All Ready

Here Buster is already to go to the pool today. I would say he is doing just fine :) A couple of things for sure, he is sleeping and eating better. Neither of these do I believe are a direct result of his surgery but instead a result of the fact that he we took away the bottle.

It's supposed to be very hot today so we're planning to stay cool by the pool. Hopefully the clouds will cooperate and there won't be any thunder and lightning. The girls also have a night off play rehearsal and homemade pizza and brownie sundaes are on the menu. It will be so nice to have a free evening during the week.

Buster Gets Tubes

This morning the big day finally came. After 13+ ear infections Buster got his ear tubes put in early this morning. He was all unsuspecting on the way to the hospital, eager for a day out with just Mom and Dad. That was short lived. Once we got to the hospital he was not a happy camper. He didn't like having the "band aid" on his toe at all. He fussed the entire time we waited. Lucky for us everyone was on schedule and he was taken back at 8am on the nose. Not much time went by at all when I was summonsed to the recovery room. Wow was he ticked. He was obviously a bit disoriented and took it out on my hair and face.

He continued to scream until he heard the words "go home." I'm pretty sure he was let go a little early for the sake of all the other little patients he was freaking out. Once we got home he ate some breakfast, drank some juice and was crazy as ever. I was shocked that he didn't even seem tired. He fell asleep for a nap at the normal time, especially considering he got up so early. Now I have given him some pain meds and hope the rest of the day and evening goes smoothly!

Back in Business

This week is starting off much better than last week ended. We had great Father's Day with the King and have kept very busy. The weather has been gorgeous so the pool has been our friend. Hope everyone else is enjoying June as much as we are!

Puke-a-Palooza

Peeking in from under the piles of laundry accumulating around here as I deal with what will forever be referred to as Puke-a-Palooza '11 which shall not be confused with Puke-a-Palooza '07 where hospitalization was indeed involved. Boo has been hit the worst and has not been able to keep ANYTHING down for 72 hours. She fell asleep around 7 tonight and is still sleeping. I pray that she has a restful night. I feel so sorry for her. I also pray that I do not catch this terrible bug as I need to be in top condition to care for the rest of these dear sickies!

Another Pool Day

Is anyone else absolutely astounded by the fact that we are halfway through June already? Sheesh, time needs to slow down already. I woke up hot this morning. I had to turn the AC untis on right away. The forecast looked good so I declared it another pool day. Buster hasn't been feeling himself (just a virus) so he didn't swim much. He's also getting his molars and that's made him cranky too.

The little girls hardly got out. They are such little fish. They love to show off their tricks and spend much of the time we are there shouting "watch this!." It was indeed very hot and I was so glad to be spending the day there! Tomorrow is library day so this afternoon we have a lot of reading to do. The big girls have rehearsal and I have a lot of cleaning to do. *sigh*

So Pretty

Someday I am sure Buster will not appreciate such records, but for now it is just plain adorable. He put it on all by himself after watching me get the girls fixed up. He came out of the bathroom all proud! What a sweetie.

Shifting

Things are always shifting around here. Kids getting older, jobs changing, seasonal changes. That being said, I am really enjoying things right now. My kids ages are great. We spent this afternoon at the indoor pool and it was so great to be able to take all 5 kids by myself. Last year this would have been really difficult/impossible. Now with 3 out 5 being independent swimmers and Buster being big enough to enjoy the water, we can all swim and enjoy it. I am able to keep an eye on everybody with the help of Chiggie. It gives me an independence that I haven't had in quite a while. I can only imagine what the future holds.

Buster has also gone a couple of weeks without being sick at all. That is really making a difference in my stress level. The King is also very close to testing for his license and that's a pretty big deal for us too. I guess after such a long gloomy spell it's nice to see the sun again.