Today is my mom's birthday....her last birthday in her 5o's. Next year she turns the big 6-0. We celebrated yesterday with her. The boys helped make a cake...and they helped taste it (before it had frosting on it) and without me knowing about it. Thankfully the frosting covered it up. We all chipped in and got her a nice digital camera. I'll call her Ms. Digital! She honestly is the farthest thing from it. Her camera experience should be great and no doubt will cause us to have a couple laughs. :)
Kindergarten and pre-school are going great. The boys all love school. Especially Cody and Dylan who are so excited to be doing new things every day. They keep the kids busy. No naps for them. They come home very tired but look forward to the next day with excitement. Tyler is enjoying his year back with his class. Not all the kids came back but a few of his "favorites" and he is loving it. Last year was a more "coming out of his shell" type of year and this year he seems to get more out of it.
I've seem to take on another job....it's called Mom's Bus! On my lunch hour, I go and pick Tyler up and then head to another school to pick up C&D. I pull up in front of the house, honk my horn, my mom comes out and the boys unbuckle and out they go. It makes for a busy hour and one that is fine as long as there is no snow on the ground. The weather should make it interesting.
This week we only have one appointment and that is the dentist for a cleaning. Should go smoothly as they have all had this done before. Cody is excited to show that he has a loose tooth. He can't wait for the tooth fairy to come. Dylan has lost 2 so it's time for Cody to catch up.
We had signed the boys up for Soccer that was starting on Sat. We got to the indoor field, gathered with all the parents and waited. The coach never showed. Left kind of dis-appointed and figured something good must of happened. Well, I guess he had to have surgery on a disk and is out 4-6 weeks. So he's not coaching soccer and he's not sure if somebody else is going to pick up his spot. So kind of disappointed and frustrating as I spent money on balls and shin guards to only wear them for a 1/2 hour. Most all other leagues have started and since my boys have never played soccer before it might be hard to get on a team now. So we'll sit it out most likely. Which is a "smirky face" kind of way is fine as we know NOTHING about soccer and would love to see them play football! :) Everybody that knows my husband knows where I am going with that!
This past week also brought some bad news to our extended family. Brett's sister has been diagnosed with another brain tumor. She had one 6 years ago that they operated on and she had done well with recovery. However, the ugly thing reared it's head and she had surgery end of May. At that time though, she found out she was pregnant and could not undergo chemo and radiation. Unfortunately, the tumor grew back and we wait till the baby can be born for her to have surgery and treatment. Any and all prayers are needed for her.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
1st day of Kindergarten
A very cool day to start Kindergarten - 9/9/09....probably won't ever forget that date. The boys loved it. They came home with great stories. Dylan had art class today. Cody's class stayed in and read a story and got to draw. They ate lunch but not together. Not sure if they get a choice of where to sit or not. I guess Cody's class didn't get to go outside for recess as a boy in his class punched a girl. Oh boy! We should have a great year. Tomorrow comes the real test as we go at normal time 7:50 - 2:40....and I begin my new job of MOM TAXI.
To make our day more interesting....I also had scheduled Cody to have a endo doctor visit. Blood work came back good. His TSH level is holding steady from what it was in February. Dr. Wu said that he'll see him back in May '10. He said right now he's on been on Levoxyl for 10 months and he isn't ready to take him off the meds yet. From what he said, it could be a couple years of meds and only if the blood work stays consistent and we don't need to increase meds will he get to come off the medication. So we wait..... Cody was hoping to hear he wouldn't have to take the pill anymore.
Ending out our first day of school day - we met Brett at a pizza shop for some yummy pizza to celebrate!
To make our day more interesting....I also had scheduled Cody to have a endo doctor visit. Blood work came back good. His TSH level is holding steady from what it was in February. Dr. Wu said that he'll see him back in May '10. He said right now he's on been on Levoxyl for 10 months and he isn't ready to take him off the meds yet. From what he said, it could be a couple years of meds and only if the blood work stays consistent and we don't need to increase meds will he get to come off the medication. So we wait..... Cody was hoping to hear he wouldn't have to take the pill anymore.
Ending out our first day of school day - we met Brett at a pizza shop for some yummy pizza to celebrate!
Kindergarten and Misc. Pictures
Brett and his Grandma Luckey. Bless her heart she doesn't know who many people are. Or if and when she recognizes you she remembers you from when you were much smaller. So just before this picture I was helping each boy get a piece of cake. First up was Tyler and I told her that this was Brett's youngest. She commented that he looked just like Brett. Then was Dylan's turn and she said the same thing except this time she specifically commented on Dylan's eyes and how they are just like his daddy's. Cody was last and she said he also looked like Brett and that's when I just couldn't believe her anymore. He looks nothing like him - but she did say that he has very soft and warm hands like his Dad. It was so great to see her and to get a picture like this. Not sure how much longer we will have her with us. But this picture we will be able to cherish forever!
Cody on his first day of Kindergarten. He got to his class, hung up his bookbag and was off. I had to find him in the sea of parents and he showed me this section. It's right in front of the board and is their "meeting" room.
Dylan picked out a great cubby and his name tag was waiting for him. He was excited to get it on, humored his mom for a picture and then was off to sit and draw at the table. 
Their smiles really do say it all. They were very excited to leave this morning. And at the end of the day - they had a great day! 
Cody on his first day of Kindergarten. He got to his class, hung up his bookbag and was off. I had to find him in the sea of parents and he showed me this section. It's right in front of the board and is their "meeting" room.
Dylan picked out a great cubby and his name tag was waiting for him. He was excited to get it on, humored his mom for a picture and then was off to sit and draw at the table. 
Their smiles really do say it all. They were very excited to leave this morning. And at the end of the day - they had a great day! 
Friday, September 4, 2009
Tyler's ENT visit
Well it's been a little bit since I last posted. Our summer is coming to a close. Right around the corner is the first day of school, long weekends of football games, a couple family birthdays (my mom and Brett), some pretty important doctor's visits for Cody and Tyler and of course now SURGERY.......
Tyler went to the ENT for his check up mid June. She noticed fluid on the right ear and told me to watch it. Call her if there were any infections, have the ped. check it at his check-up and to see her in Sept. Pediatrician checked the ear in July and there was still fluid. Just shy of our Sept. visit, he started complaining of ear pain. So we moved the appointment up and they found the fluid to still be there. She put him on Amoxicillan, gave him nasonex and said we better get a surgery date.
Today we had our appointment with the surgeon. He believes that because the fluid in the right ear has been there for a few months now it's time for another set of tubes. He said normally kids don't need another set especially after having their tonsils and adenoids out. The left ear looks OK but he would check it out better later. He thinks it's best to put long term tubes in. The thing with these is they don't "fall out" they would need to be removed - so another surgery down the road. These are the same type of tube that Cody has. Tyler has also been clearing his throat - a lot! So much that I didn't notice it at first - I think I had become used to it. Or I just didn't want to make it be something. My sister noticed it and said something and that's when I really stayed tuned into it all. The doctor thinks that possibly there could be some adenoid re-growth but he's not sure if it's enough that needs attention. But that too will get checked out during surgery. And lastly during surgery, they will cut the piece of skin that runs from his gum to his teeth. We all have this - Tyler's is just more prominent and our dentist believes it will cause a gap in the front teeth. So he will cut that and we shouldn't have any problems. Surgery is scheduled for 9/29.
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I seem to have fallen off the band wagon on blogging. I need to get better. We are heading to the in-laws for the long holiday weekend. Well after football games tomorrow. September tis the season for football! Cody and Dylan start Kindergarten on the 9th. They are both extremely happy about going. Not sure if they will be happy when I wake them up at 7am but they are looking forward to going. Cody has an appointment with Dr. Wu that same day. Hoping for good results from the blood work and that he can stop taking his thyroid medication. Tyler starts pre-school on the 11th. Same teacher/same school/same set of kids - so it should be an easy transition back. Brett is going to be picking up a part-time job if you will. My company is trying to get a huge project out the door and to Kaiser - we have manufactured this huge Robot system for filling prescriptions. So, with that we have all been pulling double shifts and more help is needed. So Brett is going to work in the AM to help us all out. My mom and Brett celebrate birthdays this month. And to end out our busy month of September, Cody has another follow up with his palate expander. Which is going great. Then Tyler's surgery. Check back often as I'll have lost of updating post to the above!!!
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
Tyler went to the ENT for his check up mid June. She noticed fluid on the right ear and told me to watch it. Call her if there were any infections, have the ped. check it at his check-up and to see her in Sept. Pediatrician checked the ear in July and there was still fluid. Just shy of our Sept. visit, he started complaining of ear pain. So we moved the appointment up and they found the fluid to still be there. She put him on Amoxicillan, gave him nasonex and said we better get a surgery date.
Today we had our appointment with the surgeon. He believes that because the fluid in the right ear has been there for a few months now it's time for another set of tubes. He said normally kids don't need another set especially after having their tonsils and adenoids out. The left ear looks OK but he would check it out better later. He thinks it's best to put long term tubes in. The thing with these is they don't "fall out" they would need to be removed - so another surgery down the road. These are the same type of tube that Cody has. Tyler has also been clearing his throat - a lot! So much that I didn't notice it at first - I think I had become used to it. Or I just didn't want to make it be something. My sister noticed it and said something and that's when I really stayed tuned into it all. The doctor thinks that possibly there could be some adenoid re-growth but he's not sure if it's enough that needs attention. But that too will get checked out during surgery. And lastly during surgery, they will cut the piece of skin that runs from his gum to his teeth. We all have this - Tyler's is just more prominent and our dentist believes it will cause a gap in the front teeth. So he will cut that and we shouldn't have any problems. Surgery is scheduled for 9/29.
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I seem to have fallen off the band wagon on blogging. I need to get better. We are heading to the in-laws for the long holiday weekend. Well after football games tomorrow. September tis the season for football! Cody and Dylan start Kindergarten on the 9th. They are both extremely happy about going. Not sure if they will be happy when I wake them up at 7am but they are looking forward to going. Cody has an appointment with Dr. Wu that same day. Hoping for good results from the blood work and that he can stop taking his thyroid medication. Tyler starts pre-school on the 11th. Same teacher/same school/same set of kids - so it should be an easy transition back. Brett is going to be picking up a part-time job if you will. My company is trying to get a huge project out the door and to Kaiser - we have manufactured this huge Robot system for filling prescriptions. So, with that we have all been pulling double shifts and more help is needed. So Brett is going to work in the AM to help us all out. My mom and Brett celebrate birthdays this month. And to end out our busy month of September, Cody has another follow up with his palate expander. Which is going great. Then Tyler's surgery. Check back often as I'll have lost of updating post to the above!!!
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
1st day of Kindergarten Camp!
Today was the first day of Kindergarten camp. We got to meet the teachers, see the classroom, meet some friends and just help ease them into the whole idea of Kindergarten. They did great. I was kind of curious how I would decide on who to go with. So I asked them, Cody wanted to go with Brett so I went with Dylan. Dylan has Mrs. Matyas. As I left him at the table coloring, he had a little tear in his eye but there was no way he was letting it go. I got down the hall to Cody's room (Mrs. Cluck's) and saw Brett talking with the teacher. I peaked around him and Cody's face was as red as can be. So I held back my own tears and we chatted with the teacher a minute. I explained he was a twin and that this is his first time away. That seemed to put things in perspective for her. So we left and Cody did fine. Brett picked them up at the playground and they were having fun. They have talked about it all night and look forward to going back tomorrow. Now my thoughts......standing in that hall way with them I couldn't help but flash back to the day they were born. These little 5lb babies with big eyes just starring up at us for us to guide into the little men they have become. I remember back to Dylan's baby days and his crying and his reflux and thinking those nights of "jiggling" would never end. Back to Cody's early days and wondering what his future even held for him. Would he even go to the same school as Dylan? (may seem like a dumb thought to some, but those that have walked my shoes know where I am coming from....I didn't know anything about his birth defect)......then I watch the two of them grow up. Watch them sit up together, crawl together, stand up at toys together, took those first steps together....brother's through and through. Yes they fight and now that they talk probably have said some things to each other but really have never been apart. They have during Cody's surgeries and Dylan has been caring and wondered when his brother was coming home. I remember how Cody healed from his palate surgery so much faster after he got home to his brother. So to have them stand in that hallway and know that in seconds they are about to embark on a new path - a separate path from each other was sad, exciting, proud, emotional.....all sorts of emotions wrapped into one. Yes they will still be brothers, yes they will still fight and nothing will change at home.....but during the day they will go to their own class, meet some new friends, be taught similar things just in a different way. I know they will do great. Yes I'll probably cry one more time on the first day of school but after that.....who'll have time!!!! I'll be super busy keeping up with 2 little boys in Kindergarten! YIPPEE!!!!!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Weekend Pictures
Dylan floating around the pool
Cody's new way to plug his ears and his nose at the same time. 
My 3 swimming boys! The water was wonderful!
Brett and Alicia laughing about something. Not sure what but it must of been funny!
I love this picture. Brett, his Grandma Luckey and his Dad. Priceless is all that comes to mind!
Cody's new way to plug his ears and his nose at the same time. My 3 swimming boys! The water was wonderful!
Brett and Alicia laughing about something. Not sure what but it must of been funny!
I love this picture. Brett, his Grandma Luckey and his Dad. Priceless is all that comes to mind!
Swimming fun..
Over the weekend we headed back to Cuba for a graduation party of Brendan's. Thankful our weather was super nice and we all got to enjoy the pool. We had a nice party and Brendan was very surprised. He is off to college already. At times I think he has been this age forever but on his gift table was a hand print mold. It was so cute as it was little and I was curious how old he was. He was 5ish and in pre-school and it was 1995. OMG, your kidding right cause that was the same year Brett and I started dating. Made me feel very old that he is now old enough to go off to college. We all have these moments, and some have them about me (that I'm old enough to have kids) but wow - this was my moment. It was also very nice that Grandma Luckey could come for the party. She is 96 (I think) and bless her heart doesn't know who you are but we could never forget her. She reminds me so much of my own Grandma, her size, her demeanor, her love for the outside.
All that warm weather gave us a great opportunity to enjoy the pool. It was wonderful. Sunday we all got in and relaxed. All 3 of the boys came even farther out of their shells and did some first. Cody and Dylan both took off their arm floats and were swimming away. I was so shocked and so proud of them. They quickly jumped in and realized they sink right down to the bottom but if they used their feet - up they came. Then finally, I got Tyler to take off his batman ring and just swam with his arm floats. He was amazed he didn't sink. I told him he wouldn't but he needed to build up the courage himself. After all that sun, they all crashed!
Countdown is on to the start of school. Waiting very patiently to get our teacher assignment. (And I'm using the word patient very loosley) :) Next week they have Kinder-Camp for 3 days. Very anxious to see how that will go. I get teared up thinking about it all.
All that warm weather gave us a great opportunity to enjoy the pool. It was wonderful. Sunday we all got in and relaxed. All 3 of the boys came even farther out of their shells and did some first. Cody and Dylan both took off their arm floats and were swimming away. I was so shocked and so proud of them. They quickly jumped in and realized they sink right down to the bottom but if they used their feet - up they came. Then finally, I got Tyler to take off his batman ring and just swam with his arm floats. He was amazed he didn't sink. I told him he wouldn't but he needed to build up the courage himself. After all that sun, they all crashed!
Countdown is on to the start of school. Waiting very patiently to get our teacher assignment. (And I'm using the word patient very loosley) :) Next week they have Kinder-Camp for 3 days. Very anxious to see how that will go. I get teared up thinking about it all.
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