We are lame parents

Harry's 11th birthday was December the 8th (click on links to see we DID celebrate it back then as a family).  Yes, that was 4 months ago.  I put Dave in charge of Harry's birthday because I had a lot going on in December.   Plus, Harry wanted a paint ball party and I know nothing about paint ball.  Well, time got away from us Dave.  A few of Harry's friends were not allowed to do paint ball.  They are all very busy (some play tournament ball).  Somehow, the party never happened.

Now that I am planning Kate's birthday party (more on that soon), Harry remembered that his party never happened.  At the very last minute, Dave threw together an impromptu party for Harry and a couple of his friends.  Dave took Harry's closest couple of buddies go carting and then we had cake and ice cream here.  Harry had a blast and I think it was probably the perfect little party after-all.

We are so lame.  A party 4 months late.  No photos of the go carts. And only a few blurry shots of the cupcakes and ice cream part.  It stinks being the middle child (I know I am one too)!

I have no clue why these photos are not in focus. Maybe I was shaky?

Harry has the nicest little group of friends.  

It makes me sad that they will all be going to different school next year!

P.S.  In case you were wondering, Dave will not be in charge of any future parties.  We love him a lot.  He is a great man but party planning is not his gift;)

Another P.S. --- I have gotten preliminary results from the cardiologist.  I have a small leak in a valve in my heart (cannot remember which one) and low blood volume.  I have my stress test on Wednesday with an echocardiogram.  We will discuss treatment options then.

Taking a little break...

I went to the cardiologist this week and he is trying to rule out/consider three possibilities for what is going on with my heart.  I wore a heart monitor, had an echo cardiogram and I am having an echo stress test next week.  I still do not have any results though.  He said that my history of adrenal insufficiency could be causing the heart issues as well.

Anyway, I am busy working (and I love my work) and have some other things going on here that are taking my attention so I am stepping away from the computer for a little while.  I am not sure if it will be a few days or a few weeks but my posting will probably be lighter for a little while and I am sure I will not be keeping up with blogs that much as well.

I know I will pop in with an Easter post and a wrap up of Lent!

Also, I have decided to start taking clients by phone or skype for parenting, relationship and/or life coaching.  If you are interested in setting up a session or finding out more, leave me your email in a comment (I will not publish it).

Finally, if you are in the Houston area, please come see Race to Nowhere tomorrow night! It is free and open to the public and I am helping to facilitate the discussion. We watched this film with our boys a few weeks ago and it is so powerful.  You can see the trailer here.
(Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m at the Becker Early Childhood Center)