Thank You

Brooks says this at the most appropriate times. Ok, so it doesn't really sound like it, but if you're around him enough, you can tell it's what he is trying to say.

Dentist Success

Yesterday the kids had 2 very successful visits from Dr. Rhodes. They were impressed with how consistent Ella was with her flossing and recaldent and how she makes sure any of her caretakers keep it up as well. Brooks had fun showing Melly all of the cool things at this clinic.

Mommy gets to drive!

This was fun. Brooks had fun watching. Kids had to push as the battery was dying, but it did afford me a little freedom. :)

Back to Reality

So we took this weekend to have fun and enjoy our little family. The weather is gorgeous and the kids were so excited to play in the sprinklers. Grandma even came down for a quick visit. She brought a pretend shaving kit for Miller. I will make sure that I can pay Miller back the favor when he gives us grandchildren.

Welcome Home

What a welcome it was. Complete with a driveway sign, beautiful flowers in bloom, cake, streamers, balloons. I think EVERYONE was ready for us to be home. Brooks started crawling on his knees and pulling up. Ella is reading from her books. Miller just keeps staring at me and hugging me. I have everything I ever need right here.

In Cleveland

After neurosurgery, Jason and I got a nice little vacation. We ate at an amazing italian restaurant called Mama Santas(so amazing we had to take a picture of FOOD) and finished it off with some Cassata cake at a local bakery. The highlight of our evenings had to be visibly seeing our children when we spoke with them. Technology is great and fills a mommy and daddy's soul.

Pre Surgery Party

These are some pictures we took before I left for my surgery in Cleveland. My best friend, Angela, and her husband came down to visit me, as well as my aunt beth, uncle raymond, and mom. We had a great weekend. Angela and I are always required to do the hair flip photo...I don't think I'll be whipping my head like that for a while. Melly did the balloon countdown while we were gone, where the kids got a new prize everyday. That was a highlight for the kids as well as caretakers. Ella and I colored her nails like easter eggs, I was loving on my rotten Miller, and Brooks was just too cute not to catch a shot. :)

It's a Great day to be alive

The sun is shining through the hotel window, and Jason is sleeping in (because he stayed up way too late worrying something would happen to me). Other than being a little sore, I feel great. I got a full nights sleep and hadn't had that since we've been to Cleveland. I got a shower last night, although still have the sexiest hair you'll ever see until Saturday per doctor's orders. I feel really good. I can take pain meds every 4-6 hours and I went all night and still haven't taken any this morning. It's a balancing act between being sore and being loopy/tired. I am getting around great and feel pretty self sufficient. It still blows my mind that I was discharged only 25 hours after having brain surgery. Jason and I are excited to attend masses this weekend and hopefully a Cavs game or something while we wait over this next week. We're both going to try to work/heal/and keep our spirits high. We have several appts. on Thursday to remove the staples and discuss the results and options to move forward with the neurooncologist, surgeon, and radiologist/oncologist. We are just so thankful to everyone at home for taking care of the kiddos/animals/home project/meals while we have no worries during this time of diagnosis and treatment! Love you all...muuwha!