by Mir | Sep 4, 2012 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, My name is Grumplestiltskin
We had a meeting over the phone with Chickadee’s “treatment team” (and I use that term loosely) last week, during which I’m pretty sure my head exploded. In the aftermath I had a small tantrum and then returned to all of the things I’m...
by Mir | Aug 31, 2012 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Ottomatic For the People
This week has, in a word, sucked. Oh, I know, this entire year has sucked, but this week sucked even compared to the rest, which is saying something. Tensions are running high and faith is being tested. Today Otto got up before me and made coffee. I know this because...
by Mir | Aug 30, 2012 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
I think I mentioned that Monkey is taking a couple of virtual school classes this semester, and as part of filling out the hospital/homebound paperwork for Chickadee it was suggested that she do so, as well. (Translation: Oh, we are legally obligated to send a teacher...
by Mir | Aug 28, 2012 | Oh look! Something furry!!
It’s Tuesday, and that means I’m over at Feel More Better. Today I’ve written a little love letter to Licorice, because that’s what my life has come to. Love letters to my dog. (Normally I just sing to her, you understand. You are my pupshine,...
by Mir | Aug 27, 2012 | What do I do all day?
I spent half the weekend curled up in a little ball under my desk. Oh, haha! Not really! God, there’s crumbs and dog toys and stuff under there. I do my best fetal position checking-out-of-life withdrawal either in bed or on the Man Couch. (Man Couch has...
