Saturday, June 6, 2009
For Kitty's Sake
There's a new meaning to the "family bed" in our house. Leo is our 14 year old socialite cat who thrives on attention and conversation. I must say that he is a cool cat as declared by many of our friends and family. He frequents our bed in the evenings and enjoys kneading his claws into the soft green blanket that drapes the end. Last night, he curled up next to Joshua (who was sleeping at the time), and was hell-bent that he was not going to move. After Jim took Joshua to his own room, he threw the blanket over Leo. I'm convinced that in his old age, Leo has decided that he wears the pants in the family, and that he rules the roost.....which he really does since he is in the house more than any of us. I'm happy that someday when he is no longer with us, we will have pictures like this to remember this little guy.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
He Did It!!
Imagine my surprise when Joshua blurted out "I'm reading at a level 16," as I picked him up at YMCA last night. I felt a whirlwind of emotions as I gave him a high five and expressed how proud I was of him. Words cannot express how elated I am that Joshua is finishing the school year at grade level for reading. Way to go, buddy! We are so proud of you!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
One Happy Baby!
Today is a much better day for all of us. After a little one on one time with mommy, Matty is back among the healthy. I must honestly say he was just fine yesterday, but I sure enjoyed spending some quality time with my favorite 1 year old. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that whatever he had is not contagious since I have a very long (and exciting) week planned starting Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Too Many Memories to Count
It's always nice to wake up in the morning, relieved that it's a new day after a very stressful one, and turn on your computer only to blubber for 20 minutes. Yes, I did. My sister added a new post to her blog last night about my grandparents. It's far too long to summarize, but please take a look. I know we both talk alot about our grandparents. For us, they were more like parents and so much a part of our lives. We were both so blessed to share this life with them.
http://huestisfamily.blogspot.com/2009/06/3009-leonard-st.html
http://huestisfamily.blogspot.com/2009/06/3009-leonard-st.html
Monday, June 1, 2009
Matty Gets a Special Ride
Saturday is almost a blur at this point; a day that I want to put past us and never go back to. I was scheduled to work in Bakersfield on Saturday and since we were invited to a graduation party for my best friends nephew, I thought it would be nice for the entire family to come along. We loaded up the kids on Friday afternoon and headed out. The boys were excited to see Nana while I stayed at work until 8:45pm preparing for today's Operational Review.
Saturday morning I awoke early to prepare for my day. When Matthew woke up we found that he had a bit of a fever so we loaded him up with Ibuprofen which did the trick. While I worked, my mom, Jim and the boys hit the local Home Show for some fun and excitement. Everyone had enjoyed themselves. Upon returning to my mom's house, the boys slipped into their swim trunks and played in the wading pool. Apparently Matty wasn't feeling well again and climbed into my mom's chair for a nap.
At about 3:20 my mom called me while I was working and told me I needed to get home. Matthew had had a seizure and they had called 911. My heart sank...I dropped everything and ran out the door. When I arrived at my mom's house, Matty was in the bathtub with Jim and four firemen crowded around him. He looked so tired and out of it. As a mom, I was very concerned, but I kept my composure and listened to what the firemen had to say. I suspected that he most likely had a fever again, which had spiked and subsequently caused the episode. Either way, the firemen suggested taking him to the hospital and having him checked out. The paramedics had just arrived in the ambulance, so Jim insisted that we allow them to transport him just in case something happened on the way. I was okay with that and allowed Jim to ride along. Did you know that when an infant rides in an ambulance they are required to sit in a car seat? I stayed behind to find out what had happened from my mom, consoled Dominic who by now was a complete sobbing mess, and assured both of the boys that Matty would be okay.
I arrived at the hospital shortly after the ambulance and was escorted to Matthew's room, where he was hysterical and screaming. He still had a 102 degree fever (my mom gave him motrin about 20 mins before the episode) so they administered Tylenol to him. It took FOREVER for the doc to come in. He was finally able to assure us that Matthew had had a Febrile seizure as a result of his fever spiking, but that he was completely fine and shouldn't have another one. He checked him out and said that he clearly had "something going on" (no kidding?) since he had a red throat and ear. Nurse Liz injected him with an antibiotic mixed with Lidocane and we were discharged with a prescription of more antibiotic.
Because the older boys had looked forward to the graduation party, I decided to go ahead and take them while Jim stayed back with Matthew. We enjoyed visiting with friends and were able to stay for several hours. The boys and I returned to my mom's at 10pm and hit the sack.
We arrived back to our house Sunday morning at 10:30am and jumped on cleaning the house and finishing off the laundry. Dominic and I visited Target to fill Matthew's prescription where he picked up Diego glasses and a Diego watch. We also stopped by Famous Footwear to see if they had any Lightning McQueen shoes left (Since Dominic is addicted to them), and did find a pair of size 12 for next year. Dominic also picked a new pair of Converse shoes. After a final stop at the grocery store we were home. The Mazur's joined us for dinner, which is always a treat, and we talked about their upcoming move to Florida. We are surely going to miss them!
Here's to a less hectic day and a little guy that is feeling much better!
Matthew roams the halls in the Emergency Room with a little limp from the shot in his bum
I'm not sure you can see it, but he is a happy little guy!
Matthew enjoys the hills on the drive to and from Nana's house. He throws his arms up and says WEEEE!
Saturday morning I awoke early to prepare for my day. When Matthew woke up we found that he had a bit of a fever so we loaded him up with Ibuprofen which did the trick. While I worked, my mom, Jim and the boys hit the local Home Show for some fun and excitement. Everyone had enjoyed themselves. Upon returning to my mom's house, the boys slipped into their swim trunks and played in the wading pool. Apparently Matty wasn't feeling well again and climbed into my mom's chair for a nap.
At about 3:20 my mom called me while I was working and told me I needed to get home. Matthew had had a seizure and they had called 911. My heart sank...I dropped everything and ran out the door. When I arrived at my mom's house, Matty was in the bathtub with Jim and four firemen crowded around him. He looked so tired and out of it. As a mom, I was very concerned, but I kept my composure and listened to what the firemen had to say. I suspected that he most likely had a fever again, which had spiked and subsequently caused the episode. Either way, the firemen suggested taking him to the hospital and having him checked out. The paramedics had just arrived in the ambulance, so Jim insisted that we allow them to transport him just in case something happened on the way. I was okay with that and allowed Jim to ride along. Did you know that when an infant rides in an ambulance they are required to sit in a car seat? I stayed behind to find out what had happened from my mom, consoled Dominic who by now was a complete sobbing mess, and assured both of the boys that Matty would be okay.
I arrived at the hospital shortly after the ambulance and was escorted to Matthew's room, where he was hysterical and screaming. He still had a 102 degree fever (my mom gave him motrin about 20 mins before the episode) so they administered Tylenol to him. It took FOREVER for the doc to come in. He was finally able to assure us that Matthew had had a Febrile seizure as a result of his fever spiking, but that he was completely fine and shouldn't have another one. He checked him out and said that he clearly had "something going on" (no kidding?) since he had a red throat and ear. Nurse Liz injected him with an antibiotic mixed with Lidocane and we were discharged with a prescription of more antibiotic.
Because the older boys had looked forward to the graduation party, I decided to go ahead and take them while Jim stayed back with Matthew. We enjoyed visiting with friends and were able to stay for several hours. The boys and I returned to my mom's at 10pm and hit the sack.
We arrived back to our house Sunday morning at 10:30am and jumped on cleaning the house and finishing off the laundry. Dominic and I visited Target to fill Matthew's prescription where he picked up Diego glasses and a Diego watch. We also stopped by Famous Footwear to see if they had any Lightning McQueen shoes left (Since Dominic is addicted to them), and did find a pair of size 12 for next year. Dominic also picked a new pair of Converse shoes. After a final stop at the grocery store we were home. The Mazur's joined us for dinner, which is always a treat, and we talked about their upcoming move to Florida. We are surely going to miss them!
Here's to a less hectic day and a little guy that is feeling much better!
Matthew roams the halls in the Emergency Room with a little limp from the shot in his bum
I'm not sure you can see it, but he is a happy little guy!
Matthew enjoys the hills on the drive to and from Nana's house. He throws his arms up and says WEEEE!
Let's Mail a Letter
I was so excited to be able to attend one of Joshua's last field trips of the school year Friday. His class was given the opportunity of visiting the local Post Office. I was so excited to see the workings of our mail system, and really find out why the heck it costs $.44 to mail a letter. (Of course I did not get that answer, but I did learn just how complex the mail system is on the coast). I was the only parent that arrived at the school to walk the 1 mile route to the post office. I enjoyed visiting with Katie Shoenfeldt, Joshua’s student teacher. She was, of course, trying to convince me to complete the 1 year program to get my credential so that I could teach like her. I am so lucky to have met this wonderful woman and hope I am able to stay in touch with her after the school year ends.
It took nearly a half hour to get to the post office and, at times, I felt like I was herding cattle. I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to steer 18 1st graders in the right direction, and keep them from destroying flower gardens and trees! We met Sharon, our tour guide, in the front of the post office and she showed us where people put their mail, how they check their post office box, and answered basic questions from the kid. Next was the fun part, the back of the post office! Yes, I was expecting machines and excitement….not to be found in Paso Robles (dang it!!). We were able to see the back side of the post office boxes and watch mail carriers sorting mail into them. We also learned how the mail is processed. Mail is picked up four times a day in a semi truck and is hauled down to Santa Barbara to be processed (now I don’t suppose we could take a field trip there?). The mail is then loaded back onto the semi and delivered to Paso Robles to be distributed to residents. We learned how the mail is then sorted by each carrier and then loaded into their trucks for home delivery. Joshua and his friends were each able to take a seat on the mail truck and honk the horn; the highlight of their day I’m sure. It was interesting to hear that our little post office processes between 25,000 and 35,000 pieces of mail, excluding packages and magazines, a day. WOW!!
The final task for the kids was to mail a postcard that they had written to themselves. They were all excited to do this. It was like a mini traffic jam in front of the mail slot as they all bunched together and reached up to file their post cards. The walk back to the classroom was a very long one as the sun was out and the kids were whining about being hungry. To be expected from 6 and 7 year olds. Joshua thoroughly enjoyed himself as did I. We are both looking forward to the adventures that lie ahead in 2nd grade.
It took nearly a half hour to get to the post office and, at times, I felt like I was herding cattle. I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to steer 18 1st graders in the right direction, and keep them from destroying flower gardens and trees! We met Sharon, our tour guide, in the front of the post office and she showed us where people put their mail, how they check their post office box, and answered basic questions from the kid. Next was the fun part, the back of the post office! Yes, I was expecting machines and excitement….not to be found in Paso Robles (dang it!!). We were able to see the back side of the post office boxes and watch mail carriers sorting mail into them. We also learned how the mail is processed. Mail is picked up four times a day in a semi truck and is hauled down to Santa Barbara to be processed (now I don’t suppose we could take a field trip there?). The mail is then loaded back onto the semi and delivered to Paso Robles to be distributed to residents. We learned how the mail is then sorted by each carrier and then loaded into their trucks for home delivery. Joshua and his friends were each able to take a seat on the mail truck and honk the horn; the highlight of their day I’m sure. It was interesting to hear that our little post office processes between 25,000 and 35,000 pieces of mail, excluding packages and magazines, a day. WOW!!
The final task for the kids was to mail a postcard that they had written to themselves. They were all excited to do this. It was like a mini traffic jam in front of the mail slot as they all bunched together and reached up to file their post cards. The walk back to the classroom was a very long one as the sun was out and the kids were whining about being hungry. To be expected from 6 and 7 year olds. Joshua thoroughly enjoyed himself as did I. We are both looking forward to the adventures that lie ahead in 2nd grade.
Vegetable Boy!
I've finally found a few minutes to sit down and update everyone on our weekend. On Thursday Jim and I took the boys to our local pizza restaurant for dinner. Joshua and Dominic absolutely love to play the video games (even though they can never figure them out) and Matthew enjoys watching all the kids running around. In every way but one this was just another normal visit. Imagine our delight when we learned that Matthew absolutely LOVES raw vegetables! He enjoyed muching on Jicama, Carrots, Broccoli, and Cucumber - WOW! We are so lucky to have at least two un-picky boys. As for Joshua, I keep my fingers crossed that one day he will venture to try new things and will not be prejudiced with dinosaur chicken, PB sandwich, hot dogs, and cheese pizza (and only from a pizza parlor might I add) forever.
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