Rollercoaster Ride We Call Life

If you couldn't tell from the title of this post, life has been.... interesting (for lack of a better word). This is going to be a chaotic post, all over the place with updates, so bear with me :)

Sweet Cravings Update:
The business is temporarily on hold. We ran into a problem with zoning, which I had been trying to fight. Apparently all of West Kingstown is residential zoning, and all businesses there existed before the zoning ordinance. The facility I was trying to rent is in the basement of a restaurant, but because that facility is non-conforming to the zoning ordinance, only restaurants can operate out of the building. I consulted a lawyer to see if there was anything we could do, and we could apply for a special use permit, but it would take time, money that I don't have, and would probably still be turned down. Now I'm back to square one trying to find a new location....I am so frustrated. I am still doing cakes on the side, along with any other odd and end jobs I can find. I have actually been picking up some shifts at the breakfast restaurant that I was trying to rent. Anything to pay the bills!

Ayla Update:
Ayla has been great. She is now climbing furniture, and getting herself into all sorts of trouble :) She is truly fearless it seems, which will probably give me a heart attack before she turns two! She had a check up earlier this week and all is well. They still couldn't figure out what had caused the hives and all her other symptoms, but since they haven't come back her doctor isn't worried about it.

Nathan Update:
Nate passed his CDE (certified diabetes educator) exam! Wooohoooo! Congrats to my hubby!!! Besides that, he is beng the wonderful supportive husband throughout all my craziness!!!! :)

Misc:
A couple of weeks ago we went down into our basement storage to find that moisture and mice had gotten to almost EVERYTHING we had stored down there..... tons of stuff that we had saved to use for future babies, our holiday decorations, etc.... Mouse poop is all over the place, and mold is growing on everything porous. I know it's all just material goods, and can be replaced, but ugh!!!! We just can't seem to catch a break lately!

Update on Me:
Well.... I've been better, and I've been worse. I have a lot going on right now, and emotionally I am a just really worn down. I know I owe a lot of people phone calls and visits, and I will start to catch up soon! Please be patient with me.....

Project Sweet Pea

Gift bags for parents with children in the NICU

We seek to provide a little touch of comfort for parents of children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This project was started by a group of parents and grandparents who have one thing in common, we have all experienced what it is like having a critically ill child in the NICU. Through our experience we came together for support and comfort. Now it is our turn to give back.

Our goal is simple:
To provide gift bags filled with items that may give a touch of comfort to someone in need and let them know they are not alone.

Check out our website: www.projectsweetpeas.com

Disclaimer: Project Sweet Pea is NOT a non-profit organization; all purchases and donations are NOT tax deductible. We are NOT affiliated with any group or organization. We are simply parents who have had children in the NICU, and look to provide comfort through this project.

A Difficult Decision

As most of my friends and family know, CHERUBS has been a huge part of my life for the past two years. There are a ton of wonderful people who I have met through CHERUBS, and for them I am forever grateful. They have helped me get through a very rough time in my life, I don't know how I would have gotten through it without them.

I wanted to let everyone know that due to personal reasons I have decided to leave CHERUBS. I will no longer be representing them in any form or way. All previous planned get-togethers and fundraisers in CHERUBS name are canceled. It was a difficult decision, but I feel that this is best for me and my family.

Because I am leaving CHERUBS as a representative, I have also stopped doing the gift bag project FOR CHERUBS. All donations previously made have been returned to the CHERUBS office to continue the project as they see fit. I WILL be starting a new gift bag project with a couple of wonderful moms, (and one amazing grandma) without any affiliation to a group or organization. For more information watch for an announcement coming very soon on:
Project Sweet Pea

I also want to let any and all CDH families to know that they can contact me anytime. I will still support any and all families in any way I can. You can contact me through:

facebook: http://www.facebook.com/corinnava
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/corin1118
Email: Chefrinny@gmail.com
Phone: 401-524-9182