Independence and the Mr.

Today is the 4th of July... you know that right? But... really, it's Independence Day. For us, it is another day that the Mr. is home so we can savor more time with him.

There is applesauce cooking on the stove. A delicious smell fills our air conditioned home right now. Goosie and Boomer are upstairs playing in Goosie's bedroom and there is a boom of thunder. I just heard two sets of little feet run for the Mr.

Soon...

There will be no running towards the Mr.

He will be supporting those fighting for the freedom of others... Independence from insurgents and militants that have destroyed their lives.

I will be the one they run to when the thunder roars. I will be alone in my battle of the boo boos...

Thank you for all your dedication, Mr. We love you... to the sun and the moon and back.

Soaking up the Summer!

The evenings have been so beautiful! We have been outside blowing bubbles, meeting neighbors, and playing!

We are soaking up every minute with the MR. at this point!

I have been working on bows but my priority at this time is making my children feel as loved as possible. I am smothering them with hugs and kisses any chance I get!

a definition:

Deployment: a word that makes your five year old proclaim that her "heart is breaking at this very moment."

Summer is OFFICIALLY here in the Goosie and Boomer House!

The ballet recital was yesterday and what a wonderful time! This is Goosie's second recital and I was so thrilled to be a part of this event.

Now, this means... I have no obligations until August!!!!! I do not HAVE to be anywhere unless we want to be there :).

ahhhh... I see pajama days, lazy days, and giveaways coming soon!

Today was the first day in weeks that I have been able to open the windows without dying of heat exhaustion, too! What a great way to "open" Summer!

New Addition to G&B

Necklaces!!!!

(I think I would like to call them the "T-shirt Necklace")

These necklaces would go great with any cute shirt but what a way to dress up that casual, plain Tshirt!!!

The are made with leather lace, jump rings, and clasp!

The leaf necklace was a gift for my sister-in-law's birthday... I hope she loved it!

Owls are big this year and I'm sporting the owl and he will be great for Halloween :).

Busy, Busy, Busy...

WOW! What a week! We have accomplished a great deal this week here in the Goosie and Boomer household! Goosie had her first eye appointment and it was VERY positive! She loved the eye doctor and that was the biggest hurdle! Boomer had his physical for Preschool... I had my follow up with my doctor and have been referred to a neurosurgeon! And... Goosie has had her rehearsal for her ballet recital!

I am proud to say that I made all the hairbows and shoe bows for the girls! They look sooo adorable in their outfits and have worked very hard on this performance! We are heading towards a busy weekend but it will be totally worth the chaos!

Tomorrow and Inner Turmoil

Tomorrow... the MR. and I will face a beast we have battled and held behind enemy lines many times before. Only this time... I believe the beast will need to brought to the attention of others as we will need their assistance in this battle.

I see the doctor tomorrow... was in the hospital last week. The area around my spinal cord is narrowing more and we will need to obtain referrals... a couple, a few... we will see.

I am sad. It will pass. Picking up Goosie and Boomer for enormous hugs and sloppy kisses has become more difficult with each passing moment.

I am a fighter. You have to fight for yourself so that people listen. Sometimes, it is difficult to realize that doctors are humans, too. I will research, list, call, reiterate... whatever it takes at this point.

I am tired. This will be my third neurosurgeon in two years. I am heading towards my second rheumatologist, too. Facts and observations are to be repeated many times again. You become a list of symptoms and diagnosis'.

I am in love... with the man that holds my hand each time. He is the fighter by my side.
with my children. They deserve a Mom that can run in the backyard or drive a million errands without thought of the consequences of pain in the following days.

I am a creator... so don't think for one moment that there won't be more postings :)