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I could never begin to claim boredom with this life, I really couldn't. Since Friday Aiden has Sharpied my house, gotten out on to the roof, thrown all his pillows and books out of the window in the pouring rain, and aided in the shattering of most of Aileen's pirate collection. Do not ask what has gotten into him, we have no clue. A priest, a bible, and holy water may be needed.

I started back to work today. Mine is the only job where you can be out for 5 weeks and get promoted the day you return. LOL I am now the assistant front end manager or AFEM for short. I am really excited about this and I can't wait to get on to a regular schedule. That may be a little more difficult as appointments seem to be 2 or so a week.

Lauren has a performance in May where she is a mummy and has a solo, Aileen will be Indiana Jones in the same play. I am sure there is more to share but I am whipped. Enjoy some pics from our outside time today!

Morgan, You want to see my duck?

I promise by the end of this post, the title will make sense.

Friday was spent as usual hanging out with Ry and G ( I am shortening them to save time. LOL). Ended up playing poker with Nate and Deanna as well and Ry got bit by the poker bug. She kicked our butts that night.

Saturday G's fam had us over for their family night and Ry the poker bug asked to play again. Between G's parents and brother, we were out of chips in less then an hour but it was so much fun. Until the text messages started coming in. First it was Aiden colored his self with a sharpie, then the walls were colored. Next message was that Aiden had spilled soda all over our bed. So we raced home (not a quick trip). Garrett being the sweet guy that he is offered to come home with us and help with the clean up from Typhoon Aiden. Came home and not only is Sharpie on the wall but also the floor, the counters in the bathroom, the doors and on the floors. Soda was not cleaned up off the bed so I ended up not going to bed until 2am.

Sunday G, Will, and I tackled the house and got it all clean by noon. Will went to work and Ry came over. Chilled until bowling where I am so proud to say that I bowled my third 400 series and also bowled a 164!!!!!!! Yippee. It was just easier for G to stay her last night again so we did that.

Today I was up with the kids while the guys slept (G on the couch) where I learned that my adopted brother talks very clearly in his sleep. After scaring the crap out of me and the boys by yelling, he proceeded to, in a dead sleep, ask "Morgan, do you want to see my duck"? Ummm, ok I didn't know you had one....

I went back to the doc again today and he didn't up my meds, he added some (Yeah cause 18 a day weren't enough). He also sort of cleared me to go back to work on a very limited basis. I will share more of that drama tomorrow as I am not allowed to share that just yet. And I had to promise not to drive after my second dose of the nasty med. So that is all from me for now. I will share more tomorrow after my meeting. Night!

Tea anyone?

I can not begin to tell you how excited I am! Deanna and I have been bull shitting around the idea of the 2 fams taking a trip up to Salem Mass together. For the past 2 years it has been back and forth on when we would like to go, where we would stay (as there are 11 of us total), what we would like to see, how long we should stay, ect. So today we were talking about it again and I remembered that my dad is supposed to be up there in early June, so I call him, get the dates, check everyone calenders and YIPPEE! We are heading North for 5 days baby! I can not begin to tell you how much fun this is going to be. I booked the hotel just minutes ago. We have adjoining rooms with 4 beds, 2 couches, and a kitchenette. We are going to spend a day with my dad and Denise, and the rest of the time checking out the history of this great nation! I need to get film, lots and lots of film......

Ever the Same

The first time I heard this song I thought of Will. Now I hear it and it is more appropriate then ever.
Ever The Same
"We were drawn from the weeds
We were brave like soldiers
Falling down under the pale moonlight
You were holding to me
Like a someone broken
And I couldn't tell you but I'm telling you now
Just let me hold you while you're falling apart
Just let me hold you and we'll both fall down
Fall on me
Tell me everything you want me to be
Forever with you forever in me
Ever the same
We would stand in the wind
We were free like water
Flowing downUnder the warmth of the sun
Now it's cold and we're scared
And we've both been shaken
Hey, look at us Man, this doesn't need to be the end
Just let me hold you while you're falling apart
Just let me hold you and we'll both fall down
Fall on me tell me everything you want me to be
Forever with you
Forever in me
Ever the same
Call on me I'll be there for you and you'll be there for me
Forever it's you
Forever in me
Ever the same
You may need me there
To carry all your weight
But you're no burden I assure
You tide me over
With a warmth I'll not forget
But I can only give you love
Fall on me tell me everything you want me to be
Forever with you
Forever in me
Ever the same
Call on me
I'll be there for you and you'll be there for me
Forever it's you
Forever in me
Ever the same
Forever with you
Forever in me
Ever the same(Ever the same)

Different Day, Different Reaction

Yesterday was a great day for me. today started out similar. Deanna and I went to get our toes done (this used to be a twice a month think for us, our version of coffee house chat). I adore the place that we go. The people there know D and I, know what we like, what we don't and are just generally fantastic. If you are ever here, the place is called Nails Only. Anyway, we did that and my toes look fantastic! Went to dunkin Doughnuts and then to the store that Deanna is the front end manager of (same company I was/am book keeper for). Got some ribs that they had on sale, had a lewd conversation via text message with Will (something about a toe fetish). Came home, took my pills and that was it. I have been having muscle pain and weakness. Dizzy spells and really irritable. How can I feel almost normal one day and like absolute ass the next. I don't understand it and I hate it as now my life and that of my family is starting to revolve on how mommy is feeling and it shouldn't be that way. I am a prisoner in my home. I called in a favor to my dad to see if he can't help me out with a new stroller so that I can at least walk if I need to go somewhere. Hopefully that will be an option. Alright enough bitching. Rumor has it I might have new foot wear here soon :0) And that is always good for a smile!

I am a phonebooth away....

This weekend was great. Sort of. Friday Will knew I was getting down with all that has been going on so he and 3 friends dragged my ass out to bowl. I had a blast. After that um insanity we all came back here and watched "I am Legend". Freaky movie. I think I flew out of Will's lap a few times.

Saturday was house cleaning day and I really think it is a moot point with tornado Aiden and Hurricane Fletcher. Blink an eye and they will have cereal all over the floor, Tupperware scattered from the upstairs down and toilet paper artistry to rival any Halloween prank. Today it was to turn the kitchen into a gold fish tank. I am talking about the cracker, not actual fish. I had those gold suckers all over the place. Oh well, they are fairly cheap entertainment.

Sunday the pills kicked my butt (I am posting a picture of what I take so you all will have an idea) but was able to recover enough to bowl while extremely high. Did pretty damn good in that condition. Maybe because I was focusing on making sure I didn't fall flat on my face and didn't really care where the ball went.

Today was payday so Will and I went and bought our groceries. It takes 2 carts and an average of $300 to feed us for 2 weeks. This does not include the every couple of day side trip for milk, bread, liquor, you know, essentials. Fletcher decided the didn't want to sit in the cart, he wanted to fly it (he held onto the handle while Will held him around the midsection, thus becoming Super Widget). Aiden helped shop. He bought vacuum bags (we don't own a vacuum since we have all hard wood floors) and soy beans. What the hell am I going to do with those?

I have had a very good day. Not too high and minimal pain. I have been able to clean, cook, and play with the kids. Hopefully this means I am adjusting to the meds and can get back to the life I miss so very much. Here are some pics of our crazy weekend!

Tiny Tank by the Sea

Fletcher had a one piece romper last summer that had that sentiment on it. And today he proved it. He had his 18 month well baby check today and our pocket tank weighed in just shy of 39 pounds. He has officially passed Aiden in the weight department. There are some other not so good things that happened with him today, like he is now being evaluated for Autism. Nope, our plate wasn't full enough with all that we have going on, we are going to add that little nugget on in there. Tomorrow the referral should be in the system so that we can schedule him with the pediatric behavioral specialist. I'll keep you all updated as we fight this battle.

My war has been extended. After another visit with yet another specialist, my medicine has been quadrupled and DMV called to put a hold on my licence for the next 8 weeks. I get to do 2 sleep studies, more blood draws and probably more MRI, CAT, PET, whatever scans. If I happen to smile a coy smile at you, I have developed the ability to see thru your clothes and I know you have care bear undies on......

Alice thru the Looking Glass

Friday was an interesting day in Dobby Land. First there was Lauren's student of the month breakfast (she was awarded it for cooperation, oh the irony). We were giving the boys jelly beans and doughnuts to keep them calm during the proceedings. From there we headed to one of my 2 doctors appointments. Will got called into work so he dropped me off and took the boys in with him. No US Navy equipment was destroyed during this visit. Senior Chief took a liking to Aiden and was giving him a tour followed by cake and was kind enough to bring Fletcher back a piece as well. Doc F decided that I am not improving enough on the current dosage of meds that make my head spin like I spent a weekend at a Frat Party (also makes me weave and tilt like a ride in an amusement park, both of which make me want to blow chunks) so he doubled it. No that is not a typo, he DOUBLED my meds. It gets better. I am doubling them again next week. So still can't go back to work, still can't drive, and now can't stand without feeling like a disco ball.

Appointment number 2 was the annual torture of blood work, pap, breast exam, and the lectures of drinking more water, exercise (apparently he doesn't read the chart before the exam) and all that fun.

Came home and played outside with the kids and some how a water fight ensued. Then it became a neighborhood water fight. After we were all dried we went bowling with our adopted siblings and had a blast. Apparently playing I-Spy in VB, you can only spy trees (this according to Will and Garrett).

Saturday was spent cleaning and running errands (I found a pasta press for $30, yeah home made ravioli, yummy) and Will and I challenging Aileen to High School Musical Karaoke. She kicked our butts.

Today was spent in rest for me as the meds are not making life off the couch or out of bed easy. The tremors are still here but the locking up has decreased. Today it is just my hip.

This week brings more appointments and we start to find out if Fletcher has behavioral issues. Wish us luck, say a prayer, what ever you do. But we should could use it now.

The power of positive thinking

I have wanted to keep this positive and fluffy but if I am going to actually share the real things that go on with the 6 of us I need to start sharing more about my "illness". I know that I told you all that I am on a medical leave of absence. I am going stir crazy with that, toss in the loss of my driving privileges and I am going stark raving mad.

Today has been a bad day. I woke up to the world spinning and then I tried to move. That was my first mistake. Have you ever had those dreams where you were paralyzed and couldn't move for a few seconds or so after waking up? That was me for a good 5 minutes this morning. When I was able to convince my body that I was not ready for the lack of use of my limbs, my back locked up. OMG, that is not a warm fuzzy feeling. No, it was like 30 samurai swords were slammed into my back. Then my hip locked up so I was walking like I had a peg leg. Call the doc cause this is scaring the shit out of me and I am told that since I have an appointment on Friday I am unable to be seen but I am welcome to go to the ER. YEAH RIGHT! So I doubled my dose of pills and that cut my pain and allowed me more mobility. Then I fell UP the stairs. yup, these meds are so FUN!

Aileen came in with an issue with her home work and my hand locked up while holding a piece of paper. She freaked. tears, sobbing wrenching crying. I tried to calm her down and my beautiful 5 foot 4 11 year old crawled on my lap like her baby brother. It broke my heart. I don't think she believed me when I told her that I will be fine as soon as the doctors figure out just what is wrong with me. I only have days like this once a week or so but the pain is always there, the muscles locking happen every day. It scares my kids, terrifies Will, and mortifies me that they have to go thru this. I am doing my best to stay positive but it is getting harder and harder. The loss of my income, the fear that is palpable in this house, the pain, the fact that I am a prisoner in my house and can't go any where with out a chauffeur and adult supervision is just tearing me down. I pray for guidance and I know that God won't give me more then I can handle but I think he is giving my girls and Will more then they can.......