Far more serious than layouts...
If I'm ever asked if I want the good news or the bad news first I want the bad news...get the crappy stuff out of the way and move onto more pleasant thoughts.
So that's what I'm doing today...first I'll discuss the crap and then share layouts. :)
At 6:15am tomorrow Sean is having surgery. Nothing major...totally an outpatient procedure and ultimately it'll be a good thing since he's having various aspects of his nose repaired so that he can finally start to breathe out of both nostrils normally...but it's surgery.
Rationally I know surgeries occur thousands upon thousands of times every single day...with my Dad I grew up around surgery...I wore scrubs as pajamas, stood quietly by during seemingly endless post-op checks as dad did his rounds, the doctor's lounge was our playground with it's big screen TV and pool table.
Tomorrow though I have to sit in a waiting room and wait. Two plus hours of most likely torturing myself with worry, getting jumpy every time I see any doctor come out to debrief a family member...I grew up around surgery...I know that there is always a chance that something totally routine can go wrong.
I can be perfectly rational, but honestly I'm pretty much terrified and will be until they lead me back to see a groggy, bandaged up Sean.
So if you wouldn't mind sending a good thought out, or crossing your fingers, or saying a prayer it would mean so much to me.
Okay thanks for putting up with my dramatic nervousness...now the good stuff...well I'm not saying these are particularly good actually their fairly uncreative...but it was loads of fun to dive into new patterns and put stuff together...
thninking of you! You know I think you are superwoman! Bet Sean thinks so too after you taking care of him today! xoxo
p.s. Thanks for a fabulous class last weekend.
Posted by: kim | August 21, 2008 at 09:27 PM
I'm late commenting, so I already know everything turned out well for Sean, but I have to tell you that I burst out laughing at the layout of your mom with the mesh underwear on her head!! That is the most bizarre underwear I have ever seen and I could NOT actually believe I was supposed to put that on after I had my first baby, so that picture really cracked me up!! I love your LOs, and I'm glad Sean is doing well. Enjoy your movie weekend!
Posted by: Tricia | August 21, 2008 at 09:06 PM
Sending good thoughts your way. You and Sean will be in my prayers!
Posted by: suzanne | August 21, 2008 at 10:54 AM
I'll check back for an update - sure all will go well, but my son is having his wisdom teeth out next week and I know that feeling, that little niggling voice saying, "but what IF..." - it will be worth it and he'll be fine!
Posted by: Kirsten | August 21, 2008 at 08:54 AM
Sending thoughts and prayers for you and Sean. Here's to breathing better.
Posted by: fran heupel | August 21, 2008 at 08:02 AM
Saying a prayer for Sean and lots of peace and calmness for you, Nora! I'm glad you all had a great trip. Thanks again for sharing with us!
Posted by: Mary Jo | August 21, 2008 at 05:55 AM
Best of luck to you guys today!
and those LO's rock, I love the one about your mom! too funny...
Posted by: Shannon | August 21, 2008 at 05:11 AM
I hate surgeries but they have turned out fine. Sending prayers and good wishes to Sean and you. I think it's worse for the person waiting outside, you'll be fine, stay positive and let us know how Sean is later in the day. xxx
Posted by: rhonacs | August 21, 2008 at 03:37 AM
Nora, it will be okay. Sending thoughts and prayers Sean's way (and yours!) Take a deep breath and send him good vibes from the waiting room.
Posted by: Kim Stewart | August 21, 2008 at 02:14 AM
Best wishes for a successful surgery for Sean and a low stress wait for you. Lovely LOs.
Posted by: Frances | August 20, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Saying a prayer for Sean.
Will be thinking of you all tomorrow-
Cute layouts!
Posted by: Robyn | August 20, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Everything will be OK!
Posted by: windy | August 20, 2008 at 08:21 PM
I'll be thinking of you and Sean tomorrow.
I hope you both have a peace filled day.
{{hugs}}
Posted by: Mary Ann | August 20, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers to CA!
Posted by: Katie F | August 20, 2008 at 07:50 PM
I will be keeping you and Sean in my prayers tomorrow. Keep us updated, ok?
Posted by: lisa | August 20, 2008 at 07:28 PM
You bet. Prayers have been said. May God give you peace tomorrow as you wait.
Posted by: kathleen | August 20, 2008 at 06:56 PM
I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Susan | August 20, 2008 at 05:45 PM
Thoughts and good wishes with you always.......I know what it's like to sit in a waiting room waiting for results of a surgery........
Posted by: Carolyn Shafer | August 20, 2008 at 05:20 PM