Monday, February 25, 2008


Ok, so it's been a while since I've posted! I have been busy sewing costumes for the high school drumline and colorguard and still been in a lot of pain. Back in October I noticed a lump in my chest and then started having pain. The doctor said I had Tietze's Syndrome which is an inflammation of the cartilage in your ribs. Well, since then, the pain has spread to my joints and throughout my body and I have had so much pain that I feel like I have arthritis and feel very, very old! Yesterday I resolved to the fact that I am just going to be in pain for a long time and just going to have to deal with it. Today on the other hand I feel very overwhelmed and can't take it anymore (4 months is a very long time to be in pain!) So amongst all of this, I still try to live a normal life and take care of my family. Saturday I decided to walk around the block while Ethan rode his bike. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, I was feeling a little better. It was pretty much a big mistake, my knees hurt so bad for the rest of the day that I had to take it easy after that. Well, anyway, I did get a really cute pic of Ethan on his bike, he's getting to be such a big boy!! And don't feel too sorry for me, please! I just needed to vent!

Friday, February 01, 2008

A regular Monet....



So my sister-in-law and I got together today and painted. That's right painted, not a room, not some furniture, the good ole get out your canvas and paints, kind. We had a great time! It took us about an hour for the first one (we both made two) and only about 20 min. for the second one (course you can probably tell!) Anyway, I took pics of mine with my phone, so quality isn't great but here they are, my masterpieces!