Update on Graham's Tubes

Graham's tubes are in and so far so good. The surgery went well and was very quick. Hopefully the tubes will end our (what feels like) weekly visits to the Doctor's office.

He was a little sluggish the day of his surgery but was completely back to normal the next day.


And now he is walking...Not sure if the tubes had anything to do with it but they sure could of. The ENT told us during the consultation appointment that he was probably a little off balance because the fluid in his ears. He has been taking a few steps here and there since his birthday but now he is walking everywhere and he is SO proud!!


Such a big boy! Look how tall he looks. Why do that grow up so fast?!


Morgan getting my tea ready for our tea party...


And Graham cooking us some food...


Morgan feeding Graham apple sauce...


They can play so good and have so much fun together and other times it is not so pleasant. I guess that is to be expected with a 1 and almost 3 year old but they really do love each other.

Winding down for bed after a playful day...

Tubes Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the big day...Graham is getting tubes in his ears. From about October through the beginning of December he had constant ear infections. He has been ear infection free for about 4 weeks now but the doctors still highly recommended them for him. I have talked to so many people whose kids have gotten tubes and it seems like it is a pretty easy procedure for the kids and parents, but when it's your child it seems like such a big deal. I was hoping that his appointment would be first thing in the morning because Graham wakes up with a big appetite. We found out today that his surgery is at 10:30 and we have to be at Cooks at 9:00. He can't have any food after 3:00 a.m. but he can have clear liquids (water and apple juice) until 7:00 a.m. Tonight I tried to fill him up as much as possible. He had dinner at 6:00 and then a snack (apple sauce) around 7:30. I let him continue to drink juice until right before bed and then he had his night time bottle like always. After his bottle he threw up what felt like eveything in his tummy! Poor baby!! This is the second time in the last week that he has thrown up. We have slowly been adding whole milk to his formula bottles and that was when he started ramdomly throwing up. I am starting to wonder if maybe he hasn't outgrown his milk allergy. I will probaby be calling Dr. Sampson about it tomorrow to see what she suggests. My plan for the morning is to wake Graham up a little early and let him have a big drink before 7:00 rolls around and he can't have anything else. I think it will be a long morning trying to keep him happy and busy so he doesn't thing about food and drinks. Please keep him in your prayers tomorrow. We are praying that surgery and recovery are speedy and successful for our little dude.

Cute Stationary!

I have been working with a friend of a friend of my kids' birthday invitations, address labels, thank you cards and cupcake toppers. Her business is called Pink Clover Designs and she has a successful shop on Etsy. Check it out -- You will love her stuff! Here are some of the things she did for me.