Tag Archives: stress

Slump and a kick-start!

Posted on September 23, 2016 by claytonhill

So, I’ve been quiet. I usually don’t get that way for too long …. I was in a creative slump. Apparently, I was feeling stressed. But now, with ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) and a large chunk of of nursing … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2014

Posted on December 27, 2014 by claytonhill

We had some fun Christmas moments this year: We (as a family unit) decided we needed to hit a few more stores on Christmas Eve … It’s quite an adventure if you haven’t tried it. All sorts of interesting people-watching … Continue reading →

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Beyond baby steps …

Posted on May 23, 2014 by claytonhill

Minute by minute?? Yeah – that’s about right. Here’s the scoop: My grandma is rallying; She has a trach, peg tube, foley and a tube in her gallbladder; per the specialist doctors (rehab), she suffered a major neurologic event at … Continue reading →

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Only in Michigan …

Posted on May 14, 2014 by claytonhill

Can you go from 80 degrees to 40 degrees inside of 24 hours in May … Not complaining, just still in awe … while my teeth chatter. Got through Mother’s Day 2014. It wasn’t awful, although there was plenty of … Continue reading →

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Cabin Fever?

Posted on March 27, 2014 by claytonhill

We have so many great things going on right now, and yet: We have puppies (and they’re so stinkin’ cute)! And a houseful of mood swings/raging hormones – thanks to twin teenagers … I’m finally growing skin/healing! Yay!!! And, … Continue reading →

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I did say crazy – Right?!?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by claytonhill

Oh, yeah – you betcha! But, I almost have the coffin kiln loaded with ornaments and ready to run. Look at what I made tonight … It’s ‘Ornament Central’ up in here … Why? I dunno …but I like it! … Continue reading →

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It’s crunch time …

Posted on December 20, 2012 by claytonhill

The next 8 days are gonna be so crazy/busy … good thing I love stress! I have adorable kids to get me through! The babies will start moving on to their new homes starting next week … but, we are … Continue reading →