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Bonus

I’m cooking in the kitchen being all domestic and an argument brews between the boys in the foyer. Since neither appear to be willing to come to a compromise over whatever the issue is, I venture to play referee. Here’s what I found: Two boys crying. One holding a dollar bill looking guilty and another with his hands in his pockets. Mommy: “What are … Continue reading →

Wisdom

Hanging out in the kitchen with the boys while they ate dinner, I got schooled by my six year old.  I forgot to give Tucker a fork with his dinner until he reminded me.  I smiled, passed one over to him and said, “Silly mommy!”  Tucker laughed and responded… “Silly mommy, you need to go back to preschool. ” … Continue reading →

Task Queen

I cheerfully volunteered recently to be the classroom helper for Tucker’s class. Copy this, cut that, paste these, laminate those, assemble that and Velcro this.  This year I have taken on being a room mom and while I realize we are only one month into school, it has been fun. 3 hours after I started and while I never … Continue reading →

Cupcakes, Burgers & Beer

Cupcakes at work and a dinner of Burgers and Beer will complete a great day for a friend on his birthday. It all sounded divine, really! It also got me thinking about the simple pleasures. Here’s one of mine. Growing up, there were a few things that we never did as a family. One of … Continue reading →

Oops…

I got an update from the Desert today. Apparently, we got bad intel. The snake was not a rattle snake. Either way, the experience remains the same and at least I now know I would not have needed anti-venom or a 911 helicopter rescue.   Last week I felt really bad that I talked Brian out of killing it and guilty … Continue reading →

Jumping Back In

This first sentence is a challenge. Not sure why. Like a conversation between old friends who sit awkwardly realizing they no longer have anything in common, I too am not sure what to say. With a lot in my head, but not sure where it all falls into context. I’ve been harassed recently by friends … Continue reading →

Nitty Gritty Background

In late 2005 it was yet another glass that had fallen out of my hands landing shattered on the kitchen counter that got me thinking. It wasn’t the first glass, plate or thing to fall out of my hands, it wasn’t the first time I’d felt like I didn’t have the best fine motor skills. I … Continue reading →

Big Day

Rather than bitching about getting old and bemoaning how the number seems to increase exponentially every year, I choose to celebrate being 34 today. Yes, today is my birthday and I look forward to 35 and every year after that. Bring it on 40… how great will that be! So I’m happy to celebrate getting … Continue reading →

Back into the Ring…

Everyone needs a time out… not just my kids. Thank you for all your thoughtful, insightful and uplifting emails and notes since my last posting. I am stepping back into the ring and back in the fight. So let’s spend some time updating on the goings on in the Giliberto house… other than the obvious; … Continue reading →

Reality Check

I am losing my patience for how long my recovery is taking. Making great strides and doing well considering the whole experience. Progress is clear and I do see the light at the end of the road since I am getting rather fiesty, but so frustrated when I hit the wall in the afternoon and … Continue reading →

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Slow and steady wins the race… my new mantra. Still sleeping a ton and doing my best to be a good patient and let others take care of things. The dogs seem to love that I have become part of their pack and the kids are fairing well now that the sun is back out … Continue reading →

One of the Pack

Finding a lot of similarities to my labs and their sleeping habits lately! Tank (almost two and the black lab of the group) will fall to the ground sound asleep the minute you start petting him… not that anyone is petting my head, but I can sleep a champ and have never been so tired. … Continue reading →

Wild Ride

What a wild ride this has been! I am attempting to type this all by myself, so I should be done in about 30 days. I look like I have been through quite the brawl, but I have nothing but accolades for my tremendous surgeon, his amazing team, the ICU team and everyone who took … Continue reading →