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Monday, October 12, 2009

10/12/2009 11:46:00 PM

Isaac is NOT sleeping.


Last night...I finally went to bed about 11pm...and when I looked at the clock at 1:49...I had already gotten up FIVE times with him. He's screaming when he can't find his paci, he's rubbing his legs all night, he'll decide to sit up and dance, he'll then fall over and cry, he'll sneeze and need his nose sucked out....I should just roll his crib out into the hall. Gosh...he's worse than a newborn. At least a newborn has a tiny, cute cry...it isn't yelling MOOOOOMMMMM at the top of it's lungs.

i love you Isaac..I do...you're just killing your mama slowly...
real slow....

i did take a nap today...and I feel horrible about it. Even though I don't sleep at night....I hate that I sneak in a nap while Joe's at work.
BUT...thankfully I had a nap...because it's almost midnight...and Isaac is right here behind me yelling at the top of his lungs dancing to yo gabba gabba.
(if I turn it off...he just crawls over to the button and presses it and yells more)

Chris skipped school today. He SAID that he had a tummy ache...
maybe he did...(but, I just think he stayed up late talking to Eli)

Eli went on a cleaning spree today. Seriously...he cleaned his bathroom (the spot I dread most in our house). He told me that he even washed the walls...that they were gross (hmmm....who do you think MADE them gross?). After he finished cleaning that bathroom....he came downstairs to negotiate a raise in his allowance. He thinks that he should be up to $8 or $9 by now...(he gets $5 a week currently).
I think I should give him a raise, and give Chris a deduction.

Well...I have a snoring hubby on the couch I need to coax upstairs...
and a crawling toddler rolling balls on the floor making WAY too much noise at this hour.
oh...and have I told you that he moves toys around the house now....HOLY COW...that kiddo can make a mess!
(so...disregard my house if you ever come over....my housekeeper is on an extended vacation)

**oh my gosh...(yes...it's after midnight now...Isaac is still tearing up the house)
I forgot to tell you. Eli is still BORED out of his mind...(hence the cleaning)...so, tomorrow he asked if I'd show him how to sew on the sewing machine. How fun will that be?? Luckily, I have an extra one...so, I'm pulling out fun color thread and felt and see what he can whip up!

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Posted by Kathy

Sunday, October 11, 2009

10/11/2009 09:10:00 PM

Yes...the darn tv is STILL broken...

and yes..that's Isaac sitting under the little tv...
because he's looking for wood to eat...
YES...that would be a sliver of wood in his mouth!
and today...
here's our peanut trying out his walker...
not moving around too much..
but he LOVES being at this level to play with toys.
He just look SO big standing up like that...
where did my baby go??
and Megan...
and our newest creation...
She was quite cooperative this weekend...
Joe took the big boys to church today. I am so tired...I don't know how I'm walking around each day. We all still have the sniffles and a lingering cough. Isaac is up ALL night long (i think it's a poop thing...he's clogged up again)...

I go to my ob this month...and i'll ask him again if there's anything I can take for energy...but, last year he told me to just take crack! (how helpful was that?) If he gives me a script for it..I'll take it!

Isaac is being the messiest kid in the house. He likes to take off all the refrigerator magnets and papers....and throw them everywhere (and I can't make him pick them up...because he doesn't know how). He takes all of his toys out of the living room basket...then crawls to the playroom...and cleans out the cubbies....then, he crawls around some more looking for any stray shoes that may be lying around. He's KILLING me! AND...if Joe leaves a purple cup (it's an Isaac thing) on the tv tray...Isaac will knock the whole tray down trying to get to the cup! (he only drinks from this one purple cup and only with Joe).
and Isaac is still sick. Junky cough, pulling at BOTH ears now, constant runny nose....and YES, he's still on antibiotics. We see the ENT this week...so GOOD...maybe we'll get this peanut all fixed up before it gets COLD here!

Chris went to the Renaissance Festival this weekend..and had a blast (I did NOT go...just dropped him and a friend off).

Eli went with Mandy and Seth to see the Toy Story movies in 3-D...he too had a blast. Eli's still on track brake, and bored out of his mind each day. He even asked today if I'd show him how to make tutus...he needs some JOB to do! So...if anyone needs work done, just come and take Eli..he's ready and willing!



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Posted by Kathy

Thursday, October 08, 2009

10/08/2009 08:52:00 PM



Here are Isaac's NEWest glasses...
This is the infected ear...
and...HERE is the fancy new walker.
He's been quite lazy today...
only moving it a few paces...
We WILL have our work cut out for us!!
Yesterday...
I asked our immunologist for antibiotics for Isaac. He's getting ear infections monthly. He told me no...to wait for more blood work to check on his tcells. I understand that...and I understand the getting too use to one antibiotic and it not working effectively in the future BUT...when Isaac gets an ear infection....he goes back on oxygen, he doesn't eat by mouth for weeks, and regresses SO much...and this is happening every month.
It's just frustrating.

I LOVE this new walker. In theory...it's perfect for Isaac. In reality...he's the laziest peanut I've ever seen...and he doesn't like to work...and I'm a horrible therapist and don't demand too much work from him. UNTIL NOW....we're working HARD tomorrow! We get to use this model for a week to try it out and to see if it's THE ONE....prepare yourself peanut!

I'm excited about the television shows on tonight...
I'm excited that Joe made it home before 9pm...
I'm excited that my boys are already in bed (minus little peanut)...
I'm excited that I was able to get some sewing done today...
and...that we don't have ANY PLANS for this weekend...
whoo hoo!

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Posted by Kathy

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

10/07/2009 10:56:00 PM

I am in bed posting from my phone....
Because I am tired
And because I can.

It's been a long day. The Walker didn't get here today. Immunologist was quick and wouldn't give me profalactic antibiotics for Isaac. I made an appointment for ent--his tubes are out. Made the cutest angel tutu and mailed it out. Cooked chicken parm for dinner. (it was yuck)
Picked up isaac's glasses....too cute!
Chris had ballroom dancing lessons tonight at church. And Eli helped me decorate witch hats (I had to find something for him to do)

But ....tomorrow the walker comes. I go to jo anns to spend $$$$ on fabric. Greys anatomy is on. All will be alright with the world

The end

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Posted by Kathy

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

10/06/2009 11:07:00 PM

Sir Isaac does this all day...
eat his paci and watches television...
often at this angle.
and this would be my niece Magpie...
and our latest creation.
She LOVES her Tinkerbell...
and she so WILLINGLY modeled for me
(NOT...can't you tell she has an attitude in these pics?)


She loved the top...but, left me the tutu. Oh well..
and Wendy...I'm working on Emma's costume BOX...she'll need more than one option (yes...I'm a Rachel Zoe viewer...taking notes)

Isaac is still sick. That darn ear that's infected isn't draining...so, he just rubs it all day. He's getting a little rash behind it now. AND...have I told you that I think he has restless leg syndrome? Well...I think he does. He has the jimmy leg all day and all night. We think he's going to rub his knees and feet raw. I'll have to video it so you know what I'm talking about....but, he can't keep them still. He sleeps in the crib beside my bed...and all night long, he rubs his feet on the mattress. I've just been use to hearing it...but, now I'm wondering if it isn't something to worry about.

and then....I saw Oprah today. HOLY COW...you know that Schizoaffective disorder is number 147 on the list of possible problems with your digeorger? AND...I recorded it for Joe to watch..and then I forgot that I recorded it for him and deleted it....shoot.
anyway...that show FREAKED me out. Let me change poop, throw up, gtubes, 15 meds, give oxygen, in and out of surgery...but, those poor parents. broke my heart.

I feel like I just can't sleep. There are TOO many things to do in my days...I just can't seem to keep up. I've been moving furniture around...the WALKER comes tomorrow...and my little peanut can't learn how to walk if there's furniture in the way. (so, disregard our house if you visit....everything is at attention against all walls until further notice)
and I haven't been doing my visiting teaching...and I need to take Eli on more outings (like normal outings...not to buy groceries, pick up meds, or drive thru McDonalds)...but, Isaac doesn't like the wind and the sun...and he can't be around crowds...so, Eli...we'll have to improvise....
His pumpkins are growing right along. I'll take him outside tomorrow and get pics for you (he's so proud)

My pool has junk in it again (algae)....I am a slacker poolman.

I am out of contacts, but don't have time to go get a new exam (nor do I want to fork our money for them)...so, dork glasses it is (ok, not dork...they are Chanel)

I may be on a budget...but, somethings have to be name brand.
It's so late and I'll just start talking rubbish to you...
so, I'm outta here!

Tomorrow:
WALKER arrives
Transition team comes to discuss transitioning to school system (he's almost 3!)
Immunology appointment
Pick up new glasses

and maybe a few other errands will get done!



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Posted by Kathy

Monday, October 05, 2009

10/05/2009 10:10:00 PM

Look at that face...
seriously..
have you seen anything cuter??
and yes..
he still eats shoes...
not food.
This was Eli last week working on homework...
and today....

Isaac has ANOTHER EAR INFECTION...croup cough, low sats at night, hasn't eatten by mouth in two weeks, fever...but, he's happy.

Eli has asthma issues, croup cough...is STILL awake talking my head off.

Chris went to Utah this weekend for conference....played video games all day today (no school)...and is STILL awake (he's going to hurt in the morning).

Eli is out of school for the ENTIRE MONTH OF October (track break)...
serenity now...serenity now...

I have SO many things to do this week...I do NOT need two sick kiddos.
Please let them know that I've had enough and I'm sick too..and I would like to sleep sometime this decade. (is that even possible??)

and would Eli PLEASE stop reading over my shoulder....it gets on my nerves.


Isaac's new glasses are in. I should go and get them tomorrow...but, he's sick...so, we'll see how many errands I get to run.

wish me luck!

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Posted by Kathy

Thursday, October 01, 2009

10/01/2009 09:50:00 PM



Here's a video of Isaac that I took yesterday.
You should know that Isaac started with a runny nose yesterday...which means, by tomorrow...he'll have a fever and double ear infections (because, it has been about a month since his last round of antibiotics).
I'm not sure what's going on...but, maybe it's too much benadryl, fluid in the inner ear causing a LOT of imbalance, vertigo, or he's trying out a new dance move.
You tell me:

Now...it's been CRAZY here. Isaac is sick...not sleeping, back on oxygen at night....not sleeping...did I say that already? Eli is getting sick again....breathing treatments, cough meds, not sleeping....did I say that already?

soo much to remember to tell you.

AHH...the walker guy came. We tried out a traditional walker...it was too bulky for Isaac and he just sat in the seat. He can't have one like Elijah's..he doesn't have any arm strength to help hold him up. SO...HERE is what we get to try out next week...looks a little crazy, huh??
(I"ll have to move out all the furniture!)


THEN....today I get a call from Dr. Mayman. I returned the holter monitor yesterday. HE told me that it would take about a week to get the results....and he calls today! FREAKING ME OUT! He said that Isaac's heart never went below 120...but, didn't get about 140. (he had a good day...I always see him at 160...and 180 if he's mad). He wants to do blood work to check his hemoglobin and thyroid function...he said it's just sinus tachycardia....what the heck does that mean? Is it ok? Help heart mamas! Should I be worried...or this just means he has a fast heart beat...(and has since his last heart surgery).

OH...AND we saw the eye doc on Wednesday. Isaac is a little more blind than he was 6 months ago. He's +4.50 in each eye (I'm -5.0...and I'm BLIND..I don't know how he sees anything without those glasses on). We have to get new lenses. She looked at his fancy glasses and told me that they are too small for Isaac now. SO, I ordered another pair like these: (except, they didn't have the cool green...so, we got a boring navy blue)


Chris is working on his last merit badge THEN...we get to work on his Eagle project. I'm so proud of him.

Eli and I didn't go to sleep this morning until about 7am...so, all THREE of us (icky, licky, and myself) didn't get out of bed until 10am! yikes...so, he was a little late for school..but, he made it after a morning breathing treatment and more cough meds.

My name is kathy...and my kids are drug addicts.

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