The allergist has no idea what is causing the hives. I am back on Prednisone, and I am beginning to have the side effects. I have gained 6 pounds in the last week. I have headaches like I've never had before. I feel like a bloated cow on the side of the road waiting for the rendering truck. I wake up drenched in sweat several times a night. I am very, very discouraged.
Here is the plan he gave me: I will have to go to UNC at Chapel Hill (I guess this is like Iowa City Hospitals) and have "every test known to man" as he put it. And here's the kicker--I can't get in until December 3rd. That is just crazy. Either I will have hives for 2 more months, or they will stop and I won't have to go. Ha! I know how my life goes.....welcome to the hive fest. Can you tell I'm really freaked out about this? I tried to not take the pred. last night, and woke up covered in hives. Probably the worst I've had. I have scabs from scratching. I have bruises from scratching. I have a BAD ATTITUDE.
Enough griping. Now for some very happy and joyous news.
My niece, Mindi, was married to a great guy (Tim Bailey) last March. he has always loved her two kids Hailey and Jake. On Thursday, he will formally adopt them. What a joyous day!!! Mindi deserves this, Hailey and Jake deserve this, and Tim deserves them. And yes, Hailey will become "Hailey Bailey" and she thinks it is very cool. (BTW, I have been calling her Hailey Bailey since she was born, because I always call people I love pet names and that was hers). So, we at the Deluhery house are wishing the newest Bailey family A Wonderful Life and will be praying especially for them on Thursday morning.
AND, like that wasn't great enough news, Mindi called me todaywith other good news. I have been smiling all afternoon. Man, I love that kid. She's my very favorite niece--always has been, always will be. (Pay me later, Min).
I guess that is all that is tonight, but what a lot it is! Oh, all that and this: I finished my first Christmas present this weekend. I am SO jazzed about that.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Vacation funnies
OK, the first thing that happened was when we arrived at the Visitor's Center. I looked over and Theo was lying in the grass--just lying there. I inquired as to whether he was OK and got this reply: "I'm OK, Mama, I just LOVE this grass so much!" That is a sad commentary about our lack of green space around here.
However, Virginia is a beautiful place! The weather was perfect--78-80*, and a bit overcast so no sunburns. The kids swam every night in the hotel pool, which was indoors and heated. The beds were like clouds. I mean, I've never had such a great bed, let alone in a hotel.
The beach was just as I imagined. Very sandy. There were winds from some tropical storm and the waves were very big, so the kids couldn't go out too far, but they had a ball. It was such fun just watching them! I even saw several dolphins in the distance. I wimped out and did not go in the water, but got wet anyway. It will be nice to go back when the weather is calmer and we can stay a while.
In all, it was very nice vacation, and we made more happy memories. Everyone was happy to get home, and excited for Theo's birthday. The birthday itself was a milestone for everyone. It was the first time that nobody cried or had a fit because it was someone else's birthday. That is a big deal in our world. We were proud of everyone's behavior. Theo chose three cheese enchiladas, carrots and dip, and corn for his supper. Then he opened presents, but wanted to play with them, so we had to wait for cake and ice cream. Finally, at 9pm, Sarah begged him to have the cake! He had a white cake with yellow and red trim, and 7 Power Rangers on it. After cake, he was exhausted and fell into bed, a happy little seven year old.
In other news, we came home from church to find a flyer in our door from the county sheriff' looking for info. about a homicide( !!!) near here. An 11 year old girl was killed in an apparent break in. I am freaked out about this, needless to say.
Wednesday, Matt is supposed to know if American Water gets the Bragg B contract, which will mean we stay here. If not, there are 2 years left in the A contract, and they would like him be a regional type guy, going around to other bases as they start up. Personally, I think they want him to do that even if Bragg B works out. Which might mean we could move somewhere that has grass, and seasons other than the hot season, and the not-quite-so-hot season. Time will tell, and then, I will tell you.
However, Virginia is a beautiful place! The weather was perfect--78-80*, and a bit overcast so no sunburns. The kids swam every night in the hotel pool, which was indoors and heated. The beds were like clouds. I mean, I've never had such a great bed, let alone in a hotel.
The beach was just as I imagined. Very sandy. There were winds from some tropical storm and the waves were very big, so the kids couldn't go out too far, but they had a ball. It was such fun just watching them! I even saw several dolphins in the distance. I wimped out and did not go in the water, but got wet anyway. It will be nice to go back when the weather is calmer and we can stay a while.
In all, it was very nice vacation, and we made more happy memories. Everyone was happy to get home, and excited for Theo's birthday. The birthday itself was a milestone for everyone. It was the first time that nobody cried or had a fit because it was someone else's birthday. That is a big deal in our world. We were proud of everyone's behavior. Theo chose three cheese enchiladas, carrots and dip, and corn for his supper. Then he opened presents, but wanted to play with them, so we had to wait for cake and ice cream. Finally, at 9pm, Sarah begged him to have the cake! He had a white cake with yellow and red trim, and 7 Power Rangers on it. After cake, he was exhausted and fell into bed, a happy little seven year old.
In other news, we came home from church to find a flyer in our door from the county sheriff' looking for info. about a homicide( !!!) near here. An 11 year old girl was killed in an apparent break in. I am freaked out about this, needless to say.
Wednesday, Matt is supposed to know if American Water gets the Bragg B contract, which will mean we stay here. If not, there are 2 years left in the A contract, and they would like him be a regional type guy, going around to other bases as they start up. Personally, I think they want him to do that even if Bragg B works out. Which might mean we could move somewhere that has grass, and seasons other than the hot season, and the not-quite-so-hot season. Time will tell, and then, I will tell you.
Vacation pictures
Our own militia men
and women....
This is so cute!
Neptune, at Virginia Beach
First time in the oceanVacation pictures
Welcome to Williamsburg!
We helped grind corn at the slaves' cabin.
Ha Ha Ha
We even saw George Washington!
The only family picture we got together!T-Bird's Birthday pictures
Opening his "Mama made" present in the morning
Receiving birthday wishes from Aunt Sheila
OOOOHHHHH!! Money!!
He loved his new cowboy belt
The finale was his new bike--he was happy!Saturday, September 22, 2007
Home, and much to tell...
We made it home and Theo had a great birthday. Lots of pictures to share, but I need help to get them downloaded. Maybe tomorrow that will happen. Check back!
Monday, September 17, 2007
V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N VACATION! VACATION! VACATION!
Yeah!!! It's the night before vacation! The van is packed, the car-top carrier (Thank you again Sharon and Louis!) is locked up tight, the snack box is loaded, and the knitting bag is in place. We will wake up and eat breakfast, shut down the computer and leave, hopefully by 8am sharp. FYI: at the tone it will be 1:35 am. ....................................Dooooonnnnnng.
In other news, we looked at the house in Vass today. Lovely lot, wonderful hardwood floors, 3 closets (ouch), and honestly, not enough room. We have moved into something not quite right a time or two and I refuse to do it again. It's always a nightmare, and frankly, I'm too tired to re-do another house. We have enjoyed living here and just.....living. There is so much more time to play and go and do when we are not always trying to get this or that project done. This kitchen has spoiled me terribly, and I think it will be very hard to go back to the one counter-3 plug in-plywood cupboards-ugly linoleum kitchens of my past. I so enjoy making things in the kitchen for my family and having people over for supper. I want it to be a happy place.
American Water will not hear about the 50 year contract until Sept. 30th anyway, so nothing will be done until we know what's in the future for that. If we are to be leaving here in 2 more years, it's not be worth the hassle of moving. I really like the moving people---I'd like them to do it again next time.
We will return Thursday night and bright and early Friday we will begin the birthday day for T-Bird, who will be, unbelievably, 7 years old. His cake is baked, frosting mixed, enchiladas made, and everything is in the freezer to be pulled out Thursday night, ready for Friday's preparations. He's getting...SSSHHHHHH......don't tell...........a new bike, and the rest of the parts to the castle. For his "Mama-made" gift I have sewn a felt horse with wire armature so he can move, and a little brave knight figure in red. Just like T-Bird, my little brave knight. Pictures will be in order, I'm sure.
Have a great week, we will!
In other news, we looked at the house in Vass today. Lovely lot, wonderful hardwood floors, 3 closets (ouch), and honestly, not enough room. We have moved into something not quite right a time or two and I refuse to do it again. It's always a nightmare, and frankly, I'm too tired to re-do another house. We have enjoyed living here and just.....living. There is so much more time to play and go and do when we are not always trying to get this or that project done. This kitchen has spoiled me terribly, and I think it will be very hard to go back to the one counter-3 plug in-plywood cupboards-ugly linoleum kitchens of my past. I so enjoy making things in the kitchen for my family and having people over for supper. I want it to be a happy place.
American Water will not hear about the 50 year contract until Sept. 30th anyway, so nothing will be done until we know what's in the future for that. If we are to be leaving here in 2 more years, it's not be worth the hassle of moving. I really like the moving people---I'd like them to do it again next time.
We will return Thursday night and bright and early Friday we will begin the birthday day for T-Bird, who will be, unbelievably, 7 years old. His cake is baked, frosting mixed, enchiladas made, and everything is in the freezer to be pulled out Thursday night, ready for Friday's preparations. He's getting...SSSHHHHHH......don't tell...........a new bike, and the rest of the parts to the castle. For his "Mama-made" gift I have sewn a felt horse with wire armature so he can move, and a little brave knight figure in red. Just like T-Bird, my little brave knight. Pictures will be in order, I'm sure.
Have a great week, we will!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
That's odd...
When Matt was here last August (has it been a year already?) he looked at a house in Vass, but has never been able to find it again. Today he found it, and I drove by it. Tomorrow we are going to look at it. Remember, this week we accepted an offer on our house? That's just weird...
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