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06-16-2004 - 12:41 PM |
Today promises to be a much calmer day than yesterday. My pain from overdoing it has ebbed and after a good night's rest "W" was acting sweeter this morning. His teacher phoned and we talked all about "Immigration Day" yesterday. As mentioned, I love his teacher. He was surprised that "W" was upset because he said that "W" joked with all the rest; it made me feel good that at least "W" can manage his emotions among his peers, for that will get him farther in life. His teacher told me that 3 other teachers had planned the day and he also didn't agree with some of the concepts but, being a first year teacher, his opinion was not as valued. He too was horrified by the overzealous room parent "deporting" children. Anyhow, he had a talk with "W" this morning and I think all is better. One of the problems (there's always another side to the story, isnt' there?) was that "W" handed in his immigration packet late and was told, "How can you expect to get in the country if you don't have your papers?" But of course "W" didn't tell us that part  . All's well that ends well. Thank you ~LRF~ and PraireLakeLady for your thoughtful remarks.
Wonder babysitter "K" is here again today. Sigh. Relax. I admit that I snatched babyE from her crib at her first sound this morning (don't worry, I "led" her out gently and walked her to my room). We nursed and had a good snuggle before she got wind that the funnest babysitter in the world had arrived! "K" put her in "big girl" underpants today and had her on the potty half the morning. I appreciate this as it was something I would have been doing with babyE if I hadn't had the surgery. I don't want to push her before she's ready, but I figured she'll never learn what the "urge" feels like if she doesn't associate it with wetness (they make diapers too well these days  ).
On a more carnal note, in a fit of desperation last night I swallowed 4 tsp. of milk of mangesia. This morning I had a gentle relief like the old days. I think I've found my new miracle cure!
I uploaded some photos of the family into my member gallery today. The picture of babyE is so indicative of her personality! My DH printed a 5" x 7" copy and tucked it into a corner of the lithograph on the wall opposite the bed so I can feel her presence even when she's away. The pictures were taken on May 22, my birthday, when I was still a Lady In Waiting who thought she had to wait until December to be out of pain. It seems like only yesterday; it seems like a lifetime ago. How quickly life can change.
A lady from the church came today to give me Holy Communion. She came last week too. I find the ritual comforting and familiar. I have prayed more these past few weeks than I have for the total of the whole year. It feels nice; I feel nicer inside. We said a prayer together for all of the Hystersisters who are going through this now, will be going through it soon, or who have gone through it in the past. So, don't worry, Sisters, I've got you covered! 
BabyE is asleep beside me and I am going to join her and inhale her sweet fragrance before she awakes and abandons me for greener pastures.
~ Clementine 
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| Moonchime
said at 06-16-2004 - 01:59 PM |
Clementine ~Thank you for your thoughtfulness in praying for all HysterSisters.
I'm so thankful that things worked out so well for your son. And don't worry, BabyE, will be so happy when her Mom is feeling all better. For now, it is terrific that she is enjoying her time with the babysitter so much.
When my daughter was little, she wouldn't let anyone take care of her--except for me. It was extremely hard. I couldn't go anywhere. I once left her with her daddy to go to a ceramics class. I came home to find a frustrated hubby, rocking a crying little baby. She was so happy to see me. And so was DH. That was it for me though--no more ceramics classes.
Take care, sweet Clementine.  s~Moonchime
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| gemsab
said at 06-16-2004 - 02:12 PM |
Clementine, Please write a book. I would read it in a minute. You have such a way with words. I can feel your emotions through the computer. Please stay around HS for awhile and help others with your beautiful way of expressing just about anything. s Emily
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| heartbear
said at 06-16-2004 - 05:56 PM |
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I am going straight away to look at your baby E. Neat post.
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| PraireLakeLady
said at 06-17-2004 - 05:46 AM |
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That is so wonderful that you wanted to write. I feel like we are "sisters" My daughter has a master's in creative writing. She is an editor for a very small publishing company and part time for a magazine. She doesn't make much money, but she is very happy to be able to read and write all day. She wrote little books when she was in first and second grade, with pictures and all.
One of my brothers was an English major and is a publisher/editor of a small town newspaper. Not exactly the great American novel, but he gets to write, take pictures, and use some creativity. It is so much fun reading your journal.
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