Things around here have been going okay lately. My husband has been on "vacation" this whole week from his regular job. It's a funny vacation though, I think he is working harder than usual! He has a 2nd and a 3rd job and he has been keeping busy with those two jobs. He really is a hard worker and I do appreciate that about him. He provides well. I always tease him and say that he is most happy when he is working, no matter what the job may be, which is true. He was raised to be a hard worker, there is not a lazy bone in that man's body.

The kids are still enjoying school. They seem to really like their teachers. Casey, my soon to be 12 year old, told me that his teacher is so cool, he thinks just like they do. That made me wonder, just a little bit. I'm glad he's happy with him, it makes such a difference in their attitude about school. Brady likes his teacher as well. He seems to be plugging right along and enjoying it. Kaitlyn finds her teacher funny. She comes home most every day and tells me something that her teacher said that made her laugh. She enjoys eating lunch at school this year too. She is finding that school food is not all so bad! Miah is still waiting to start pre-school. She seems a little bit more anxious then last week, but I still think she wouldn't mind being home with me. She does enjoy being home during the day, spending time with mama and entertaining the 3 babies that I watch. I have often found her putting on some music and entertaining the babies with her dancing. It is so cute to watch! She is a help to me, I'll miss her when she does go to pre-school.

So, that is my life this past week. I hope this blog finds you well and I hope you have a great Labor Day Weekend! -Mindy

So it is true what they say.....

People in my life have always told me that kids get more expensive the older they get. I now know what they were talking about and I fear the worst is yet to come. This whole month of August has been one expense after another. We had unexpected doctor bills, the kids needed school clothes and school supplies, our car broke down, and now, just this week, we had to make room in the budget for Miah's pre-school registration and first month, Casey's football sign up and Brady's sign up for football. Wow. Those three things alone near $200. But, we will make things work, we usually do. I just felt the need to gripe a little about it. I know that as they get older, the expenses become more and more. I'm gearing up for that. I know that in a few short years we will be looking at drivers licence's, insurance, ect. Bring it on......
-Mindy

The first and second days of school....

A good report was given by the kids when they came home from school the first day. They seemed to really enjoy it and liked their teachers as well. I think it will be a good year for them! Miah is still waiting to start preschool. She will start after Labor Day. I spent the last two days with Miah. Just me and her. I think she enjoyed it immensely. Its not everyday she gets mom all to herself! All in all, things went very well for them! -Mindy

Kids are off to school.....

Another school year has started. We were up at 7 a.m. The boys, much to my surprise, were already up and ready by then. Kaitlyn woke up easily and was already looking a little bit nervous. We had to peel Miah out of bed, she would of been more than happy to sleep in. She's like her mama that way. :) We all got ready, everyone in their new clothes, I fixed Kaitlyn's hair just so, and we were on our way out. We brought Casey to the middle school first. I had planned on walking him into his classroom, but when we got there he noticed that hardly any other mom was going in the school with their kid. So, the time has come where I had to stay in the car while he got himself to his classroom. What a sad time that was for me, my baby acted like he didn't need me. But, after he went in by himself, I went in just to make sure he made it okay. I was very discreet and he didn't even see me! I felt better to make sure he was were he was suppose to be. Then off to the Elementary school we went. We brought Kaitlyn to her classroom and by that time she was really quiet and almost sick looking. I asked her if she was nervous and she nodded her head yes. I assured her that she will have a great time and I will pick her up at 3 p.m. and she can tell me all about her day. She said "okay Mommy". It was hard to leave her so nervous, but she is in capable hands. At last we brought Brady to his room. I met his teacher and got a good first impression. He seemed very nice and very friendly. We got Brady settled in and then came home. Miah at first acted a little lost, not knowing what to do without her brothers and sister. But she soon overcame that and is now enjoying having Mommy all to herself!

My kids are growing so quickly. I wish time would slow down just a little bit. I realized today that this is the last year I will have a child home with me during the day. Next year my baby starts kindergarten. Wow. I can hardly believe that. So, another year started. Before we know it it will be summer vacation time again! -Mindy

School Days are approaching.....

I registered the kids for school yesterday. Overall, I am happy with the teachers they have this year. I think it will turn out to be a good year. Kaitlyn will be in school for full days now. She is beyond excited and feels really grown up about it all! I think she is going to do really well, as she does love to learn and loves the structured part of it. Brady is excited to start the 4th grade. He will have his first male teacher this year. This teacher is new to the area and I have heard good things about him. This will be Brady's last year in the Elementary school then he is off to the middle to join his brother Casey. Casey will be starting the 6th grade. He is excited this year because he found out his best bud will be in his class with him. Little Miah will start preschool after Labor Day. I suspect she would be more than content to stay home with mom as long as possible. She doesn't talk about school a whole lot and it just doesn't seem to excite her like it does her siblings.
I'm looking forward to getting things in a routine again. I can feel Autumn in the air every morning and I really do love the Autumn time! I hope this blog find you well, and Robin, I bet your my very first blog reader! Thanks! -Mindy

Brady Boy's Birthday

Well today, at precisely 5:27 a.m. , my Brady Boy turned 10. I have been thinking back to that day all day today. It just does not seem like 10 years ago when my husband rushed me to the hospital at 3:30 in the morning. He is now into double digits. I can hardly believe that. Brady has been a blessing in my life. He has a sweet spirit and a tender heart. But the boy does show a temper from time to time as well! I'm thankful for him, as I am for all my kids.

Last night we celebrated my Mom's 70th birthday. I did my best to try and give her a grandson on her birthday, but Brady had different ideas. He decided he wanted a one day difference. We had a good time eating at the Olive Garden. After dinner we went back to Mom's and had cake and sang Happy Birthday to all the August birthday people that were present. It was nice to spend that time with our family. A good time was had!

Nothing to worry about

My doctor appointment went well. He said that he thought it was just enlarged glands. I was so relieved to hear that. He said it did not feel hard, like cancer, and that it was soft and movable which I guess is a good thing. So I feel like I'm out of the woods, so to speak. I may be looking at a hysterectomy down the road, but I still need to give that one some thought. Anyway, it all went well and I'm happy with the outcome.

A call from the Doctor

Well, I received a call from my doctors nurse today concerning my mammogram I had done last week. She told me news that I considered good. The doctor did not see any lesions or masses or anything like that on the films. But he does want to see me and do a breast exam just because I felt a lump as well as the mammogram technician. So off to the doctor I go tomorrow. I'm really quite relieved about it. I will post again after the examination.

This week has been pretty busy. My brother is in town from San Francisco visiting us. I love it when he comes, he always makes me laugh. He also is the world greatest uncle and my kids just absolutely love him! He always makes time for them and makes them feel important. I love him immensely!

The kids are getting ready to go back to school in a couple of weeks. I am quite ready for them to go back and I think they are too! Casey will be in the 6th grade, Brady in the 4th and my Kaitlyn will be experiencing 1st grade this year. Little Miah will go to preschool. Where has the time gone? I can't believe how quick time has gone by. I wish I could slow it down just a little. Guess that's not a possibility though.

Anyway, thats what is going on in my life these days.

August 4, 2007

Well, today was my appointment for a mammogram. Now that was interesting. I went into the office, signed in, and they brought me to a little dressing room and told me to put on a huge, purple robe and then wait for the tech to come in and get me. As I was sitting there in my ugly purple robe, my thoughts went wild. I was scared of what they may find and could hardly believe I was sitting there in that type of setting. I am not old enough for this, its not in my family, how in the world is this a possibility, were my thoughts. I had to fight back tears and I was suddenly wishing I would have taken up the offer of having my niece come with me. I made it through okay though. In addition to the mammogram, there was a breast exam and then I headed over the the hospital and had an ultrasound as well. I will now wait for the results that are suppose to come in by Monday or Tuesday of next week. I hope it all is well.

MaMas Worries

The other day I found a lump in my left breast. I didn't even mean to, I just happened to have an itch and while I was scratching my fingers felt something not quite right. I called my doctor and they scheduled me for a mammogram to be done on Friday. This brings all sorts of thoughts and scenarios to my thoughts. One minute I'm feeling okay with it all, the next I start to feel a little panicked. All these "what if" questions bombard me. What if its cancerous? What if I have to have chemotherapy and feel sick all the time and even lose my hair? What if I have to have a mastectomy? How will my children handle having a sick mom? I know I'm getting way ahead of myself but I have never really felt this kind of fear before. Not in a million years would I have ever thought I'd feel a lump in my breast. Anything can happen. I'm anxious to get this taken care of and for the doctor to tell me something like "its just some tissue" or something similar. I'm sure this will teach me patience, which I need more of. Hopefully come Friday, my fears will be relieved. -Mindy