Glad to be through the last week. That's all I got to say about that.
Lily had a scrapping party (scrap book) the day of our polar plunge -- she made 2 or 3 pages, and I seriously was impressed...my girl has some mad skills with scrap booking... way better than me... and I'm proud to say that. She has been studying hard in school... and you know -- I'm going to just exhale this and be done with it... I am totally going to be ok with whatever grades she brings home, as long as I know she's trying her best. I love how she loves going to school now. I love how she comes home and tells me little snapshots of her day... and it's like a puzzle for me to put together and see the whole picture... she's a happy girl.. and I love that.
Lincoln... oh, my poor boy -- as you probably read on FB, I totally nailed him with the harmonica... *sigh. He still loves me and was completely over it minutes after it happened, but I'm still holding myself a hostage of guilt. It was unintentional (for him to get hit), but completely intentionally thrown (on my part) .... and that was just a bad choice. Need to work on walking the walk. Otherwise, I think we're FINALLY getting over the crud... strep, cold symptoms, snotty nose galore... ugh. I'm looking forward to spring / summer / fall -- when he seems SO much healthier... and I also think we're on the brink of transitioning to table food... 2012, baby... *please!
Lucy -- whew! That girl is COMPLETELY in the, 'Pushing your buttons to the limit' stage right now. Oh. My. God. I swear she KNOWS she's being naughty and she's going from one 'NO!" to the next... testing to make sure it's still a 'No!', ?? I don't know... and I'm sure I won't remember this when she's bigger, like I don't remember Lily ever going through this -- but right now... ugh... most of our days are guarding the time out corner, to ensure time is fully served and not cut short by (her) choice... All I can say is, it's a good thing she's so cute. :)
One additional comment (again, that I shouldn't even be blogging about... but -- since we're coming clean).... we recently received a letter in the mail from a relative that sent a obit clipping of a guy that had DS that had died... ok... completely sent with good intentions, the man was 68, which is fairly old for an individual to live with DS, and the eulogy was very touching, saying that how in 1943 when this person was born, it was typically recommended to put children born with DS in a home, to be with someone that could properly care for them, but this individuals parents were told by their doctor to take him home and treat him like their other children. Which they did. And how "most would think that having DS is a challenge. Being different, slow, it would be a struggle his whole life. Well, those of us who loved him know differently." It was touching... but creepy to get a obit. I probably won't make a habit of sending obits to anyone, especially if they have a disease, genetic disorder, illness, or anything else - that someone else in my friend/family might have... just sayin...
*breathe.
Ok. Move on.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Freezin BUTT, baby!
Saturday we are Polar Plunging.... jumping into a frozen lake, and wading out, all for Special Olympics... and you know what the coolest part of it is? The National Anthem. Because, it's belted out with heart felt passion by someone that has Down Syndrome. Cool? Cooler than cool. WAY cool. I wish more people knew how cool it really is, to watch someone that has put that kind of time and dedication to learn an ENTIRE song... and sing it with pride. The kind of pride that makes your eyes water.... because he (or she) did it!
The most daunting moment is standing on the dock, looking down at the lake you're about to jump into, but it's also the most exhilarating. I NEVER thought I would be one of those people that jump into a frozen lake.... but like many times true in my life.... NEVER SAY NEVER.
My husband, (allow me to brag for a minute) is the THIRD highest fund raiser, in the STATE of Minnesota. In the state. I'm not talking just our event... I mean like, 3rd in the S-T-A-T-E. Proud of you, Love. Bringing recognition and understanding to more and more... one day / one year at a time. ♥
Cindy B.... thank you for watching our babies and making sure Lily gets to her scrap book party... means a lot to us to have friends that help us, so we can help others. I know you're going to do great... and if you need a color on Sunday, I know this guy David, that does an EXCELLENT job. I'll hook you up. :)
In other Buckingham news, Sunday Lily and I will be making a trip to the mall. Just the two of us. And she's looking forward to it. I think I might do a little pampering on my girl... she needs to know that I appreciate all the hard work she's been doing in school, improving her reading and math last quarter, and just generally being a mature, respectful little girl. We're definitely hitting Claire's... and then ?? get our toes painted? I'm not sure she's ready for that *she has a little bit of a shy streak* -- but if not, that's cool... this mom is game for whateva that girl is ready for.
I'll make sure to post some pictures of the plunge. Think warm thoughts for us on Saturday!
The most daunting moment is standing on the dock, looking down at the lake you're about to jump into, but it's also the most exhilarating. I NEVER thought I would be one of those people that jump into a frozen lake.... but like many times true in my life.... NEVER SAY NEVER.
My husband, (allow me to brag for a minute) is the THIRD highest fund raiser, in the STATE of Minnesota. In the state. I'm not talking just our event... I mean like, 3rd in the S-T-A-T-E. Proud of you, Love. Bringing recognition and understanding to more and more... one day / one year at a time. ♥
Cindy B.... thank you for watching our babies and making sure Lily gets to her scrap book party... means a lot to us to have friends that help us, so we can help others. I know you're going to do great... and if you need a color on Sunday, I know this guy David, that does an EXCELLENT job. I'll hook you up. :)
In other Buckingham news, Sunday Lily and I will be making a trip to the mall. Just the two of us. And she's looking forward to it. I think I might do a little pampering on my girl... she needs to know that I appreciate all the hard work she's been doing in school, improving her reading and math last quarter, and just generally being a mature, respectful little girl. We're definitely hitting Claire's... and then ?? get our toes painted? I'm not sure she's ready for that *she has a little bit of a shy streak* -- but if not, that's cool... this mom is game for whateva that girl is ready for.
I'll make sure to post some pictures of the plunge. Think warm thoughts for us on Saturday!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Hot Mess
He was hot and I was a mess.... when I took his temp and it was 104.9.... holy crap... all I could think of was he's going to start seizing... *what I found out at the ER: febrile seizures usually happen when the fever is rising, not after it's peaked. I called the Ask Mayo Clinic nurse line and also the Kasson Clinic, and they both said go to the ER, after I told them his fever was 104.9.
When we got to the ER, the waiting room was pretty full... but when I told the receptionist that he was strep positive confirmed that morning and he'd only had one dose of antibiotics, that granted us a room in isolation -- no waiting. *The silver lining in this whole thing? We were seen almost immediately after being roomed and they gave him (gave me) a syringe of Motrin to give him, to help comfort his symptoms associated with the fever. Within 30 minutes, he was playing 'Boo' with the curtain and mama... telling the doctors and nurses 'Baaaaa-bye!' as they came and went to check on us...
And this morning, when I got him up, I could tell in his eyes... the second I walked into his room... my boy was back. And he's been playing all morning.
Tomorrow, we have conferences with Lily's teacher to hear how our girl is doing in school... we're working on math and reading both at home and after school tutoring, and I know it's paying off... I'm looking forward to talking to the teacher and hearing how awesome my kid is. She loves school. She strives to be a good girl and respectful of others. She makes a mama proud. She told me last night that tomorrow 2/1, starts "I love to read" month. We have a separate calendar to document our reading minutes and there are all new incentives for meeting your reading goals, including watching their school principal play basketball against two other kids in the gym, in high heels. :) Lily thought that was going to be pretty funny to watch.
10 days and we're plunging. I'm still trying to figure out what we're going to do with the kids... our regular babysitters are going to be out of town, and Brandon's mom is already watching Mills, while Chris and Fal jump with us.... if anyone is interested in tackling a day full of three kids.... let me know. :) Lily's also supposed to be going to a scrap booking party that day, and I have to try to figure getting her there too. The mom was kind enough to say if Lily needed to hang out there for a while after the party, she could - they didn't have anything else going on... but I'm not sure what time our closing celebrations will conclude... maybe this year, we'll have to come home earlier...
Lincoln's little hand keeping extending toward the keyboard... he's trying desperately to interject his opinions here... I think it's time to call it a wrap and go play. :)
Hopefully, the next 2 days off will be a little less stressful. <3
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"Mamaaaa? Boo!"
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And this morning, when I got him up, I could tell in his eyes... the second I walked into his room... my boy was back. And he's been playing all morning.
Tomorrow, we have conferences with Lily's teacher to hear how our girl is doing in school... we're working on math and reading both at home and after school tutoring, and I know it's paying off... I'm looking forward to talking to the teacher and hearing how awesome my kid is. She loves school. She strives to be a good girl and respectful of others. She makes a mama proud. She told me last night that tomorrow 2/1, starts "I love to read" month. We have a separate calendar to document our reading minutes and there are all new incentives for meeting your reading goals, including watching their school principal play basketball against two other kids in the gym, in high heels. :) Lily thought that was going to be pretty funny to watch.
10 days and we're plunging. I'm still trying to figure out what we're going to do with the kids... our regular babysitters are going to be out of town, and Brandon's mom is already watching Mills, while Chris and Fal jump with us.... if anyone is interested in tackling a day full of three kids.... let me know. :) Lily's also supposed to be going to a scrap booking party that day, and I have to try to figure getting her there too. The mom was kind enough to say if Lily needed to hang out there for a while after the party, she could - they didn't have anything else going on... but I'm not sure what time our closing celebrations will conclude... maybe this year, we'll have to come home earlier...
Lincoln's little hand keeping extending toward the keyboard... he's trying desperately to interject his opinions here... I think it's time to call it a wrap and go play. :)
Hopefully, the next 2 days off will be a little less stressful. <3
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