I think Camryn is in a state of disbelief...it's almost as if she is walking around asking to be pinched to make sure this is real...
SCHOOL.
Today, we went to school to filled out the official enrollment paperwork and everyone who saw her said, "Yay, Camryn!" She was a tad embarrassed, but it was awesome for this momma's heart. As I filled out contact information I smiled...didn't really let my heart allow myself to believe this could/would happen now. Then I got to the Student Health History paper...really?! Can I add a second page? But, simply put...
Bone Marrow Transplant June of 2009, remission from leukemia.
And that's the story...feels almost as if the period (.) really belongs there. As of right now that's our story and we are beginning on a whole new chapter.
And again the Dynamic Duo is starting the chapter together, side by side, almost as if that's the way it's always intended to be.
It's fitting I think...completely fitting. And a dream come true!
So pinch us...it's real!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
long awaited news...
After two year of waiting Camryn got the biggest news of her little life today...
She is cleared to go to school this fall, real school! She is SO excited...
I won't lie, there were tears cried by many when we shared our news...the only bummer was that her daddy wasn't here to see her huge smile in person. But, she made sure she chatted with him!
It seems pretty darn surreal...we have put this dream on the back shelf so long that to be honest it's as if I don't know how to live it as it was let go.
But, I'm sure it won't take long...
There is talk of back packs, uniforms, shoes, classrooms, teachers and everything else...not sure there is a second grader in the world more excited for school than Little Miss Camryn Lee.
We are so thankful, more than thankful for what this means...
I'll write more later...right now tears are clouding my eyes. :)
She is cleared to go to school this fall, real school! She is SO excited...
I won't lie, there were tears cried by many when we shared our news...the only bummer was that her daddy wasn't here to see her huge smile in person. But, she made sure she chatted with him!
It seems pretty darn surreal...we have put this dream on the back shelf so long that to be honest it's as if I don't know how to live it as it was let go.
But, I'm sure it won't take long...
There is talk of back packs, uniforms, shoes, classrooms, teachers and everything else...not sure there is a second grader in the world more excited for school than Little Miss Camryn Lee.
We are so thankful, more than thankful for what this means...
I'll write more later...right now tears are clouding my eyes. :)
Monday, July 11, 2011
lots of this 'n that...
Well, what can I say...I've been a bit, okay a lot behind in blog posts. Guess I can chalk it up to just being busy and enjoying every last second of summer.
Here's a few of the highlights:
* Wyatt's summer school adventure...tomorrow is Wyatt's last day of summer school as he will be missing the last three days due to our family vacation. To say we are amazed at the growth in him over the course of the past few weeks would be an understatement...we are speechless. What started as a rough process, grew into something so unique and special for Wyatt which means so much. We are very excited as Wyatt really had his own little world to explore and enjoy. He did great! He made friends, learned a lot, and most of all grew up before our eyes. So, later in August our little boy will head to as Mrs.D calls it "the Big Time, Kindergarten". We are incredibly thankful for the past few weeks...thankful for Wyatt's adventure this summer and what it means to his mommy and daddy.
* Camryn's adventurous summer...let's just say Camryn has had a few full weeks of summer. Camryn's goal this summer was to learn to swim, and I'm proud to say that she is well on her way there. Many thanks to our friends who kindly let us use their pools...so nice! Camryn is also reading, reading, and reading. I have taken her to the library twice and she is loving it...books are her friends, and what great friends to have. When she is not reading or playing, she is creating something...Camryn loves crafts and she loves paper, scissors, tape, and anything else she can use to create something just right. The other day it was all the dixie cups in the bathroom...she created a ton of stuff. Can't say I loved using all the cups, but honestly her creativity was pretty amazing.
* Camryn's medical world...her labs continue to be great! There is no end to our praise about that, we don't take that for granted one bit! In light of her labs looking great her team has decided to wean her meds which has been a step in the right direction. We are thankful for how well Camryn is doing. She is losing much of her steroid weight, which is wonderful...Camryn is looking more and more like herself, yay!
* Jason's projects...we are planning to add on a room to our house. We have a back patio/room that we are going to demo and then officially add it on to our home...we are excited! In light of that we have to figure out some things for our two dogs; so Jason has been busily working on our side yard to create a dog run type area for our dogs to be during construction. We also had a bit of a rough 4th of July weekend...our neighbors love to set off fireworks, much to my disliking. Our dogs get scared out of their minds hearing the "pop, pop, pop". Our dog Sydney who we've had for five years decided this year to jump over our fence into our neighbor's yard while they were having a party...yep, lovely! So we've been trying to figure out ways to keep Sydney in our yard...the final solution is our neighbors, yes the ones who's yard she visited 3 times gave us some lattice screens to use. And thus far, Sydney has stayed home...thankfully!
* Dana's projects...the week before last I was at Camp Curriculum at work. We worked on our curriculum plans for our classes and our WASC visit this coming March. Then last week I worked some more...doing teacher interviews and meeting to work through our school handbooks. So, really officially summer is now...no more work for me until I go back officially in August. I am busily looking online to get ideas for how I would like to decorate our new space...trying to figure out how best to use the furniture we have and such. And I am reading...I have found this summer that reading is something I love to do and most of the time throughout the school year I don't have time. But, so far I've read two books and I just checked out two more from the library...yay!
We are enjoying life...and the life feels normal, we are beyond thankful!
Hope you are enjoying your summer too...
Here's a few of the highlights:
* Wyatt's summer school adventure...tomorrow is Wyatt's last day of summer school as he will be missing the last three days due to our family vacation. To say we are amazed at the growth in him over the course of the past few weeks would be an understatement...we are speechless. What started as a rough process, grew into something so unique and special for Wyatt which means so much. We are very excited as Wyatt really had his own little world to explore and enjoy. He did great! He made friends, learned a lot, and most of all grew up before our eyes. So, later in August our little boy will head to as Mrs.D calls it "the Big Time, Kindergarten". We are incredibly thankful for the past few weeks...thankful for Wyatt's adventure this summer and what it means to his mommy and daddy.
* Camryn's adventurous summer...let's just say Camryn has had a few full weeks of summer. Camryn's goal this summer was to learn to swim, and I'm proud to say that she is well on her way there. Many thanks to our friends who kindly let us use their pools...so nice! Camryn is also reading, reading, and reading. I have taken her to the library twice and she is loving it...books are her friends, and what great friends to have. When she is not reading or playing, she is creating something...Camryn loves crafts and she loves paper, scissors, tape, and anything else she can use to create something just right. The other day it was all the dixie cups in the bathroom...she created a ton of stuff. Can't say I loved using all the cups, but honestly her creativity was pretty amazing.
* Camryn's medical world...her labs continue to be great! There is no end to our praise about that, we don't take that for granted one bit! In light of her labs looking great her team has decided to wean her meds which has been a step in the right direction. We are thankful for how well Camryn is doing. She is losing much of her steroid weight, which is wonderful...Camryn is looking more and more like herself, yay!
* Jason's projects...we are planning to add on a room to our house. We have a back patio/room that we are going to demo and then officially add it on to our home...we are excited! In light of that we have to figure out some things for our two dogs; so Jason has been busily working on our side yard to create a dog run type area for our dogs to be during construction. We also had a bit of a rough 4th of July weekend...our neighbors love to set off fireworks, much to my disliking. Our dogs get scared out of their minds hearing the "pop, pop, pop". Our dog Sydney who we've had for five years decided this year to jump over our fence into our neighbor's yard while they were having a party...yep, lovely! So we've been trying to figure out ways to keep Sydney in our yard...the final solution is our neighbors, yes the ones who's yard she visited 3 times gave us some lattice screens to use. And thus far, Sydney has stayed home...thankfully!
* Dana's projects...the week before last I was at Camp Curriculum at work. We worked on our curriculum plans for our classes and our WASC visit this coming March. Then last week I worked some more...doing teacher interviews and meeting to work through our school handbooks. So, really officially summer is now...no more work for me until I go back officially in August. I am busily looking online to get ideas for how I would like to decorate our new space...trying to figure out how best to use the furniture we have and such. And I am reading...I have found this summer that reading is something I love to do and most of the time throughout the school year I don't have time. But, so far I've read two books and I just checked out two more from the library...yay!
We are enjoying life...and the life feels normal, we are beyond thankful!
Hope you are enjoying your summer too...
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
first day of school...
Yesterday Wyatt had his first day of school (summer school that is), but school nonetheless...
Wyatt has never embarked on new adventures on his own. He always has had his trusty best friend, big sister, teacher, did I mention best friend by his side. And yesterday morning as fear crept in his little heart I completely understand why...
His childhood has been unlike most 4-almost-5-year-olds...
And yesterday morning I saw it...Wyatt is a brave little guy, a very fun little guy, but he was completely overwhelmed by the other kids who were so sure of themselves and I saw it in his eyes, he wanted to crumble in a million pieces. He didn't know what to do...do I sit here, do I say hi, how do I navigate in this world? Camryn has always been by my side.
And I watched all the while my heart breaking into a million pieces...fighting back tears that soon found me while driving home.
Thankfully, his teacher is an incredible lady who has a beautiful heart for little ones. She loved him through...and when I picked him up he was smiles, he had fun, and he even made some friends. In fact the little guy who sits next to him asked, "Hey Wyatt, tomorrow do you want to be buddies and play together?" Wyatt smiled and said a quiet yes.
Wyatt is learning a new life and as his momma I want to protect him and I will admit there was a strong desire to pick him up dry his tears and hold him forever. But, I know that he needs this...he needs to develop a world of his own. He needs to live a life for him...he needs to create a world of Wyatt not of Camryn.
We had tears again this morning, but I'm hoping to see my little guy in about an hour and I hope to see a smile.
He is okay, he will be okay, but learning this adventure is a tough one for Wyatt.
Gosh, I love him and he always had a bond with his momma's heart that is different than Camryn. Wyatt and I both have traveled a journey together and now I want so badly to save him, but he needs to grow his own wings and fly...
Hoping.Believing.Trusting as he learns to fly.
Wyatt has never embarked on new adventures on his own. He always has had his trusty best friend, big sister, teacher, did I mention best friend by his side. And yesterday morning as fear crept in his little heart I completely understand why...
His childhood has been unlike most 4-almost-5-year-olds...
And yesterday morning I saw it...Wyatt is a brave little guy, a very fun little guy, but he was completely overwhelmed by the other kids who were so sure of themselves and I saw it in his eyes, he wanted to crumble in a million pieces. He didn't know what to do...do I sit here, do I say hi, how do I navigate in this world? Camryn has always been by my side.
And I watched all the while my heart breaking into a million pieces...fighting back tears that soon found me while driving home.
Thankfully, his teacher is an incredible lady who has a beautiful heart for little ones. She loved him through...and when I picked him up he was smiles, he had fun, and he even made some friends. In fact the little guy who sits next to him asked, "Hey Wyatt, tomorrow do you want to be buddies and play together?" Wyatt smiled and said a quiet yes.
Wyatt is learning a new life and as his momma I want to protect him and I will admit there was a strong desire to pick him up dry his tears and hold him forever. But, I know that he needs this...he needs to develop a world of his own. He needs to live a life for him...he needs to create a world of Wyatt not of Camryn.
We had tears again this morning, but I'm hoping to see my little guy in about an hour and I hope to see a smile.
He is okay, he will be okay, but learning this adventure is a tough one for Wyatt.
Gosh, I love him and he always had a bond with his momma's heart that is different than Camryn. Wyatt and I both have traveled a journey together and now I want so badly to save him, but he needs to grow his own wings and fly...
Hoping.Believing.Trusting as he learns to fly.
Friday, June 17, 2011
i heart the mornings...
One of my favorite parts of being off work are the mornings...I love them. I love sleeping in and waiting to hear little feet come cuddle in bed with me for a bit. I love watching the day begin...breakfast, plans for the day, and just starting my day with my two sweet kids. I love it...
Starting Monday Wyatt will go to his class at 8:00, so our mornings might be a bit different...but, that's okay we are so excited to see how he does. And it I'm honest A LOT nervous too. Got teary eyed last night talking about it...
But, for today I am going to savor these little faces and the sounds of the morning and the beauty of the day ahead.
Starting Monday Wyatt will go to his class at 8:00, so our mornings might be a bit different...but, that's okay we are so excited to see how he does. And it I'm honest A LOT nervous too. Got teary eyed last night talking about it...
But, for today I am going to savor these little faces and the sounds of the morning and the beauty of the day ahead.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
love me some u.s.of a.
Those of you that know me in real life know that I teach 8th grade U.S. History which covers the Revolutionary War to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Anyways...I thought it was time for some patriotic pride as one of my favorite holidays is quickly approaching...
July 4th!
Yes...the history buff in me loves all things Americana. I love red.white.blue...I love flags...I love all things U.S. of A.
So incredibly thankful that I have the opportunity to teach students the importance of their country, their freedoms, their democracy, their opportunities...yes, I love it all.
In fact this summer my goal is to read a bunch of historical novels ranging from Team of Rivals, 1776, The Greatest Generation, and anything else my eye catches...yep, I am a history nerd.
Hope you have an amazing summer...
July 4th!
Yes...the history buff in me loves all things Americana. I love red.white.blue...I love flags...I love all things U.S. of A.
So incredibly thankful that I have the opportunity to teach students the importance of their country, their freedoms, their democracy, their opportunities...yes, I love it all.
In fact this summer my goal is to read a bunch of historical novels ranging from Team of Rivals, 1776, The Greatest Generation, and anything else my eye catches...yep, I am a history nerd.
Hope you have an amazing summer...
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
a super long day...
Today is Tuesday which means clinic around here...Camryn and I headed out and made great time. We hung out and played Littlest Pet Shop while we waited for her doctors. In a few minutes B came in to see us...Camryn put on quite a show of craziness. It was obvious that she was feeling really well and doing great. We talked about medicine and some changes. All in all it was a super uneventful visit, which was topped off with a good lab report...our baby girl keeps plugging along and doing well, we are so thankful.
We headed home and I went to my official last day of work for summer...yay! Summer is here and I am so glad. We had a luncheon, celebrated those who have worked for certain number of years and those that are leaving...I always have hated good-byes. It was bitter sweet. After lunch a group of us went and played softball, it was so fun! I was determined not to stink...competitive much?! It was fun, I laughed, and felt so at ease...it was if the pace of summer was finding me and I savored every moment.
After that was over I came home picked up Camryn for another trip down to UCLA...no, we don't normally do two trips in one day, but this was the only PT appointment available for this week so we took it. Camryn did well in therapy, I love her therapist K, she is wonderful! I noticed that Cam is making progress which is so very exciting and rewarding...the therapy is working and helping. At 6:00 we headed home...
If you have ever tried to get from the west side to the east side at 6:00 you know that traffic is found everywhere...there is simply no short cut. So we sat in some traffic and listened to Disney radio in the car. Good times spent with my sweet girl. On the way home we met Wyatt and Daddy for dinner. While we were at UCLA Daddy took Wyatt for a hair cut...he looks darling! I love his hair short.
So, summer starts NOW...and I'm tired. It has been a very long day and now I'm going to rest and enjoy the fun of the pace of summer. Looking forward to some fun...lots of swimming, beach trips, and just family time. I cannot wait.
But, first tomorrow morning bright and early I am heading to the uniform sale at school to try to find some good deals for Wyatt...and then next Monday Wyatt starts his kindergarten prep class for four weeks. I'm a bit anxious to see how he does.
Another season...so thankful for the beauty, pace, and wonder of summer.
We headed home and I went to my official last day of work for summer...yay! Summer is here and I am so glad. We had a luncheon, celebrated those who have worked for certain number of years and those that are leaving...I always have hated good-byes. It was bitter sweet. After lunch a group of us went and played softball, it was so fun! I was determined not to stink...competitive much?! It was fun, I laughed, and felt so at ease...it was if the pace of summer was finding me and I savored every moment.
After that was over I came home picked up Camryn for another trip down to UCLA...no, we don't normally do two trips in one day, but this was the only PT appointment available for this week so we took it. Camryn did well in therapy, I love her therapist K, she is wonderful! I noticed that Cam is making progress which is so very exciting and rewarding...the therapy is working and helping. At 6:00 we headed home...
If you have ever tried to get from the west side to the east side at 6:00 you know that traffic is found everywhere...there is simply no short cut. So we sat in some traffic and listened to Disney radio in the car. Good times spent with my sweet girl. On the way home we met Wyatt and Daddy for dinner. While we were at UCLA Daddy took Wyatt for a hair cut...he looks darling! I love his hair short.
So, summer starts NOW...and I'm tired. It has been a very long day and now I'm going to rest and enjoy the fun of the pace of summer. Looking forward to some fun...lots of swimming, beach trips, and just family time. I cannot wait.
But, first tomorrow morning bright and early I am heading to the uniform sale at school to try to find some good deals for Wyatt...and then next Monday Wyatt starts his kindergarten prep class for four weeks. I'm a bit anxious to see how he does.
Another season...so thankful for the beauty, pace, and wonder of summer.
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