March 19th, really? Perfect, I'm only 56 days behind. All good things though, all good things. We survived Spring Break-Mommy style. That means we took the Owl with us and stayed in some very nice hotels, ordered room service, and swam until we collapsed on poolside couches.
We visited with the DC Zoo-in Boca Grande, and admired how Sweet T has already become a big boy with awesome HAIR!! Made it through Easter with some A-mazing cupcakes, I may even post a photo, seriously..they looked just like easter baskets. Check out http://www.coton-colorsblog.com/ great ideas!
On to the Omlette party to benefit UPARC, simply gorgeous...the zookeeper knows how to break open peonies now , so feel free to call on me for help!
Witnessed Bear's Art Show at school which nearly did Fluffy Bunny and I in, so impressive, we were walking around stunned! And the Monkey actually danced the May Day Dance, he was PRECIOUS! Had a great shopping day in Tampa with my little blue heron, fell deeply in love with MarketPlace Interiors, oh my gosh, every design theme you could want in your home and cool, cool, cool accessories. They are on facebook...and worth the drive to Tampa.
Ummmm, what else....Full Swing for Saint Paul's School Founders's Day and taking the Society of the Alumni to new levels, to my fellow Knights out there, contact me to come back to campus, you will never EVER want to leave!
I'm going to wrap up this run on deal, knowing the grammar may be KILLING my mother in law and auntie...once again Kelly Corrigan, kicked ASS. (sooooo ladylike, but no other word will do). If you have not read "Lift" grab it, download it, do whatever you do to read a little slice of heaven. We had an amazing turnout to support the Lois Odence (miss you Grandma) Nursing Scholarship, and to continue to provide mammography vouchers through the Morton Plant Mease Health system.
Oh, one more thing, threw in a little bit of a fishing tournament this weekend...Bear caught two, tiny little AWESOME fish!
See you again, right here in less then 56 hours...maybe.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
365 days...
A year ago, Mama Plover had her "very simple" neck surgery...easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Got that tumor out, put some steel contraption in her neck and just don't lift the baby...easier said then done. A couple of weeks later the call I have tried hardest to forget came, "Momo, I have cancer." I think I perhaps hit the biggest shock and denial of my life so far. I remember walking out to the kitchen and feeling like I couldn't hear.
Fast forward, three surgeries, radiation, some "bone glue" infusions, super healthy soy-free organic diet, and Mama Plover is flying along just fine. We have talked, texted and visited more this year then probably the last five combined. We have laughed so hard that we cried and definitely cried so hard we have laughed. At times we have had some deep and scary thoughts but mostly Mama Plover just makes me feel better. Its the darndest thing.
I have learned weird stuff about cancer, cool stuff about neck braces, watched Daddy Plover puff his chest and protect his nest, and the baby Plovers look knowingly at us and then go back to playing. We have covered bakugan, legos, pajama pants, diamonds, bracelets, charms, mastectomy, lumpectomy, oophorectomy. I have realized that my Northern friends tend to say "white light, positive thoughts" (HIPPIES!) and my Southern friends say "prayer lists, lift up, vigil" (BIBLE BELT!). I say, no matter what, it's working.
I secretly hate "lemonade out of lemons" (as if a young mother has a choice but to make the best of it), but I thank you dear sweet Hillary for this most important lesson. Thank you, and God, for the lessons of the last 365 days...and here's to the next 18,250...(that's 50 years in case you are trying to figure it out) !
Kisses from the zoo!
Here is the bear signing Aunt Hillary's letter that Mommy had to finish before she would make him hot chocolate- teddy
see its the simple things....
Fast forward, three surgeries, radiation, some "bone glue" infusions, super healthy soy-free organic diet, and Mama Plover is flying along just fine. We have talked, texted and visited more this year then probably the last five combined. We have laughed so hard that we cried and definitely cried so hard we have laughed. At times we have had some deep and scary thoughts but mostly Mama Plover just makes me feel better. Its the darndest thing.
I have learned weird stuff about cancer, cool stuff about neck braces, watched Daddy Plover puff his chest and protect his nest, and the baby Plovers look knowingly at us and then go back to playing. We have covered bakugan, legos, pajama pants, diamonds, bracelets, charms, mastectomy, lumpectomy, oophorectomy. I have realized that my Northern friends tend to say "white light, positive thoughts" (HIPPIES!) and my Southern friends say "prayer lists, lift up, vigil" (BIBLE BELT!). I say, no matter what, it's working.
I secretly hate "lemonade out of lemons" (as if a young mother has a choice but to make the best of it), but I thank you dear sweet Hillary for this most important lesson. Thank you, and God, for the lessons of the last 365 days...and here's to the next 18,250...(that's 50 years in case you are trying to figure it out) !
Kisses from the zoo!
Here is the bear signing Aunt Hillary's letter that Mommy had to finish before she would make him hot chocolate- teddy
see its the simple things....
Sunday, February 21, 2010
(Thirty) FIVE ALIVE
As I type this, I am 35 years and 24 hours. And makin nachos! Yup, thought I'd round out my birthday weekend with one more super healthy meal! Ha! No danger of me running a 5k now! However, I had an amazing birthday thanks to soooo many-see my facebook page-Holy Birthday Wishes, Batman! Currently I am sunburned...I had to head south to get that....and HAPPY! Had an amazing visit with Mama Plover and so many others for whom I give thanks. Lotsa cool presents, yummy meals, and great memories! Thanks to all! PS. I have read a book, and may finish another by end of Feb!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Too Scared
to even look at last time I posted. Trust me when I say all is well. Read my other blog...oh Lord, my poor readers, know I have two blogs....way to spread out the ADHD, right? read it anyway and then check back here for details on birthday week...the zookeeper is about to turn 35! Again refer to title "Too Scared".
www.mrsschafferandsons.blogspot.com
kisses from the Zoo
www.mrsschafferandsons.blogspot.com
kisses from the Zoo
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Here I am...
I started writing this blog because I had been reading www.clemsongirlandthecoach.blogspot.com and REALLY wanted a blog of my own...and guess what...she has been slacking too! I keep checking in on her and she is not there...I am addicted to her writing and therefore need some updates. That being said I don't think I have any addicts but just in case....here goes.
I don't really love top ten lists, and I loathe the year in review (well you could just read this blog backwards), so here is what the zookeeper has in mind for the next year. Health and Happiness for all, World Peace, ok. ok. Now for the small scale things that I actually do have control over.
1. Run a 5k so I can round out being the girl I love to hate (short hair, minivan, always in exercise clothes as if a professional athlete like Shark)
2. Read 6 books.
3. Needlepoint Bear's stocking.
4. Serve 1 meal at a soup kitchen.
5. Spend a whole day with my Dad.( I may not actually have control over that).
6. Write the business plan (as soon as I understand what one is) for Mrs. Schaffer and Sons.
7. Take a weekend trip with Shark and the creatures somewhere we have never been.
8. More time listening, less time talking.
9. Buy a new house (so not really happening)
10. Take an accounting class and a safe boating course.
11. Be more patient with my children.
12. Be more patient with my husband.
13. Continue to make sure no one finds out how impatient I really am.
What a weird list. How about maintain my blog???? HOW COULD I FORGET THAT?
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I don't really love top ten lists, and I loathe the year in review (well you could just read this blog backwards), so here is what the zookeeper has in mind for the next year. Health and Happiness for all, World Peace, ok. ok. Now for the small scale things that I actually do have control over.
1. Run a 5k so I can round out being the girl I love to hate (short hair, minivan, always in exercise clothes as if a professional athlete like Shark)
2. Read 6 books.
3. Needlepoint Bear's stocking.
4. Serve 1 meal at a soup kitchen.
5. Spend a whole day with my Dad.( I may not actually have control over that).
6. Write the business plan (as soon as I understand what one is) for Mrs. Schaffer and Sons.
7. Take a weekend trip with Shark and the creatures somewhere we have never been.
8. More time listening, less time talking.
9. Buy a new house (so not really happening)
10. Take an accounting class and a safe boating course.
11. Be more patient with my children.
12. Be more patient with my husband.
13. Continue to make sure no one finds out how impatient I really am.
What a weird list. How about maintain my blog???? HOW COULD I FORGET THAT?
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Snapshots from the Zoo
I swear I am trying to slow down, bear with me people, this is tough for me. The more plates I spin the less I have to worry about what is on them, right?
Last night it was COLD (relatively speaking for Florida) and pouring (typical).I was hopping through puddles leaving the grocery, balancing bags and my iPhone (I know, I know)and then all of the sudden it occured to me. This could be ANY night before Thanksgiving of my life. I am walking out of the grocery I have gone to my whole life, driving down the street I practiced for my driving test on, passing the Haydons and the Parkers house....on my way home. Unlike my childhood house, I turn a few blocks early and into my grown up house driveway. I come in the house and their are my two most precious gifts sitting at the dinner table with my Saving Grace (The Owl) watching over. And Shark walks out around the corner, ready for our date. A little choas insued which we must ignore because this was almost going to be romantic-nonetheless we headed out to dinner sans creatures. I saw half a dozen people (most of whom I babysat) that I really like, in our first 30 minutes out. We wrapped up the evening (ahem, midnight is not evening) with a really great group of new and old friends. Really great! I fell asleep going through the snapshots in my mind of what a blessed day I had. And that was the day BEFORE Thanksgiving.
Today has been AMAZING so far. Shark took the creatures to the park and I watched Tivo...what? Dont I have a big event tomorrow night, nevermind getting the creatures spiffed up for dinner tonight????but nevermind. Snapshot. I am in my pjs STILL. And I am cooking some onions and celery because our house smelled BORING! And I am so eager to see my dear family friends who have invited us over for dinner. Again I am so blessed.
A few shout outs from the Zoo. To my inlaws, yes I was crying when I hung up the phone...Shark doesnt get it...I am half torn between wishing you were here and trying to imagine what it will feel like when one of my boys lives across the country from me. Hope the girl is nice, right? To my parents, thank God for iPhones right? See you tomorrow, am so grateful that you are my parents and the older I get the more thankful I am (not that we can erase those occasions where I may have acted otherwise), to my sisters-can't beleive we are old enough to be apart on Thanksgiving. To my grandparents on earth and in heaven, thank you for a family history rich in tradition-it makes these days even more special.To my readers, thank you for the opportunity to entertain you...make you wonder...and hopefully laugh.
Snapshot. Am going to kick back into high gear and get some stuff done!
Last night it was COLD (relatively speaking for Florida) and pouring (typical).I was hopping through puddles leaving the grocery, balancing bags and my iPhone (I know, I know)and then all of the sudden it occured to me. This could be ANY night before Thanksgiving of my life. I am walking out of the grocery I have gone to my whole life, driving down the street I practiced for my driving test on, passing the Haydons and the Parkers house....on my way home. Unlike my childhood house, I turn a few blocks early and into my grown up house driveway. I come in the house and their are my two most precious gifts sitting at the dinner table with my Saving Grace (The Owl) watching over. And Shark walks out around the corner, ready for our date. A little choas insued which we must ignore because this was almost going to be romantic-nonetheless we headed out to dinner sans creatures. I saw half a dozen people (most of whom I babysat) that I really like, in our first 30 minutes out. We wrapped up the evening (ahem, midnight is not evening) with a really great group of new and old friends. Really great! I fell asleep going through the snapshots in my mind of what a blessed day I had. And that was the day BEFORE Thanksgiving.
Today has been AMAZING so far. Shark took the creatures to the park and I watched Tivo...what? Dont I have a big event tomorrow night, nevermind getting the creatures spiffed up for dinner tonight????but nevermind. Snapshot. I am in my pjs STILL. And I am cooking some onions and celery because our house smelled BORING! And I am so eager to see my dear family friends who have invited us over for dinner. Again I am so blessed.
A few shout outs from the Zoo. To my inlaws, yes I was crying when I hung up the phone...Shark doesnt get it...I am half torn between wishing you were here and trying to imagine what it will feel like when one of my boys lives across the country from me. Hope the girl is nice, right? To my parents, thank God for iPhones right? See you tomorrow, am so grateful that you are my parents and the older I get the more thankful I am (not that we can erase those occasions where I may have acted otherwise), to my sisters-can't beleive we are old enough to be apart on Thanksgiving. To my grandparents on earth and in heaven, thank you for a family history rich in tradition-it makes these days even more special.To my readers, thank you for the opportunity to entertain you...make you wonder...and hopefully laugh.
Snapshot. Am going to kick back into high gear and get some stuff done!
Monday, November 16, 2009
I am so thankful for Technology...
...that makes it so Bear's lunch is ordered through January, replacement advent candles are coming through Amazon.com, Nick at AT&T figured out my account so I am now an iPhone addict, thousands prayed for Stellan, my parents called from AFRICA, my garage door opener could be replaced. Not to mention my two quick flights that made it possible to be in Washington, DC and home again with seemingly zero problems...and FINALLY, the technology that will post this to my Facebook account and make it so Giraffe Daddy has to update his status!
And most of all that the little counter on the side of my blog can really count, and I finally broke 1000!
And most of all that the little counter on the side of my blog can really count, and I finally broke 1000!
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