COVID Experience

It took nearly two years, but COVID hit the house. It started on a Tuesday actually. Bryan was talking about how he felt tired, more than usual. Then Wednesday, he was talking about how he felt cold and couldn't get warm. Cue mild panic. He got tested Wednesday night and isolated from the family. I …

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Feelings of COVID-19

Several months ago, a friend of mine who is majoring in history in college, asked that anyone recording the events of this pandemic also include what they are feeling as a result of it. That there is not enough of this type of information in historical study. So here I will write my thoughts and …

Three Years Old! And Preschool!

Every year I wonder how time goes by so fast, and this year is no different. She is still signing, and has started using please and thank you when prompted. We are working on "I'm sorry". Speech wise, she is saying her words a bit more clearly: Mama, Dada, Bye-Bye, Hi. And she s trying …

9 years old!

I still cannot believe that Alex is 9 years old! He is now shoulder height to me! Normally for birthdays, we would go out somewhere like a museum or aquarium and invite friends. With COVID19 still going strong, we had to do things a bit differently. Alex had the idea to have a virtual birthday …

Coping with COVID19 Pandemic

I have hesitated to make a post about this pandemic due to feeling overwhelmed with everything going on and trying to keep everything moving. Many tears have been shed. However, I realized that other parents may feel the same and could use some reassurance that they are not alone. Typically, I am a working mom …

Two Years Old!

I am once again late in updating, but life gets busy with a toddler and a school age child! Mary's two plus years has flown by and I cannot believe it. Mary's use of sign language is taking off and it has been a HUGE help in communicating. She can sign for food, water, more, …

2019 Year in Review

Wow, what a year 2019 has been. We started off this year with Mary needing ear tubes put in. It has not been easy as she is prone to getting colds and having drainage through the tubes. The ENT doctor considers this an ear infection, so we have gone through A LOT of antibiotic ear …

8 years and 2nd grade

The last several months have been quite busy for us! Alex is now 8 years old. Wow does time fly. He is already chest height on me! It won't be long before he is taller than me. His dad is over six feet tall, and Alex is forecasting to be just as tall. For his …