Update on us

17 years ago

Hello all! I think the last time I updated was about a year ago or so and things were not going very well here w/ me and my husband. Things are somewhat better, we're just kind of treading water. We've decided to make things work for Bradley's sake - which I know isn't a popular thing to do, lol - having heard about it from friends and family, but we both feel like we can keep things calm between us and we've been doing that so far. I know it's a cycle, I guess we'll see.

The amount and quality of time Bradley and I have together is awesome, which I can't imagine giving up. He is growing up so much, I just look at him and can't believe my eyes. He loves being outside, and doing anything physical. He is really into baseball, he can hit like crazy! I can't wait til he plays on a team. His birthday is so late that he will have to wait til next summer, although I'm going to check for fall ball, keeping fingers crossed. He is playing soccer this year, but gets bored w/ it b/c it's a learning team and all he wants to do is play :D

His latest venture has been skateboarding. He kept asking and asking and so I gave in... now I want a skateboard too!!! It's really fun! He told me he was going to get me a skateboard for mother's day :) I don't know if he's thoughtful or tired of sharing, lol!

He's also very excited to be turning 4 in July. He reminds me "it's May, then June then July then July 25!" and wants to know how big he's going to be when he's 4. He says "Feel my muscles! Are they big?" which is so funny b/c he puts his arms straight out, not like the normal bent arm muscle pose, it's so cute. He's so much fun.

Well, other than hanging out w/ B, I have been trying to help/encourage my sister with her invention. She's been working on the idea for almost 2 years now, I think it's great that she's doing it, even if it doesn't actually come to pass. So once again, thanks for helping her out!

I check in here every now and then to see what's going on, I really need to do better w/ the updates though, I know!

Oh, I cannot remember how to get a pic in here, so I'll give the link to my flikr page - lots of pics there!

Take care,

ginger

Here is a link that might be useful: flickr pics

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bunny_lover
17 years ago
Ginger, it is so nice to see Bradley so happy and healthy!

Only you can decide what is right for you and your husband. (((Ginger)))
maryanntx
17 years ago
Bradley has grown so much! He's such a cutie. Thanks for the update.
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Kathsgrdn
17 years ago
Good to see you back. Bradley is such a cutie! Hope things work out for you and DH.
lydia1959
17 years ago
Thanks for the update Ginger!! Bradley is a doll and he's all boy for sure! What a daredevil he is! He makes me nervous just looking at the pictures. lol

Love the pirate quilt too. Did you make that?? If so, I'm very impressed!

Good luck to your sister with her invention.

Don't be such a stranger to the KT - we miss you!
gingertn
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17 years ago
Lydia, thank you, yes I made the quilts for my nephews. My sister and bil that were in Troy moved to Lake St. Louis, and she wanted to do the boys' room in a pirate theme. She didn't want to buy the quilt set she found online b/c it was so expensive, so I convinced her I could make some similar :D It was fun and they turned out better than I expected. Did you see how we painted the room? I think the pics are also on there, the room turned out great!
lydia1959
17 years ago
The Octopus wall? Picture is a little dark, but what I can make out it looks really cute. I didn't know you were so crafty!

Lake St. Louis is a really nice community. I was just there yesterday checking out the new mall (The Meadows) with a friend, most of the stores are a little high-priced for my pocketbook.. but we had fun anyhow.
sue_va
17 years ago
Good to see Bradley so happy and healthy. I often think about him. Hope things go better and better with you and DH.

Thanks for the pics.

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nodakgal
17 years ago
Wow has Bradley grown! He looks just as handsome as always though! Hard to think of him being the big 4!!
It is SO wonderful to see you here again Ginger! Just made me day!
susan_on
17 years ago
Such a cute little boy. Hope everything gets better for you.
glenda_al
17 years ago
So nice to see you again and with an update.

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Linda Wayman
17 years ago
Hi Ginger, it's good to hear from you. Thanks so much for sharing pictures of Bradley. He looks so happy and healthy. I wish you the best with your future, whichever way it turns out. Don't be a stranger.

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grinch_gut
17 years ago
Great to see you post Ginger and to see Bradley soo happy and healthy! wow a skater dude....tanner could show him some tricks......keep us posted hang in their I pray for whatever the best for you and your DH.....Stacy
FlamingO in AR
17 years ago
Hiya, Ginger! It's great to see you and get an update. I think Bradley is perfectly adorable and can't believe how big he's gotten. What a cute and funny kid. I think you're amazing to put your happiness aside to keep an intact family for him, I know that has to be hard sometimes, but I really respect you for it.

And great job, arrrrggg, on the pirate quilt, how cute is that?! Woody and I have pirate pillowcases that we take to FL on our vacations, about 4 miles from your Clearwater Beach pirate cruise. :)

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