Pictures!!!

I have slept for over 6 straight hours.....I am not used to this......it's so nice. Except one little tiny issue- its 5am. What a great time to update the blog though......

I'm still learning how to add pix etc....so here is a run down of what they are.

Blake practicing his quaterback skills w/ his daddy.

Catepillars.....they are everywhere and Blake loves to count and watch each and every one. So dedicated the lil man is.

Pink bush- since I have been doing the SAHM gig we have had a lot more time on our hands.....and while we were looking for bugs we noticed this beautiful bush.

I am going to include some pictures from our last cabin trip too. We visit the cabin at least three or four times a year. Fishing, reading, shopping, hanging out in the "cuzzi" (as Blake calls it). We love the cabin. Our friends Jamie and Jenny go w/ us.

Why does my child hate sleep?

Blake used to be in bed and asleep by 9:00. Well, since my surgery and me not working, I have been very relaxed w/ his bedtime. So, its my fault I am dealing w/ his sleep issues.

Bobby and I decided last week we had to get him back on track. He will be starting kindergarten in a few months and can not go to school on little sleep. Plus, I am not getting enough sleep either. I can't sleep until I know Blake is asleep. Sometimes, I am too wired to fall asleep- I mean I have to force myself to stay awake until midnight and then bam....time to sleep. My body just doesn' work like that.

So, we broke out the best parenting tool - bribery. We told Blake when he can fall asleep in his bed and stay in his bed- he will be allowed to buy a video game. He was syked....but couldn't do it tonight.

I am hoping to fall asleep sooner rather than later.

Oh, Shay is supposed to come for a visit tomorrow--- we are excited. I hope we can do something fun while she is here.

*** I have some pictures to share- I will try to do that tomorrow***

Happy Monday!

Well, today is the start of another week. 2009 is flying by us. We are going to have another family day.

Yesterday, we watched TV and played around all day. We also went on an ice cream run. I use the words ice cream but really we got italian ice, frozen yogurt etc. I am lactose intolerant and Bobby is on a diet....well not really a diet but he doesn't eat alot of junk food. It was a nice trip none the less.

Its foggy/rainy/cool outside today so we are staying in. The boys are watching River Monsters. I declined the invitaion.....its not my thing.

I hope to post some pictures soon of Blake. He also took some pictures he wants on the "puter" - we'll see...I have to approve them first:)

Not an exciting post- but its an update~ we are just boreing people right now.

Where has Brooke been?

I have been home, watching alot of mindlessly TV.....


My symptoms have flared and I have had no energy. No energy to blog, email very much, talk on the phone, do chores around the house, or run any errands. I am useless right now. BUT I hope to be back on my feet very soon.

In fact, today I am doing laundry. I know it sounds minimal but it is taking every ounce of energy I have.

Blake is doing great. He is content on building jets and tanks w/ his blocks and either watching cartoons or the Discovery Channel. Bobby was home all day yesterday and that was nice.....he is back to work today though. He has to work tomorrow too. Hopefully not all day though.

Its beautiful outside and I hope we get Blake out so he can enjoy it. He could use a few runs around the house.....pent up 4 year old energy is not healthy for anyone:)

Me and my issue.....

I have avoided this topic for long enough. I avoided it because I didn't want to bitch and moan w/ out an (hopefully) ending insight. And just 5 minutes ago, I got what we are praying is- the ending surgery.

So here is the deal. I have had endometriosis since I was 17 or 18- I can't remember the exact age I was diagnosed at. I have had 2 Laps to burn the Endo and their horrid ahesions. In 2007 I was taken into surgery to remove an 11 (cm or mm) cyst. I came out of surgery w/ only my right ovary and tube left....apparently the cyst was actually a tumor. Thank God it was benign. Then Jan. 09, I had a much needed but not wanted hysterectomy. That surgery was supposed to fix it all. I traded in my chance of having another child or sibling for Blake for what I thought and hoped was relief. Not so much. I really am disappointed to say it didn't work. I have been in pain ever since. I read the message boards that threatened me w/ this ending. They mentioned that hystos were not the cure.....blah blah blah. But I HOPED and prayed it would be for me....and my family.

You see, its not just me that suffers. My son and husband suffer too. Why? because I can't be the best me b/c I feel awful alot. Too much.

So, after much discussion I decided I wanted to go back under the knife....maybe there is still some scar tissue or adhesions that are reeking havoc in there. Maybe just maybe my doc will find the source for all this pain.....pain that makes sleep seem like heaven...pain that brings tears to my eyes......and a sadness to my life that I am done with.

I don't have a date or time yet....but I do have the hope again. So if you are the praying type- pray this works. If not- healing vibes will do just fine.

I promise my next post wil not be so depressing.

Wanna see some pix???

I hope to post some pictures for whoever will see this blog....but more than that for myself in the future to refer back too.

This past weekend was Easter. We had a great weekend. Blake loved all his goodies from the Easter Bunny and really enjoyed decorating eggs and doing the egg hunts either by himself or w/ his cousins.

I am ok. I haven't really gotten into my issue yet. Maybe tonight I will post about it.

My sister registered for her Grad School classes- yay one step further:)

Now I will try to add the pix. I DID IT!!!! So, the pix are before the post but that's ok. These lil peeps are mine:) Blake is the boy- my 4.5 year old.....Shay is the girl- my 22.5 year old (sister) and then the first pic is of Blake's goodies from the Easter Bunny.

Enjoy!

Oh and comment!!!

Camping out w/ the boy:)

Tonight Blake and I decided we are going to camp out in the living room. I put up his tent, got out the sleeping bag, threw in a few pillows...and viola...camp out!!! I will be sleeping on the couch though. What brought on this camp out? I am not sure.....we have some T Storms going on right now = so I imagine Blake thought sleeping w/ me in the living room made sense??!?!?! who knews= he is four and is willing to go to sleep....I will not question this. LOL


*****Side Note- but important to me*****
Our friends Jamie and Jenny are getting married this summer. Tonight, all of the bridesmaids got together w/ Jenny to get our measurements done for our dresses. We also got a great look at Jenny in her AMAZING dress. Its beautiful. Next, we have bridal shower planning and bachelorette party planning. So much fun is ahead for us. She is soooo excited = they have been dating for over 6 years and he is my husband's best friend....so they have a bachelor party to plan. I just know they are dreading that.....yeah right!!!

Sorry for my inconsistent posts....but its like me...scatterbrained:) nite nite all!!!

I need sleep.

I'm not going to get into this too much right now= as it will be a long post when I do give the entire back story= but I visited our local Emergency Room yesterday early morning= around 1am.....for severe pelvic pain. I was given morphine ~ twice~ and a liquid laxative to drink= sorry if TMI. So, I took it easy yesterday= I did modified bed rest.....only got off the couch to get food or use the bathroom.

Well, the pain is back. I have pain killers- not helping. Took hot bath= not helpful. I am using my heating paid- minimal relief.

So, at this point I have gotten only a few hours sleep- its 3:30am and I first went to sleep at 11. I have been up once before now.

I just needed to complain for a bit= and you are welcome....I know how thankful you all are to read my whiny whiny post.


** tomorrow I will give my back story on my medical issue and I hope to post those pix I mentioned in the first post**

..........back to bed to attempt to get some sleep before my full of energy child wakes up for the day.

To Shave or not to Shave?????

No, I am not talking about my legs. Blake and I have an appt w/ my hair dresser today and I have mixed feelings about Blake's hair style. I LOVE the new shaggy/long/funky hair on boys. Everyone HATES it in my family. They say the shorter the better. So, I am not sure which way I will go. I love having his hair spiked just a bit/ messy in the front w/ pomade. I'll update on what I decided later on.


My hair is also in question. It's rather long right now....well past my shoulders. I may just get it trimmed, thined out, and layered around my face. OR I could be daring a do a cute bob. But I have such thick hair; that it may turn out looking like a mushroom top.

Sorry today's post sux but it is what it is....


Oh I never commented on American Idol....it was actually pretty dang good. LOVE. ADAM. LAMBERT.

I Kicked Ass Today!!!!

Yup, that is correct. Brooke. Kicked. Ass. I am sure you are wondering, whose, where, and with what?

I kicked my own ass, at the gym, using the treadmill.

Let's start off with some truth here. Working out is not a normal thing for me. Never has been. I was (yes, WAS) the girl who could eat whatever / whenever and not even bat an eye when it was time for the bikini. I was always looking good. Oh how I miss those days. So what changed? Damned if I know? I do have some ideas....

Marriage- I was married in 2001....still hot and not having to work out or watch what I ate. Good times....good times.

The Boy- 2004 brought me the most precious gift I have and will ever receive....Blake.

IF treatment- I think this is the most likely of the choices b/c when Blake was one...I was back down to my pre-preggers weight. Then I dreamed of TTC#2.....which brought IF and all the fun hormones that go along with it.

Ramble over.....

American Idol is about to start and we watch it as a family- so I will sign off for now and most likely be back on to either bitch about how lame it was or to rave about how great it was.

Go Heels!!!! UNC Tarheels are the NCAA Champs!!

This post is in honor of my husband. He is on cloud 9. Not only did the Tarheels win the tournament but they broke a record in the first half.

Blake and I slept thru it. Blake was playing in the playroom at my inlaw's house.....where we watched the game. I went in there to hang w/ him until the 2nd half and was politely asked to leave. Why?? Apparently, I was blocking his rockets from landing on the different planets (legos- were the rockets; the bed was the different planets).

So, I just went into the other room and vegged out. Next thing I know its midnight and the Tarheels won.


OK...laptop is flashing low battery....will post again tomorrow.

NCAA Tournament-

Bobby is a huge fan of UNC Tarheels.....we watch EVERY SINGLE GAME. So of course tonight's game is bigger than the Superbowl to him. He even napped to make sure he would be able to stay up late tonight to watch the entire game.

That is kinda sad huh? A 28 year old having to nap so he can stay up late to watch a basketball game. Oh well, we're old. I mean, who am I to judge? I napped during the Final Four games on Sunday.

So tonight is a big night in the Bostic household. And tomorrow won't be pretty if we don't have a Tarheel Victory.

PS I am having some trouble w/ my ticker....for Blake's age.....why is it so big? How does one fix this problem????


PSS Tomorrow I will be sharing random pictures of the crew.....prepare yourselves.

Post # 1........

This blog is for me. I want to use it as a scrapbook of the events in my life. I tried to actually scrapbook- I am up to my baby shower- Blake (my son) - is now 4 1/2 years old....so that went well right? Oh, and I also tried a really cute baby website.....I didn't touch it for over a year.

Well......here's to hoping this blog doesn't end after just this post.


Introduction to the characters in my life:

Me (27)- well, hmmm I'm perfect that is all you need to know

Bobby (28)- he THINKS he is perfect but that can't be b/c that title is taken...so he is just the hubby.

Blake (4 1/2)- ahhh the sweetest most cherished little boy in the world.....our one and only child....he has red hair (no, we don't know where he got it from) but red hair, amber eyes, and a complete charmer.

Shay- just accepted into Grad School - 22- typical know it all - oh and she is my sister but I refer to her as my daughter b/c I sorta kinda raised her.

Ok so that's the main crew.

Warning- sometimes I think I am funny- really I'm in denial and not so funny. Also, I am a mother hen type- always the one w/ reason and some consider me a prude.....whateves....I am not a prude...really I'm not.... I swear. AND I will promise pictures that usually never get uploaded/downloaded from my camera.

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