Crazy Busy...feel better Matese

Well, it has been crazy around the Greene house lately. We have been trying to hustle through the last few items on our renovations list, move Rachel to her new house, finish up the swim season, do the family thing, and take care of our sick cat. So, to stay true to the title of our blog..."the easy and not so easy moments of the Greene Family"...I must offer up some of the not so easy moments at some point, huh? Well, while in the midst of moving Rachel to her new house we are also sitting vigil for our cat, Matese. We are unsure of the her status, only that something is off with her liver. Very off. She hasn't been eating, caring for herself, or using the litter box. As it stands currently, the liver issue could be anything from an infection to cancer. To truly diagnose we would need very costly tests and procedures done. So, as of this afternoon she is getting iv fluids, iv antibotics, and a feeding tube. We're giving the idea that she has an infection a try. The fluids and food should revive her a bit and the meds will treat the illness. We should know how she is doing within the next couple of days. And I am sad. Matese and I have history. I got Matese from a friend shortly after the break up of a serious relationship. This cute cat gave me something to care for, something to distract myself with, and ultimately she took my focus off of the relationship so that I could move on. She hasn't been the most social cat, she can barely stand my kids. But I love her. And I am scared for her. Late at night when I am writing this blog, she is usually running around or rubbing up against me....and I am waiting for that and it is not happening. We will all pray for her, right? That she is comfy, not feeling lonely, and that she has had or will have the opportunity to fulfill the full measure of her creation. Thanks for listening, I needed to talk.

Sophia update!!

Sophia loves her excersaucer. She loves to play with the toys and to bounce around. She especially loves it when I put her too close to my plants and she gets to play with them. Look closely at the photos and see what is all over her tray.....pieces of plant and dirt! I caught her playing in the plant, scooping out dirt. When I found her she was waving a branch of the plant around. She will either be in demolition or in landscaping, it hard to say at this point. She's still developing her skills!





The plant thing was last week. This picture is from Saturday afternoon. I had just gotten home from Youth Conference and was unpacking and getting some things done in the kitchen. Sophia was lying on the living room floor playing with toys and just enjoying being out of her carseat. I came in to check on her and I found her sitting there staring at me! So I took a picture! What an awesome surprise. She has been sitting up when I put her in a sitting position for a few days, but we didn't know she could get herself to a sitting position from a lying position! She's a genius! Crawling is just around the corner!!!

(Hi Grandma! Hi Nana! Look at me!)

Wyley Did It!!!

He Did It! Wyley swam across without stopping! His first even last Tuesday was the mixed freestyle relay. He struggled with getting in, but once he did-woooo boy! This was also his qualifying race for the bronze division in the Chesterfield Aquatic League.

This is Wyley's go at his 2nd event: 25yd freestyle. Once again, he crossed the pool. This time he did it without stopping, AND in his personal best: 33.7 seconds! Now he qualifies for CHAMPS in the bronze division. WOW! Way to go Wyley....we are so proud of you!

Wy's relay team won their heat. Here's Wy with his heat winner ribbon.

Our trip to Toys 'R Us was quick. Wyley knew exactly what he wanted- a Pokemon something or other. He doesn't watch it, or play it but he had to have it. Whatever makes the work worthwhile, right?

Go Wyley, Go!!!

This is Sophia at one of Wyley's meets.

"You can do it Wyley! Don't stop!"

Summer is here!

You know summer is here when the watermelon arrives!