Migraines :( May 17, 2007

I had to go to the hospital again yesterday.  It was terrible.  I was in so much pain like before but only this time I felt confused.  It sounds silly now but it’s true.  I couldn’t make out a real sentance for the life of me or it took me some time to complete one.  At one ponit I thought I was having a heart attack!  Tom had to rush home yesterday morning from work to take me to the ER.  I was discharged last night.

I’m getting an MRI on Monday.  Maybe we can get to the bottom of my migraines.  They’ve been more frequent and getting worse each time.  Sometimes I do wish they’d find something just so I can be “fixed”.  I can’t stand this feeling, it’s like I’m completely helpless.  They have me on powerful medication and it isn’t working but it knocks me out.  I am in bed most of the day.  My kids are so wonderful.  They’ve been helping around the house; cleaning the kitchen and doing the dishes and laundry.  I’m so lucky I have such wonderful babies! 

Well until Monday I have to inject myself with Imitrex and take 2 doses of vicodin.  I’m like a walking zombie.  By the way, both meds don’t take the pain away, they just keep me in a daze enough not to notice it until bedtime, then a new day begins.  It sucks. Wish me luck.

-Thanita

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE NICK May 7, 2007

Since there’s something wrong with “Nick’s Page” portion of this site, I’m posting this birthday wish here:

OH MY! I LOST IT ALL!!! May 7, 2007

OK, so my computer crashed.  I lost…EVERYTHING!!!  My videos, pictures and data are all gone!  I’m so PO!  I have to figure out how to recover my company site

So what I need from you is to send my your email address to my Comcast email address please.  This way I can update my email address book.

By the way, I’m using our laptop now if you’re wondering.  Also, for those interested please visit my shop at www.victoriabell.etsy.comto purchase items.  Or you may visit my blog for the shop at www.victoriab.wordpress.com

Thanks!

IT’S FINISHED!… May 1, 2007

As some of you may already know, Tom and I have been working on remodeling our main level powder room.  2 weeks before he started his new job, Tom decided to gut the bathroom…then he went to work and left me with it!  Yikes!  I’m very proud of our achievement. 

 Check it out…BEFORE:

I didn’t take the disastrous before picture but you get it…

…Here’s the AFTER:

 (sorry took the picture w/my cell)

We laid down the floor, replaced the molding, put up drywall, painted the walls…twice, installed a new light fixture, mount the sink and replaced the plumbing.  All I got to say is….

…Thank God for  Beer:

 (my celebratory beer)

So we got one room down.  Too many to go!

CALLING ALL T-SHIRTS USED OR NEW!!! April 26, 2007

…yes, you read it correctly!  I am looking for used/new t-shirts; all sizes but mostly L and XL.  Preferably ones without noticeable stains.  Perhaps you have an old Dead Head shirt or maybe you’ve been holding on to an old college shirt and need to get rid of it.  Send them to me!

OR

If you find an interesting shirt and would like to donate it to my obsession please be my guest and send it to me!!!

I’m venturing out and starting a new project.  I’ll be attempting to deconstruct the shirts then reconstruct them into interesting accessories.  I’ll post my first one shortly

You know my address, and if not respond to this post and I’ll email you my address.

NEW THEME April 23, 2007

Yes, once again I have changed the theme for this blog.  I think I have adult ADD.  Would that make it AADD?

Anyway, I am never satisfied and I like changes depending on my mood.  Hope you all like it

VA Tech April 18, 2007

My prayers to all the families. 

VA Tech. What I never noticed… April 18, 2007

I was on my way to Target in Leesburg, VA.  I travel that road many times; actually every weekday for 2 months of summer school drop off’s the last 2 years.  As I’m driving on route 7 I looked to my right, as I always do at a furniture store who’s name I can never remember.  I noticed they put up a VA Tech mini flag.  I just kept driving.  But then before I take the ramp that would take me to Target, I notice a little sign that read:

“Virginia Tech” then on the bottom, “Blacksbug” and then other locations on a sign above it  for this ramp.  I can’t remember what any of the other signs read.

It’s funny, I never noticed this sign EVER.  Not until today.  Funny…

A Rainy Saturday April 14, 2007

This morning we had a 9am soccer game!  Isabel did great although she and the girls did look a little sluggish.  I guess that’s what 5 months of winter cooped inside the house does!  They won 2-1 and Isabel almost scored except she was off sides.

Victoria had her soccer “game” this afternoon as well.  It rained as soon as we sat and got comfortable.  This year instead of having half her team playing in the mud; she had most of the girls picking flowers and giving them to me!!!  At least we know she’s a leader! ha ha ha!!

 Jordan has football clinics tomorrow but it may be canceled due to rain and SNOW!!!  That’s right, snow in April.  Got to love VA weather.

From Basketball to Where Babies Come Out… March 27, 2007

 Jordan is finished with Basketball and was it fun!  I have some pictures and a video that I will be posting shortly.  He was elected the Most Improved Player and was given the “game ball” during a ceremony with all the other teams.  When you see the video, you’ll see how surprise he was!  His coach was the best basketball coach he’s ever had, maybe even the best coach over all.  He was very supportive.

 As for Isabel, she’s doing great.  Some of you may already know that other than a police officer and a rock star, one of her dreams when she grows up is to be an obstetrician.  She recently went to a Family Life  Education, (FLE) class where they learn the birds and the bees, and found out (in her words), “where babies come out”.  Here’s how the conversation went when she came home:

Stomping into the kitchen with arms crossed, “Mom, I had FLE today and you know where they said babies come out?!”

“How did they say they come out Isabel?”, I asked

Pointing to her stomach, “here…”, then pointing a little lower, “and here.”

I said, “OK, do you have a question for me?”

Giving a big sigh, “Well, where did I come out?”, she asked

I give an even bigger sigh and told her.  She then turned and ran upstairs yelling, “Jordan!  Guess what?!!!”

Last week, we were eating dinner and talking about colleges.  Isabel interrupts and said, “Even though I know where babies come out, I still want to be an Obstetrician.”  That was such a great thing to hear!

FAST FORWARD TO TODAY: I forgot Isbel at school.  She had an after school activity on Tuesdays and I totally forgot.  Jordan runs up the stairs (at this point I’m 30 minutes late) and says, “Mom, are you aware that you are suppose to pick up Isabel?!”

And thus it begins, the parent becomes the child and vise versa!  I guess it was suppose to happen at some point!