Bruce's new words. He doesn't cry or throw fits but boy, does this kid shriek. A lot.
The last several days have been chaotic, crazy and wonderful. Last Friday was Bruce's first day at the Early Childhood Center in town and I don't think he could have had more fun! He loved seeing all the kids and even ate the best for me he had all week so I think he's going to do just fine...and I'm sure learn new tricks and share his own tactics....sorry, other moms.
Saturday, Bruce and I walked in our first 5K! It was a lot of fun and a huge thanks to the Driver family for inviting us to the Eagle Egg 5K at Summit Christian Academy in Lee's Summit! We weren't exactly at the top of the group but we weren't at the very end, rounding up the cattle drive with our small herd of children and strollers. I am looking forward to doing more this year - Bruce really enjoyed the mass of people and scenic ride!
Jake and Kacie and papa bear John met us in Kansas City Saturday evening and the four of us big kids headed to the Sprint Center for some rank bulls and tight fitting blue jeans! We all had a lot of fun at PBR and I can't wait to take Bruce with us - next year he will be making the trip with us!
<----- Me and my beautiful sister, Kacie!!
Her wedding is coming up SOON.....
...17 days soon.
My family and I made it back home to the ranch on Sunday but long enough to mow the lawn, unpack from the weekend trip to KC and get ready for the next two days of appointments at Children's for Bruce.
Monday was Infusion Day. All went well minus a late start - sitting on 1-35 at a complete standstill with no sight of a bathroom for miles is scary...I need to rethink my morning caffeine intake on our long commutes to KC should the event of another car fire occur and I am left nearly desperate for a port-a-potty.
Tuesday had an early start in radiology with his upper GI consult from his random week of vomiting early February but fortunately, there is no obstruction nor reflux. Hard to say what that was all about but I imagine he had some of the flu bug that plagued his momma and daddy and left us nearly lifeless and just did a better job handling it than his sorry parents. Nonetheless, a consult was ordered, we complied and now we know little man fine....it never hurts to check with this one :)
Later Tuesday morning we met with PT and Bruce showed off his new moves. She was really pleased with his progress and we discussed our next steps with little man. As she was saying she wanted to see more floor mobility before we started with standers and walkers, Bruce was rolling all over the place and she said, "Like that." We meet with rehab clinic in a couple weeks and I think we'll have a better idea when we can start with some mobility tools and get this kid upright and moving!
That afternoon was another hearing exam. Same results as last time and we aren't surprised that there is some hearing loss after his bout of meningitis last summer. Our next step is an ABR exam where they will test his ears while he sleeps to find out just how much loss there is and then decide what kind of devices he will need. Now's the time to be getting on this as he develops his speech and mobility...maybe if he hears himself scream and screech, he won't do it as much??
A momma can only hope....
And to the nice doctor who asked me if I worked at Children's Mercy, I hope it was because I look doctorly.
It is amazing the amount of dirty dishes John can accumulate in just a couple days of 'baching' it but I don't have time for those today. Nor do I have time for laundry and clothes so I will be working from home today in my robe...
A parting view of our neighbors to the south ::
Even with all the chaos, screeching,and mountains of work and tasks awaiting me, I AM BLESSED!!
