Surgery Day

Yesterday Todd and I went through a pretty traumatic morning with Jayden. It was the official day that Jayden was scheduled for surgery. Since he had more than two ear infections after his left ear tube fell out, Dr. Kosko felt that it would be best if we not only put in a new set but that we also take out his adenoids.

Dr. Kosko is phenomenal, but as parents you always get nervous when they are putting your child under. J was a trooper as always! The wires, gown and hospital surroundings did not faze him a bit! He was all smiles. They even did a trial run to see if he would freak out when they took him away from us. She asked him if he wanted to go get a sticker and he stuck out his hands to be picked up and didn’t even look back at Todd and me! (Clearly the nurses weren’t aware that this was the same kid that at his birthday party sat on a strange man’s lap in the front of the train and took off without a backward glance!)

The surgery was over within 30 minutes and he was up when we went back to see him. He looked so small and was extremely tired. I got to rock him and hold him for a few minutes, which was more important to me than him! The nurse came in and took his IV out and he didn’t even fuss! He just said “Ow mommy”. What a tough boy! We eventually got him moving when we dressed him and then we headed home.

Todd and I truly enjoyed the rest of the day with our little guy because he was needy and actually let us hold him! This never happens so we took every advantage of it! This prego mommy was pretty exhausted after such a stressful morning so I fell asleep on the couch for a few minutes in the afternoon. Of course J was out playing on the porch as I slept acting as if nothing happened!

We are extremely appreciative of Dr. Kosko and the wonderful care he provided our son! We’re finally hoping that we can get him well so he isn’t sick every other week. So keep your fingers crossed!

“Ho, Ho Ho” as J Would Say!

Today had to be one of the most special ways to help kick off the Christmas Holiday! We started our morning off by going to visit Santa Claus at Millenia Mall! As always the “North Pole” wonderland was idyllic and the décor fascinated Jayden! Now since this Santa is the REAL deal, the line is usually outrageous! Fortunately Jayden has a fabulous Grand pa who got to the mall an hour before the mall opened so he could stand in line for us! When we got there, we only had to wait about 15 minutes!!!!

We also ended up meeting one of Jayden’s best buddies Xander! The boys were so precious in their outfits and many of the people in line thought they were brothers or twins at that! Their smiles just light up a room and we were so thrilled we could spend this special moment with Xander and his mommy and Daddy!

 

I couldn’t have asked for more from Jayden! He adored Santa and was so fascinated by him! (He’s been reading up on him in his Polar Express Book!) I have yet to find anything that Jayden fears, but I still wasn’t quite sure how he would do sitting on a stranger’s lap with all the commotion going on around him! I should have never doubted him! (However, poor Xander was not quite happy with Santa!) Here are a few photos of J hamming it up with Santa…..

 

  

After we saw Santa, we had brunch at the Cheesecake Factory with Grandpa! We had a delightful time and it was so nice to sit outside and catch up! I couldn’t imagine a better morning with all of the men in my life!

My First “Manly” House Improvement Project

When I was at my girlfriend Catherine’s house I saw the new toddler toilet seat that she had installed. It was an adult seat that had a magnetic toddler seat within it. I couldn’t believe that had such a FANTASTIC invention! (Clearly anyone who has potty trained before knows what a pain it is to either snap in a toddler seat or clean out a small toilet!)

The next weekend I took J to Home Depot in search of these seats. As I rounded the corner I felt as if a light was shining and music was playing the in the background when I spotted it! (Yes, as sad as it is I was truly that excited about a toilet seat!) We bought two seats and headed home! Toddy was busy working and doing homework at LM, so I decided to take on the home improvement project myself!

Now those that are close to us know I am pretty prim and proper. Me on my hands and knees taking apart a toilet just doesn’t quite fit my image! That is because I am very fortunate that I have a very capable husband that loves doing all the “manly” things around the house. With this being said I thought I would help him out since he was so busy with school and attempt this project by myself.

I of course had the best handyman with me…Mr. Jayden Shappard! He was a very good helper and kept me company as I forged ahead into the unknown! I was very impressed with us both as I finished the two toilet seats in the afternoon before Toddy got home!  Thanks goodness for Google and Youtube!!!