Monthly Archives: November 2008

Spoken in the Mutant Family Household, NYC Edition

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Gage: “I picked you out because I recognized your bald spot.” _________________________________ Quinn: “I want to live here. Can we move here?” Me: “No, we can’t honey. But you can live here when you are older and you have a … Continue reading →

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It's good to be back.

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Julia Roberts

We’re happy to be back. We came back tonight to find all of us just wanting to be quiet, except for Quinn, who was in tears for the better part of the trip because she is extremely itchy. We’re finding … Continue reading →

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Wrapping it up.

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Julia Roberts

The last day had us on Liberty and Ellis Islands to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Immigration Island. Wow. From start to finish I think was between 4-5 hours. We ended up at The Lion King tonight and … Continue reading →

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NYC

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Julia Roberts

There are a lot of people in NY. I guess I knew there were a lot, but I didn’t know they would follow us to the parade and to the hotel and to Rockafeller Center for ice skating! I understand … Continue reading →

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Thankful doesn't begin to cover it.

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Twenty months ago tonight I was sitting next to Gage’s bed, writing a letter of thanks to Jody for her kidney donation to my kidney-challenged cherub. I’m as in awe of her gift 20 months into it as I was … Continue reading →

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NY is Grand.

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Julia Roberts

We’re having a splendid time, even though Gage is completely wild on taxi rides (“Hey! Look! No seat belts! And what’s this? A flip flop under the car seat!”) and isn’t so impressed with the observation deck at the Empire … Continue reading →

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Friends.

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Julia Roberts

We arrived safely in New York to an active city with decent weather. Seeing as how this is Gage’s trip, we let him decide what to do during the afternoon hours of dead time before dinner and he chose a … Continue reading →

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Milestones.

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Quinn’s first procrit shot is behind her. My friend, Leslie inflicted it upon Quinn. It just worked better because I needed hold her because while she was thinking about maybe, quite possibly letting me do it, that was different to … Continue reading →

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All is right with the world.

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Julia Roberts

We attended Gage’s send off wish party this afternoon and were greeted by an unbelievable group of people who had gone to much trouble to give Gage a scanvenger hunt around their offices, ending up in their factory/shop completely set … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Friday afternoon: Me: “Come on Gage, we need to get ready to go to your wish party.” Gage: “I don’t want to go. I don’t even know them.” Me: “Us either, but they are helping us go to New York … Continue reading →

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