I'm tired, how are you?

If you are looking for happy and cheery today you had better move onto the next blog.  I am nothing if not honest and I have to tell you I feel exhausted.  Two weeks of issues with my Dad, two weeks of extra appointments with Little Buddy that have lasted hours, two weeks of working long days and this week working extra, have left me completely whipped.  I am tired, not thinking clearly and frankly, extremely crabby.  Thank goodness the weekend is near.  I need some time to breath.  Not much progress has been made on anything but in the spirit of honesty I think we may have to take a look.

Oh awesome Berroco kiribati sweater made of very fun  Berroco Karma, I am in love with you but will you ever get finished?

Oh awesome table runner made from Berroco Boboli Lace, I love you yet you have only grown a few inches this week.  Maybe we can play together this weekend.

Oh Olive Twist Shawl, I  love you so much, your twisted stitch is such an interesting design element.  I love it even more that you were created by the lovely Sue of Mr Micawber's Recipe for Happiness, who designed you so brilliantly.   I have put in a few rows on you in the evenings, but it has been short and sweet, as I quickly realize I am making mistakes because I am too darn tired to crochet.

You crocheters out there have to try this pattern, look at this row of twisted stitch, I love it.  Yes I know showing you a gray shawl on gray pavers is not ideal, but I do not have enough energy to try and find a better place for a photo shoot.

There have been moments of beauty, these lovely lilies popped up from some bulbs I was given by a friend a few years ago.  They pop up several times a year but only stay a day or two.

And I received a surprise in the mail all the way from Kuwait!  Now many of you know and adore my friend Tammy, but if you haven't met her yet you need to pop on by her blog T's Daily Treasures. 
You will be uplifted and feel so positive just for taking the time to visit.  Tammy is so genuine and loving.  She is the blogging friend you want to live right next door to so you can pop over for tea and a chat (as many of you are).  Tammy has a son in Colorado going to school, a teenage son at home and a wonderful husband.  She lives in an incredible area and takes her readers on many very interesting trips and adventures.  Tammy is creative, loving and so positive.  Pop on over and make a new friend.

I was so surprised and so touched by this package.  Tammy you made my very hectic, very exhausting week, so much nicer and I thank you for that.  How did you know when you were making this dishcloth, all the way around the world from me, that I would need it this week?

And look Lemon Verbena tea from Jordan!  I hate to drink it, it is so special.  A thousand thank you's to you Tammy for your kindness, friendship and generosity.

Now onto this guy.  Can you believe this sweet face, this sweet boy giving Fluffy a ride in his dump truck has been throwing some hair raising tantrums.  I know you can not even imagine it with this smile.  Oh, yes the three's have hit with a vengeance.  My little guy's brain works so much faster than he can communicate his needs, which only makes things worse.  Ah, this too will pass. 

But on a good note he saw the eye doctor today and he was very pleased with Little Buddy's progress.  Yes his eyes turn in a bit, yes he still has issues, but he is holding strong and steady and is wearing his glasses, that is a feat all on its own!

We also made a trip to his Physiatrist (a muscle and bone expert). He could not believe that just six short months ago Little Buddy was only pulling up to stand, he was not even crawling with his braces on.  He was thrilled to see my little man walking with his posterior walker, Little Buddy even chased the doctor down the hall and found him hiding in a  exam room.  It was worth the four hours of driving, waiting and waiting some more to see the doctor.  We do not have to go back for 9 months which is a very long time for a 3 year old with cerebral palsy.  So all is not doom and gloom here, there have been very bright moments in an otherwise stressful and tiring week or two.

So how are you?