David's Surgery

Currently I am sitting in room number 9 and the Ronald McDonald house that is IN Mott Children's Hospital.  David is around the corner, and down a long hall in the ICU.  Surgery went better then expected.  Dr. Bove chatted with us before surgery and said me might have to replace the aortic valve, he would move one of his other valves to the aorta, then use a doner valve for the other one, since the aortic valve gets more pressure it would be better to use his own valve for less chance of rejection.

Well when Dr. Bove talked to us after surgery, sooner then expected.  He said the 'ring' that was on the aortic valve came off easy and he didn't have to replace anything!!!

David did come off the vent last night and spoke to us so we are excited.  We are going to head down to  his room for rounds then come back and shower.

New Years Resolutions

I’ve finally decided on my New Year’s resolutions. I decided these a week ago so they really were in time for the New Year. I really honestly never make New Year resolutions because I never stick to them. But the first five below are ‘real’ and the last two are my ‘fun’ ones.


1. Loose weight. Who doesn’t make this resolution? I’m on my way to failing this one right now. As I am scarfing down this little chocolate Santa thing. I do fully intend to not eat out so much, bring my own lunch to work and try to eat healthier things. We’ll see how this goes. I figure the only way I am going to loose weight is by a miracle or I starve myself.

2. Save more. Money that is… First one I said above… eat out less. But I don’t cook, the hubster does and he’s not good at broadening his horizons and trying something new, so we eat the same shit week after week. Gets mighty boring. I’ve also decided to keep track of how much we spend on groceries and such. I’m not a crazy couponer but I’m going to try to adapt some of their habits. I’ve downloaded a spread sheet where I put in my grocery bill, tax and what I saved in coupons and in store and it tally’s it all. I am going to try to use more coupons, but I’m not going to stack up on 40 bottles of Windex when I don’t need it. Even if I can get it for a buck each. I don’t need that many bottles. I don’t want to turn into a hoarder, My house is cluttered enough with two five year olds.

3. ORGANIZE. I read an article on how to organize and simplify your house. It had a six week chart. We are going to do it but probably not do it hard core until spring. To many things going on right now to try to do it. I vow to throw more crap away.

4. Be a better Mom. So far I am failing this one also. This entails me not forgetting to do their homework, and getting off my damn lap top more. I’m on that thing all the time it needs a break and my kids need me.

5. Find a new, happier, more fulfilling job. In this economy I don’t see that happening. I’m tired of the high school drama at work. I’m tired of getting in trouble because I had to take a crap. I have IBS, acid reflux, and anxiety issues. Off of which mess with me stomach. Sometimes it takes me more than 30 seconds to poop. Why must my co-workers tattle on me? Oh and the back stabbing that goes on too… seriously? We are adults… she is so sweet and nice to your face then talks shit about you when you are not around. I’m done with it. And that’s only the start.

6. My first fun one would be to bring the dead back to life, if even for a day. I’d love to bring my Granny back just for a day so she can see my boys. I’m sure she’s the reason I had twins to begin with.

7. My second fun one is me wanting to learn to pee standing up, like my husband. I’m tired of having to get half naked to pee. Why can’t I just go in a whip it out and pee, tuck and go? It would make my life easier and save me lots of time.

I Can Dream

One of my other blogger sorta did this... 

I'm dreaming of a better life for me and my family.  It would start with  me getting a better job, a more happier place to be, where I don't have to deal with the constant crap that some of my coworkers put me through.

Then it would be a new bigger house... I found a few 'dream' house pictures.  Not 100% my dream but pretty darn close.

First... the KITCHEN.  I want wood color, not white.  I hate white cabinets.  Brushed stainless steal appliances for sure.

Then the living room, bright open and airy.  Maybe not so white but you get the idea.

Then the master bedroom but with different bedding.  I like the bedrooms to be a bit darker, bedrooms are for sleeping. 

David's room with different bedding... Dinosaurs!

Matthew's room and bedding.

A girl can dream right?

New Year!

I've updated my background.  I was getting frustrated that part of my 'title' wasn't showing because the text was white and I couldn't figure out how to change the text color so I went with a colored background.  I was going to do something pink but since I live in a blue world I used blue.

New year brings new.... stuff.

I attended visitation for my Mom's cousin that passed away tonight.  She had cancer.  Cancer sucks.  I was told by a few people that they read my blog (HI AMY AND LISA!!!  I'm so sorry for your loss) but it makes me happy that people actually read my blog and keep up on us.

All in all I keep this blog to keep family updated on the going on of us and David's heart, but mostly I've decided to keep if for me and the boys.  I didn't know before but thanks to one of the blogs I read... Kate.  I found out there is a website that you can have your blog printed in a book.  That some people actually have their blog printed every year and keep it like a scrapbook.  I think that is an awesome idea!  I'm not going to print 2011.  I didn't post much and just got started actively posting.  I may start with 2012 and include the last couple months of 2011.

But... that's my ramble for the night.

Good night all... and Hug to the family that is grieving tonight.  May you find peace in your heart to help you through such a rough time.

Goodbye 2011

2011 Recap.

1st in February my Grandpa passed away.  My last grandparent.  He was ready to go be with Grandma.  He missed her more then any of us.

Then we enjoyed easter and the warming of the seasons.  Winter does not suit us very well.

Then there is always fishing on Daddy's boat.  Not the most thrilling thing for almost five year old to do.

Then you pick a hot day in the summer to hit the museums.

And camping!

And we put the boys in T-Ball they had fun!

And look who made it to 5 years old!!!  Didn't think that would happen...lol

 Matthew in his Kindergarten class room!

 David in his Kindergarten class room!  Putting him in Kindy instead of leaving him in the pre-school was the best decision we could have made.

First Day of School!!!

Then we welcomed a new family member into our home.  A 14lb cat we named Butters!

 

Then in October we found out David needed heart surgery again :(

There has been two surgery dates, both that have been canceled.  New surgery date for January.