I’m A Slacker

June 16, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

project 365 entry for June 16, 2009

My goodness, I just realized how long it has been since I added posts to this blog. I do have many entries to get on here. I hope to start getting those up over the next several days. So, keep checking back!

I hope I made you smile. Until next time…

Building With K’Nex

February 15, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

project 365 entry for Feb 13, 2009

2 of my daughters are helping at the church [serving food during a dinner] tonight & tomorrow. It was chaos trying to find the right clothes for them to wear.
My youngest was busy building with Knex. Some how she managed to get my neighbor in there to help her build.
Woman and Girl Buidling Tower With Knex
Hope I made you smile. Until next time…

Pretty Baby

February 15, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

Project 365 entry Feb. 12, 2009

Thought I would share a picture of my adorable granddaughter. She is such a cutie. It bothers me that I haven’t been able to see her much.
I have been feeling terrible since I have been home. I guess I have pushed myself to long trying to take care of my brother and all.
Anyway:
Newborn Girl Laying Head on Mother's Shoulder
Hope I made you smile. Until next time…

:( 4th Round With Hospital

February 15, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

project 365 entry for Monday Feb. 9, 2009

Well, I had to take my brother to the doctor today. He took a turn for the worse over night. The doctor sent him straight to the hospital. 4th admission since Jan. 12th. He is filling up with fluids again. They don’t understand why. :(
I need a smile. Here’s a picture I took of my redheaded granddaughter when I saw her last:
Redheaded Toddler Girl Sitting on Counter
Hope I made you smile. Until next time…

February 15, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

project 365 entry for Feb 8, 2009

Thought I would share a picture I took of my newest granddaughter, the last time I saw her. With everything that has been going on, I have barely been able to see her. It looks like she is shocked & saying “Wow. Is that REALLY MY Grandma?”
Baby Girl Looking At Mom

I will be going home tonight. My brother & I THINK he might be able to stay home alone at night.
Hope I made you smile. Until next time…

Other Niece

February 15, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

Project 365 entry for Feb. 7, 2009

My other niece came to see her dad. Her little girl got all sticky eating candy. Here she is washing her hands:
Woman Helping Toddler Girl Wash Hands
Hope I made you smile. Until next time…

Niece & Her Kids Visiting & Cleaning the Tub

February 15, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

Project 365 entry for Friday Feb 6, 2009

One of my niece’s came to see her dad today. Got a shot of her scrubbing the bath tub:
Girl Scrubbing Bathtub Twins, Baby Boy and Girl Laying on Blanket Here’s a picture of her twins.

Hope I made you smile. Until next time..

Another Fat Cat & Siamese

February 15, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

project 365  entry for Feb 5, 2009

   My brother has a neighbor who has 2 cats (a.k.a. – “The Girls”) that he brings over to visit the fat cat here. Did that just make sense? LOL
The other fat cat:
Multi Colored Fat Cat Sitting Siamese Kitten Being Curious
and the little one. Boy is she a handful!
Hope I made you smile. Until next time…

More Snow & Release From the Hospital

February 15, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

project 365 entry  for Feb. 4, 2009

  My brother was released from the hospital today. Of course, we got hit with nasty weather. I still do not have my van fixed. So, thankfully our oldest son was around to give me ride to the city to stay with my brother. I’m back to living on my brother’s couch.

I took this shot through the windshield as we were going down the interstate. You can see some of the snow blowing across the highway:
Snowstorm, Snow Blowing Across Interstate, 2009
I will post some shots of some of my grand kids soon.
Hope I made you smile. Until next time…

Visit From Son

February 15, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

Project 365 entry for Feb. 3,2009

My brother is still in the hospital :(
Our oldest son stopped in for a visit. He’s on his way from Kentucky, heading home in New York. He was in Kentucky when the big ice storm hit & knocked electricity out.
Here’s a shot of my oldest granddaughter tormenting her uncle.
Girl Teasing Man

Checking On Fat Cat

February 15, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

Project 365  entry for February 2, 2009

My brother is still in the hospital. They have drained fluids and hoping they don’t come back.

While he is in the hospital, I’m stopping in & taking care of fat cat. It’s been difficult without a vehicle. But, here’s a shot of fat cat being curious:
Fat Cat Being Nosey

Hope I made you smile. Until next time…

Snow Storm and Calling for an Ambulance

February 15, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

project 365 entry for Wed. January 28, 2009

My brother got worse this morning. Ended up needing to call an ambulance. He was weak, having trouble breathing & his blood pressure was dropping. They couldn’t risk taking him to the hospital he had been dealing with. He was bad enough they needed to take him to the nearest hospital.
He has massive amounts of fluid building up around his heart & in his lungs. The fluid is trying to shut down his heart & his is basically drowning in his own fluids. The fluid will need to be drained.
I’m still without a vehicle. My brother’s neighbor got me to the hospital. I ended up calling a friend so I could come home tonight.. he was kind enough to drive the terrible roads to bring me back to the town I live in.
We got hit with a snow storm today. It’s nasty outside.
My brother had a terrible night breathing. He insisted on keeping a window open. Here’s the result of that…
Snow on Inside of Window Sill
Yes that is a pile of snow on the inside of the window sill.

  Hope I made you smile. Until next time…

Back to the City & No Vehicle

January 27, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

project 365 entry for January 26, 2009

My brother got out of the hospital today. Wouldn’t you know it, my van is messed up. I’m back at my brother’s apartment, taking care of him and my van is back home. Once we figure out the money for the part & my husband finds a whole day to fix it, I’ll have a vehicle. For now, I’m stranded & my brother has numerous doctor visits & lab tests he needs me to get him to.
My youngest really didn’t want mommy to leave again. Poor baby.. I miss her [& the other kids & my husband] so much.
Child Sitting at the Computer

One good thing, fat cat was happy to see me again.
Hope I made you smile. Until next time …

Brother Back In The Hospital

January 27, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

Project 365 entry Jan. 23, 2009

Well, ended up taking my brother to the doctor again this morning. He was sent from the doctor’s office to the hospital by ambulance. He has fluid in his lungs, fluid around his heart & his heart is stuck in A Fib.

I’m so tired. I will be spending tonight back at home. I snapped this photo as I was going down the interstate tonight. I seem to be seeing alot of this view lately; not to mention the chaos of the traffic seems to kind of represent the chaos of how my life has been…
Interstate Traffic at Night

Hope I made you smile. Until next time …

Fat Cat Reading & Doctor

January 22, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

project 365 entry Thursday Jan. 22, 2009

Fat cat must have wanted to do a little reading this morning. He climbed under the end table. Maybe he’s planning some woodwoking projects? Just a guess since it looks like he’s reading woodworking type magazines.
Cat Laying on Magazines
Well, I’m off to take my brother to the doctor. This is his follow up from surgery.
Hope I made you smile. Until next time …

Key Lime Tree Blossom & Back to My Brother’s

January 22, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

project 365 entry Wednesday Jan. 21, 2009

After 36 hours at home, I’m back at my brother’s apartment. Well, I didn’t actually get 36 hours at home between my dad’s surgery & running kids to Youth Group. But, at least I was able to see my husband and kids for a little bit.
I took this photo before I left home. It’s a bud and blossom on one of my Key Lime trees.
Key Lime Tree Blossom
Hope I made you smile. Until next time …

Run Home & Dad’s Eye Surgery

January 22, 2009 by Catherine Kowalski

project 365 entry Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009

Got home at 2:00 a.m. this morning. My little brother is going to stay with my other brother. I have to take my Dad for eye surgery today. Took a nap in my own bed, before getting up to see the kids & heading out to get my dad. My bed felt good after sleeping on a couch for last several nights.
Surgery went well. Ran my dad home & headed back home. A couple of the kids have Youth Group tonight, so they were busy getting ready. Here’s my 15 year old daughter curling my youngest daughter’s hair.
Teenager Curling Little Girl's Hair
When I came in, I found out that one of my grandson’s was here for awhile. He wants to take pictures like Grandma. He may have to work on his skills. Notice his finger over the lens. LOL
Toddler With Camera, Taking a Picture
Hope I made you smile. Until next time …