Day Off

I decided with the RLS and projects I have to work on that we wouldn't have Sunday Dinner this week. Kim also brought in the wood for the shelves in the kitchen, so it's not very convenient to have people here. I miss everyone being here, but it's kind of nice to have just us three here.

I received a letter from my friend Kris yesterday. That got me to thinking about how we communicate these days. I really like FaceBook to keep in touch with people far away. By the time they would get a letter in the mail(sometimes 2 weeks)the news wouldn't be fresh any more. I like texting with my girls when we happen to be watching the same tv program like DWTS and we just need to convay some thought such as, did you see that dress? Or American Idol, Why did he audition? Or when Kim is on the way home and wants to know if I need him to stop somewhere. Emails are great and alot of times I print them so they don't accidently stay on a computer that then quits and I have no email addresses or unprinted letters. Yup, that happened this summer and we still haven't retreived any of it. Hand written letters are special though. They tell me that I meant enough to this person to take the time to find paper and a decent pen to write with. To think about what to write and not just a few notes and updates, but what she is feeling and doing, little interesting things that probably aren't importanr enough to put in an email, but I am glad she thought to tell me them. I often think about elderly relatives and think I should send them a card with a letter just telling what we are doing and asking how they are. I usually don't do it though, because I think I am too busy. I will do it tomorrow. The only problem is tomorrow never comes. After getting this letter and realizing how good it made me feel, I am going to try sending hand written letters more often.

November 3rd

Well last Saturday I slept all night for the first time in several weeks. Last night I didn't sleep much at all and spent the night moving my legs. I did have coffee after supper, so I guess I won't be doing that again. I hope that was the problem.
I have the purple brides maid dress almost done. Hannah comes for the final fitting today. The top fits and I just have to deal with the hem. The part I hate doing.
All the kids were here last weekend for Evelyn's birthday. It was so nice having them all here.

Sleeplessness

I realized about 6 weeks ago that I have Restless Leg Syndrome. It's one of those things that either you have it or don't. I went to the doctor last week and was put on a medication. It takes time to work and it really isn't yet. The pain in my legs and not getting much sleep most nights is taking a toll on me. I generally start going down hill mid morning and need a nap shortly after lunch. It's getting hard to be motivated to get all my sewing done. It's difficult to have another problem that won't just go away. Once you have RLS, you have it always.

October 23

Where do I start? I have been sewing lots. The bridesmaid dress I'm working on is coming. It had to go from a 22 to a 16. Don't know what the store was thinking when it was ordered. Normally this isn't a difficult thing, bit the bust seams need to be moved and that means also the stays. That is a pain. I'm also making sleepers for the little ones. And Emily gets a birthday present. She turned 30 on the 18th. I am making Christmas ornaments and gifts for Grandchildren.
I am getting tired of the chaos in the house too. The living room needs painting. It's ready....I just need to do it....after some of the sewing gets done. Kim is going to make book shelves for the kitchen...after he gets more wood cut and Erik's gun cabinet finished. Then I will paint the kitchen too. Yellow and red. I really like that combination.
I would like to have Ashley's family over for supper as they are engaged now, but I would like to have the painting done first. We shall see.

Babies

Last Wednesday,I took Emily to be monitored as she had a bad headache and her blood pressure was quite high. Every time she sat up, her bp went up and when she laid down, it went down. The baby was fine. They decided to keep her and try to relieve her headache. The next morning her headache was worse, so Corine Lyanne was born. She weighed 7lbs. and 6oz. Kim and I tool Carly to see her new sister right away. She wasn't impressed. Emily and the baby came home on Sunday.

Sunday morning, Allison called and said she felt funny and asked a few questions and I told her I thought she would go into labor soon. She did. She was admitted early Monday morning. After 3 hours of real labor and one push, Mila Joy was born. 7 lbs even. We will be going to see them this weekend.

I have been trying to get my sewing projects done, but it has been going pretty slowly. Maybe after this weekend things will get to a new normal and I can accomplish something.

Sleeping Issues

When our other kids were growing up, we kept the little ones in our room until there were two to send upstairs at once. We were cozy with a crib, toddler bed and our bed, but it worked. That way there were at least two kids together. We live in an old house with lots of noises. When Alair came along, she was in our room until she turned 5. We had the two exchange students up there and thought it would be fine and she would get used to it. She did. BUT this summer was very hot and she slept downstairs alot. So now she is six and we started upstairs again and we have crying and tantrums every night. She had her tantrums and crying also,first. It takes and hour or so to get her to sleep. I really need to pick my battles so we cleaned out the library and moved her bed and dresser and things in. Much better. And since I don't do steps that well, I don't have to go up and down several times a night. We assume she won't stay there forever?

Brandon went to Mayo this afternoon. He was admitted to the hospital in Mankato with a fever and possible seizures. He was sent to Rochester to hopefully find a diagnosis and treatment. All the tests so far have been fine.

St. Paul Farmers Market 2

Well we went to the farmers market again Saturday. Aubrey and girls and Emily and Andy and Carly went with us this time. We also ate lunch at the same restaurant. We went to some different shops and some the same. It was a lot of fun. The kids all stayed for supper after. On Sunday,we smoked a brisket for lunch. It was really good. I also made peach pie. Emily was pretty wiped out from Saturday and we won't be doing any more days with alot of walking until after the baby comes...I think.
Emily and Emily announced that the baby's name will be Corine Lyanne. I went to a dr. visit with Emily today and got to see an ultrasound. Allison and Chris's baby's name is to be Mila Joy. Just a few weeks to go.
Alair started school today. She had mixed emotions. Last night she couldn't go to sleep. She was very excited this morning. Tomorrow she takes the bus for the first time. She has to change busses once in Waterville and then stop at Morristown and then on to her school. There will be another girl from her class on the bus with her and her driver is to get her to the next bus. Hope she can sleep tonight.
I have a dress fitting today and another tomorrow. Business is picking up. I keep my fingers crossed. Last year we drove her every day so the bus is a new thing.