Just a Brief Update

This week has been full of ups and downs. On Friday I received the news that yes I do have gallstones and my Dr was referring me to a surgeon. I was terrified and yesterday I got to meet my surgeon. After a 30 minute discussion we both came to the conclusion that yes it does need to come out. I am going to have laproscopic surgery on Tuesday June 1st. I am a little scared but everyone I talk to says it is a piece of cake. I have never been cut before except when delivering my daughter and that was just an episiotomy or whatever its called. That healed quickly. The part that terrifies me is that they are going to put me under general anesthesia. I will be fine though I must stay positive. Today I preregistered for the surgery and Monday I will go in for my preop clearance.

On a positive note today my husband accomplished one of the biggest things in his life. No we did not get remarried. He finished his very last class. He is now a college graduate. Yes it is not official until August 14th when he wears his cap and gown but I am still glowing. I will have my husband back and my partner and it is an incredible feeling. I hope my children see how much my Ro has sacrificed to get this far but you are never to old to accomplish your dreams and get an education.

I am really looking forward to this weekend. I am not sure of our plans yet. I just wanted to do a brief update. I am trying to keep up really I am. Just so many things on my mind. I have included a few pictures of the kids so far this month. Enjoy and I will definitely keep you all up to date on the latest 3Ros episode.

Well Crap

I have been neglecting this blog again. It is very hard to keep up here and take care of two kids on my own for most of the week. But alas there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Only 1 week and 1 day until my love is finished with school. His graduation will be on August 14th but I am so glad we made it.

Mother's Day weekend was a success.  On Saturday we were driving around town getting groceries and such when Big Ro  asked are we hungry? The kids replied but of course. I looked to my left and looking back at me was Olive Garden a favorite resturaunt of mine for sure. We went in and Lil Ro behaved like a Saint. I even got to order my favorite dish Lasagna and eat every single bit of it.

Sunday we decided to BBQ. We had brats and hamburgers. The kids played on the playground while I and Ro cooked the day away. We held hands and watched the kids it was very nice.

The following morning I woke up with a pain in my side. It was in between my shoulder blades favoring the right side. I told Ro I really need to get to the doctor for this. I called our Family dr and they squeezed me in for a 330 appointment. I get there and they do all the tests. They think it is my gall bladder. I have a ultrasound tomorrow to confirm this diagnosis and if it is that I will be looking at surgery. I will be honest. I am terrified of surgery but I know I can pull through. This is what basically has happened lately. I hate to be abrupt. I will keep everyone informed when I know more details.

Going to start a new adventure and I am pretty excited.

My family and I have lived in Colorado now for almost 12 years. We really need to start doing more outdoorsy things so I am testing our abilities to survive. Today on Craigslist I requested a tent that would fit our family and soon I got a response. I got a 6 person tent for a slamming deal. We picked it up and I am so excited to take my family. Ideally I would love to go for mothers day weekend. I am weird like that however. We will see where it goes. For now I am trying to find all our supplies. I am very excited and cannot wait to sleep under the stars. Life is good and I am very excited.

A birthday Celebration not to be forgotten

Today was our family celebration. We really do not do birthday parties. To us birthdays are about celebrating your life with the ones you love who will always be there and not be just there for the moment.

Lil Ro got his wish. We went to Mr. Biggs and he got to ride the Mario Karts as he calls them. Ro took the day off and we went. Snowing hailing and raining but he had a blast. For dinner we had fried chicken. I love my kids. They complete me. Happy birthday lil Ro. I hope it was the best one yet!

One of the biggest blessings in my life!

Four years ago as I laid in the hospital bed. I looked into a tiny bassinet laying next to me. A child laid there full of promise and I just laid and prayed I did not screw him up too badly. Four years has passed now and I am astonished by my child. He is everything I imagined him to be and I am very proud he is mine. 

Today we tried to plan something for his birthday however daddy had to work so I made it his and my special day. I took him to the mall and let him play in the playground. Took him to his favorite restaurant CiCis Pizza Buffet. Then went to Walmart to let him pick his dinner. He decided on Chili Cheese Hot dogs. 

On the way home from Work daddy stopped and got an banana split ice cream cake. We sang happy birthday and his eyes lit up. My baby is a big boy now. I love him all I can. Tomorrow will be our day for celebrating as a family. Here are some pictures of the official day.

Lil Ro,

Four years ago mommy prayed for a son that I could be proud of. Four years ago that prayer was answered by you. Everyday you awaken and look at me with your gorgeous brown eyes I cry a little inside that someday some other woman will sweep you off your feet. You are the perfect son to me and sometimes you are a little rambunctious but that is what makes you you. Please stay yourself and do not let the peer pressure turn you into someone you do not want to be. Mommy is always here for you my tiny son. Even when you turn 18 I will still see that tiny baby in the bassinet. I love you baby. Be strong, be wise and most of all Be you.

Love Always,

 Mommy

Just another fun day of adventures

Now that is still warm and we get some sun between moments of thunder clouds the kids and I are spending a lot more time outside again. We go play for at least 2 hours and our adventures including finding pretty plants for me to take pictures of.

Today consisted of soccer, basketball and freeze tag. Then we threw in a game of tag before the thunder clouds rolled in. I am so proud of how social my kids are and the fact that dear old mom is welcome at anytime. They are not embarassed that I am a helicopter mom. They are proud their mommy sits and watches and sometimes even joins in. I love the neighborhood we are in and I honestly wish we have lived here the whole time we found our beloved Colorado Springs.

This time 4 years ago I was in the hospital. It is insane to think of. I was dilating and screaming. 4 years ago I was learning love again for the third time. 4 years ago. Well that is another post for tomorrow. I have missed blogging and I am so glad I have found my passion again.

I love Springtime in the Rockies

You curl up under the blankets at night and open the windows smelling the crisp clean air. Then during the day you hear the birds chirping. Life is just beautiful. Yes somedays we have our freak snow storms but for the most part it is very calm.

Lil Ro right now is enjoying riding his trike. It is so much easier to have fun with him now that he is potty trained. He rides and rides and laughs and laughs. Sometimes he gets tired however and I help him carry his bike.

Roana is getting more friends. We play outside for at least an hour a day with them. I am somehow the unofficial block mom but I love watching my children interact and show their different play styles.

I am now thinking it is time to shed my winter coat. I stepped on a scale today and I am very disappointed with myself. I got down to 217. Now I am ashamed to admit my weight on here. I am going to be making some lifestyle changes here in the next month. I need to be healthy for my family.

Today was gorgeous for the most part. A thunderstorm rolled in and out quickly and left us with a beautiful rainbow. Life is good again. For now we can enjoy the beauty and relax. All is good in the world.