Alexana Irene

Alexana Irene was born on November 25, 2007 at 0156. She delivered at home and then was taken to Saint Anthony's North hospital via ambulance. She is doing well. She weighed 5 lbs 11 ounces and is 18 1/2 inches long. She is gorgeous.

Natural beauty

Need I say more.

Self

It seems as of late that I am in a state of tension. I am not sure if it has to do with all the stuff with Grandma passing or just life in general. I have had several days were I want to run away screaming or curl into a little ball and cry. I have not had the luxury to do either one so instead I am running around with tight shoulder muscles and a clenched jaw. I have been trying to be aware of my own tension and not chew any one's head off. When I say I am in a bad mood leave me alone and then hubby keeps pestering me about it then I tend to snap. He always asks why and sometimes it is not easy to put into words. I have been trying to recenter myself and take time to meditate and self reflect but then the phone rings and it is all over.

Irene Elisabeth Scholin

Irene Elisabeth Scholin

1917-2007

Grandma passed away on Thursday morning the 8th of November in her sleep. Just how I knew she would go. We had talked about it and she told me that is what she wanted to pass without interferance from those there at the house.I knew she would pass while I was at work and asked her to fluff my hair when she went so I knew she was gone. She kept her promise and between 4 and 4:30 that morning while tending to a brand new baby I had chills run up my spine and my hair ruffled. At the time I had disregarded it but then a little after 6 I got the call she had passed. I smiled to myself because she kept her promise.Her viewing was yesterday evening and that was uneventful minus a few arguments in the smoking section but at least they were outside.Her funeral is today so the real fun will be today.

I am so happy we had such a nice 90th birthday party for her, because I know she enjoyed it. I will miss our little chats about the yapping dogs and even yappier daughter in laws she had. I am glad her pain and suffering is over and she is in a better place.

I love and miss you Grandma!