Ethan: The Toddler, Cavities & Bubble Gum Anesthesia

Ethan waking up...

Most children get their first check-up somewhere around a year. Ethan, with his behavioral issues created many difficulties. A check up wasnt even in the plans, until now. After anesthesia... Last Wednesday, I took him in to see a local pediatric dentist. He had a few cavities. I'm disappointed in myself. My daughter, now 6, never has had a cavity or issue with her teeth, but she was also a … [Read more...]

Sibling Rivalry: What I Didn’t Know, Too Late

Is My Offspring Evil?

I knew, I wanted kids. I wanted a few...I have a few. I didn't realize nor take time to imagine the interaction they would have with each other. Oh my, did I not prepare myself for this... Everyday, my 2.5 year old toddler fights with Kadee, my youngest, at 11.5 months. Then, school is out and here through the door, Bethany, my oldest at 6 years old,  arriving to tag team the bunch and … [Read more...]

Our Family Christmas 2011

2011 Christmas

This was our Christmas. The best part, not only did Santa spoil Bethany, Ethan and Kadee deliciously, but we were too! The hubs got new shoes and headphones and I, a mixer, shoes, coat and a rolling-pin! Although, we missed my sister and her boyfriend, as they spent the day with his family, but we get them next year. Woot! We hope your Christmas was just as fun as ours! If … [Read more...]

Life Captured: My Son, Mr. Awesomeness

ethan-2010

I think this is how Harry Potter got started...er... was it Edward Cullen...probably not! Either way, this photo is the shiz-bomb! (My daughter would probably pay for me to never say that aloud, again.) My son, Ethan, was playing with a glitter bouncy ball when he smacked it out of the side his mouth, causing it to fly by his face, just as I snapped a photo. I love his expression and the way … [Read more...]

Sick Today, Sick Tomorrow & The Good Stuff

kadee2011

Three days ago my husband had to call in to work, sick. Proof that he was on the edge of death was all in the PS3, he hadn't played it most recently and that would only be "over his dead body." Then, two days ago, Ethan rolled over backwards on his ring-finger which took an immediate visit to the doctor, who then referred us to the hospital for an X-ray. The day after, Kadee developed a full … [Read more...]