I never mentioned in my blog that I had a professional photo session done of my boys this spring. I never mentioned it because I’m paranoid and pretty convinced that if I ever post pictures of them here, you (well, not YOU, of course) will come and try to steal them away from me (my boys I mean, not the photos). But, I loved the photographer and her pictures so much that I can’t resist sharing a few for my non-Facebook friends.
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WARNING: Abrupt transition.
So, my mother had another surgery on her brain yesterday. Yes, another. Another surgery. On her brain.
I rarely talk about what we’ve all been going through (the three of us — my Mom, my Dad and me) to anyone. And, I never talk about it here. Because talking about it makes it real and the reality has been sucky and scary for more than a few years now. Yesterday’s surgery may really help her (and, therefore, all of us) turn a corner so say a little prayer or cross your fingers or just think about her for 2.1 seconds while you read to the end of this sentence. K?
I’m generally a pretty sunny person but I will admit to you here that when it comes to the situation with my Mom, I’m pretty pissed off. Enough. Mercy. Uncle. Whatever.
She’s had enough.
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Cue: second abrupt transition.
Can we talk Star Wars, please? When I was growing up, I remember going to the local theater to see the original Star Wars. And then I remember going to see the Empire Strikes Back. And then I remember countless other “chapters” coming out after but I think we were supposed to consider them as actually coming before? Huh? Anyway, I got it that Darth was Luke’s father but then there were clones and Natalie Portman and Siths and a Yaddle and I just lost track. But, I’ll tell you this, my blog friends, Star Wars will live forever. Because my six-year-old can’t tie his shoes or remember the way to the bathroom but I swear he and his friends could name twenty-five characters, their home planets and the color of their light sabers before you count to ten. And, a two-inch tall Star Wars collectible character that I could have picked up at the local five-and-dime in 1979 now sells on eBay for no less that $60. Ridiculous.
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Sorry I’ve neglected the blog a bit lately. I’ll try to be better this summer.
Happy Weekend!
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Your pictures are beautiful.
That sucks about your mom. I pray that this will truly be the final surgery and that the doctor’s will have wisdom as they care for her.
I have never been able to keep up with the prequel Star Wars…But there is no doubt that it will live forever.
Have a happy Friday!
Thanks so much, Andi. I’m grateful for your good thoughts.
So happy you posted again!
I love the pictures, I will keep your mother in my thoughts!
Happy Summer
Thank you!
Beautiful pics! I need to get my kids done. 🙂
C. hope your Mom is doing great today! Very scarey things to go through, especially on the head. Will keep her in my prayers. Love the pictures of the boys and love having you on Fri Frags. Next year you will have to go to Bloger with Sue! Can never remember if T was a Star Wars or Treck guy. I think it was Wars. If so he can chat with the boys!
I have only recently discovered your blog, & I must say that I love it! I have not posted until now because to be quite honest, I am no where near as witty or well-spoken as you! But, after reading today’s post, I felt compelled to tell you that you are not alone in your frustrations, fears, etc. I will keep your mother & you all in my thoughts & prayers.
Thinking of you and your mom 🙂 Victoria Dosch is the best – love the pix and little brother of course!
Thanks, K. You’re right — I should have mentioned her by name! Kick-ass photos taken by Victoria Dosch who can be found at http://www.victoriadosch.com
Nice pictures, very sweet. They are steal-worthy (both the boys AND the photos).
Best wishes for your Mom.
1) the pix are GORG!
2) I am saying a prayer for your mom. Man, oh man…can I relate to having been through enough. Hope this is the answer for her.
3) OMG, Star Wars! I had no idea until yesterday. No boys here so it’s the same to me. A movie we saw at the theater w/Princess Leia’s fancy hair. But during LB’s 1st grade slide show, a song from SW’s was mixed in. The boys went WILD! They all stood up and were waving their arms all around like loons and shooting everyone in the class. I looked up to the heavens and thanked God for all the tights and leotards I had to wash when I got home.
Your pictures are amazingly adorable. My good friend has been battling brain cancer for 5 years and it is breaking my heart. She is in remission…
I will add you and your family to my prayers.
I am visiting via Friday Fragments!
The way you wrote in a stream-of-consciousness manner made me feel like we were just sitting on the porch chatting about life. And, if I had been on the porch with you, I would have said, “Beautiful boys, but where are their faces? (I don’t blame you for being afraid!). I feel for you about your mom. I know worrying wears you out and I pray for her to be whole again so all of you can start healing. My husband was out of town on business this weekend, and I watched all three original Star Wars movies. What a marathon! Never could get into the new ones.”
Just wanted to leave a note that I’m praying for your mom and for your family. Hope everything goes well! Have a great week!
Thank you (all) so much for the nice thoughts re: my Mom!
Hoping your mom is swiftly recovering. Sending all *good* karma your way.
I don’t know how I am just now seeing this post. Anyway, I hope all is well with your mom.
Also – sounds like our 6 yr. olds would get along. 😉 I’m listening to Episode 4 in the background as I type.
Yesterday, a 6th grade student and I got in a little debate; he started talking about “Dark Vader,” and I was like (inside), “Seriously?!” I told him it’s DarTH Vader, and he was like, “No, it’s not.” Sorry kid–You are WRONG.haha
Are you on Google+? My username there is Mrs Fours. Please add me to your circle if you join; I want to keep in touch and support you while you go through the stuff with your mom. I have no idea where you’re at in that process right now; only that she had surgery almost a month ago. Know that your family is my prayers.