Monthly Archives: June 2008

Cry Uncle!

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Julia Roberts

We officially give up in getting rid of the flesh-eating rash on Gage’s scalp. With a tenacious amount of cream applying, we were successful in getting rid of it on the other various parts of his body – arm, neck, … Continue reading →

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Father's Day.

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Apparently, Gage likes Julian better than me because he was downright delightful today. There wasn’t a threatening note anywhere from Gage showing a train, or any other transportation vehicle for that matter, plowing Julian down. When I mentioned to Julian … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Julia Roberts

You might say that Gage is feeling better this summer than all of his previous summers (combined). His confidence has really taken a joyous bump in the right direction with piano, soccer and jumping off very high diving boards. His … Continue reading →

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Choosing

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Well-meaning people who love me often say that God has chosen me to parent sick kids. They say “God wouldn’t give you more than you can handle.” To that I say: just call me The Chosen One from here on … Continue reading →

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The difference a kidney makes.

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Gage started soccer camp today. Soccer camp has never been an option for him. Well that’s not true. Pre new kidney if the camp was indoors and a couple of hours he could have handled it. But this camp? It’s … Continue reading →

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Being crafty.

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Julia Roberts

I know you are tired of me talking about no time to blog at work and how I need to get a new laptop that can handle all of my work on it, so I can bring it home, and … Continue reading →

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Coping skills, a must.

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Obviously, my kids are different in how they cope with the stress of being a sick kid. As Quinn’s kidney failure progresses I am learning more about her coping skills. Gage has never been what you would call a big … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Julia Roberts

I know. It’s been a while since I actually posted on a Friday and the truth is that it is surprising that I am on this Friday. Right now, I am watching the kids run around. Our summer babysitter (the … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Eating dinner, with Lucy, The Wonder Dog, begging for food. Lucy’s head go awfully close to what Quinn was eating… Quinn: “Don’t even think about it.” Pause Quinn: “Well, you can think about it…but you can’t do it!” Post Footer … Continue reading →

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Eight.

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Julia Roberts

“At least 8 of them we’re good.” Julian said, over lunch yesterday as we discussed our 14th anniversary. “Eight? Really? Because I am sure at least 9 of them have been blissful.” Today is our 14th anniversary. Fourteen years ago, … Continue reading →

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