Spring??? Part 2

Spring???

I know the calendar says spring but the snow outside our window has me feeling confused. David is on spring break this week so at least we don't have to worry about him missing school. Next weekend is the daffodil parade. Not sure the weather will turn around by then. Last year David went with Grandma and Grandpa and the weather was sunny and warm.

We went to the movies today. We checked out the $2 movie theater. Not bad. We saw Bedtime Stories and were presently surprised by the movie. Not too bad. The large popcorn came with a free refill. Good deal. After the movie we strolled through the See's Candy store, always a good sinus hit. They gave us a sample even though we weren't buying, yummmmm.

Wonder if we will be doing Easter Egg Hunts in the snow in a couple weeks? Time will tell I guess.

Last OT...

David is doing so great in school and catching up. Today was his last session of OT. It will be strange not taking him anymore but I think we will adjust fine. His fine motors at getting much better. He is really showing an interest in coloring lately and holding his crayon extremely well and coloring in the lines was well as a 3 year can. Cutting is getting for him as well. Large motor is coming along. The Little Gym is good for him. He would like to do all the other kids are doing at Gym but he keeps trying and one of these times I know he will do it. I learned that if he starts falling behind we can get him back into OT without having to wait like last time. That was a relief. He is growing up fast.

Next on his list is to start swim lessons. That hopefully will be soon. Stay tuned.

Now What???

Darell went for his six week eye check. He has been off all eye related drugs for 2 whole weeks. Last week I noticed his left eye was red, which usually means he was rubbing it. He told me he was touching it. We mentioned this to the doctor. The doctor tested his eye for allergy reactions which came back positive. OMG, now eye allergies. What next? Good Question, I guess time will tell.

Tomorrow we are walking a 5k walk for The Leukaemia Lymphoma Society of Washington and Alaska. This is a fund raiser David's school is doing. What a great cause. We were excited about a chance to give back. We were lucky that our insurance covered a lot. I think we will pay off the last of the cancer bills this month. If you would like to help our fund raising efforts here is the link. The teacher is McCandless - period is AM Preschool.

http://www.active.com/donate/sywa/syEPuyall

What if...

I don't know if it comes from getting older or just from the last couple of years but the book "Don't sweat the small stuff" sure sticks in my head lately. It's to bad how much time we waste, for one reason or another because of other people. A friend of mine is having to waste her time doing "damage" control over something someone else thinks she said months ago. Hello, mind your own business. Anyway, if we all worried about ourselves or our families maybe we could all enjoy our own lives more, relax, and just be.

Somethings you just can't explain...

1 year & 1 day

It's been 1 year and a day since Darell had his first chemo treatment. Where did the last year go? We are not sure, it went so fast but for us the results are what we hoped and prayed for. Friday night we went with some friend and their kids out bowling. We all had a blast. Hopefully Julie's back wasn't hurting her to much yesterday. We had partially sunny skies yesterday so we went for a drive. We went to Poulsbo. The town is obviously being effected by the bad economy but the bakery was still open so we had to get a snack. Next stop was the Naval Underwater Museum. Very interesting museum. David enjoyed looking at all the exhibits. We could find the Naval Museum in Bremerton. Lots of road construction and we didn't have the address, but that gives us another trip. David was happy to settle for going to Titlow park and playing for awhile followed up my pizza for dinner. This is quite a dramatic difference from what we did last year for Valentine's day.

Today when I read the paper I learned my second cousin had died last month from cancer. After calling my mom who called his sister we learned he had spinal cancer. He found out in December he was sick and died six weeks later. Gary was my dad's cousin so they are in good company with one another. It's always shocking to read or hear about someone you know dying. Just part of life but not always an easy part. Darell shared with me that at times like these he has survivor's guilt. That just goes to show you what a special heart he really has. Another friend of our lost his battle with cancer in October. Darell shared that he doesn't know what to say when we are with our friend's widow. I told him he doesn't have to say anything, just give her a hug, she'll know more from that then any words.

I know I have said it but I am saying it again. Enjoy everyday and make the most from that day. Always share your love with those that you love and that is enough.

By the way you should hear the laughter coming from my boys. They are playing together in the other room in the jumper. Silly boys....