2nd Surgery Update

Well the 2nd surgery went better than the first, in my opinion. The only problem we had was her going to the bathroom. Apparently, the anesthesia can have some effects on your bladder and this time it affected AB. She went the bathroom before we left on Wednesday at around 9a and didn't go again until after 2a the next morning. She was in excruciating pain and kept telling me she had to go but never did. They came in at around 1am and did an ultrasound which showed that she had enough fluid to hold a pop can and her abdomen was hard. The nurse tried some tricks to no avail and AB just kept screaming and crying. The nurse had to call the doc and we knew that a cath was the next step. AB seemed to like me rubbing her abdomen so I kept at it and she finally fell asleep and as they were bringing in the cath she went potty. What a joy!!!! Never thought I'd be so excited about some pee. Her mouth still looks good on the inside 4 days after surgery and she doesn't seem to be in a lot of pain. Last night was rough on her though and she kept moaning like she did when she first came home with us. They also had a really tough time calming her down after surgery and they called me back. During the first surgery, the called me back and I just kept talking to her; this time they wanted me to hold her. They told me they gave her the maximum dosage of morphine and I think she was more scared than in pain. After I calmed her down she was fine. She did however have a fit when they wanted me to put her back in the crib to take her to the room - she told everyone that it was not going to happen that way. They brought around a wheelchair and I held her while they wheeled us into her room. Did I mention how stubborn she is lately????? She is definitely part of the King family!!!!

The boys did great with Uncle Dan and I think they had a great time with him for the couple days. And we did not get a call from the school which means that J passed his EOG's. Guess this means, he's done with school for the rest of the year. Have I mentioned lately how much I love this whole EOG thing. Yes, we have a week and a half of school and my son is going to be doing nothing but watching movies and having end of the year parties.

Memorial Day

First and foremost - we cannot start the day out without stopping to pray and thank our soldiers - those that are here with their families, those who are out protecting our country, those that have too many memories from wars past, and those that are in heaven with our Lord. Thank you for all that you do.

Well the surgery date is in 2 more days so I'm hoping that the weather clears up and we can have a wonderful day off and enjoy this last day before the surgery and EOG's. I hate the fact that AB has to have the surgery again and be in any kind of pain. I know it's in her best interest but it doesn't take away the fact that she has to go under and that she's going to be in pain again. So far it's been a good weekend. On Saturday, AB and I went to a jewelry show (against daddy's wishes) and than to a b-day party for one of AB's friends from daycare. AB went on her first slip and slide at the party. The first time she went down - she had a blast. A look of total joy on her face; it almost made me cry. The second time - the water went up higher and she got a direct hit of the water and after that she was done. She had fun with her friends though. She's such a sweetie. Yesterday, AB and I went shopping while the boys and dad went to the dollar theatre to see a movie. AB and I had a lot of fun - she got a Dora nightgown, Dora hat, and Dora swimsuit. She really loves Dora (hint, hint - her b-day is next month).

The boys had a lot of fun at the movies with dad. They went to see "Race to Witch Mountain" with the Rock. Apparently, when the boy transports himself out of the car and the SUV's crash into him - D shouts out to a silent movie theatre "I want to be that boy". Apparently, the theatre erupted into laughter over D's comment. Dad also got them popcorn and such they were all very happy.

The big news from the weekend is: D's first sleepover!!!!! Yes, D had his first sleepover at the neighbor's house and apparently they did nothing but play video games. If they did anything else - D doesn't remember it. I can't get anymore out of him except the games that they played and how he had to leave and wanted to play another game - let me tell you that he was there before 5:30p on Friday night and didn't come home until 12:30p the next day and he was upset because he had to come home. I think it's safe to say that he had a good time.

I also ask that everyone say a little prayer for J this week. He has his EOG's (end of grade testing) starting Wednesday. I really dislike these tests because it doesn't matter how he did all year long it only matters how he does on the test on whether he passes to the next grade. Brad and I think J will do just fine as he's made the honor roll all year and does well on his tests. However, he is feeling very pressured and is worried that he won't pass. He didn't do well on a practice reading test, but when the teacher sent him with the assistant he got a 100% - so he's just very nervous about the test. Also, once the test is over and they have passed - they are pretty much done for the rest of the year and are having parties for the next 2 weeks. Drives me crazy!!! Personally, I think the grades all year long should indicate whether they go to the next grade and not one test - but I'm not in charge. So say a little prayer for J that he'll be confident and do well on the test.

Happy Mother's Day!

Well the day is winding down and it's been a pretty good day. I have the best family!!!! AB did my hair and pretend makeup last night, but she's a little too young to understand what mommies day is. D made me the most awesomist drink cozy decorated with his handprint and in my favorite color - yellow. J is now a little too old to be making things at school for mom but he is still the sweetest 10yr old. He has been working in coherts with my mom in making me my mother's day gift - a photo book and mousepad. This morning, he also got up early, cleaned off the table, picked up the living room, swept the dining room and kitchen, and brought me a bagel with cheese in bed this morning. Again, I have the greatest kids.

I don't want to leave hubby out. In his defense, as with most families money has been tight for us so I didn't want him to spend money that we could use on bills so instead he made me my favorite meal and put AB to bed so that J and I could spend some quality time watching a movie and playing cards. And he and D got to go to the "man store" and have a little fun too. All in all it was a great day!

Happy Mother's Day to my mom as well! Love you!

Mother's Day Wants

What do I want for mother's day. I feel guilty many times that I'm not spending enough time with the kids, which I think most mothers feel guilty about. There's so much to be done around the house, homework to ensure is done, yelling and nearly pleading for rooms to be cleaned, dates with hubby (I've forgotten what those are by the way) and you know ladies - all that comes with being a mom. Still I feel guilty - even more so with 3 kids. So this is my mother's day want list for this year.

From Hubby - my favorite meal, chicken roll ups!
From J - A movie and card game
From D - him to show me how to play mario kart on the Wii
From AB - to have my hair and nails done (ok only feet on the painting)

Beginner's Day

Well D is officially signed up and registered for Kindergarden. He's very excited. During the "Beginner's Day" otherwise known as "Kindergarden Roundup", Dylan was able to plant a sunflower seed and take home. His assignment is to take care of the plant and take pictures to bring in when he starts school in August. Considering we are not great caretakers of plants - this should prove to be a tough assignment. Don't believe me - a few weeks ago, D brought home a plant from preK to take care of for the rest of the school year. I came home from work and apparently our cat, Price, had taken it for a chew so we put it up a little higher. I watered it, put it near sunlight, etc, etc, and it was still dying. We bought a small planter for it, planted it, put in some miracle grow plant food, and still it died.

I do have to say that the sunflower is growing and it's still alive and it's been 6 days!!!! Between all five of us taking care of it - it may live.