How to get three preschoolers to play with their new swing set in the hot sun? Make it a waterslide!

Another Joshy Moment

Another normal day at the dinner table. Why is he sulking and upset? I have no idea. All he would say is, "It's no fair." Yes, poor thing, we were MAKING him eat pizza!

Father's Day Dinnertime
I finally bought a table that all five (mine and my sister's girls) kids can sit out and eat dinner in "peace". They really enjoyed sitting together and actually let us eat our dinner (for five minutes). :) Bonus is my fireplace hearth works as the perfect bench!

CAR WASH

Daddy decided to give the car a wash (finally), but was caught by the kiddos, so he handed them all a brush and a sponge, and let them go for it. They had lots of fun until they all wanted the same sponge (of which Daddy only had one, he'll never learn).

Last Day of School for Malena

Today was Malena's last day of school. Next school year (beginning in July) she will be going to a new school (her home school). Mrs. Hamlett and her staff have been wonderful to and for Malena. I know she LOVES school and I'm sure it's because of the wonderful environment they make in the classroom. They will be missed.

Our new (used) 5 minutes worth of entertainment. Glad I bought it used, because they played on it for five minutes and went back inside to play video games. Uggghh!

Hi all,

Just wanted to share my Down Syndrome association spotlights a child every so often. This time was Malena's turn. I wrote a little paragraph about us and made a short picture montage.

http://www.dsarcw.org/ourkids.htm

Thanks for looking!

My Little Tool Men

Daddy has never been the handiest man around, but he can get some things done when he wants to (and has time). Today was the boys first lesson in tools from Daddy. I think he's trying to hand down the title of the house ToolMan already. ;)

This morning, Daddy left for and overnight business trip early in the morning, before anyone got up. Soon after he left (of course), Malena started crying. since it was only 5 a.m., I brought her to my bed, thinking she'd fall back asleep. No luck, she kept trying to crawl out of bed. Then she got out of bed and went straight for the door. Finally, wanting to get some rest, I locked my door and put on cartoons for her to watch or play in my room. I could hear her playing with her tub toys from my bathroom. I think I slept for about 5 minutes and woke up to silence. I got worried and started looking around the room. I found Malena sound asleep in the cold, hard (yes dry!) bathtub! I know my old mattress is starting to get a little lumpy, but I sure think it's more comfortable than the bathtub! Rascal. :)

Well Joshua finally went in for surgery for his undescended testicle and penile adhesion. Although a fairly "simple" surgery, it's always heartwrenching watching them take your child away for surgery. But before that there were a couple of hiccups. We were told to be there at 12, and when we got there, we found out his surgery wouldn't be until 4! Lots of waiting, but he did good. Then we went in and got him ready, more waiting, then they took him in. After two hours (it was only supposed to be an hour and a half) we were getting worried. Then the nurse came out and asked for "Kwiat". She said the doctor has been trying to reach us, so we got scared, and went in. She got the doctor on the phone (Josh was nowhere in recovery), and then she said the doctor will be right here. We asked her if everything went okay, and she just said the doctor will be here to talk to you, so I was starting to freak out. Longest five minutes ever for the doctor to get there, but as it turns out, everything went very well, the doctor just wanted to take him to the Adult Recovery room because she thought he'd get more individualized care there. (she really took care of us). Then she said that she was able to bring his testicle down, but it is smaller, but it should be fine. She was VERY happy that she corrected the penile adhesion, because she said that was going to cause some real issues later on if it was not fixed, and the only way to fix it because it was so bad was through surgery. Then she told us that she wanted him to spend the night as a precaution due to his heart. The doctor said she would discharge him if we wanted, and I said no, let him stay. So we stayed. Alex went home with the other two and I stayed. Josh didn't recover right away. The anesthesia made him sick. He was very upset most of the night, and the nurses were concerned because he wouldn't pee. The nurse finally brought in an ultrasound to see his bladder, and there was a lot of pee in his bladder, but his diaper was barely damp. She said she'd give him another hour, and if not, they would have to catheterize him. I fell asleep, and apparently he peed, because they didn't cathetarize him. When he woke up in the morning, he was same old Josh. He said, "Hi Mommy, I love you." So cute. Then he ate enough breakfast for two grown men! We went home Saturday morning around 11 and I haven't been able to keep him down since. All is well, just gotta keep him settled, the little crazy, wild boy! :) Unfortunately, no bikes, bars, or sports for up to a month. Good thing he likes those video games. This is the first time I'm thankful for that! LOL

Here's Josh on his way to the hospital.
















Switching glasses with Zeide while waiting for surgery.















Here he is prepping for surgery, wondering why his finger is glowing.










Here he is after surgery, not feeling very good, sleeping in Mommy's arms.











Josh eats up a storm after a rough night.



















Happy to be going home!









Daddy welcomes Josh home in front of the Welcome sign Daddy, Malena and Jacob made for him.