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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Another Dr.'s Visit
Well, here we are again just after another Dr. appointment for Adam. It's a good thing we like Adam's doctor, since we go there a lot. And please don't think I'm one of those paranoid moms that takes her kid to the doctor every time he sneezes. Today we had an ear-check appointment to see if his ears had gone back to normal after the last ear infection. And once again, Adam got a cold this past week and I kept putting off taking him to the doctor because we already had an appointment for today. Well, once again--yup, you guessed it--Adam has another nasty ear infection. Round three of antibiodics please! Doc said that they have a standard of 4 ear infections within 6 months or 6 within one year and they usually put tubes in their ears. We're well on our way. But I am happy to say there is help for these recurring ear infections. Plus, I'm so grateful that we are blessed to have insurance. I'm grateful that Brian has a good job and for all the many things the Lord has blessed us with. I think of how much worse it could be and find myself happy that we have the trials we do. Kind of silly to be thankful for trials, but we are. Another happy note, well maybe not happy, but kind of cool, Adam now weighs 20 lbs. 14 oz. The kid's growing like a weed! I just love him so much! We are truly blessed. Hopefully, you are all doing well and enjoying the blessings you've been given as well.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Tag! I'm it! Wait, I'm it?
I've been tagged for Christmas...so now my idea of posting a wish list doesn't sound so silly when I've been tagged to do it by a friend. All I want for Christmas...not a lot really.
#1. To see our family. Half of this wish will come true when we go to Texas for Christmas this year. I just hope I don't have to wait until next Christmas to see the other half. I realized last night that none of our family, except Scott and Melissa & co. have seen Adam since he was blessed back in May. They're going to think he's a giant! We miss our families and love them so much.
#2. To see our friends. I don't mean our TN friends, we see you guys, so that makes me happy. But I'm referring to our Utah friends and California friends (most don't live in those places anymore). Remembering Christmases past I'm forced to realize how vivid and unstoppable change is. While we can't stop time, I'm so grateful for the past and look forward to a bright future. Friends, you are missed.
#3. A wheat grinder. Brian and I followed the prophet's advice and bought wheat...and want to use, but don't have a wheat grinder. So, Merry Christmas to us, this is what we're getting each other. We're so happy! Bring on the wheat bread!
#4. A pastry blender. Yes, seriously, I don't have one. It's kinda silly to watch us try to make pie crusts or biscuits with forks or knives. Just don't get Brian and I trying to do it together...we might start sword fighting...or fork fighting.
#5. A baby food grinder. Scott and Melissa are letting us try theirs out and it's great! Adam loves pasta...only, well, not so much on the chicken alfredo (I think he didn't like the garlic and other spices). Now he gets plain noodles mixed with cereal, veggies, or whatever I can think to throw in. And yes, I'm a nut and make my baby's food. It's cheaper!
#6. A camera. Just a wish, don't think it will happen any time soon. Our old clunker is doing alright...but as we can't get the pictures downloaded to the computer, feelings of compassion for it are a bit sparse at the moment.
#7. A rug. Yeah, our front room has hard wood floors and a rug would just make the room. Really, it would, I think. Plus, it would make it softer when Adam tips over and smacks his head on the floor.
#8. A date with my hubby. Seriously, I'd love it. But it has to be a date with him, and just him. I love my little boy, but every once and a while, Mom and Dad need to catch up. I think I'll take up the offer of a few sisters out here from our church. We need a night out. Talk about romantic! Even if we hide in our yard barn and make Christmas presents...ok, maybe not.
#9. A closer temple. We are 4.5-6 hours away from 6 different temples. Raleigh (NC), Nashville (TN), Columbia (SC), Louisville (KY), Atlanta (GA), and Washington, DC. We were blessed to go to the Raleigh temple a few months ago when Scott and Melissa watched Adam for us, since they live close by. It was glorious! I think it's the best date we've been on! I wish we had one closer so that we could go more often. I think we'll have to take some friends of ours and go on a temple trip and do a baby swap so we can go. The temple is so wonderful and such a blessing!
#10. A ball. For Adam. We only have this old kick ball from my single days. It has a leak somewhere and is always flat. Don't worry, we washed it before we let Adam play with it. We love the simplicity of children in the fact that they love simple things...like cardboard boxes. Good thing we have lots of them.
#1. To see our family. Half of this wish will come true when we go to Texas for Christmas this year. I just hope I don't have to wait until next Christmas to see the other half. I realized last night that none of our family, except Scott and Melissa & co. have seen Adam since he was blessed back in May. They're going to think he's a giant! We miss our families and love them so much.
#2. To see our friends. I don't mean our TN friends, we see you guys, so that makes me happy. But I'm referring to our Utah friends and California friends (most don't live in those places anymore). Remembering Christmases past I'm forced to realize how vivid and unstoppable change is. While we can't stop time, I'm so grateful for the past and look forward to a bright future. Friends, you are missed.
#3. A wheat grinder. Brian and I followed the prophet's advice and bought wheat...and want to use, but don't have a wheat grinder. So, Merry Christmas to us, this is what we're getting each other. We're so happy! Bring on the wheat bread!
#4. A pastry blender. Yes, seriously, I don't have one. It's kinda silly to watch us try to make pie crusts or biscuits with forks or knives. Just don't get Brian and I trying to do it together...we might start sword fighting...or fork fighting.
#5. A baby food grinder. Scott and Melissa are letting us try theirs out and it's great! Adam loves pasta...only, well, not so much on the chicken alfredo (I think he didn't like the garlic and other spices). Now he gets plain noodles mixed with cereal, veggies, or whatever I can think to throw in. And yes, I'm a nut and make my baby's food. It's cheaper!
#6. A camera. Just a wish, don't think it will happen any time soon. Our old clunker is doing alright...but as we can't get the pictures downloaded to the computer, feelings of compassion for it are a bit sparse at the moment.
#7. A rug. Yeah, our front room has hard wood floors and a rug would just make the room. Really, it would, I think. Plus, it would make it softer when Adam tips over and smacks his head on the floor.
#8. A date with my hubby. Seriously, I'd love it. But it has to be a date with him, and just him. I love my little boy, but every once and a while, Mom and Dad need to catch up. I think I'll take up the offer of a few sisters out here from our church. We need a night out. Talk about romantic! Even if we hide in our yard barn and make Christmas presents...ok, maybe not.
#9. A closer temple. We are 4.5-6 hours away from 6 different temples. Raleigh (NC), Nashville (TN), Columbia (SC), Louisville (KY), Atlanta (GA), and Washington, DC. We were blessed to go to the Raleigh temple a few months ago when Scott and Melissa watched Adam for us, since they live close by. It was glorious! I think it's the best date we've been on! I wish we had one closer so that we could go more often. I think we'll have to take some friends of ours and go on a temple trip and do a baby swap so we can go. The temple is so wonderful and such a blessing!
#10. A ball. For Adam. We only have this old kick ball from my single days. It has a leak somewhere and is always flat. Don't worry, we washed it before we let Adam play with it. We love the simplicity of children in the fact that they love simple things...like cardboard boxes. Good thing we have lots of them.
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