August 20, 2010 • 1 Comment
Since my mom’s accident, we’ve been looking after her kitty, Binx. He’s a cuddly cat, but has all 4 sets of claws, which means we’re constantly watching him to make sure he’s not scratching up the walls. Since she’ll be moving into a nursing home for continued care (for who knows how long), we’ll be remedying that soon.
Today, Mike’s youngest sister is bug bombing her rental house and needed someone to cat sit until it’s safe for people and pets again. We’ve been selected for the job. In a short period of time, Mike and I have gone from a zero pet household to two!
This evening is the first time the little ones get to interact. From what I assumed, Binx could potentially be the problem since he’s male and has claws. However, from what I hear (still at the hospital), it’s little miss Lucy that’s hissing and growling. Thankfully it’s only for one night!
August 18, 2010 • No Comments
My nephew is growing so quickly! I can’t believe how fast this past month has gone by. He’s such a stud.
While Eli was in the whom, the physicians were worried about his kidney’s. They threw out all sorts of possibilities of what that could mean. After birth, Eli appeared healthy and everyone thought we were in the clear. As it turns out, his kidney’s are still grossly enlarged. According to the results of his recent tests, they are functioning fine, but his doctors are concerned about why then are enlarged. As Mike said, this is a red flag for any number of terrible things that no one wants to think about.
I love the kiddo and I wish only the very best for him.
August 15, 2010 • 1 Comment
Last night my mom was in a car accident. She was driving home from Burnsville, MN after a family gathering. While approaching the boarder she rolled her car on Interstate 90. She turned 3 times and totaled her car. For not wearing her seat belt, medically speaking she’s quite lucky. Four broken ribs, a fractured 5th lumbar and several bruises.
When she called me this morning to fill me in on her situation, my first thought was “Oh my God, are you dead?” That’s right. You. As in the person I am currently speaking to on the phone; obviously not then. After the shock and panic wore off, I headed to Luverne to see her. It breaks your heart when someone you love looks so broken. It’s strange how a crisis makes you appreciate those you have. I’ve already lost my father. I can’t image being without both parents by the age of 28.
Here are some images of her car:
Update (8.20.10): My mothers fracture turns out to be a burst fracture. She was transferred from Luverne to Sioux Falls, where she underwent surgery. A brace mechanism was inserted between the surrounding vertebrae (L4 and S1) to provide support and stabilization to her spine. She is currently working on pain management and rehab. She’ll be discharged tomorrow and moved to a skilled nursing facility for continued care and therapy.
August 7, 2010 • No Comments
My nephew Kilian turned 1 this year. Mike and I drove out to Rapid City to join in on the celebration. Since Kilian and I share a birthday, Kari planned a dual celebration - focusing mainly on him of course! Here are the two of us enjoying our cake(s); 28 candles is difficult to blow out!
August 6, 2010 • 1 Comment
… both in age and status.
I can hardly believe I’m 28. A full fledged adult. When did I get old??
I object! 
It seems that as you get older, your birthday takes less precedence. However, given how important I feel birthdays are, I still try to plan a celebration. I scheduled myself for a half day of vacation and went to lunch with several of my coworkers. After lunch Mike and I headed to a matinee of Salt (2010 (which was better than expected)).
Enjoyed a family meal at the Olive Garden in the evening. Last year Mike and I had just landscaped, so all of my gifts were garden releated, including a rock. This year I graduated from a rock to a Coach purse, some earrings and 4 Smurf glasses. To my surprise, none of them were repeats! Annie will surely consider this next statement as blasphemous, but I think I am more excited about the Smurf glasses than the purse. I had several of the glasses, which were given away and I’ve slowly been collecting them back.
Later in the evening Mike and I invited some friends over. Dan, Carrie and Mike were kind enough to grace us with their presence. We had some beer and wine and played a few rounds of Cineplexity. All in all, a good evening!
