the past few days(new soap box post below)

(Reese just read the title for the previous post and said, "Chaos... chaos... what chaos mom?" I'm glad they are oblivious to it :) )

(2/6/08)

Some cheap and even money saving therapy for me today...

For anyone who knows me you will know that I love (d - now past tense) reading the local newspaper. I have subscribed for the past 8 years at least and faithfully read it each day. Today, I called and canceled it. This felt so good to do. I have been amazed by what free press and speech really means since my brother's tragedy (and a few other times I've been quoted in the paper) It is amazing to me that they can take your name and wrap some " " around something and claim that it was said by the person. I haven't been able to read the paper since my brother's death because it has made me stop and think that probably most articles are sensationalized and that their job is to sell a paper and to do this it may require false stories so they are able to follow up with minor corrections later. I have also always loved watching local and national news channels... while I have not given up on this completely I do have to stop and think when I listen to stories... also, when the media hovers over people and tragedies and car accidents, reality tv shows that show tragedies, etc... before I had not realized that these are all real people with families who care for them - I definitely stop and think now and will not ever be so quick to believe everything I read and hear. I have also realized that I have waisted so much time with these when I have truthful books that I should be reading and putting my time and energy into.

Phew... this is theraputic as well :)

The girls are quickly adjusting to eachother. Lili is Meili's little shadow. Meili keeps saying, "stop following me." It has been fun watching them play and get along for the most part... yesterday, Lili was playing with a Pyrex bowl and some smaller tupperware bowls and was stacking the smaller bowls into the glass bowl... Meili went up and took the glass bowl from her and chucked it across the tile entry - it shattered - she is trying to find where her spot is - She is also good at reminding me about her - I'll ask her do you want to get you or Lili out of the tub first - she always says Lili and then after I get her out she'll say, "momma, you forgot your other princess" I am having a great time with both of them.

Mckenzie and Reese are going skiing today with Scott and the Charter School they go to - they were both so excited. Davis is doing well and loves having both girls at home to greet him when he gets home.

Lili has (knock on wood) slept in her bed for the last 2 nights and is sleeping all night. The boys have not and have come into our room each night to sleep with us - one of these days :)

We took Lili to the doctor the other day. She is short (3%), weight (10%) and head (25%). Our pediatrian said that the nutrition goes to the brain first, then weight and finally height... she said we should see her height pick up some. She also had blood and stool sample tests. All is well except for the fact that she has giardia which is a reportable disease so I've had to answer calls and explain to the Health and Welfare office.... fun.

Hope you are well.

Melanie