Facial Twitch

If you've been around me at all lately, you know that I am struggling with facial twitching right now. I have this little think I do with my lip- kind of like a quick frown- that I do over and over and over again. I can't stop. Well, I can if I really concentrate. I blink really hard And I can't stop. Well, I can if I try really hard.

I don't know what causes it except that most things I've read online say it has something to do with stress and anxiety. I don't really feel that stressed. I probably faced some of my more stressful, anxiety filled moments during our time in Calgary, but I would have thought it would go away by now.

But, it's just getting worse. And people have started asking me if my face is OK. The kids' friends have started asking what's wrong with my face and why do I do that thing with my lip. It is so. dang. embarrassing.

So, I've been reading up on cures online. And there are some medications that can be helpful, although I don't know about side effects. And hypnosis. Which my sister says I should look in to. I'm open to just about anything right now.

Just wanted you to know if you see me on a regular basis. Or a not so regular basis. That I'm sorry. I'm so so sorry. It drives me crazy. Really, really crazy. And it's embarrassing. Really, really embarrassing.

But, how do I deal with embarrassing situations? I blog about them, of course! And, somehow, it's not quite so embarrassing if everyone knows I know.

Marriage Maintenance

After an international move, a miscarriage, starting new schools, two "busy" seasons for Jeff, and just general craziness, Jeff and I are leaving soon for a little marriage maintenance. Jeff's parents are here spoiling the kids so they will be having fun, too.

I can not express in words how much I love this man. And tomorrow is his birthday.

It's going to be a good birthday, baby.

What happens when the thunder cracks

Look what Jeff and I discovered after a thunder storm late one evening last week: