Ella

Speechless...

Brandon has a special gift.
He has the ability to render me speechless on a daily basis.
Sometimes it's his actions and sometimes it's what he has to say.
I'm telling you, this kid is something else. He's always on the move, always getting into something, always scheming...
The big boys at wrestling love him simply for the fact that they can talk him into doing anything. I fear we'll see him in his own version of Jackass one day.
He's something else but man alive am I so glad he's my son!

Sometimes I just need...

a break.
It seems like we never have a dull moment here in the Corsaro home and the last few weeks have not been any different.
Jeff was recovering nicely from last weeks surgery until my mothers day dinner of pizza irritated the wound and...well, we seem to be back at square one with the healing process.
Both Brandon and Gabriella are all better after last weeks sickness issues. Brandon swears I put poison in his dinner and that was the cause of his stomach issues...
After spending 2 hours last night for a follow up appt. both kids have been cleared.
Gabriella's weight checks have now been moved to every 3 months and the doctor seems less concerned after seeing the diva in action. I'm telling you, the girl can talk.
Alyssa is working on finishing her 5th grade Great American project. She had to learn all the states and capitols, recite by memory the Gettysburg address, write the pledge with correct spelling and punctuation and sing the national anthem in front of the class. I will be so glad when this is finished.
AI'm hanging in there. Trying to keep my head above the heap of laundry that keeps morphing into a mountain. I remind myself everyday that this life I'm living, though crazy and stressful at times really is a blessed life.

Happy Mothers Day...

Just wanted to take a minute and say happy mothers day to the best mom (well, besides me of course KIDDING!!)
Thanks mom for seeing me through my wonderful and tranquil teenage years.
Thanks for always being there for me. I always know I can count on you whether it's to keep the kids at the very last minute or a late night run to Starbucks to keep me moving you've always come through for me.
Your encouragement through life has made me who I am...I am so thankful to have you as my mom.


On another note.
I have celebrated Mothers Day with a poopy toddler who has demanded my undivided attention...a 6 year old who though he feels better still feels the need to be pampered...an 11 year old who's life is "soooo boring"....a husband who has the stomach bug that the 6 year old had and to top off the excitement...I cleaned the closets, ALL of them. Now, that my friends is productive. :)
I'm off now to Magic Erase the walls and get Ella out of the dog cage for the 100th time. :)

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

Sick kids...

Is full of sick kids and laundry.

Both Gabriella and Brandon are down sick. Gabriella has been sick with the same thing for a week. Thankfully a visit to the doctor revealed clear lungs we're still not sure what is causing the vomiting, diarrhea and fever. It's a little unnerving. We've been spending a great deal of time holding her. I'm ok with that and love the extra time to cuddle but after a week I'm getting a little nervous.

Brandon has a stomach bug. He's been throwing up and has a fever. He's been laying around and the house is eerily silent. I'm sure it won't be long until he's back to his old self.

Our usual Mothers Day plans include dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. We have gone there every year since Alyssa was born. Looks like this year we'll have to reschedule those plans and just stay home. The laundry is piled up and a good once over cleaning with Lysol is in order. So, for mothers day I will do what I do best...be a mommy.

Quick Update...

It's been a CrAzY week!
I know I have said this before..but this week takes the cake.

Jeff's surgery was Monday. It went good and he's recovering well. They ended up admitting him over night...
lots of running back and forth for me...

On Tuesday when I was making my mad dash runs getting the kids before picking up Jeff from the hospital I realized Gabriella was not feeling well either. After getting Jeff situated at home and Alyssa to and from dance class I decided I should have Gabriella seen by her doctor. Turns out she has some sort of bacterial lung infection. For a moment the doctor contemplated admitting her to the hospital. Thankfully her breathing treatment in the office was a success and we were sent home. She seems to be doing better today...

I guess that's about it.
Keep us all in your prayers for a speedy and full recovery!

Random Update

I present to you random happenings in our life...

* Our home computer died...so we have no internet at home. It's on our list of things to replace. One thing at a time.

* Alyssa did not make the cheer squad. I have to admiton one hand I was hoping that she would make the team and on the other I worried how she would juggle the demands of school, dance, cheer and church. Yes, she was sad but everything happens for a reason and she is quick to remember that. Her attitude is "just not part of God's plan"
Man, I wish I could live with that attitude too. :)
She's decided to add a dance class to her schedule in the fall instead...so in the end everyone comes out happy.

* Jeff goes in for surgery tomorrow. Praying everything goes well and this can be behind us soon enough.

I guess that's about it. Off I go now to pick up Alyssa from a birthday party. Jeff and Brandon are at wrestling so I think I'll take advantage of some down time to work on some laundry and do some cleaning.