Malachi was playing with his Leap Pad this morning, and a book containing some patriotic songs. The songs would play without any words, but that didn't stop Malachi from singing the words he thought belonged in the songs at the top of his lungs.
For the song "America, the Beautiful", instead of singing the words,
"Oh Beautiful, for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain",
he sang the words,
"America, America, there's nothing like you, too!"
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Big Decision
This is a long story, but bear with me...
About a month ago, Madison's school nurse stopped me in the hallway of her school. She explained that during their annual vision/hearing screening, the attending physician noticed a "foreign object" in each of her ears. We were concerned, naturally, and asked her about it. She said that she remembered putting a small stone from the school playground into the opening of her ear, and that it "fell" the rest of the way in.
Anyway, I took her to her family doctor, who tried very hard to remove the objects herself, but ended up referring us to an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) in the area. On our way there, I called Seth to meet us at the other clinic, as Madison's Dr. and Nurse had a tough time keeping Madison still for the attempt at the objects.
To make this long story a little shorter, Dr. M. (The ENT) retrieved the objects, a small stone in the right ear and an even smaller yellow bead in the left, (What?!) not without a little pain, screaming and blood from Madison.
But she's okay now. Her ears have healed nicely, and she's presumably learned her lesson.
But, the point of this post is this:
While in the Procedure Room with Dr. M., he mentioned noticing that Madison's ears protruded a little. We, of course, said that it didn't bother us ;D and that Madison had never complained about them, but that we'd talked briefly here and there about having them "fixed", not realizing exactly what that entailed. He explained that Madison's ears were a little underdeveloped, the fold hadn't fully formed, which is what causes them to stick out. He said that he could do an Otoplasty, a procedure where he would cut a football shaped piece out of the cartilage of her ear and stitch it back, closer to her head, creating that fold. Dr. M. said that they generally like to do these surgeries before the patient turns 5, so that the cartilage is softer and more pliable. After the surgery, which the patient is asleep for, the patient would wear ear-muff type things for a week, and head bands to hold the ears back for another six weeks after that.
Our dilema is this: Madison is turning 6 in a couple of weeks, so we've passed our "deadline". We feel the crunch to make a decision soon. My concern on the one hand, is that even though Madison has never complained about her ears, or anyone teasing her as a result of their protrusion, she one day may develop a complex. But on the other hand, one adult I've spoken with, who had the procedure as a child, complains that her ears are still sensitive to any touch.
Seth and I have been in prayer about this many times in the past few weeks. We would appreciate any input on this situation. If anyone knows of anyone who has had an Otoplasty done, or anyone who maybe wishes they would have ;D, we'd be curious to hear their story. And of course, we'd appreciate everyone's prayers on this matter. Thanks!
About a month ago, Madison's school nurse stopped me in the hallway of her school. She explained that during their annual vision/hearing screening, the attending physician noticed a "foreign object" in each of her ears. We were concerned, naturally, and asked her about it. She said that she remembered putting a small stone from the school playground into the opening of her ear, and that it "fell" the rest of the way in.
Anyway, I took her to her family doctor, who tried very hard to remove the objects herself, but ended up referring us to an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) in the area. On our way there, I called Seth to meet us at the other clinic, as Madison's Dr. and Nurse had a tough time keeping Madison still for the attempt at the objects.
To make this long story a little shorter, Dr. M. (The ENT) retrieved the objects, a small stone in the right ear and an even smaller yellow bead in the left, (What?!) not without a little pain, screaming and blood from Madison.
But she's okay now. Her ears have healed nicely, and she's presumably learned her lesson.
But, the point of this post is this:
While in the Procedure Room with Dr. M., he mentioned noticing that Madison's ears protruded a little. We, of course, said that it didn't bother us ;D and that Madison had never complained about them, but that we'd talked briefly here and there about having them "fixed", not realizing exactly what that entailed. He explained that Madison's ears were a little underdeveloped, the fold hadn't fully formed, which is what causes them to stick out. He said that he could do an Otoplasty, a procedure where he would cut a football shaped piece out of the cartilage of her ear and stitch it back, closer to her head, creating that fold. Dr. M. said that they generally like to do these surgeries before the patient turns 5, so that the cartilage is softer and more pliable. After the surgery, which the patient is asleep for, the patient would wear ear-muff type things for a week, and head bands to hold the ears back for another six weeks after that.
Our dilema is this: Madison is turning 6 in a couple of weeks, so we've passed our "deadline". We feel the crunch to make a decision soon. My concern on the one hand, is that even though Madison has never complained about her ears, or anyone teasing her as a result of their protrusion, she one day may develop a complex. But on the other hand, one adult I've spoken with, who had the procedure as a child, complains that her ears are still sensitive to any touch.
Seth and I have been in prayer about this many times in the past few weeks. We would appreciate any input on this situation. If anyone knows of anyone who has had an Otoplasty done, or anyone who maybe wishes they would have ;D, we'd be curious to hear their story. And of course, we'd appreciate everyone's prayers on this matter. Thanks!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Field Trip
This morning started like any other Monday morning. That is, until I realized (at 7:30) it was the day of Malachi's field trip to the Fire Station- a field trip I had agreed to chaperone!! I showered and threw on something presentable, and we were out of the house in 30 minutes...okay, 35. However, once I reached the school, a look into my glove compartment revealed NO current car insurance papers! Mal's teacher was forgiving, saying to just get them in when I could. (Which I did, right after we returned to school...I don't think I've ever driven so carefully!)
However, that's where the drama in my day ends. I actually had a really great time with Malachi and the six other students in his class! (Besides the teacher and another chaperone.)
Mrs. B. had the children do a worksheet before we left for the field trip. While the children were coloring their pictures, one little red-headed boy, assumingly the class clown, looked at me and said,
"Who's that?"
Mrs. B. explained that I was Malachi's Mommy.
"Is she a Pre-Schooler or is she just here to tell jokes?"
But the very best part of my day was as we were walking back to the van, and Malachi, who was a couple of paces ahead of me, turned around and said, "Mommy, I'm so glad you could come with us today."
However, that's where the drama in my day ends. I actually had a really great time with Malachi and the six other students in his class! (Besides the teacher and another chaperone.)
Mrs. B. had the children do a worksheet before we left for the field trip. While the children were coloring their pictures, one little red-headed boy, assumingly the class clown, looked at me and said,
"Who's that?"
Mrs. B. explained that I was Malachi's Mommy.
"Is she a Pre-Schooler or is she just here to tell jokes?"
But the very best part of my day was as we were walking back to the van, and Malachi, who was a couple of paces ahead of me, turned around and said, "Mommy, I'm so glad you could come with us today."
Friday, October 10, 2008
Shameless Plug
Although I don't see many comments to my posts, I know my readers are out there. And for those of you who live in the West Central MN area, please take note:
Tomorrow, October 11, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, my friend Alison will be having a Scarf Sale at LuLu Bean's Coffee House in Willmar. She offers a wide variety of scarves at GREAT prices, as well as some bangle bracelets and handmade baskets.
For more information, check out Alison's website: http://www.alijboutique.com/
I'll see you there!
Tomorrow, October 11, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, my friend Alison will be having a Scarf Sale at LuLu Bean's Coffee House in Willmar. She offers a wide variety of scarves at GREAT prices, as well as some bangle bracelets and handmade baskets.
For more information, check out Alison's website: http://www.alijboutique.com/
I'll see you there!
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Chi-Town, Here We Come!
Last week, the company I work for sent out an e-mail requesting that we reserve 4 days in December for a possible Christmas Party. This made sense since the past couple of years, the party was scheduled too late for some of us to attend, due to prior committments. Of course, I thought that meant that the party could land on any one of those days. Much to my great surprise, today we received another e-mail saying that we would be taking a tour bus to Chicago to spend ALL FOUR days celebrating Christmas as a company! We're told there will be "mandatory events, optional events and plenty of free time".
No, you don't understand - 4 DAYS with some of our CLOSE friends, going to CHICAGO with NO CHILDREN!!!
No, you don't understand - 4 DAYS with some of our CLOSE friends, going to CHICAGO with NO CHILDREN!!!
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Guilty
It's true what they say: The number and variety of pictures gradually tapers off with each child. Seth and I neglected to get Mathias in to have portraits taken until after his first birthday! But I'm so glad we did, hopefully you will be too!
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