Category: Family

  • One Day More!

    The first full week back to work after vacation, proved to be a busy one. By the time Thursday came, the daily coffee and espresso consumption was barely managing my fatigue. The previous weekend was difficult, with Greyson having a long weekend of crying, headbanging and aggression. Because of the stressful weekend, Monday morning was…

  • Travel Plans

    Travel Plans

    Now that we have been back from South Carolina for a few days, I finally have a moment to post about our trip, and the days leading up to it. My family typically schedules our vacations far in advance, which worked out well in this instance, since I needed time to do some research about…

  • The Calm After the Storm

    The Calm After the Storm

    Remember when you were a kid and your school closed for a snow day, before going to bed? Not only was this instant bliss that no alarm was set, but you could sleep peacefully without worrying about school. The night before a school snow day was always my favorite. It was also the best time…

  • 6 Minutes

    6 Minutes

    Our day began as all Saturdays do: kids get up at the crack of dawn and Derek and I pry ourselves out of bed, barely functioning. Luckily today, I decided it would be a good morning to clean the carpets and then go outside to plant flowers and do some yard work. Around 8:00, I…

  • 40% vs 1%

    40% vs 1%

    Today we headed down to Baltimore again for our genetic testing results and a neurology follow-up. Again, another early morning commute down I-83 aka the construction highway, to an appointment that we may or may not receive answers or recommendations from. I was exceptionally nervous today for the appointments. We have been waiting for genetic…