Can you spot the ghost in that photo?? (Haha)
This week has been so filled, it’s hard to know where to start. There have been some low points, like when we learned Greta was effectively deaf…again. We’ve been through this with her poor little ears when she was two, and unfortunately, although it’s something a lot of kids grow out of, we’re back here again at age six. She’s going to get tubes in (again!) and tonsils and adenoids out in a couple weeks and we’re hopeful that will clear up the issue for good. Chris had the chance to go in the sound booth to hear what she is hearing, and was heartbroken when he couldn’t hear a thing. Although, in a way, it also made a lot of light bulbs go off.
Of course, there have been some high moments, too. We have been working on 4 pretty big things behind the scenes and they’re all pinch-me-projects. We hope to reveal at least two next week and I can barely wait. We also got notified that we were nominated in the House & Home category for a Shorty Award, awards honoring the best of social media. There are some mega names nominated, like, I don’t know, Cher! But even in our own category, we’re up against 11 people we love, fan-girl, and look up to, like Grace Bonney and um, the Property Brothers! It’s an honor. And if you’d like to vote for us, we’d love that. You can vote once a day, right here.
More fun things this week!
• I’ll be speaking (and hanging out and dancing) at this Soulphoria event February 23rd. If you’re local, I’d love to see you! You can purchase a ticket here (they’re currently 15% off with code earlybird).
• Urban Outfitters is having a major home sale and everything is on sale. 20% off all bedding (Including this pretty coverlet (see below) we used in the guest room. We also got the pillowcases for our master bedroom from UO–they have a great selection!). $100 off all sofas (I’m obsessed with this one). And 20% off everything else. They have great, inexpensive rugs, art, and decor. Definitely worth checking out.
• I am loving seeing Daniel’s room come together. He does such meticulous, miracle-type of work that’s always worth any wait.
• I love the look of a baseball cap on women, but I’m not very into sports so I don’t have a team–and it’s weird to wear an LA hat just for looks, right?! Then, I found this one–-perfect.Â
• The White House’s Zestimate. Do you ever look up your own address to see how its value has fluctuated over the years? From the looks of it, our home’s value peaked in the beginning of 2010 and then dipped pretty big–which makes me wonder, maybe the housing crash effected this area differently?
• Oh Corinne, Hilarious!Â
Hope you all have a fun, relaxing or productive (you choose!) weekend. I’m finalizing a plan for the girls’ bathroom while Chris paints the storage room.
My daughter had tubes twice also. The second time at 5 and she also had her tonsils and adenoids removed. It was a really great thing. She started sleeping better (no more snoring) and was so much healthier. She is 13 now and has only had strep throat once since her surgery. She was always sick with strep and/or ear infections before. Don’t be alarmed if Greta’s voice sounds like Minnie Mouse for a little bit after the surgery – it will go back to normal! Hugs to you all!
our daughter had something similar, and the surgery (they operated 3 things) worked wonders. wishing the very best for greta!
Reading your post (and the one you referenced about G’s ears from 2012) really brought back some memories for me. I had tubes in my ears on and off between the ages of 5 and 10. I can remember coming home after one tube operation and jumping – asking my mom “what was that?!!” – she said it was a car door, across the street. My hearing loss was great. Today at 44 I have above average hearing, though. I wish you and your little girl the best luck with her next procedure!
Removing the tonsils and adenoids and can work amazing wonders! Two of my three kids have had them removed. My son had them removed because he had sleep apnea. You could hear him snoring and stopping breathing from across the house. As soon as they were removed the issue was immediately resolved. Then my 2nd one, my daughter, had a constant runny nose, clogged ears and drainage issues for years. This girl used a box of tissues a day, no joke. I was astounded that as soon as the tonsils and adenoids were removed that was it. The problem immediately resolved. Crossing my fingers for you both. You never want to have to do this but hopefully in a few weeks you will be looking back thrilled to be through it and with the results!!
Oh Julie, so sorry to hear about Greta. I am sure you must be terrified. We will be praying for her and you and Chris
Thanks Aunt Sharon xoxo