Update

Justin got here on Monday because we were sure he needed to be here sooner than Wednesday. But he didn't. His dad is in the hospital and not exactly doing great, but he is hanging in there. I think he will be coming home on Monday if not sooner for Hospice Care. We are all at our wits end but we are all fine. Justin, his sister, brother and Mother have all been spending all day everyday at the hospital. I have been home with the kids making sure the laundry gets done. It is a waiting game right now that is not very fun. We are just praying that he will continue to be comfortable and not in any pain.

Whatcha doin'?

Justin is coming out on wednesday. We are not sure how long he will be here. My father-in-law is a fighter, but this is one tough battle! We are praying for a miracle. He would really love to go on his trip to Oregon in June. We are just really trying to keep high spirits. I try to make him laugh every day. A few days ago he had some people come over to visit and they asked a very inappropriate question. Dad got sick and started throwing up. They left and I told him that was one way to get rid of unwanted guests! He laughed. People are bringing lots of plants and food and it is a little overwhelming for my mother-in-law. I told her we should put a note on the door saying, "please, no more plants or food, just give us money." he got quite a kick out of that too. I am glad I can at least give him a little bit of comfort. I am also the official caller. For some reason these Bates people don't like to make phone calls, so I am the one who calls about everything, from cell-phone bills to doctor questions. I have been cleaning the bathrooms since all three of the kids have the stomach flu!!! It has been horrible. I am either holding a head or wiping a bottom. Poor babies. Right now I am out to get a book at the library and pick up slurpies for everyone. Ron (my Father-in-law) can't keep much down and things that are cold like slurpies and sherbet are what seems to go down (and come back up) easier. I fell down the stairs on Saturday and killed my back. It is burning! So I am not able to vacuum, but I am trying to do what I can. My parents came up on Saturday and visited. We went to the air force museum which Hilton loved! He loved all the huge airplanes. Then we went to the mall for a bit and then on to my brother, Rich's house for a bar-b-que. He makes the best burgers!!!! The kids loved playing with their little 2 yr old cousin, Elizabeth. And I loved catching up with Rich and Ginny. She is pregnant with a little boy and I was able to see her cute little pregnant self! They entertained us even though they are moving this weekend!!! Anyway, I am keeping busy, but am still totally bored. But it will be good to see Justin. I miss him terribly.

Bored

Well, we may not be going home so soon after all. So we have enrolled Caroline in school and she has been going. She got her homework and did it last night and turned it in today and her teacher said that the homework was for the whole week. She did not need to do all of it in one night. So now she doesn't have anymore homework for the rest of the week. School here is a piece of cake! She loves not wearing a uniform! But she misses her friends. It is tough being here without a car. I am tired of living out of a suitcase. The bedroom is a little small for all four of us. But we are needed and so we stay. I will try to keep you posted on the latest, but until then... there is no new news because I am totally bored...

Missing home

I am back at the library so I don't have a lot of time again, but I forgot to say that Lorelai got her first tooth last week! The day after we got here! Her bottom tooth has come in and now she is getting one of her top eye teeth. She is going to look mighty goofy! She is miserable most of the time, but miserable for her is not bad at all. Except for the no sleeping part. I feel bad about that. But she is always such a smiley baby! She does not like strangers and this includes members of the family. It has taken 10 days to warm up to her Auntie Jen and Grandma and she still cries at her Grandpa. But Uncle Jason came in last night and his diligence has paid off. He insisted on picking her up and playing with her all day despite her protests and now she goes to him without crying at all! In just one day! I am totally impressed. The kids found a lost dog today. It is a poodle named Valentino and we are keeping it in the back yard until the owners call. He is pretty dirty so I am wondering how long he has been missing. But the kids are loving playing with him. I am sure they will be sad when the owners come to get him. I am keeping busy cleaning, making meals, doing laundry and reading. I have read 2 books while I have been here and am now on my third. I am ready to be back in my own space and have the comforts of my own home. My parents are coming up next weekend and the kids are really looking forward to that. I think we are going to head out on the 23rd of April which is a wed. I am going to try to get over to a friend's house to buy the tickets online tonight. Anyway... that is all of the news. I wish there were more to tell, but my life is rather boring right now. My sister-in-law, Jen has been taking care of my father-in-law, so I have not had to do much. She is going to stay out here for as long as she is needed, so there really is no need of me to be here. I know the kids will be happy to be home too. THey miss their Papa. So do I!

Update

I don't have a lot of time because I am on the library computer. But I wanted to check in. Dad is doing well. His condition is very serious but he is in great spirits and responds well to the chemo treatments he is recieving. It is mostly palative care to keep him comfortable but he is such a fighter! I am ready to go home though. I miss my husband already and the kids are allergic to the pest of a dog! So we are going back home in a couple of weeks instead of staying two months. WHich is good since it is awful being away from a computer for so long!!! ANyway, my time is almost up on this computer so I must close... but I will try to post again next week!