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So far, a good start. Let's hope the good behavior continues! Off to exercise & preschool for Ryan. Then it's the grocery store for me. All leading up to a FANTASTIC evening at Girls' Night Live with Melinda Murrell Fields!!!! Mandisa, Jamie Grace, & Laura Story, here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I'm off to the insane asylum with Michelle Bales Sheedy. OMGosh....the meltdowns and SCREAMING tantrums. He's only been 4 for 4 days....ugh..........

Another cool start! Yes! Off to the park with my monkey. A nice, easygoing day.

Loving the cool weather today! Off to preschool with Ryan and then exercise for me. Here's to a great day!

The boy is in bed humming the "Finn McMissile" theme music from Cars 2. Oh, that boy! He cracks me up & melts my heart.

Ryan and I are recovering today after the biggest weekend ever!! The Fire Cat party was an incredible success. Thank you again to all who attended. Yesterday was Busch Gardens mania. I made it ALL DAY around the park! No coasters for me yet, but I had a great time on what I could ride. Ryan got to ride the log flume, but wasn't too sure about it. I tell you what, as soon as I get clearance from my cardiologist, I will be back to ride the big coasters. It was the best weekend ever. Just gettin...

Four years ago today, I was given the best gift anyone could ask for. Ryan Michael was born at 12:41am. We have been through a lot little buddy. You are so smart, kind, and sensitive. I thank God every day that I get to be your mommy. Happy 4th birthday Ryan!!! I love you up to the moon and back.

Ryan's 4th Birthday Party was a huge success. Thank you to all of our wonderful friends and family who came to help us celebrate. Ryan is one blessed little boy. I am just amazed at all the love so many people have for my son. Thanks to the Good Lord for holding off the storms so we could have a blast. We are all so thankful for each and every one of you and feel very blessed.

Big exciting day here! Going to pick up Cristy Turner Albrecht-Carrie and Ethan Albrecht-Carrie at the airport. Then Linda Day Turner will be here this afternoon. Let the party weekend begin!!!!!

Nothing sweeter than listening to Ryan belt out every word to "Hold Me" by Jamie Grace this morning in the car. Aunt Cristy Turner Albrecht-Carrie, you would've LOVED it!! The boy never ceases to amaze me. Thank goodness he got his Mama's memory!

The boy is using his imagination and playing in his room. I'm about to go interrupt the fun. Time to get ready for school and cardiac rehab for me.

I am shocked and devastated. One of the two Winter Park High school students found burning on Cady Way Trail was one of my former 2nd graders. My heart goes out to his family. He was a sweet little boy back when I taught him. God bless the other boy's family as well. What is WRONG with people? Man, I am going to need some serious therapy after this :-(

"Mommy, I don't want to watch my shows. I want to do preschool activities with you!" Music to this teacher's ears!

Fun afternoon at the pool!! Ryan did amazing!! His confidence is back and he spent most of the time jumping in the deep end and swimming to me in the shallow end. I am so proud! Thank you Heidi Burnett!! You would've been proud too

Waking up without much pain is glorious!!! Here's to a great day at Club MOM and being productive!

When I got on the scale this morning, I felt like Elle Woods when she got her LSAT scores....179!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOODBYE 180s!!!!! You will not be missed!!!!! YIPPEEE!!!!!!!

I needed something to help lift my spirits today. HOLY COW, I love my new picture! I don't even recognize the girl from last September...THANK GOODNESS. Just keep swimming...... Cristy Turner Albrecht-Carrie, we are DEFINITELY going to retake wedding photos!!!

Off to church in a little while to FINALLY officially join LifeSong Church!! I am so grateful to be well enough to be able to do it! Enjoying a lazy morning with my boys just watching TV and playing games. I'm really fighting pain & depression this morning. I am hoping it passes soon. I just need some extra strength to make it today. Thank you to everyone who consistently encourages & prays for me.

Off to Lilly's 3rd birthday party. Time for some family fun! I can't believe in one more week, we will celebrate my baby's 4th birthday!!! HOW did that happen?? I cannot wait to see my family as the healthier me!!!

Enjoyed a swim with my little fish. Now, time to stuff goody boxes for his party!! Then maybe some rest...after another trip to Wally World to return some things. Life is good!

All I know is I'm not home yet This is not where I belong Take this world and give me Jesus This is not where I belong So when the walls come falling down on me And when I'm lost in the current of a raging sea I have this blessed assurance holding me. -Building 429

Very good appt with my doctor. He is right on our side and very upset about how the hospital treated me last Jan. and let me go undiagnosed. I will now be the poster child for rare pregnancies! He is going to spread the word. SO glad this is going to go somewhere and I will be darned if this is going to happen to anyone else! Thank you Kerry Tastinger for watching Ryan!!! You rock!

Cleaning the floors, laundry, & preschool activities with my boy. Despite a foul attitude from him, I will persevere! Off to turn in his paperwork, then lunch, nap, swimming, and a doctor's appt. for me. I am so interested to see what my OB has to say today when he finds out it was Cushing's the WHOLE TIME...argghh!! Interesting, this appt. will be indeed.

Yahoo!!! 2 more lbs. gone!!! It's going to be a great day!

"Mommy, I'm territorial! I don't want any other kids bothering me!" Mrs. Rollings would be proud of my little vocabulary extraordinaire