What next?

After being told for years to use the sleep positioners, now they are saying they are unsafe. These people really need to make up their minds. I never used any of the positioners for my kids, but I know people who have. Makes me wonder what's next. Every couple of years they decide something we have been doing as parents is unsafe, and things we were told years ago were unsafe are safe again. I'm glad I'm done having kids, this gets confusing. Click on the link to read the full story.



http://www.parentdish.com/2010/09/29/warning-stop-using-infant-sleep-positioners-immediately-or-risk/?icid=main|htmlws-main-n|dl6|sec3_lnk1|174153

Surgery in the morning

We have to be at the hospital at 7:30 a.m. for Chase's surgery. I know he will be fine, however, my nerves are shot. There is nothing worse than the stress of knowing your child is having surgery. My heart goes out to the parents who deal with this on a regular basis. I have the benefit of knowing for the most part after tomorrow that he will never have to have surgery again. This is his second surgery in less than three years. I do not see how parents go through this all the time. I know they have no choice, but it has to be nerve wracking. Thanks for listening to me vent. I will update after surgery.

Rain! Again

Wow. We got rain two days in a row. I am so not used to that happening anymore. We all slept late this morning, then after a late breakfast we took the munchkin to the playground. As we were getting out of the car it started to kind of sprinkle. We let him play for almost an hour. By the time we left it was coming down pretty well. We got home, and he played outside for a bit longer, again in the rain. I love rain showers like that, there is nothing like playing in the rain. We finally came inside, and of course the silly rain quit. However, it still looked kind of nasty out.
Well it's now 11:15 p.m. and it's raining again. Has been for the last little while. I know we needed it, I'm just afraid it will cause flooding in places. It has been so dry here.
I have to call Tuesday to find out what time we have to be at the hospital Wednesday. If it goes like the last one did we will be home by lunchtime, and Chase will be ready to get up and play sometime that afternoon. After the last one the doctor told me "Make him rest this afternoon, don't let him do anything." Apparently that doctor has never had a 2 year old. We couldn't make him be still for anything. Even with the painkillers. I mistakenly assumed that narcotics would make a toddler sleepy, I WAS WRONG!!!!!!!!!!

So much for a 30% chance

Of rain that is. I would definitely say since it is pouring outside, and has been for almost 45 minutes our chance of rain for today has definitely been upgraded to 100%. Complete with thunder. There is nothing more soothing than listening to it rain. Especially when it is raining hard enough to be heard over the T.V. I will be so glad when my hubby gets home from work. It's nice knowing tomorrow is Sunday. I know even if he doesn't take another day off during the week he'll be off on Sunday.

This coming week I know he is taking a day off. Chase's surgery is on Wednesday. I am more than ready for it to be over and done with. There is no doubt in my mind that everything will be fine. The same surgeon is doing the same procedure that he had done in January, just on the opposite side. I'm still stressed and nervous about it though, because it is surgery, and he does have to be put to sleep for it.

Sounds like this store might get bad. I really hope we don't lose power. I have homework due tonight. Kind of hard to accomplish that with no power, or internet.

Today

Took the little guy to the playground for a while. It was fun, just really hot. Since he's off work tomorrow I think I'm going to make Daddy go with us. Should be a great time for all of us. I think we're going to cut the grass tomorrow as well, as long as the weather cooperates. Looks like it might be trying to storm this afternoon. No complaints out of me, there is nothing wrong with a good storm. Just as long as it doesn't get too bad.

Next time the dog seems to be barking at nothing I will look just a touch harder

Abbey (who has been known to bark at her own shadow) starting barking like mad a few minutes ago. I go look to see what is bothering her and there is nothing (so I think) there. I tell her to hush, and come back inside. Again she goes to barking like a crazy dog, so I go to investigate a bit more. As I step out the door, I look and ask myself, "Why is my dog barking at a rock?". I go look and my puppy has captured a turtle. I am just glad the turtle was in a decent mood, cause with the size of it's nails it could have done some serious damage. I picked it up, brought it inside, and showed Chase. Now the turtle is doing his own thing in the field behind the house.

More Change

First, I would like to apologize for my last post being posted twice. I have no idea why it happened, and I have no idea how to fix it. So I think I'm going to leave it there. I'm sure you have noticed the changes. I am still trying to find something that is me. I'll get there one of these days. Also, I have now connected my blog to Facebook. I think that will make it easier for family, and friends to keep up with the blog.

Change

As we have made the downward turn takes us ever closer to the beginning of October, I am beginning to notice the changes. Of course the first change that anyone living in the deep south notices is the temperatures. After a couple of months of going almost 24/7 now the air conditioner starts to get more of a break. While most afternoons are still hot, the mornings and evenings are pleasant, the nights are downright nice. I noticed a little while ago that in the breeze the trees are starting to lose leaves, just a couple at a time, for the moment.
While all these changes are taking place outside, changes are taking place inside as well. We are preparing for Chase's other surgery, which is a week from tomorrow. After he heals from surgery we are going to work full force on potty training. I would like to have that at least somewhat accomplished by Christmas. He turns 3 two weeks before Christmas, so that seems like a decent goal.
Also, to report a happy change. The promotion that was discussed with my wonderful husband on Friday, became effective today. He is now the manager of the dealership that he works for. I am so proud of him for all he has accomplished. I know how hard he works, nice to see they do appreciate it. I know this is something he has been toying with for a while, just wasn't real sure he wanted the headaches that go with management. However, with the way the former manager behaved. It was almost like hubby already had the job just not the title. Now it's official, and I couldn't be happier for him. I love you Jerry. I am so very proud of what you have done.

Change

As we have made the downward turn takes us ever closer to the beginning of October, I am beginning to notice the changes. Of course the first change that anyone living in the deep south notices is the temperatures. After a couple of months of going almost 24/7 now the air conditioner starts to get more of a break. While most afternoons are still hot, the mornings and evenings are pleasant, the nights are downright nice. I noticed a little while ago that in the breeze the trees are starting to lose leaves, just a couple at a time, for the moment.
While all these changes are taking place outside, changes are taking place inside as well. We are preparing for Chase's other surgery, which is a week from tomorrow. After he heals from surgery we are going to work full force on potty training. I would like to have that at least somewhat accomplished by Christmas. He turns 3 two weeks before Christmas, so that seems like a decent goal.
Also, to report a happy change. The promotion that was discussed with my wonderful husband on Friday, became effective today. He is now the manager of the dealership that he works for. I am so proud of him for all he has accomplished. I know how hard he works, nice to see they do appreciate it. I know this is something he has been toying with for a while, just wasn't real sure he wanted the headaches that go with management. However, with the way the former manager behaved. It was almost like hubby already had the job just not the title. Now it's official, and I couldn't be happier for him. I love you Jerry. I am so very proud of what you have done.

My awesome, amazing, absolutely wonderful husband

I know ya'll have heard me mention at least once (fifty times) the awesome man I married. After being together almost 7 years, married almost 6 those feelings are still just as strong now as they were in the beginning. This man is the missing puzzle piece that completes me. He is my soul-mate, best friend, lover, confidante, and everything else, all rolled into one incredible person. He has seen me at my best, and loved me at my worst. We have been through so much, and I look forward to seeing where the journey takes us. We have so many fond memories, I look forward to creating many more with this very special man that I am fortunate to call mine! I love you Jerry, more than I can possibly tell you!

Random thoughts.

Sitting here watching "Million Dollar Baby" with my husband. Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, and Morgan Freeman are all superb in this movie. Definitely a tear-jerker, but sometimes those are the best ones. I have seen this movie more times than I can count. This is one of those movies that a person wants to watch every time it comes on. For the longest time we watched it every time it came on one of the movie channels. Even after I bought the DVD we still watched it every time we noticed it was on.
There are some movies that just grab you and refuse to let go. I have a few movies that I can watch every time they come on, this list includes "Gone With The Wind". I can watch it all the time. One of my favorite memories is my mom calling me, because my step-dad told her too, because my movie was on TV. He wanted to make sure I knew it was on. He's been gone 21 months, and I still miss those phone calls. She still calls me to tell me, but it's not the same.

September 11

Nine years later and I still remember where I was, and what I was doing. I heard about the first plane on the radio, I was headed to my sister's house. Not 10 minutes after I got to her house the second plane hit. I remember us all sitting watching the TV, wondering what was next. We all watched as the towers fell. I still cry when I think about it. Please take a moment to remember all of those who lost someone on this very tragic day. My heart goes out to the victims, survivors, and families left to mourn. I WILL NEVER FORGET!!!

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