Monday, August 2, 2010
And our teacher is....
We are anxiously awaiting to see who the boys teachers will be for next year. Of course we haven't gotten Cody and Dylan's yet....but Tyler's came the other day. I am soooo happy he got Mrs. Cluck. Same teacher that Cody had. I loved both of the boys but I think Tyler will mesh well with her. So we will wait to see who the other two have and then it's the daunting task of back to school shopping! Oh who am I kidding...I love to shop! :)
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Cody's Endo visit
Today was Cody's endo visit...our last one was in September. He had been doing really good and for a while I just thought this would be a routine visit. For the most part, it was but I had a couple issues to discuss with the doctor. Cody gets to the point and it's 8 o'clock and the kid needs to sleep. Which is fine but he seriously lately has been loosing his mind if he can't get to sleep. So I thought it was odd and night time has become a real chore with him. Crying, upset, can't sleep - I had no idea what to think or what was going on. A friend told me that his thyroid could be off. So today I told Dr. Wu about all the recent over tiredness and explained that not much has changed. If anything, his daily activity has gotten lighter with school being out. You can be more relaxed at home. Dr. Wu said that would explain his blood work. His TSH level is high. Last September it was 2.54 and today it was 5.5. He said that we need to increase his daily dose of medicine but because the range is high at 5.0 and Cody is just over that he is only increasing us a ½ a pill every other day. So every other day he will take 1 and ½ pills and 1 pill on the other day. Probably going to get confusing. He said that before the dose increase he was looking to take us off the med to see if his body had re-adjusted but because of the dose increase we are looking at another 1 to 2 years and then who knows. If we have to increase again then we are probably looking at something more long term. He wants to re-test the blood in 4 weeks and then he’ll let me know. He said he doesn’t need to see me unless those numbers come back really high or higher than we are at today. Right now we go back in Feb.
He said he is growing fine though. He weighed 60lbs and is in the 50th percentile for weight and height. So thankfully this thyroid issue is not affecting his growth. Which is good.
I explained it to Cody – I forget how big of a kid he really is when he has to be. I told him he has to have his blood taken again and he was OK with it. He had a good experience the other day when Brett took him. Matter of fact he just keeps reminding me that I promised him silly bands and haven’t gotten them yet. Although, he said he would take any “toy”, like a Bakugan! :) I just told him he was so tired and the pills help him not be as tired. And his body needs more of the pills so he won't be so tired. He said “I understand mom, I still love being me”. Yah, I could of cried!
So I knew something was up with my Cody. He has never had such a hard time falling asleep before. He’s been pretty attached at my hip lately too. And I have no idea why I let others make me feel like I don't know what I'm talking about or doing with him. I DO know him, I know him like the back of my hand. I've got this! We are a great team and even though Brett is there and has been very involved and great with Cody - Brett has always said he trust me 100% when it comes to things with Cody. So darn it, no more of that. If I feel like something is wrong - it is going to take a Doctor or more to prove to me that I am wrong!
He said he is growing fine though. He weighed 60lbs and is in the 50th percentile for weight and height. So thankfully this thyroid issue is not affecting his growth. Which is good.
I explained it to Cody – I forget how big of a kid he really is when he has to be. I told him he has to have his blood taken again and he was OK with it. He had a good experience the other day when Brett took him. Matter of fact he just keeps reminding me that I promised him silly bands and haven’t gotten them yet. Although, he said he would take any “toy”, like a Bakugan! :) I just told him he was so tired and the pills help him not be as tired. And his body needs more of the pills so he won't be so tired. He said “I understand mom, I still love being me”. Yah, I could of cried!
So I knew something was up with my Cody. He has never had such a hard time falling asleep before. He’s been pretty attached at my hip lately too. And I have no idea why I let others make me feel like I don't know what I'm talking about or doing with him. I DO know him, I know him like the back of my hand. I've got this! We are a great team and even though Brett is there and has been very involved and great with Cody - Brett has always said he trust me 100% when it comes to things with Cody. So darn it, no more of that. If I feel like something is wrong - it is going to take a Doctor or more to prove to me that I am wrong!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Catching Up.
Wow - so much to write about...shame on me for not doing it. So now I get to search my memory bank and write. I some how think that only the "important" stuff will still be up there. :)
Kindergarten Celebration - June 18th.
Such a cute event. We were quickly told by the principal though that it was a "celebration" and not a "graduation" as Binghamton only has one of those. Whatever! Really, the school can't recognize the completion of Kindergarten. They sang lots of songs....Cody and Dylan both had a part in one song. They held up flash cards through the song. It was very nice that they stood next to each other for this event. Because after that - they went to opposite sides and trying to watch 2 kids at one time while they aren't standing next to each - yah, next to impossible. Cody sang his songs proudly....Dylan sang them as if he was annoyed he had to be doing it. After the songs and little video/picture presentation we headed to the cafe for cake. Still can't believe the school year is over and they are now 1st Graders.
Relay for Life - June 18th
Starting last year my company has organized a team to walk. Last year we did much better with raising money but for our small group we still manager to raise almost $2000. So that was awesome. This year we had fantastic weather - no rain - and lots of sun and HOT. It gives you goosebumps as you stand there and clap as the survivors walk by. It's a lot of fun to walk, great exercise and raising money for a great cause. Not to mention it's something you can do with the whole family. My kids love to walk the track.
Pre-school Graduation - June 21st
Tyler had his moving up day. Ty is my shy kid. Not sure where he gets that from although Brett seems to think he was shy when he was younger. I'll have to see if I can find any truth to this. Cause lord knows he's not shy now. They sang a couple of songs and Tyler finally started singing the second song. They wore cute little blue graduation hats. I thought I had a hard time with C&D moving up - I really can't believe my baby is going off to school in September. That doesn't seem possible at all!
Tyler's Birthday - the big #5!
After a quick trip to Cuba for a graduation party, we came home on Sunday to celebrate Tyler's birthday. He choose to have a batman birthday party. Although if you asked him what he wanted it was Toy Story everything. :) We had a small gathering, had invited the preschool class and was expected 4 kids to show up plus or normals. Well here is a big pet peeve of mine - if you RSVP you are coming and then don't come - you need to call. It's so rude! That happened with 3 kids. UGH. So then as we are about a 1/2 hour into the party doesn't a kid show up - that we had no idea was coming. OK, whatever - glad he came as Tyler and him really did get a long great this year. However, he shows up with no gift. Not even a card. Now it's not about the presents but really not even a little something. $5, whatever! So I thought maybe the mom would bring a card back with her when she came to pick him up....nope! Then she had the nerve to tell me that she'll be inviting Tyler to his party in August. Yah, we aren't going! But we had fun, fun, fun and the weather was awesome. The kids played and jumped on the trampoline and we had cake and ice cream and it was great. He had a smile all day and that's what counts.
So now we are onto a busy next couple of weeks and I'm thinking the month of July will fly. I am silently hoping anyways....as we head for our family vacation the first part of August! :)
Kindergarten Celebration - June 18th.
Such a cute event. We were quickly told by the principal though that it was a "celebration" and not a "graduation" as Binghamton only has one of those. Whatever! Really, the school can't recognize the completion of Kindergarten. They sang lots of songs....Cody and Dylan both had a part in one song. They held up flash cards through the song. It was very nice that they stood next to each other for this event. Because after that - they went to opposite sides and trying to watch 2 kids at one time while they aren't standing next to each - yah, next to impossible. Cody sang his songs proudly....Dylan sang them as if he was annoyed he had to be doing it. After the songs and little video/picture presentation we headed to the cafe for cake. Still can't believe the school year is over and they are now 1st Graders.
Relay for Life - June 18th
Starting last year my company has organized a team to walk. Last year we did much better with raising money but for our small group we still manager to raise almost $2000. So that was awesome. This year we had fantastic weather - no rain - and lots of sun and HOT. It gives you goosebumps as you stand there and clap as the survivors walk by. It's a lot of fun to walk, great exercise and raising money for a great cause. Not to mention it's something you can do with the whole family. My kids love to walk the track.
Pre-school Graduation - June 21st
Tyler had his moving up day. Ty is my shy kid. Not sure where he gets that from although Brett seems to think he was shy when he was younger. I'll have to see if I can find any truth to this. Cause lord knows he's not shy now. They sang a couple of songs and Tyler finally started singing the second song. They wore cute little blue graduation hats. I thought I had a hard time with C&D moving up - I really can't believe my baby is going off to school in September. That doesn't seem possible at all!
Tyler's Birthday - the big #5!
After a quick trip to Cuba for a graduation party, we came home on Sunday to celebrate Tyler's birthday. He choose to have a batman birthday party. Although if you asked him what he wanted it was Toy Story everything. :) We had a small gathering, had invited the preschool class and was expected 4 kids to show up plus or normals. Well here is a big pet peeve of mine - if you RSVP you are coming and then don't come - you need to call. It's so rude! That happened with 3 kids. UGH. So then as we are about a 1/2 hour into the party doesn't a kid show up - that we had no idea was coming. OK, whatever - glad he came as Tyler and him really did get a long great this year. However, he shows up with no gift. Not even a card. Now it's not about the presents but really not even a little something. $5, whatever! So I thought maybe the mom would bring a card back with her when she came to pick him up....nope! Then she had the nerve to tell me that she'll be inviting Tyler to his party in August. Yah, we aren't going! But we had fun, fun, fun and the weather was awesome. The kids played and jumped on the trampoline and we had cake and ice cream and it was great. He had a smile all day and that's what counts.
So now we are onto a busy next couple of weeks and I'm thinking the month of July will fly. I am silently hoping anyways....as we head for our family vacation the first part of August! :)
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Get out the Video Camera!!!!
Back a while ago, like not long after the boys were born...we invested in a video camera. We got a nice one because the one we had (a wedding gift) was old and outdated and we wanted to have a great camera to capture all the moments with twins. Like any new toy we used it and loved it and vowed we would have it forever and always have the great moments on tape. Then reality kicked in - we had twins and a single baby not long after - we were out numbered 3 to 2 and who the heck had time to grab a video camera. :) We were lucky to get out of the house with everything we needed and forget it if we were coming to your house - we were definitely not leaving with everything.
Well my sister had been telling me (as her kids love to watch themselves on TV) that we needed to get out our camera. Tomorrow is the big Kindergarten graduation and there is no way I won't have that on tape. So last night, after the boys were in bed - Brett and I got it out. It is a nice camera. Some cords still had the twist-ties on them like how it came packaged. We have 2 new tapes, some other tapes that until we watch them will we know what is on it. It might not be top of the line today but it's still a nice camera. So we plugged it in to charge and realized there was a tape in it. We turned it on. It was Cody and Dylan's 3rd birthday. It was AMAZING to hear their little voices and to see them walking around. I had tears in my eyes just thinking at how much they have grown. There Brett and I sat in the kitchen with the camera on the counter and each of us in a kitchen chair watching a tiny camera screen. Just watching and laughing at how little they were.
So from that moment on I have made a pledge that the camera will be out and we will get all of these life events on camera. I can't wait to watch some of the other tapes. And the next time the two batteries die - we will recharge them instead of putting the camera away for a couple of years. So if you have a camera and it works and is put away - get it out and capture those memories! :)
Well my sister had been telling me (as her kids love to watch themselves on TV) that we needed to get out our camera. Tomorrow is the big Kindergarten graduation and there is no way I won't have that on tape. So last night, after the boys were in bed - Brett and I got it out. It is a nice camera. Some cords still had the twist-ties on them like how it came packaged. We have 2 new tapes, some other tapes that until we watch them will we know what is on it. It might not be top of the line today but it's still a nice camera. So we plugged it in to charge and realized there was a tape in it. We turned it on. It was Cody and Dylan's 3rd birthday. It was AMAZING to hear their little voices and to see them walking around. I had tears in my eyes just thinking at how much they have grown. There Brett and I sat in the kitchen with the camera on the counter and each of us in a kitchen chair watching a tiny camera screen. Just watching and laughing at how little they were.
So from that moment on I have made a pledge that the camera will be out and we will get all of these life events on camera. I can't wait to watch some of the other tapes. And the next time the two batteries die - we will recharge them instead of putting the camera away for a couple of years. So if you have a camera and it works and is put away - get it out and capture those memories! :)
Friday, June 11, 2010
Sportsmanship
If T-ball had a sportsmanship of the year award - Cody would so win it. LOL. He had us all laughing at the game last night. He played 3rd base. Now in t-ball there isn't much action. Most the kids can only hit the ball to about the pitchers mound and with every ball being thrown to first base - if you want the ball you must compete for it. But Cody went to 3rd and was the resident greeter. As the kids were running from 2nd he would hold out his hand for a high five slap as they came to 3rd. Once they reached his base, he engaged in a little general conversation. No idea what was being said but he talked with em all. Then he figured out that you can wear your glove on your hand like a bracelet. It was freaking hysterical to watch him.
Tyler is busy on the field fighting for the ball. He loves playing and is doing really good. He hits great off the tee. Batting left handed like big brother Dylan. I have to say he can connect pretty good.
Then there is Dylan. Dylan is my competitive one. He is in the game to play. He doesn't like to screw around and he's serious about it. He plays first base most often as he will pay attention. With that base being the only one getting a ball thrown to it - the kids need to pay attention. He is great though at sharing the base and taking his turn. He is hitting really good and the teams have figured him out that when he's up to bat that the kids need to "move back". He connects really good and has this leg thing he does as he hits. However, he is very good at telling the kids what to do out in the outfield. Last night as Brett was standing out and Dylan was next to him - a kid hit the ball and somebody from our team got it. And at the same time, didn't both Brett and Dylan both point with the same stance telling the team mate to throw it to first. My sister got a picture and it speaks volumes for the "apple that didn't fall far from the tree".
Tball has been lots of fun. Our season ends in a couple of weeks and then it's onto summer. I think Cody is going to sign up for a soccer camp. Dylan wants lacrosse and Tyler well he'll do anything to compete with his brother's. :)
Tyler is busy on the field fighting for the ball. He loves playing and is doing really good. He hits great off the tee. Batting left handed like big brother Dylan. I have to say he can connect pretty good.
Then there is Dylan. Dylan is my competitive one. He is in the game to play. He doesn't like to screw around and he's serious about it. He plays first base most often as he will pay attention. With that base being the only one getting a ball thrown to it - the kids need to pay attention. He is great though at sharing the base and taking his turn. He is hitting really good and the teams have figured him out that when he's up to bat that the kids need to "move back". He connects really good and has this leg thing he does as he hits. However, he is very good at telling the kids what to do out in the outfield. Last night as Brett was standing out and Dylan was next to him - a kid hit the ball and somebody from our team got it. And at the same time, didn't both Brett and Dylan both point with the same stance telling the team mate to throw it to first. My sister got a picture and it speaks volumes for the "apple that didn't fall far from the tree".
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
A Twin Thing....maybe!!!!
Over the weekend Cody complained that his bottom tooth hurts. It's loose but not super loose. It's going to take a lot more wiggling to come out (and he is in no hurry for his teeth to fall out, just ask him!) He did complain enough though that my sister noticed it too. So last night as I was sitting on the floor painting my nails....Dylan comes in the house and gets down to my level and says "look Mom" as he has his mouth wide open. There is his tooth just laying there. It took Brett one quick tug and it was out.
I find it very weird that Cody did all of the complaining that his tooth hurt and Dylan is the one that lost his tooth (and never complained it hurt).
I love these little twin moments! :)
I find it very weird that Cody did all of the complaining that his tooth hurt and Dylan is the one that lost his tooth (and never complained it hurt).
I love these little twin moments! :)
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Kindergarten Screening
Well I have attended my last Kindergarten screening today. It will be so weird to have all 3 of our boys in school next year. Today was Tyler's day to shine and as I drove to the school to meet Brett and him, I couldn't help but think of the surprise that he gave us when we found out we were expecting him. We weren't trying (like we had with the boys), we were very reserved when we found out but we were very excited. It seems like the last almost 5 years have flown by with him. At times I look at him and think he is much older than he is. That is probably because he does or tries to do everything his brother's can. There are times I don't see the age difference between them.
We got to the school and he was ready. He's excited about going to the same school as his brother's. I was super happy to see Mrs. Cluck standing waiting for him. (She's Cody's teacher and I love her) She was very anxious to meet him. Off they went to do their little "testing". Brett and I sat and watched him through the windows. We could tell he was nervous...he fidgets when he is nervous. He's a shy kid. But he did great and I was so proud of him. Mrs. Cluck ate him up and said how she could see traits of Cody and Dylan in him. I think he's a great mix of the two of them. I've got my fingers crossed that he ends up on her class list for September.
School starts September 8th but before that.....we have lots of fun stuff to do! :) For one, he turns 5 in exactly a month! Yeah!!!
We got to the school and he was ready. He's excited about going to the same school as his brother's. I was super happy to see Mrs. Cluck standing waiting for him. (She's Cody's teacher and I love her) She was very anxious to meet him. Off they went to do their little "testing". Brett and I sat and watched him through the windows. We could tell he was nervous...he fidgets when he is nervous. He's a shy kid. But he did great and I was so proud of him. Mrs. Cluck ate him up and said how she could see traits of Cody and Dylan in him. I think he's a great mix of the two of them. I've got my fingers crossed that he ends up on her class list for September.
School starts September 8th but before that.....we have lots of fun stuff to do! :) For one, he turns 5 in exactly a month! Yeah!!!
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