Real life can get in the Way

Of  blogging.   I like to sit here at my little blog and share the fun product that I work with, but sometimes it just doesn't work because real life stuff keeps me away.   

I think about it everyday..... 

....then I feel guilty that maybe some of you have checked in and you find nothing new.  So I apologize if you have checked up on me while I have been absent, but thanks for taking the time to come back.

I'm sure that you really don't want to know that I had a big, old cruddy cold.  Hasn't everyone?  Maybe it was the flu.  Don't they say that the flu gives you cold like symptoms?  Anyway, all that I know is I felt like death was upon me and only the past couple of days have the energy to stay awake for more than 4 hours at a time.

Then in the middle of the crud my sweet little guy, Cort had a sledding accident.  He was a mess for a good week.  He broke off his 2 front permanent teeth and had road rash and deep cuts in his mouth and on his lips from hitting asphalt.  Yes, I said asphalt , as in someone's driveway.  Have I ever mentioned that when the Albrecht boys get an injury they never do it small?  I remember the beginning of summer vacation several years ago when I get a call from the police saying that my son, Cole had been run over by a golf cart.  Imagine my confusion ...  because really... HOW does one get run over by a golf cart?  That's another long blog post -- just know that it wasn't pretty.  He still has the scars on his leg today to prove it.

Back to Cort.  He gets his teeth repaired next week.  First he has to have root canals in both teeth then they will do a white bonding to build up the teeth.  The dentist says that caps will probably have to wait until he is 17 or so, but promises that he will make him look good. 

He has been such a trooper through all of the Hydrogen Peroxide rinses and cleanings, ointment applications and antibiotics.   He can only drink  through  a straw and eat soft foods that can be shoved to the back of his mouth to avoid the exposed root canals.  Makes your teeth hurt just reading this, doesn't it?  But he has never complained or cried--sometimes I wish that he would.  The mom of his friend (where the accident happened) thinks that he's missing a few nerve endings that the rest of us have ;-) ;-) 

So anyway, I have been  nurse, substitute teacher, and constant companion to him while he healed.  He looks amazing after only 2 weeks!  Now to just get through the repair of the teeth.  I will miss the cute little lisp that he has now -- brings me back to when he lost his baby teeth, but he looks forward to biting into a piece of pizza.  Can't blame him.

Things to share.....

I did another layout with the new Pink Paislee product that debuted at CHA winter and again I used an old photo of my son's, Cole and Luke.  This photo makes me all mushy.  I can remember that day in the hospital after Luke was born like it was yesterday.  I still can't believe that my husband was able to get that shot of Cole kissing his new baby brother because he did it all on his own.  So sweet.  I can remember when Cort was born too (sorry if all of the C's are confusing.) The first thing that Cole did was kiss Cort when he held him.  Cole was 14 at the time and I thought that it was awesome that he didn't feel the need to act like a cool teenager and avoid too much tenderness.  One of my favorite memories of him as a teenager. 

That captured moment is what makes being a mother worth every minute of the worry that children can bring. (Remind me that I said that if something big ever happens again!)

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Here's a little Creative Cafe project that you can do at your local Artbar.  They will have scallop edge gift bags in all of the Creative Cafe colors that you can decorate up for your next party or gift giving occasion.  Aren't they fun?!!

There's also new Ledger papers.  I made this quick little back to school photo frame with the paper and a sheet of rub ons from the Lucky Memories Swatchbook .  If you click on those links it takes you to the Just Need It website where you can get all of the Creative Cafe products.  I know that 2 Peas in a Bucket now carries the papers and Swatchbooks also.  Hopefully they ordered the new releases from CHA.

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Whew!! Thanks for making it through all of that.  I must have felt like talking since I've been away for awhile!  Imagine. ;-)

See you soon-- or at least sooner than last time!   Linda :-)

Comments

[Susan Beth Breuner]

Great post! Well worth the wait. The pages are wondeful, as usual. Sorry you got the crud that has hit the entire country (or at least all the scrapbookers I know of). Glad Cort is going to be okay, although it sounds like there is still more of the ordeal to be suffered. Amazing what our kids manage to survive, isn't it! Even more amazing that we moms hold together through all of it.

[Darlene D'Eon]

OH my Linda, your sentiments brought tears to my eyes remembering those days when my kids were just babes. Hope everything goes well for Cort. I'm sure he'll be as handsome as ever, he is such a cutie. Looking forward to your next post but I will take it whenever it comes regardless of how long I may have to wait for it.

[Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal)]

Hello Linda..
I'm one of your newer blog fans... No apologies needed for not blogging! This is an 'extra' in our lives.. as bloggers and blog readers!
I am a mom of an 8 yr old boy who also does his own stunts.. We haven't had any broken bones yet.. OH, how our little boys are so tough when it comes to physical injuries.. yet fragile in the heart.. mine is definitely a mommy's boy... who wishes he could sleep in our bed, yet during the day he is one tough dude!
We also got the crud.. the worse part was having my 10 yr old dd have a high fever for 2 days.. that breaks my heart!
Hang in there!!! Your work is beautiful as well as your life...

[Bille]

Hi Linda,
I am so sorry for your little son. The teeth are important things for us and so I hope everything will be good again for him. It isn`t bad, that you don`t post so often. The real life is much more important! We will wait for your next post patiently ;-) Your family-layout touched me so much! Wonderful!

[Amber]

oh my gosh Linda- the poor little guy!!! It's painful just reading this for sure.
You have done beautiful projects, I really love the Creative Cafe school one- very nice!
~Amber

[Betsy Veldman]

Beautiful projects Linda! So sorry to hear about all the "crud" going on right now. Your poor little guy... what a bummer! And just as a side note - I lost one of my front permanent teeth when I was a kid and the dentists can work wonders.. you'd never guess it's not real. :-) Hang in there!

[Nicole Lund]

Hope you and your son are better soon. Really enjoyed your post. Beautiful pages!

[Brenda T.]

Poor Cort! ~ Ouch! Good to hear that he is on the mend.

Love the layout! So sweet...just beautiful!

[Irene M]

That's what I call "real motherhood" girl, Sick and taking care of the injured...it's so not easy. ((((((((((hugs))))))))) A munched up face and lost teeth? That just makes me hurt. Ouchy! Don't you worry, he'll be prettier than ever in no time and stock up on pizza cuz he'll eat you outta house and home as soon as he's back on solid food ;) All the best of luck at the Dentist.

I love your layout and your sweet baby picture makes my heart pitter :)

[Susan]

Bless your heart! I have 2 boys {and one calm girl} so I do understand! Please don't let anyone make you feel pressured to share. I appreciate every project that you do share and know it takes time away from others just to photograph, type up, upload, etc., etc. Hug your boys, and blog only when you are done.

[angelia]

Linda, I'm sorry to hear you've been under the weather, and even sorrier to hear about the sledding accident. Glad that they'll get him fixed up. They can do so much these days. Take care, A

[Melissa Phillips]

Ohhhh---so sorry Linda! I bet you have been a nervous wreck about your little guy---so hard for moms to deal with accidents---and so sorry to hear you've been sick!
LOVE your latest and greatest creations---they make me so happy---and can't help but snicker at your Robert Plant and Alison Kraus music---I've been drooling over their newest CD and have been trying to NOT buy it---but think I must have it now!
Take care!
Melissa

[courtney walsh]

oh woah - poor Cort. :( I"m sorry you've had that to deal with!! Not the kind of fun 'real life' that you welcome getting in the way once in awhile. :(

[Bernie]

Hi L, poor Cort! what a trooper getting through it all like that! I'm a new blogger and find that it takes time, and I don't even have kiddiwinkles!!! Anywya, your beautiful creations were worth the wait - thanks for all your wonderful inspiration, and good luck at the dentist for Cort and YOU! (I guess your son hurts, so do you!) bx

[Anna Sigga]

Hi girl!
I am so sorry to hear about your little boy and hopefully it will all be over soon.
Your projects are absolutely gorgeous and my fav is the PP layout - simply darling!

[Gina]

Sorry to hear you have been sick and about Cort's accident. Love his heart! Beautiful projects and the photo of your son kissing your new baby is precious! Don't feel like you have to apologize for not posting. Your work is good enough to keep checking. ;)

[Danelle]

Oh Linda...I can just imagine what you have been feeling with Cort's accident. It just breaks your heart when your little masterpieces are hurt and especially like this. I am so glad what was hurt is repairable, at least it wasn't his eyes or something worse. Thank goodness.

I had a feeling something was going on at your house and my instincts were right. You are such a trooper mom and it seems that Cort is such a tough kid. I hope you all continue to mend well.

Danelle