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Rebecca Monday 12 March 2012 One response

to the snow

When my 5-year-old got excited over a pile of dirty ice in the corner of the Andronico's parking lot, I realized it really was time to take him to the mountains to see some snow.On Serene Lake, Soda Springs, California, March 2012This was one of those trips where the planning falls apart in several different ways, enough to make superstitious types wonder whether you should go at all, or if you should just stay home and remain in your PJs as much of the weekend as possible.Back in the days when I was completely terrified of flying, these kind of omens would have done me in for a trip that involved an airplane. But luckily, we were driving, and besides my insistence that we stop to buy tire chains on the way up, fussy children and all, I managed to resist that kind of worry.So I decided to not do much planning. We abandoned our original idea - to go to South Lake Tahoe with friends - and instead struck out for Soda Springs, near Truckee, on our ... more

Rebecca - Saturday 10 March 2012 - No responses

words for 2012

In what has become a yearly tradition, right around New Year's, Mikhail and I took a walk on the beach and figured out some words to express what we are hoping for this year. I know it's March now, and I'm talking about January, but bear with me. I needed to let these words grow on me a little before I was ready to share them. Besides, being on time isn't one of my strengths. Once we figure out the words, we write them in the sand. Last year, we had this ... more

Rebecca - Sunday 26 February 2012 - No responses

they ate ice cream

I was working on Saturday afternoon when I received an email with the subject line "We got ice cream" and this photo:My guys, February 2012Things I love about this photo:1) Elan's giant smile. He's been smiling more lately, as he comes out of post-op fog/fuss/upset, and as he sleeps better. Let me just say that again: AS HE SLEEPS BETTER. Ahhhhhh.2) My husband's mini-mohawk. His hair doesn't look like that in real life. At least, not most of the time. But sometimes when it ... more

Rebecca - Wednesday 15 February 2012 - 2 responses

post-op: 1 month

Part of me wants to write an in-depth post about the tonsillectomy recovery, with all my suggestions for how to survive it, in case any of you have to go through your own 10-14 days of Parenting Hell.And part of me wants to never think about it again.Basically, we survived through gritting our teeth and reassuring ourselves (and him) that IT WOULD END. Because it's hard to remember that when you're in pain, even for us grown-ups. And we gave Motrin. Lots and lots of Motrin. So much that we ... more

Rebecca - Tuesday 14 February 2012 - One response

early valentine's daffodils

I just realized it is already mid-February. How did that happen?I keep writing a post in my head about Elan's 1-month post-tonsillectomy update.But somehow, writing it in my head doesn't mean you get to read it. Funny how that goes.Anyway, what I wanted to say is that Elan loves Instagram. He loves playing around with the filters and choosing one his very own self. Like this:I love my new iPhone. It's my ... more

Rebecca - Wednesday 1 February 2012 - One response

after dinner

Tuesday, 8:35 p.m.:If I just eat that last bit of mac and cheese, I won't have to find a Tupperware lid that fits.You've been there too, haven't you?

Rebecca - Monday 30 January 2012 - No responses

today's confessions

I confess that...Sometimes the baby gets chocolate bread for breakfast.Emry, 14 months, January 2012And he really likes it.(Notice the gummy smile - Emry's first tooth has broken through so he's toothless no more!)Both my children drink bottles. Occasionally while watching TV.December 2011In the hours between 5 and 7 a.m., I frequently want to curse. Sometimes I do. Early morning is not my finest hour.I found more amazement, pleasure and simple joy in ... more

Rebecca - Wednesday 25 January 2012 - No responses

my mom's banana bread

Can a boy live on banana bread alone?Elan is testing this theory.My mom (aka Nana) bravely volunteered for 10 days of post-tonsillectomy ~~hell~~ recovery without really knowing what she was getting into (along with my dad, who was here for the first few days and then had to go back to work). My mom left on Saturday and has since been replaced by my equally brave mother-in-law. Getting through Elan's tonsillectomy recovery is a family affair!Nana and Emry, December 2011My mom has made this ... more

Rebecca - Thursday 19 January 2012 - No responses

not for the faint of heart

Botanical garden, Berkeley, January 2012Let me tell you, having your kid get their tonsils out really sucks.I'm really hoping this is worth it, because last night, when I was awake with a screaming, thrashing, kicking child who refuses to take his medicine in the night, from roughly midnight to 4 a.m., with breaks when he'd fall asleep, then wake up twenty minutes later, hysterical once more, and I felt so helpless and bad for him, and also so frustrated that he wouldn't just swallow ... more

Rebecca - Monday 16 January 2012 - No responses

post-op: days 3-5

We were told that there's a very distinctive pattern after a T&A surgery. When the kids wake up, they freak out. They feel very bad. Then, during the first few days, they tend to feel better. Then, sometime between Days 3-5, the pain is at its worst. Then it gets better. Days 7-10 are the riskiest in terms of post-op complications: as the scab comes off, there is a risk of bleeding. Bad bleeding means a return trip to the hospital, anaesthesia, re-cauterization of the wounds, re-recovery. It's very rare. ... more

Rebecca - Monday 16 January 2012 - No responses

mil gracias

Botanical gardens, Berkeley, January 2012I want to say thank you for the text messages, emails, phone calls, voicemails, old-fashioned cards, and telepathic messages that have been sent our way over the past week. It's been so nice to feel the support of our community as we deal with this, our first real medical situation with one of our children. (And how lucky we felt, at Children's Hospital, where there are some very sick children, that this was our first -- and still an elective ... more

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