Now that, ladies and gentlemen, is how to eat a girl scout cookie. (she ate off all of the chocolate and peanut butter - the good stuff - and left the dry cookie behind)
March 16, 2011
The Living Room
So, the house is starting to come together, slowly (a lot slower than I am used to going). We finally picked a paint color and painted the living room (or really the living part of the great room) a couple of weeks ago. The kitchen is next, but picking a paint color (a good brick red, that doesn't come out looking magenta) is proving harder to do than I thought. Hopefully that will come soon. Until then:
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
March 2, 2011
Update
22 hours later(from my last post), it's all said and done. My Girlie was such a champ. After checking into the hospital this morning at an unearthly hour, we went into the surgery prep room where she sat pretty contentedly and watched TV while all of the nurses came in to comment on how cute she is, and how good she was being. The surgery was fast, I knew it would be - but I still hated the waiting part (even if it was only 10 minutes).
As was predicted, she did not enjoy coming out of the anesthesia. After speaking with the doctor right after the surgery, I was escorted to the recovery room and I could hear her screaming from behind a set of doors and down a hallway. She was completely inconsolable for about 10 minutes, but eventually calmed down and got to eat a Popsicle for breakfast (she thought that was pretty cool).
So even though we haven't had a problem with infections, the fluid in her ears was very thick and was definitely having an effect on her hearing. Her Doctor reassured me that we did the right thing.
and on a side note...Have I mentioned that we really like this ENT, I've been super impressed with him. We've seen probably at least 5 different ENTs over the last two years, and I'm very happy that this is the one that stuck. I would recommend him, and our audiologist, in a heartbeat. (Just in case anyone is ever looking ; ) ).
Anyway, by the time she went to bed Sister was mostly back to normal. We have a week of using drops twice a day (that I can already tell is not going to be very fun), and she can start wearing her hearing aid again in a couple of days. We go back to the Dr. in a month for a check and a hearing test, and until then, hopefully things can start to get back to normal (well, as normal as things ever are around here. There always seems to be something.)
As was predicted, she did not enjoy coming out of the anesthesia. After speaking with the doctor right after the surgery, I was escorted to the recovery room and I could hear her screaming from behind a set of doors and down a hallway. She was completely inconsolable for about 10 minutes, but eventually calmed down and got to eat a Popsicle for breakfast (she thought that was pretty cool).
So even though we haven't had a problem with infections, the fluid in her ears was very thick and was definitely having an effect on her hearing. Her Doctor reassured me that we did the right thing.
and on a side note...Have I mentioned that we really like this ENT, I've been super impressed with him. We've seen probably at least 5 different ENTs over the last two years, and I'm very happy that this is the one that stuck. I would recommend him, and our audiologist, in a heartbeat. (Just in case anyone is ever looking ; ) ).
Anyway, by the time she went to bed Sister was mostly back to normal. We have a week of using drops twice a day (that I can already tell is not going to be very fun), and she can start wearing her hearing aid again in a couple of days. We go back to the Dr. in a month for a check and a hearing test, and until then, hopefully things can start to get back to normal (well, as normal as things ever are around here. There always seems to be something.)
March 1, 2011
Ear Stuff
Baby Girl is having surgery in the morning (it's 10:45 as I'm writing this, I really should be in bed). Our check-in time is at 6:20. (yep, That's AM) The rational part of me knows that they were being kind when they did this - the little guys always get to go first. The not rational part of me is thinking "Are you kidding me!". I have to get myself, and the girlie ready and out the door by 5:45 (just in case there is traffic on the way into Seattle). Wish me luck!
It's not a big deal surgery. She is getting ear tubes. We haven't really had a problem with infections, but she has been retaining fluid behind her eardrums for about a month now. In a "normal" (hearing) child they would give her a few more months, or infections before they would do anything. Fluid causes a conductive (temporary) hearing loss though, so in a kid with a permanent HL, they tend to be a bit more aggressive, just so that we can preserve the hearing that she has.
I know it's not a big deal, yet I'm not looking forward to another morning spent at the hospital-we've been there too much the last couple of weeks leading up to this, and I'm way not looking forward to having her under anesthesia (Sister isn't a nice "drunk"-she's had to be put under before, and she is mean and super angry as she is coming out of it).
My sister and I were complaining to each other the other day (something we are apt to do quite frequently). Her little guy is about the same age, and just got his second set of tubes. She said to me: "I am so sick of ear problems", and all I could reply was "Me Too!!!". Who would have thought that we would be having such a strange conversation. Go figure...
It's not a big deal surgery. She is getting ear tubes. We haven't really had a problem with infections, but she has been retaining fluid behind her eardrums for about a month now. In a "normal" (hearing) child they would give her a few more months, or infections before they would do anything. Fluid causes a conductive (temporary) hearing loss though, so in a kid with a permanent HL, they tend to be a bit more aggressive, just so that we can preserve the hearing that she has.
I know it's not a big deal, yet I'm not looking forward to another morning spent at the hospital-we've been there too much the last couple of weeks leading up to this, and I'm way not looking forward to having her under anesthesia (Sister isn't a nice "drunk"-she's had to be put under before, and she is mean and super angry as she is coming out of it).
My sister and I were complaining to each other the other day (something we are apt to do quite frequently). Her little guy is about the same age, and just got his second set of tubes. She said to me: "I am so sick of ear problems", and all I could reply was "Me Too!!!". Who would have thought that we would be having such a strange conversation. Go figure...
February 16, 2011
My Cute Kiddos
Wanna see more of these cute kids? Of course you do. Head over here to check them out. (There are lots of other cute pictures-of other cute kids- there as well)
Music
The Bugster had is 1st grade music night last week. He sang great, (even though his teacher had to talk to him in the middle of the performance for goofing off with the kid next to him) and I am super proud of him.
But, the jury is still out on his music teacher...There are SO many wonderful songs out there to choose from....
They sang "This Little Light of Mine" (good), a couple of songs I'd never heard of (a little frustrating), and "YMCA" & "I Wanna Rock & Roll all Night"(the mom in me thinks it was kind of fun, and the songs were definitely engaging for the kids - the music teacher in me was cringing that my 1st grader was singing the Village People and Kiss)
so Yeah, the jury is still out...
But, the jury is still out on his music teacher...There are SO many wonderful songs out there to choose from....
They sang "This Little Light of Mine" (good), a couple of songs I'd never heard of (a little frustrating), and "YMCA" & "I Wanna Rock & Roll all Night"(the mom in me thinks it was kind of fun, and the songs were definitely engaging for the kids - the music teacher in me was cringing that my 1st grader was singing the Village People and Kiss)
so Yeah, the jury is still out...
Girlfriend?
My boys went to play with a friend this afternoon. I wasn't there, but the Friend's mom relayed the following to me:
The friend was singing the "I don't like your girlfriend" song. So, they asked him if he had a girlfriend. He said no, and the conversation went around to asking my boys if they had a girlfriend. Bug said he didn't have any girlfriends, only "girl-enemys". Then Beefy had to counter with "I only have girl-enemys" too.
Hmmm....Hopefully that attitude keeps up for at least a few more years. Maybe they can convince the sister to have "boy-enemy's" too.
The friend was singing the "I don't like your girlfriend" song. So, they asked him if he had a girlfriend. He said no, and the conversation went around to asking my boys if they had a girlfriend. Bug said he didn't have any girlfriends, only "girl-enemys". Then Beefy had to counter with "I only have girl-enemys" too.
Hmmm....Hopefully that attitude keeps up for at least a few more years. Maybe they can convince the sister to have "boy-enemy's" too.
February 13, 2011
Settling in
After a full two weeks here, I can finally say that it's starting to feel like home. Boxes are mostly unpacked, furniture is arranged, and I have plans to get pictures hung and paint colors finalized by the end of this week. All in all-not bad.
This move has been different than any other time we've moved just because it's been such a process. In the past it has been a pack it all up/empty it all out/unpack it all at the new place. Not so much this time around. I moved via the "laundry basket method" (ie: fill up a bunch of baskets, take them over and unpack them, go back and repeat) so it has taken longer. We still have the garage from the old house to move over (tools, camping stuff - you know) and then it will just be cleaning and closing. It feels really good to be almost done. It has been hard, once we were moved out, to get back over to the old house to finish up the last few things. Life, for some reason, just doesn't allow me the extra hours I need to just go get it all done.
I'm liking the new house. There are some things that have driven me crazy (leaky dishwasher, boring tan walls) but there are lots of things I am starting to love too - and I think overall I will be happy here.
The kids are adjusting too. The move put us into the boundaries of a new school (incidentally, a much nicer/better one) but at the Bugster's request we are letting him stay at the old school through the end of the year. The distance is about the same, and there is no bus service so I'd be driving either way-it wasn't worth the fight. I am having a hard time with the drop-off/pick-up routine. I was spoiled with the bus stop right in front of the house before, I hate having to load everyone up twice a day to get him to and from school. Especially when I have to wake the Sister up from her nap.
Anyway, that is what has been going on with us. I will have pictures soon (hopefully) plus some crafty stuff I've been working on. Until then...
Thanks for reading!
This move has been different than any other time we've moved just because it's been such a process. In the past it has been a pack it all up/empty it all out/unpack it all at the new place. Not so much this time around. I moved via the "laundry basket method" (ie: fill up a bunch of baskets, take them over and unpack them, go back and repeat) so it has taken longer. We still have the garage from the old house to move over (tools, camping stuff - you know) and then it will just be cleaning and closing. It feels really good to be almost done. It has been hard, once we were moved out, to get back over to the old house to finish up the last few things. Life, for some reason, just doesn't allow me the extra hours I need to just go get it all done.
I'm liking the new house. There are some things that have driven me crazy (leaky dishwasher, boring tan walls) but there are lots of things I am starting to love too - and I think overall I will be happy here.
The kids are adjusting too. The move put us into the boundaries of a new school (incidentally, a much nicer/better one) but at the Bugster's request we are letting him stay at the old school through the end of the year. The distance is about the same, and there is no bus service so I'd be driving either way-it wasn't worth the fight. I am having a hard time with the drop-off/pick-up routine. I was spoiled with the bus stop right in front of the house before, I hate having to load everyone up twice a day to get him to and from school. Especially when I have to wake the Sister up from her nap.
Anyway, that is what has been going on with us. I will have pictures soon (hopefully) plus some crafty stuff I've been working on. Until then...
Thanks for reading!
February 7, 2011
February 1, 2011
Conversation
The Oldest and I were having a conversation about (what else) conversation hearts. The kids had gotten some as a treat after grocery shopping yesterday. He couldn't understand the concept behind candy with words on them, I tried to explain that they were things that people might say to each other, especially when they like each other.
His response: "But they say mean things."
His reasoning: The two he had said "Time Out" -never a good thing in his world- and "Just for you" -his interpretation - keeping it all to oneself rather than sharing, "But MomMee,(with emphasis) we're supposed to share"
Can't argue with logic like that.
His response: "But they say mean things."
His reasoning: The two he had said "Time Out" -never a good thing in his world- and "Just for you" -his interpretation - keeping it all to oneself rather than sharing, "But MomMee,(with emphasis) we're supposed to share"
Can't argue with logic like that.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)