Where did the week go?
Where have I been?
I have been “around”, just the kids have been keeping me busy! I know that is a common phrase I have shared on here the last 2 months….but it is getting better. As the hustle and bustle from the holidays wind down…and I get back to stamping all will be right with the world!
Alexa had her post cancer check up. She never talks to me on the way there! EVER! No matter what I try to drag out of her. This time she shared with me that she hates going back to that hospital. She said “I was really sick and I stayed there a really long time. Everything hurt me and all my hair fell out.”
WOW! What can you say to that. She can often have a hard time with her expressive communication (but she writes everything she thinks in poems and stories) so when you do “have a moment” to get in her head as to what she is thinking it is rare and beautiful. Granted that time heart wrenching, but nice to know why she may be so quiet.
I told her that was a long time ago, and she is all better. We just need to keep checking to make sure she stays healthy.
Her bottom line “I don’t like it there”. You know what? I don’t blame her one bit! I don’t either.
We are coming up on our 4th year since she got Leukemia. Each winter, when we make that long drive I am flooded with the thoughts, emotions and memories of THAT day that she got diagnosed. I just can’t help but remember that day like it was yesterday. It is just like the day you have your children-unforgettable. I am so grateful she is doing so well now. Not a day passes that I don’t thank God for that. Not a single one. ESPECIALLY when she is being difficult! LOL! She is 10 now and lets just say the attitude could use an adjustment at times! LOL!!
Through the holidays and my first release I was SO busy and consumed with everything that I needed to take some extra special time with my kids. Like I said I NEED to cherish this time that they are small (well I guess that is the point, they are getting SO BIG! SO FAST!) and that means some of my creative time has taken a back seat. Plus I really poured out the projects for the My Time Made Easy ™ LLC release!!
The kids and I are working on some fun projects togehter that we will share soon too!! They missed me while I was busy getting everything all settled, and now I can slide back into a work routine and spread myself more evenly through my family, friends and work. I just needed that little break so the kid know that they are #1!
I have some guest spots coming up as the week ends, new releases for some companies to share……one being Pink Cat Studio! She released a ton of fun stuff so go to her store and check out her blog! The design team did some AMAZING stuff with it all!
Also my friend Katie had a FAB new release at Paper Makeup Stamps! Check those out! Ally is my favorite from the release, and on my MUST have list 😀 Katie made this project using Cutesy Cover ©, and I about fell over! She looks SO real (and so much like Katie! LOL!)
More MTME projects:
Pam made a STUNNING frame for her craft room for ONLY a $1—>HERE!
Mona use Shutt-erfly © for a color challenge!
Kristin as a few FAB projects too!!
I think that is all for me today. We are taking the kids bowling, then I have some creative time.
Sorry nothing to creative yet….but I’ll share soon.
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Sounds like a good plan. I promise you that when you’re old and grey, you’ll never say to yourself, “I wish I had worked more”. Quality time with the family is the best and the years go by SO fast. Enjoy it when you can 🙂
Hanging out with your kids and family is the kewlest thing in the world and don’t worry about anything else. Take care of you and your family. 🙂
so glad Alexa is doing good. God Bless all of you. Can’t wait for the new release.
I’m glad to read everyone is doing fine and that you are just taking time for your family. 😀 I know what you mean, my “little ones” are growing up too fast too… Baby will be ONE next Friday and I’m freaking out! LOL
Poor Alexa, I can’t even imagine what went through her head during that ordeal. I’m so happy this is behind you and I pray that it stays that way. Enjoy your family time and get some rest too! 🙂
God Bless Alexa! It’s fabulous hearing she is doing well. But I can only imagine how hard it is to take her each time and seriously you can blame the poor thing for being quiet. Hey she is 10 it’s normal for some attitude! Boy will I be in for a treat. I have a 3 year old who acts like that! Sigh…
So happy to see you have things squared away with the start up can’t wait to see what more you do. But it’s good that you are finding time to spend with the kids. You have a great team of girlies pulling out fabulous things for you so you are in good hands! LOL!
All the best to you have fun bowling!
As a parent hearing your child say something like Alexa did, just tears you up.
I think it is inbuilt for any parent to want to take the pain, or memories of pain, away from their child.
My eldest son is almost 22 and to this day has a fear about injections so great that he cannot face having any, and this stems from him having had more than 8 lumbar punctures ( I lost count he had to have so many) as a child and teenager.
I’m so glad for you that Alexa is keeping well.
Susan
So glad Alexa is doing well! Your kids are at a fun age, so it’s important to spend that precious time with them! Enjoy your family bowling day!
Good for you for keeping your priorities right, Lauren! Kids grow up sooooo quickly. I have such a hard time when I realize my “baby” is in grade 4 already! I want to freeze frame them for a little while sometimes! I remind myself to drink deep of all they have to offer and pour into them all God gives me for them as life would be so empty without them. Enjoy your time with them and blessings to you for keeping a balance in a world that pushes material success waaay too much. One of the biggest success in life is helping to shape, direct, enjoy and assist your kids become all they are meant to be in this world. Bless you for doing just that 😀
Lauren, I am in tears, Sorry. My son has Aspergers and I know how it feels to sometimes just to get a small bit of his feelings without having to decode it first. I too have been busy with other things in my life and drama as always and sometimes I feel my time could have been better spent on my kids. You just gave me a wake up call. Thank you so much.
Jessica
Hugs and prayers to you and Alexa. Such a sweetie, she is. It broke my heart in two when she said that. I’m glad the worst is behind you and lots of hugs and prayers for the best in the future. Love all of you lots…
Love, Renee
you have made my day! Thanks so much for your neverending support!!!
you have made my day! Thanks so much for your neverending support!!!
How sweet and sad at the same time of the bonding you and Alexa have shared! Big prayers and hugs for you both!
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I just wanted to say how happy I am with your customer service with My Time Made Easy, I knew I was going to love your stuff (you seriously are such an inspiration to me) and I purchased the digital stuff as soon as it was available but I just ordered my stamps last Friday and couldn’t believe that an hour later I had an email saying my order had shipped – that is UNBELIEVABLE customer service and I just want to say thank you so much for that. I received my stamps yesterday (can’t believe how fast that was especially with a holiday on Monday) and I absolutely love them. I can’t wait to get some time to play. Thank you so much Lauren!
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