" holiday, ever.
I took Charlotte for her first ever immunizations the other day. I knew I would eventually vaccinate her, selectively, so it was long past time to get started. She was a champ but felt faint afterwards; said her head felt heavy, she felt hot, etc. A cool cloth on her face and neck and she was good to go.
Charlotte also had her first ever dental fillings last week. There was a bit of frowning and an occasional whimper but she assured me it didn't hurt, just felt weird. And she wanted me to stay with her. More fillings to come.
I dusted off my scrapbook table and am trying to get myself organized to pick up where I left off. Very hard to do without feeling overwhelmed and just putting it all away again, but I enjoy doing it.
I saw my doctor last week. I've been having all kinds of minor stress related issues. He ordered some blood tests (that I had my co-worker draw for me - handy!) and he reminded me of the importance of reducing the stress in my life. I know, I know. Hard to do these days.
Jack's dad passed away last month. He was 92 and his health was failing a bit. It was pretty peaceful and I'm grateful he didn't suffer for a long time. This was the third parent we'd lost in less than 4 years though. More than enough.
Julia continues to be ..... a teenager. I wish The Boyfriend would move along. I wish she wasn't in such a hurry to grow up. I feel like everything I try to say to her, teach her, show her, or advise her about just goes in one ear and out the other. I'm scared about what's to come as she moves through high school. I hope we all survive, without any major traumas or dramas.