Monthly Archives: July 2008

I am OFFICIALLY an aunt, people!

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Krissa

Can you tell John is on vacation?  I am being very bad about posting and I really am sorry.  A sorry poster, that is! First off and the biggest news is that I am the proud aunt of an adorable, … Continue reading →

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Oh for Gawd's sake just amputate it and shut up about it….

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Krissa

Last night, Kes was walking, (barefoot), through the kitchen on her way to the living room when she stepped on something.  She yelled, “Oww!”, and limped over to the couch to examine her foot. “MOM!” “Yes, dear.  I’m right here.”, … Continue reading →

Posted in Apocalypse, Housekeeping, Kessa, Proud Mom | 9 Comments

Marcos

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Krissa

On April 23, 2006 my father-in-law, Marcos, passed away after being on hospice for a few months.  He had lived with us for about a year and seven months.  It all started when Henrietta fell in their home on the … Continue reading →

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A Smorgasbord

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Krissa

Hello intertubes!  I am back with a quick update! Nothing too spectacular has happened since the last time I announced the goings on here at the Nut House.  How bouts a quickie update?  Too bad, here it is: John was … Continue reading →

Posted in Blather, Cam, Henrietta, John, Lists, Rants, WOO-HOO | 5 Comments

F.L. A bit worse than a U.P. (Unscheduled Poop)

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Krissa

Well, there is more excitement here at the Nut House.  Last night when I put Henrietta to bed, her diaper was wet.  Not just a little, but soaked,   Great.  The catheter had failed during the day sometime.  Just a little … Continue reading →

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He was sooo perfect for a short while…

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Krissa

Well, I have been taken to task by my itty, bitty, baby brother.  Calling him that made him furious, years and years ago.  I am thinking now, it’s just dandy. Anyway, yesterday was his birthday and I didn’t even mention … Continue reading →

Posted in Kessa, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

I'm back…but is it a good thing?

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Krissa

Hello, people!  It’s been a while!  I am happy to report that I am still alive, only just barely it seems.  I am having a hard time shaking this funk I’m in and it really makes it hard to post.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Apocalypse, Henrietta, Oh crap!, Poop, Rants, crazy shit | 7 Comments

The DeBakey debacle.

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Krissa

Henrietta has been completely consumed with the death of legendary doctor, Michael DeBakey.  She has launched into gushing praise of him, in apparently mid thought, a number of times and caught me completely off guard. While putting her to bed … Continue reading →

Posted in Blather, Henrietta, Strange, just plain weird | 7 Comments

So far today…rather uneventful.

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Krissa

How uneventful could this possibly be?  Well, let’s see. John worked the late shift today and left for work shortly before 1:00PM.  Henrietta was up and fed, pooped, diapered, dressed and in the wheelchair by 1:45ish.  You’ve got to remember … Continue reading →

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She doesn't understand my brand of crazy.

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Krissa

The wee child that is in no small amount of trouble with me is at work this morning and her friend showed up to pick up an item for her. Anna: Hi!  Keelan asked me if I would swing her … Continue reading →

Posted in Keelan, crazy shit | 8 Comments