Tattoos, new sheets, and surgerys

so we went to my favorite store ROSS last night, and I decided we needed new sheets, 500 thread count egyptian cotton, cause I'm a snob like that. but they're very soft and comfy, and even Kellen says it's like sleeping at a hotel. :) now I just need to find a nice duvet cover for my blanket.

So the Surgery news is this: Kellen has finally gotten his brain surgery scheduled! The surgery is scheduled for July 9th, and he should be in the hospital for about 4 days. for those of you who don't know, Kellen was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation in January or February this year and we've been trying to see doctors to figure out our options. ultimately surgery seemed like the best option for his symptoms and we've exhausted other treatment options.

Chiari malformation is a condition in which brain tissue protrudes into your spinal canal. It occurs when part of your skull is abnormally small or misshapen, pressing on your brain and forcing it downward. Chiari malformation is uncommon, but improved imaging tests have led to more frequent diagnoses.

The adult form, called Chiari malformation type I, develops as the skull and brain are growing. As a result, signs and symptoms may not occur until late childhood or adulthood.

Treatment of Chiari malformation depends on the form, severity and associated symptoms. Regular monitoring, medications and surgery are treatment options.

So wish us luck in this endeavor! we're both scared but hoping for the best and being optimistic.


I've been thinking recently about getting a half sleeve tattoo. I could not come to a decision on what I wanted it to be OF though, but I've got a few solid Ideas. one of my ideas is the center main piece being one of the rosebushes from alice in wonderland, from the queen of hearts garden, with half the roses white, half red and one or two with red paint dripping from them

something like that.

any ideas? suggestions? comments?
I'm open to hear anything!

hope to see you all soon!

A snowy day in december

I got a nice surprise when I went to work this morning, which was supposed to be a "Teacher Planning Day" sans children, and our boss said that because of the weather we could all go home and still get paid for our 8 hour day! Yay!

So now I am sitting here, with a mug of hot chocolate (with whipped cream on top, of course) watching the snow fall and listening to Christmas music in my jammies. sometimes I feel like I've always got to be doing something, that something must always be done, so I like to cherish these moments where I have the ability to relax and do exactly what it is that I want to do, and not worry about anyone else. I know that when I have a family and children these moments are going to be much fewer and farther between, so I feel no shame in taking advantage of them while they're here. :)

That's all I've really got to say today, so I'm going to get back to my hot chocolate. :)