AHHH Gall Free!

Well, you all know I had surgery, but why not tell about it anyways. So, I had to go in a couple days before surgery and have blood drawn for testing. The only time I could do this was in the day, so I had to take three little ones with me. Funny because I don't mind getting blood taken, but having three kids stare at you, really puts on a whole new feeling. Bryson was very concerned. He kept asking the nurse if she was hurting me, and why was she hurting me? It was actually really sweet, and when she was done I got a big pink band aid, which Bryson was also very worried about for some reason.
Day of my surgery was interesting. We got up really early, and I took a shower. We had to be at the hospital by 6:30. They got money from us and took me right back. I had to change into a hospital gown. I was also on my time of the month, I was so lucky!, so I also had to change into hospital panties. They started my IV and took me back. I hadn't even been there an hour, so I was glad I was one of the first. Then the anesthesiologist started asking me where we lived. I think they are sneaky jerks. I think they totally get a kick out of asking you questions and watching you answer them as you can not ever finish.. UGH! Next thing I remember is waking up and being a little confused to where I was and why my mouth tasted like burned rubber. Then they wheeled a little kid in next to me that had just had his tonsils out and the poor thing was kind of freaking out. They ended up giving him a little more sedation, but wheeled me out by Spencer in recovery. I told the nurse I had a headache, so she gave me IV ibuprofen. It was the best stuff ever, like instant head relief. I told the nurse I had to pee, and she was so excited. I didn't understand that was a good thing yet, but I got up went to the bathroom. I drank a little more juice and said I was good to go. It was so nice leaving so quick. I got home feeling good still, but I still had all their drugs in. I eventually started feeling way nauseous and eventually puked. I went back to sleep and slept most of the day. AHHHH! Sleep. I slept the whole night and till like nine the next morning. It was so nice. Spencer had the boys, and I slept most of that day too. I think Saturday was when I finally started to actually live again. It wasn't a bad surgery, and I think I was pretty lucky, because I only had the gas pain in my shoulders a little bit on the first day but not much at all......So far, gall free is a great thing!


This is the actual picture of my gallbladder. Your gallbladder is supposed to be a blueish green, but as you can see, mine is pure white. It was really infected and swollen. The stuff in front of it is a fatty tissue my body built around it to keep it seperated from the rest of my organs. My body is so smart! ha ha Pretty gross, but just glad it is gone!

Congratulations!

Spring soccer season of 09' was a huge success for the boys. They loved playing soccer, and they were so excited to get their trophies after their final game on Saturday. They both learned a lot about soccer and improved so much in the sport. Trev needs to learn how to focus more, and he would be an unbelievable player. Dilan learned how to be more aggressive and actually go for the ball. It was a fun season to watch, and I think I will kind of miss enjoying the outside for hours....ha ha ha.

He is a walking!

AHHH Cute little Tyler is walking. He has just started walking more and more. He still stumbles and sometimes doesn't get very far, but he is definitely more and more interested in walking, and we are so excited! Walking is a double edge sword. They can get into more stuff and can do this far faster, but they get to enjoy our world and so much more to life. I love seeing the excitement on his face when he has made it from Spencer to me. Tyler is fun, and even though his one year old attitude has totally come out, he is still my sweet baby.

Camping with Mom

Trev got to go with me this year on our girls camp out weekend. I never can go the whole time, but I always go at least one night. This year Trevor got to go with me though, and it is one of the first times he even remembers camping. He was so excited to lay out his sleeping bag, got his face totally covered with fire soot, and was so excited to make smores. It was a lot of fun having just one kid. Dilan cried when he found out we wouldn't be coming home for the night, and Trev missed him so much, but I think they found a great love as brothers with a little space. I can say it was probably one of my favorite times camping, because I could see so much excitement in Trevor's face and his love of nature. Plus, he got to play with his cousin, and he loved that probably the most. I think it is awesome my sister plans this every year for us. It is great to have a weekend to just have fun with the ladies.

Look who's a Big BOY!

Bryson is now potty trained. I swear having to potty train your child is a cruelty to the parent more than the child. It feels like the longest month of your life. We were lucky with Bryson, and it only took two weeks really. Once he knew we were serious, and he had no more diapers, he really caught on. I swear though when you are cleaning poop out of underwear for the fifth time in two days, sanity is really on the brink. At least we are done with that for another year.......YIPPEE!

Dilan's first year complete

Dilan has completed his first year of preschool. He did so good, and we are so proud of him. The beginning of the year he only knew three letters, and one sound. He could count to 20 skipping a couple of the teens, but never knew the number just by looking at it. By the end of his year though he has done so good. He now knows all his letters and all the sounds, all his shapes, his 1-10 numbers by sight, and we also learned he is really a good little artist. After his first year I totally know more than ever that every kid learns very different. I can't stand those parents that always think their kid is the best, because I think every kid is the best they can be, and we should be so happy that kids can be that......Kids! I love my Dilan!

Big Brain Project

Okay, so what I remember of first grade is nothing like what they have Trev dong. He has to complete a big brain project. So, what is that? First he must pick a topic. Trev decided to do Killer Whales since we just went to Sea World. Then they have to complete a three page questionnaire on their subject; with what they know, want to find out, and what else they have learned. It is a lot, but that isn't it. They also have to complete an artistic thing, poem, song, sculpture, etc. As well as put on a presentation for the class and keep them interested in the subject. Does anybody else think this is a lot for a first grader......guess you all know what I will be doing tomorrow....UGH! All in all I think Trev did an awesome job though. I hope tomorrow goes well.....we are giving the kids salt water taffy...he he