Tubes are in!!

We took Chris to the out-patient surgery center this morning at 7am. He was cranky and hungry, but seemed OK once we got settled in. The doctor came in, as did the anesthesiologist, and explained everything - the procedure would be quick and he'd be cranky as all get-out after he wakes up because he'd be very disoriented.

The surgery took 9 minutes. NINE!!! WOW - talk about fast!! It took longer to get him under and back awake than it did to insert tubes!! He was supremely cranky for about 2 hours after, but fell asleep and woke up as my good ole' happy boy again!!

A boy who can now hear and will hopefully never have the pain of an ear infection again!!!

3 is OK, 4 is better, 2 won't work at all...

I'm talking legs, if you are a dog.

Poor Maddy - this canine just can't seem to catch a break! Last week, she and Steve were going in opposite directions around a corner. She stepped on his shoe and her back leg slipped off, causing her to fall down on her only front elbow.

She could not get up. She was clearly distressed, panting and shaking.... I gave her a Rimadyl and decided we'd take her to the ver in the morning... Diagnosis, nothing broken, no signs of cancer in that leg, just probably a really bruised elbow.

Well, that was on Wednesday of last week. She is just now starting to have confidence moving around, poor girl... But she's still a tail-wagging, smiling-from-ear-to-ear, happy pup.

Never Invite a Vampire Into your House

It renders you powerless...

Good advice, if you are a fan of the cult classic The Lost Boys. I am - love that movie - and remember very clearly that line.

I should know better. Terri can attest to the fact that I should know better!!! She and I were having a discussion the other day regarding weight, gains/losses and how all it would take is just one or two days of a tummy-thing to get me back where I'd like to be. She, smartly so, replied back quickly "Oh don't wish for that!!"

Its not that I actually wished for it, but heck, I put it "out there" for the forces of nature to take and run with!! Except they hit a target not of my intention - Christopher!!! I knew something was wrong last night when he did not want to eat and was fussy as all get-out. I'm now up to my elbows in laundry, my house smells like vomit, and I am, indeed, powerless.

I didn't necessarily invite in a vapire, but I think the Puke Fairy works off very similar rules of engagement.

The tubes, they are a'commin

Took Chris to see an ENT today. Missed 1/2 a day of work (sheepish grin goes here) to learn that he needs ear tubes. Not only has he had way too many ear infections for my comfort level, his hearing is now being effected by the constant fluid in his ears, and this being the prime language acquisition age, the kids' gotta hear!!

We will schedule the surgery tomorrow. Hopefully by the end of next week, he will be the proud owner of 2 tiny little tubes that will bring enormous relief!

One word meme

1. Where is your cell phone?
Charging.
2. boyfriend/girlfriend?
Yes.
3. Your hair?
Braided.
4. Your mother?
charismatic
5. Your father?:
passed.
6. your favorite item?
iPod
7. Your dream last night?:
none.
8. Your favorite drink?
Propel
9. Your dream car?
Mercedes
10. The room you are in?
Loft
11. Your ex?
Famous
12. Your fear?
Cancer
13. What do you want to be in 10 years?
svelte
14. Who did you hang out with last night?:
DH
15. What you're NOT?:
mean
16. Muffins?:
banana
17. The last thing you did?:
kissed
18. What are you wearing?:
pj
19. The last thing you ate?:
yams
20. Your life?:
cacophony
21. Your mood?
worried
22. Your friends:
priceless
23. What are you thinking about right now?
Chocolate.
24. Your car?
Passat
25. What are you doing at the moment?:
quiet
26. Your summer?:
Unknown.
27. What is on your tv?
Disney
28. Yesterday?:
Holiday.
29 Last time you cried?:
December.
30: School?
Teacher
31. Tag?
Angie