In Like a Lion

Is it March that's supposed to come in like a Lion? If not, well...it sure has been a whirlwind!

Camden had eartubes put in and his adenoids taken out on March 2nd. He was quite the trooper. It was so sad to see him crying so much! You know, that heartbreaking cry where there is just nothing you can do to make them stop. Poor kiddo. I did take 1 picture of him in the hospital bed...I figure he needed 1 since Grace has so many. He is such a nut!! He has learned to dance - or as we call it - happy feet - and to turn in circles. He will make faces and laugh for no apparent reason. He can make anyone smile! It's wonderful watching him learn and grow and explore. I love it!

Then March 3rd would have been Grace's 5th birthday! Keven had class that evening so I convinced some family, and extended family, to go out to the Oasis and honor her at sunset and send her some balloons. It was perfect. Perfect weather. Perfect company. Everything except that Grace wasn't there! That and on her cake they wrote Happy Birthday Angela Grace - instead of Angel Grace. Maegan has better photos on her blog than mine. Hard to believe she would be 5 - and starting kindergarten this fall! We miss her dearly, love her dearly and are thankful for the time we had with her.

March 6th I went to the dentist for the first time in over a year. That's not a big deal except I really liked the dentist. He was very nice, personable, and even sent a thank you note for joining the practice. The massaging dental chair and TV over the chair didn't hurt.

Then a full weekend and we're into week 2 of March. Man time is flying!! Next week is spring break though and for that I'm glad :)

Take my Breath Away

So strange today. I walked outside from school - this afternoon - adn it was like the wind was knocked out of me. A feeling. A Grace moment. It was just so weird - how it came over me the way it did. I don't know if it was the weather, beautiful weather, and it was bringing back memories...or if she just wanted to say Hi...but it was the strangest feeling. A new feeling I had never had before. Love this picture of her. It's so funny. And those were some cheeks - people always think Camden has cheeks - check those out! :) She was 8 months old in that picture.

Camden is a hoot! We went bowling with mom and some people from her work...he was in no way shy or reserved. So cute! He definitely gets his patience and frustration level from me. I see that very quickly. It could be scary in the years to come ;)

The Amazing Chewbaca

Can I just say I have the 2 two most amazing children ever! Camden had to go today and get molds made of his ears for his ear plugs. He did an awesome job!!! He was a bit fidgety but once she started he sat absolutely still. She put in a barrier and then squirted the silicon stuff in it and he just sat there. She was very impressed by him! His second ear he did get a bit more fidgety but was still awesome!! Grace would be so proud of him - after all the messing with and handling she had to go through - he did a good job!! He'll have the surgery next Monday, March 2nd. Right before big sis's 5th birthday.

Now this video clip - is his latest sound...reminds me of chewbaca. I don't know where he learned it or how he does it. Too funny!

Ear tubes here we come!

Yep. It's official. We went to the doctor today. He has fluid in his years and significant hearing loss. We are assuming/hoping that once the tubes are in the hearing will be restored. That it is the fluid that is causing the problem. So I'm not crazy about his speech. It could very well be delayed b/c of his hearing loss b/c of the fluid. I am crazy, not denying that....But hopefully once the tubes are in he'll be able to hear and his speech will catch up. We know he'll be a talker - he babbles all the time - and he comes from a family of talkers, so... They will also be removing his adenoids. He has had problems with congestion ever since he was born. He breaths a lot through his mouth, and a hard breathing and snores sometimes at night. So, all that together means adenoids out. We're waiting for the scheduler to call and schedule but we are anxious to get it done so the poor boy can hear!! And just to get it over b/c I will be very anxious until it's all done and he's back in my arms :) That's the latest from here!

Flying By!

Man oh man is this year just flying by!!! I can't believe it's the middle of February already!!

Let's see....Camden is on his 3rd ear infection since the end of December, so Monday we are off to the ENT. We'll see what happens. He also had pink eye this time around. Didn't slow him down much. :) He also finished his 1st round of swimming lessons. He wasn't very interested in trying to kick or blow bubbles in the water...but did like the girls in bathing suits. He is his daddy's son. He weighs in at close to 30 pounds and is the happiest most active child I've ever seen. We are so blessed!!

Keven has started back to school. He is taking 1 class this semester - Business Law. So far, so good. Lots of reading. He is also going to start training again for the Capital 10,000.

I am just working and taking care of the house. I'm in San Antonio right now because of the annual Music Educator convention. It as fun to come after so many years. Got some useful stuff and had a good time. Now it looks like the next 4-6 weeks are pretty busy. Fun, but busy. Hope everyone is doing well!

I did it!!

I did it! I made it to the gym this morning for a 5:30 spin class. Crazy but true!!! I'm very excited and do hope it's just the beginning.

Camden is working on learning to feed himself with a spoon. We still have a ways to go :)

Ready for our cold weather!!!

Another ear infection?!

Poor little boy! Another ear infection. I guess it's only number 3, but he just had one in December. Thursday night he just looked so sad and pitiful. He was acting like he's feeling better today but still running a fever. I guess it just seems like a lot since Grace was hardly ever sick. Of course I guess that's what daycare will get you - plus all the germs I bring home from school. He's a tough little guy!

Besides that though he is doing great and we have had a fun and busy month! We met JJ, Karie and Giuliano in San Marcos one weekend. We met Lee and Hannah in Waco one weekend. Hannah is so big and so smart and growing up so fast!!! We never see them often enough or long enough. They gave Camden a recliner for Christmas. He loves to climb up into and then point and grunt until you put the foot rest up, then down, then up, then....Went to a meeting with CPS about adoption. Mom and I went and saw Jesus Christ Superstar at the Long Center. We found Grace's Chair of Honor there. It's a chair with her name on the back in memory of her. Pretty cool and a good view. The performance was great!! I really liked the guy that played Judas - you should check out his site - http://www.delisco.com/

We've joined the YMCA and I've started Weight Watchers. We'll see. We are doing Biggest Loser at both my schools so that's a little bit of motivation too. Camden is supposed to start swimming lessons tomorrow morning, but we'll see how he's feeling. The 80 degree weather in January is a bit odd. We had our Kindergarten show this week at one of my schools - it was a Winter program all about snow and ice...and it was 75 degrees outside. Just doesn't really work.

Onward to the last week of January. And hopefully no more ear infections!