Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Grass Between My Toes...why that name?

I love to be outside.  I love being barefoot.  Seriously, I wear my flip flops all year...even in the snow!  Therefore, I love to feel the "grass between my toes"  I know it's a silly name...but it's memorable!

Since this is my first post, I'll fill you in on some things about me and my life.

I have two children, who I refer to as The Minions. 

Bubba is my oldest, he is currently in 1st grade.  He was born at 31 weeks and spent 6.5 weeks in the NICU.  He was diagnosed with ADHD over a year ago.  We are struggling with finding medication that works for him.  He is highly intelligent, which only adds to his fidgeting since he works faster than his classmates.  He is also an avid reader (he reads 1.5 grade levels above his actual grade!!), a wrestler, a lover of cheeseburgers and animals, and just an all around great kid.

Diva is my youngest, she will start kindergarten in the fall.  She almost made it to full-term, being born at just over 36 weeks.  She has hypotonia, which is basically a fancy way to say she has low muscle tone.  She is allergic to dairy.  She also wrestles, it has helped her strengthen her muscles.  She loves pink, purple, anything that sparkles, and her cats.

My husband is a Geek, and proud of it!  He works in IT but isn't afraid of manual labor.  He can fix my computer and a hole in the wall!  He loves me, he loves our children, we are both avid readers and beach bums...what more can I say??

Me?  I'm a college graduate who left the workforce when Diva developed RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) at only 4 weeks old.  I love to cook and bake.  I'm an avid reader and I feel weird when my hands aren't busy with something...usually crochet!  I have a great sense of humor and I don't get offended easily. 

Well, I think that's about it...enjoy!