Tomorrow is the last day of school…the fulfillment of one of many dreams that Bronson has completed 2nd grade healthy and happy.  What a truly lucky, blessed mother I am to appreciate and experience this day!  The past month has been full of field trips, year end projects, sports, birthday parties and a growing love within our family.  The little things like planting seeds and watching them grow, Bronson snuggling Brennan and Bennett, friends running like wild puppies through the house…would I have loved all this like I do now if we had not been faced with the tribulations and challenges of cancer?  Some days I am almost at peace with the fact that all our days are numbered including our children.  Letting them run on sidewalks without shoes or dangling from monkey bars…okay that is about the extent of my “overprotective mom” letting go BUT still it is a wonderful thing.  A true appreciation of what God has given to us and trying to take the higher road when necessary.  Busy days filled with too much cleaning, cooking and carpooling makes me long for the lazy days of summer when Wally and I can actually spend quality time with the kids.  We will be enjoying the Staycation this year..enjoying every moment in our own beds, entertaining friends and loving our fabulous kids.  Okay, realistically let’s check back with me in a few weeks with the 4 B’s destroying the house!!!

THANK YOU for everyone who has been praying for the families facing childhood cancer...the warriors and the angels.   We are in a better place as we navigate decisions such as where to continue the MIBG scans (NY Sloan Kettering or Houston Tx Childrens hospital) and whether we should send Bronson on a week long overnight camp with his Dallas Oncology group. 

Yesterday, I went on Bronson’s field trip to Fair Park.  In his Mother’s Day poem he mentioned that I am always busy with the house and his little brother but he loves it when we are alone.  He then proceeded to tell me that he loves that I am the best mom I can be.  Well, I am sure I can make improvements in lots of ways.  I truly enjoyed our time together (thank you GiGi for watching Bennett and for all those that allowed the extra chaperones to attend).  When Bronson put his head on my shoulder during the IMAX, I captured the feeling of true love between us.  Too beautiful.  I am getting mushy so I’ll sign off and clean the kitchen.