Mama's Diaries

From Susie: There was not much change on day nine so I didn’t post anything. But day 10!!!!!!! What great day!!!!!! Ryan was extubated. He is doing awesome and looking so much better. He is still needing about 30 percent oxygen, but there are plans to ween him off. He had a couple of more…

So many things I love about you Tanner. I love it when I hold you and tuck your arms in. Why do you do that? You have done this since you were a baby. It is like you seek complete safety being encircled in mama’s embrace. It makes me giggle when you get an owie…

8 months corrected/12 months actual “Are you busy this afternoon?” I asked her. If only she would have known. I warned her. I told her it was going to be work. Like any good mother though, she readily agreed to come over and help me take Ty’s first year photos. By the end of the…

LOL! Over the last year I have received countless emails that begin like this “Doni…I know you don’t know me but I know you. It must feel strange getting emails about your life from people you don’t know. I am not a stalker. I promise.” I laugh each time I get these notes. While it…

Our family will be pleased to hear that once again, Jim celebrated his birthday early. He out did himself this year and determined his holiday a full 7 months ahead of schedule. (Jim’s birthday is July 31st). I am so aggravated. What is the deal with this? Aaaghh! It all began when he came home…