How many years?

So, as another sleepless night slipped by me, a crazy thought popped into my head. Maybe I should begin to put to good use some of this wasted time..perhaps I can begin to blog again.
It's been several years since I've given thought to posting another blog.. One reason is that I feel my writings are pretty dull compared to most and who in their right mind would want to sit and take the time to read about the daily occurrences of the boredom in my life.. and Secondly..that dreaded but important thing that most of us lack..time. Who has time to sit and write when there is a bathroom that needs to be scrubbed or a floor that's begging to be vacuumed?
But, here I am attempting to get back into the swing of writing..and..whether I post or not again?? We will just have to see. A lot has happened since 2008/2009 and hopefully the mood will strike me to begin to blog again.

J

Memorial Butterfly Release

Registration has officially started for the Katie Elise Lambert Foundation's Memorial Butterfly Release and Safety Event on August 14th at Jeanes Hospital in Philadelphia. If you would like to take part in this special event by releasing a Monarch butterfly in memory of/or in honor of someone, please go to our website and complete the registration form by July 24th; butterflies are limited. In addition to the butterfly release, there will be entertainment/crafts for the kids, yummy food and other non-profit booths there who will be spotlighting their messages.
Please visit Katie Elise Lambert Foundation for Child Safety to learn more about us and our mission to protect children from furniture tip-over.
Thank you.

Memorial Butterfly Release 2010

The Katie Elise Lambert Foundation's Memorial Butterfly Release is rapidly approaching on August 14th, 2010. It will be held along the walking trails of Jeanes Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia. For more information and if you would like to honor and remember a loved one by releasing a Monarch Butterfly, please check www.katieeliselambert.org

Here is a slideshow from last year's event.

Caught in the Act!

So, Miss Deer.  You seem to enjoy the taste of not only our lilies, but ALL of our newly planted flowers in our front garden. Now we know who's been leaving just the green stems recently. You've been caught eating my flowers...ears, paw sand fluffy, white tail. I hope you enjoyed EVERYTHING!

THE END

Almost 2 years ago we found a new friend and what was to soon become an unexpected member of our family. Stuck in our skimmer was a leopard frog desperately trying to make an escape. Big B rescued it and we placed in in our smaller, non-chlorinated pool. It stayed throughout the day and after much begging by the kids I went off to Petsmart to learn what I could find about keeping this frog. The news was gloomy at best and I broke it gently to the boys that due to probable ingestion of chlorine the frog would probably die within 24 hours. This is what the nice people at the pet store told me. But I had to fight to try to keep it alive. So home I went with a new tank, gravel and various other paraphenalia that only a frog could love. you may find pictures here.http://alookintomyopenwindow.blogspot.com/2008/07/just-another-day.html. It's been almost 2 years since we added Murky to our family. The manager at Petsmart was incorrect in his assumption and the frog has remained healthy and seemed comfortable and happy. About a month or so ago though, Murks decided to stop eating. Those yummy crickets that he or she once hunted with gusto stayed in the tank, untouched by a frog's tongue. The past day or day his body has swollen and his skin has changed color. Although frog's can get swollen bellies from a certain bacteria that they are prone to, this is different.
The boys are aware that Murky is dying and it's very sad. As I sit here typing, his swollen body floats listlessly as his eyes open and close ever so slowly. I've been praying for this little frog and I've asked the kids to add him to their prayers,,,that he is not suffering. I've even shed a tear or two for the frog that has brought us so much fun. It's okay Murky. If there is a place in Heaven for frogs you will soon be there.
J

To blog or not to blog

Jeez, it's been a long time since I have last posted. Did anyone miss me? I'm not sure how to start a posting that is way overdue without taking up too much space and unecessary details so I will give just the highlights...and maybe some lowlights too.

I think my last post was sometime in the early Fall...now that's pretty depressing. We've been through two seasons, countless holidays and many loads of laundry have been done since then.

Let's see, where to start. Well, we are all okay. Big B is still...Big... but actually growing smaller. He's lost some weight, by choice and he's looking very nice lately. Little B..well, is geting bigger. He's adjusting to 7th grade, getting good grades and has started playing baseball again. E is doing well, playing ball, involved in cub scouts and was just nominated for the National Young Scholar Association or something. Pretty cool. S is still S. She's in kindergarten and loving each moment of it..except when she ends up on "red." She's had some learning difficulties this year but I will save that for another post. She's taking swimming lessons and is learning to finally swim without a vest. I worry so much because of our pool and her arm and she really needs to know how to swim.

I'm doing okay,,still the same. I try my best to get through my days without being too bad of a mom. I still think of my Katie and what she would be doing right now, how she would look and what she would like and dislike. I miss her terribly. We still run the Foundation http://www.katieeliselambert.org/ which helps. We just did the Baby and Toddler Expo this past weekend and are preparing to exhibit at the Greater Philadelphia's Chapter of the Autism Society this Sunday at the Philadelphia Zoo.
I'm presently working as a substitute nurse in our local school district.
So, the question is, do I continue to blog or just stop altogether? I guess we all just need to stay tuned.
J

Wal-Mart

I finally figured out today how Wal-Mart makes their money. So you find a great shirt..and it's only $5.00! So, instead of buying 1 shirt for S, I end up buying 3 shirts and a pair of shoes for her because the first shirt was only 5 bucks. I still end up spending and arm and a leg in the store. UGH!