What Up?

I know many of you have been concerned and thinking of Ben. He is doing just fine. His enormous scab (dead lip) fell off yesterday. It was a a scary moment for all of us - especially Ben. He had grown accustom to his lip and when the scab fell off and it started bleeding he was very frightened. He sat on my lap for almost an hour needing his mamma's love. He now has a small scab and it has given us a better picture at the scarring he faces.

It has been over two weeks and I still have not heard from my mother. While I can't say I am hurt by her not calling, but I am surprised. Doesn't a mother at any cost want to make amends with her child? How, as a mother, do you live a life without a relationship with one of your children? I am sure she is getting updates through my sister and that may be enough to satisfy her.

Our family is moving forward from all of this (as much as possible anyways). We are now gearing up for Mike's big departure. The kids know now and are handling well - for now. I have had one or two moments of "Oh Crap" and even a little self pitty, but we are all too busy for pitty parties around here.

A big shout out to Rae Rae who lost her 7th tooth! Way to go girl!