It's been a busy week and unfortunately I didn't have any time to post anything here. I'm hoping that things will be back to 'normal' this week.
Last Saturday, Ron's Step Dad, Sam, was rushed to the hospital after having some severe pain in his chest and shoulders. At the hospital in Clinton, they weren't sure if it was a perforated ulcer or a perforated bowel and since both require immediate surgery, he was rushed to the hospital in Stratford. He had his surgery at 6 that night (the pain was really bad around 1 in the afternoon) and was in the recovery room around 8pm. It ended up being a perforated ulcer (he didn't even know he had an ulcer in the first place) and he would have to take it easy for at least 6 weeks. For those who know Sam - this will NOT be an easy task but thankfully Ron's Mom will keep him in line, especially since she is a retired nurse :) Anyway, last Sunday morning we packed the girls up after church and headed to Stratford to see Sam. It was really hard to see him with all the tubes and IV's and what not but we were so thankful that he got to the hospital in time to have his life saving surgery. The surgeon basically told him that he needed surgery or he would die. Sam was pretty out of it when we were there but he still managed to make us laugh. He made a comment about the fact that I was in better shape after having the girls than he was. Hmmm...I think I was on a ''natural high" and that had something to do with it. Not to mention, I didn't have any drugs either so I wasn't groggy :) Anyway, we didn't stay long because we knew Sam needed to rest and take it easy so we headed to Woodstock to visit Ron's Aunt Mary who was also in the hospital. Unfortunately it was a much different mood in that hospital since Aunt Mary wasn't doing very well with her battle with cancer. I am so happy that we got to visit with her on Sunday even though it was only for a few minutes. She passed away Tuesday afternoon. We went to the visitation on Thursday night and then the funeral was on Saturday morning. There were over 250 people at the funeral; what a tribute to a very special lady! Yesterday we headed back to Clinton for a bridal shower that I was co-hosting with Ron's Mom. Ron & the girls tagged along so they could see some relatives we haven't seen for awhile. After the shower, we had a bite to eat and then headed back home. It was another late night and after such a long week, we were ready for bed by 9:30. Too bad Natalie wasn't :)
Rachel likes to put her own shoes, coat & hat on now. She insists on wearing her hat backwards and I'm not sure why?!
Apparently I should have fed Natalie before I took the weekly cow picture. No smiles on Friday! 
Grandma & Grandad were lifesavers this week when it came to babysitting duties (THANK YOU!!!) I think they had fun but I'm sure they were ready to go back to their QUIET home at night ha ha
Rachel even convinced Grandad to get down on the floor and have some fun with the Aquadoodle. This seriously is one of the coolest toys. You just fill the little pens with water and then when you write on the mat, your drawing appears. After a few minutes, it dries off and then you can start all over again. No mess - LOVE IT!
Natalie wore a dress on Sunday that used to be Rachel's. It was one of my favourite dresses but I have to admit that it fit Rachel much better. It was a little tight on Natalie around the neck and chest/belly so it wouldn't stay in place like it did when Rachel wore it 
Hanging out in the Bumbo this morning (Rachel picked Natalie's outfit - she obviously wanted Natalie to wear the same shirt as she was wearing - cute!)
Almost a wink...
2 comments:
Sad to hear of your sick father in law and your Aunty - a very emotional week for you.
Love the pictures of Grandma and Grandad joining in with the colouring!
The cycle of life: sickness, death, and a bridal shower ... which will quite possibly lead to a birth, I suppose.
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