I was sad for a few days with the anniversary date of my dad's death but I'm back!
We've had such a busy week and once again it was Monday, Tuesday, Friday. Brody got bit at school on Monday. First time that has happened but honestly what can I do about, nothing. The poor school has to watch 5 hours worth of tape though because the teachers are not sure what kid bit him. Luckily mine aren't bitters. They have a three strike your out policy.
Tuesday was Gracie's Day. The five of us loaded up that morning and headed to the medical center. It was on the same campus where they were born. Let me tell you, it was a horrible feeling driving through those gates for both Ricky and I. Our surgeon requested Gracie's surgery be first but the staff had called other kids back so they had to go get us, hurry through all the pre surgery paperwork, and then it was our turn. I handed her to a nurse and they carried her back. She didn't cry. I was so thankful of that. About 30 minutes later she was done. I went back and when I got to her room she was crying but only because she was so pissed off! Oh my goodness was she mad! I got her dressed and they went through the discharge paperwork. Gracie stayed furious at us until Ricky got her a happy meal AND cupcake. She was back to smiling once she was eating. She is so funny when she gets mad at us. It's rare when it happens but when it does, look out world! They did a spinal block for pain management so she was not able to walk until late that night. She was up and walking like nothing ever happened. She even walked out to the driveway to say hi to the neighbors.
Wednesday we planned to have everything go back to normal so therapy was coming. Of course we all slept too late and therapy had to wait a couple minutes while I finished getting all of us dressed. I hate when that happens. Gracie was in some pain so I said no therapy for her and gave her some pain medication. That was the last time she needed any medication and has been back to normal since. Anyway, Brody and Madi had therapy and we all took a nap. Well at least a little one. The kids wouldn't cooperate and Ricky had to leave early for a dentist appointment. After fighting with them all to go to sleep (I was exhausted) I gave up and got them all up. We went to two parks to spend the afternoon in the sun. They fed the fish and turtles some bread. There were two really huge catfish coming to the surface and splashing. They thought that was really fun. Once we got home Madi started saying "I'm sleepy momma" she laid on the couch and covered herself up but of course I wouldn't let her sleep because I was making dinner. I kept talking to her and she would repeat how sleepy she was. Finally I didn't get any response and walked into the living room to find her sound asleep. I woke her up to eat dinner which is always fun waking the dragon.
We over slept yesterday morning too. See the pattern? We are exhausted! It was school and they are never late to school. It's my big thing to not be late to things but I couldn't change the fact we got up at 9:15 and school started at 9:30. They had a great day at school. A firetruck and firemen visited and they made the sweetest little fire trucks with painting their feet red and stamping it on paper. Madi passed out again yesterday afternoon but this time she unfolded her nap mat and laid it on the floor. I let her sleep this time.
Today was therapy again and luckily we got up on time. They did really well. I was going to take the girls to get their hair cut but they were exhausted after therapy so I canceled the appointment and laid them down for a nap.
I think we need to catch a few ZZZZ's this weekend. Luckily Ricky is off work! A couple of days away from vacation!! Can't wait!
KP
