Shannon and I have decided to stop attending the trauma competent caregiving class. Not because we don't need it or think it is valuable, but because the trainer is AWFUL. Last time he kept using "normal" to describe children who were born to their biological family, and kept emphasizing the importance of having a Mom and a Dad. Last night he ( Read more... )

I have been so BUSY with Life stuff that I haven't had much time to journal all the super huge and important milestones! It seems like all I have time for these days are quick recaps ( Read more... )

I am exhausted. Shannon and I worked our butt's off last night to make final preparations for our home visit this morning. We worked non-stop until about 10:30 last night. Then, I woke up at 1:47 this morning and was unable to fall back asleep. I'm sure it was nerves. Shannon and I have both been on edge the past few weeks about preparing for ( Read more... )

In the past two weeks, Shannon and I have ( Read more... )

No one really told me that I would have pregnancy symptoms before even conceiving! Persistent nausea has plagued me this week, and I'm starting to get headaches, and cramping too. Sigh. I hope tomorrow's appointment goes well and that everything works out as quickly as possible because nausea is not my friend. I'd really rather not extend any time ( Read more... )

Jet lag is awful. I've just about 9hrs of sleep in the past 55. I would love to sleep in this morning but by 10am est my body couldn't stand being asleep anymore- even though I desperately need it. But I am having tons of fun out here.

I heard from the mechanic yesterday afternoon. The prognosis? Not good. In fact, the mechanic started off by saying "the engine is bad. Just bad.". Apparently, water was sucked into the engine and bent an integral rod ( really, what rod is not integral in an engine!). Now I'm just waiting to hear back from the claims investigator. Hopefully it'll ( Read more... )

 I found this ee cummings poem that I really like ( Read more... )

Insurmountable quiet.  Dead Air.  Possibly some static.  Maybe a beep on the radar every once and again.  I've been virtually silent from livejournal for a while.  The truth is that I've been busy.  I have had some things that I've wanted to sit down and write about, but I haven't made the time that I need to formulate my thoughts enough to convert ( Read more... )

The first 5 people that respond to this post will get something made by me. It will be made just for those five and be somehow tailored to their personalities or preferences.

But this offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

-        I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. (Although you hopefully will.)

-        What I create ( Read more... )