1. I took Grady to a lacrosse clinic last night through CLA here in Charlotte so he could try it out. He LOVED it. I played lacrosse so it makes me so happy he likes it. Molly Anne does too. She said she wants to play again soon.
2. I had several ask about my Mom and I really haven't talked about that on here. She has never really had a healthy life due to major back/neck issues but she has dementia. She's only 74. It's terrible. Dementia is terrible. If you ever want to chat, please email me anniesadventures16@gmail.com. Not many of my friends have parents going through it since my mom is so young but I'd love to help anyone that may be in the same situation.
3. Molly Anne has reentered our family as of last Friday after being at camp for 4 weeks. She has wanted all of the things that she learned from all of her new friends. None of that is occurring but a girl can dream and add to her amazon wish list! More slime, leave in conditioner that she thinks is necessary, a husband pillow and so much more.
4. Summer is SO hard for working parents. I gotta say, I feel pulled in a thousand directions and that's coming from someone who has a flexible work situation. I've had a ton of public meetings at nights and that has been part of the problem but next summer, they can do their big away camps and then I'll have a college girl help. No different camps in Charlotte every week anymore. Plus, Molly Anne is growing out of that stuff. I love Summer.......sort of.....not wishing it away but whewwww!!!
5. I feel like I'm wearing the same three dresses to work these days. The workplace in general has gotten more casual but I'm a big believer that you work how you feel! Anyway, I need to figure out some new work clothes to refresh my life! Add it to my list to do. ;)
Chat soon friends.
I’ve been reading your blog for a while now, though I’ve never commented before. I just wanted to reach out after seeing your post about your mom. My husband’s mom is going through dementia, so I truly understand how heavy and heartbreaking it is to watch someone you love struggle with dementia. It’s such a cruel disease.
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to say how much I enjoy your blog. I’m from the Dallas area, and every time you share photos of North Carolina, it looks absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your life and thoughts.
Sending love and strength your way.
Thank you Stacy, so much! Dallas is a great area too!
DeleteDementia is the absolute worst. Heartbreaking and slow and unpredictable. If you haven't already, I highly recommend you reach out to your local Alzheimer's Association office. There's great support and resources for families and caregivers - and probably tips on managing this with kids.
ReplyDeleteThere's the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's which is a fundraiser and beautiful event that's incredibly family friendly. An active family like yours would definitely be able to handle it (.5 and 2 mile options). Wishing you all the best.
A husband pillow?! My goodness - can't wait to see what our Amazon cart looks like after the return from camp.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of camp - can we talk about how all day camps seem to wrap up between 1-3 (at least up here in New England!), it is a scheduling pain in the butt for working parents!
I wouldn't wish navigating dementia on my worst enemy. Your family will be in my thoughts and I'm sending prayers for more good days than bad.