Justin's surgery went fine. They were running a bit late - he was such a good sport until 11am - and then he kept trying to get in my bag as he was sure there had to be food or drink in there! They finally took him back at 11:45. The surgery took about 40 minutes and the doctor came back to talk to us afterward. He said it went fine and "it was big." He didn't seem to have any major concerns.
Justin is going to be pretty sore - he has some pain meds and we're going to keep those going every four hours the first couple of days and also give him motrin. So he will be one drugged up kiddo for a few days. He's sleeping in his swing right now - (I was afraid to lay him down- I'm afraid to move him period!) and hopefully he'll snooze for a bit. Daddy is going to be on duty tomorrow while I go to work and I'll be staying home on Wednesday. I wouldn't be surprised if I was home with him Thursday too - but we'll see how he does.
Thanks for checking in on us!
September 26, 2011
September 25, 2011
Justin and Mommy Weekend
Dave was in Houston for work so it was just Justin and I this weekend. Justin has been lots of fun - and we were able to spend some time outside- which is soooo nice!
Tomorrow is the big surgery day..and I'm starting to dread it. We don't have to be at the surgery center until 10:15am...and Justin can't eat anything tomorrow morning..so he will be GROUCHY. I'm trying to figure out how to keep him distracted until at least 9:30 when we'll leave house- without food...He can have apple juice and water until 8:15am- then nothing. They really should schedule all toddler surgeries first thing!
So needless to say - I'm enjoying today as I know tomorrow won't be fun. I just hope he has an easy recovery from the surgery -the kid deserves a break!
Tomorrow is the big surgery day..and I'm starting to dread it. We don't have to be at the surgery center until 10:15am...and Justin can't eat anything tomorrow morning..so he will be GROUCHY. I'm trying to figure out how to keep him distracted until at least 9:30 when we'll leave house- without food...He can have apple juice and water until 8:15am- then nothing. They really should schedule all toddler surgeries first thing!
So needless to say - I'm enjoying today as I know tomorrow won't be fun. I just hope he has an easy recovery from the surgery -the kid deserves a break!
September 19, 2011
We postponed Justin's hernia surgery until next Monday. He still has a little bit of the sniffles hanging around (nothing compared to a couple of weeks ago) so we thought we'd wait a week and hope that he is all clear!
Below is a video of his mowing skills. We were actually able to play outside this weekend so the mower made a trip outside! It now gets to live in the garage instead of the house! (Auntie Karen- it's finally being used as a mower and not a vacuum!) I love how he has to carry the empty water bottle with him while mowing the driveway.
He devoured half an avocado tonight. I usually try not to give him that much at once (he is not in need of extra calories- in case you haven't noticed)- but he wanted to eat it right out of the shell. He was not happy when I tried to scoop it out for him (Mr. Independent).
Below is a video of his mowing skills. We were actually able to play outside this weekend so the mower made a trip outside! It now gets to live in the garage instead of the house! (Auntie Karen- it's finally being used as a mower and not a vacuum!) I love how he has to carry the empty water bottle with him while mowing the driveway.
He devoured half an avocado tonight. I usually try not to give him that much at once (he is not in need of extra calories- in case you haven't noticed)- but he wanted to eat it right out of the shell. He was not happy when I tried to scoop it out for him (Mr. Independent).
What do you mean I can't eat the outside?
September 16, 2011
Not nice, no throw blocks!
Justin's daycare teacher - Ms. Sonja - called me this morning. Usually when daycare calls it's a "he's got a fever" or "somebody bit him" or "he hit is head" call. He's only been in Ms. Sonja's room a couple of weeks now and I REALLY like her. This morning she called to tell me a "fun" story.
One of Justin's friends threw the blocks they were playing with and Justin said to him "Not nice, no throw blocks." The kid has words - he just doesn't use them very often! She got a kick out of that little talking outburst and wanted to share with me.
I'm not sure why he keeps his words to himself. He tends to blurt out a word once and tease you with it - and not say it ever again! I am hoping his new classroom helps him start using them a bit more!
One of Justin's friends threw the blocks they were playing with and Justin said to him "Not nice, no throw blocks." The kid has words - he just doesn't use them very often! She got a kick out of that little talking outburst and wanted to share with me.
I'm not sure why he keeps his words to himself. He tends to blurt out a word once and tease you with it - and not say it ever again! I am hoping his new classroom helps him start using them a bit more!
September 12, 2011
Jersey Shore 2011
We spent last week with the Prinz/Leicester clan in Sea Isle, NJ. I'm hoping Lori and Kim have some great pictures to send our way too - as we didn't get as many as I thought! Unfortunately Justin and I had a bad cold, Lori was still battling laryngitis, Dick and Sue got a stomach bug and by the end of the week Dave had caught our cold. So it wasn't the healthiest house- but we still had a good time!
Justin enjoyed the beach for the most part - other than the day he had some terrible diaper rash- which probably made the salt water a little less fun. I wasn't sure how he'd react but he would chase after the water when the wave went back out - and if you were hanging on to him - he liked it when it came back in. He did not enjoy falling down in it though! He ate a lot of sand - and had fun splashing around with the buckets on the beach. Much more exciting than last year!
Here are a few photos and a video of Justin taking his first "ride" at the arcade on one of our rainy days!
Justin enjoyed the beach for the most part - other than the day he had some terrible diaper rash- which probably made the salt water a little less fun. I wasn't sure how he'd react but he would chase after the water when the wave went back out - and if you were hanging on to him - he liked it when it came back in. He did not enjoy falling down in it though! He ate a lot of sand - and had fun splashing around with the buckets on the beach. Much more exciting than last year!
Here are a few photos and a video of Justin taking his first "ride" at the arcade on one of our rainy days!
August 30, 2011
18 Month Stats
We visited Dr. Denison the night before we took off for Iowa for JD's 18 month checkup. Overall he's doing fine - we're going to continue the breathing treatments once a day -and he is having surgery to fix his umbilical hernia in September.
Weight: 27lbs 6 oz
Length: 33 inches
Head: Still Huge (20 inches)
Justin is still being pretty stingy with his words. He'll say one here and there and then not say it again for weeks. He has uttered Truck , Tractor, Grandma, Grampa, Jeff (yes all you aunts and uncles- be jealous- he uttered Jeff first), Duck and he regularly says "uh-oh." I've noticed just this week he has started saying more - so I'm sure he'll be babbling non-stop soon.
He transferred to a new room at daycare this week too - so drop off has been not-so-fun. His teacher says he's fine 5 minutes after I leave though. She has commented to me each day that he has a good appetite. For those of you who have seen the kid eat- I swear he is currently eating twice what he normally does - and you know that is a LOT.
Weight: 27lbs 6 oz
Length: 33 inches
Head: Still Huge (20 inches)
Justin is still being pretty stingy with his words. He'll say one here and there and then not say it again for weeks. He has uttered Truck , Tractor, Grandma, Grampa, Jeff (yes all you aunts and uncles- be jealous- he uttered Jeff first), Duck and he regularly says "uh-oh." I've noticed just this week he has started saying more - so I'm sure he'll be babbling non-stop soon.
He transferred to a new room at daycare this week too - so drop off has been not-so-fun. His teacher says he's fine 5 minutes after I leave though. She has commented to me each day that he has a good appetite. For those of you who have seen the kid eat- I swear he is currently eating twice what he normally does - and you know that is a LOT.
Rocks are fun...
August 28, 2011
Congrats David and Elise!
Wanted to post some wedding pictures that Tara took this weekend. I'm sure we'll have some more to follow- but here are a few shots! Justin was at the reception until 11pm..he refused to fall asleep and enjoyed showing off his dance moves..
Congrats David and Elise!
Congrats David and Elise!
August 14, 2011
It's hot
We've been stuck inside so much this summer- it is so stinkin' hot that Justin is a sweaty red mess if we're out there for 10 minutes. He loves being outside - which makes it even harder to be trapped indoors so much. We're looking forward to our trip to Iowa in a couple weeks and our trip to the Jersey Shore the week after that..we need some relief!
Being inside means more dance parties..and a lot of climbing in and out of his rocking chair - and CONSTANTLY chasing Winnie- that poor dog.
Testing out his shore hat:
Chasing Winnie in to her cage:
Angry Justin cracks me up:
Video of JD dancing to the farm song- the kid has some strange moves. I love how he gets distracted for a bit and then comes back to dancing:
While reading last week - he attempted to say Tractor. He definitely knows what they are- and if I say "go get your tractor" he runs off and finds the one he got for Christmas from Grandma and Grampa Riggan:
If you missed his Happy Birthday Dance for Uncle Jeff- it's entertaining too:
Being inside means more dance parties..and a lot of climbing in and out of his rocking chair - and CONSTANTLY chasing Winnie- that poor dog.
Testing out his shore hat:
Chasing Winnie in to her cage:
Angry Justin cracks me up:
Video of JD dancing to the farm song- the kid has some strange moves. I love how he gets distracted for a bit and then comes back to dancing:
While reading last week - he attempted to say Tractor. He definitely knows what they are- and if I say "go get your tractor" he runs off and finds the one he got for Christmas from Grandma and Grampa Riggan:
If you missed his Happy Birthday Dance for Uncle Jeff- it's entertaining too:
July 31, 2011
My Sweet Hawkeye
JD discovered the football that plays the fight song this weekend- and immediately started dancing - and provided many encores for me. I'm one happy Hawkeye mommy - :)
July 23, 2011
Oh the joys
This is the same boy who rolled around on the floor kicking and crying all morning..
This afternoon he was great..but this morning he cried and rolled around on the floor whenever he didn't get what he wanted- and I don't think he even knew what he wanted. He just points and grunts - a lot. And he would prefer to be outside constantly- but that's just not possible when it's 106 degrees.
He seems to be better on the health front. He is however, producing buckets of drool. I'm guessing that's from a combo of the i-teeth still coming in and the fact that his mouth is in mega-healing mode after the torture it received this last week.
This afternoon he was great..but this morning he cried and rolled around on the floor whenever he didn't get what he wanted- and I don't think he even knew what he wanted. He just points and grunts - a lot. And he would prefer to be outside constantly- but that's just not possible when it's 106 degrees.
He seems to be better on the health front. He is however, producing buckets of drool. I'm guessing that's from a combo of the i-teeth still coming in and the fact that his mouth is in mega-healing mode after the torture it received this last week.
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