Misc.

First I would like to talk about Slade's ear tubes.

Before Surgery At Noah & Trisha's house

Some of you have asked about the procedure and the tubes themselves. They go in, surgically, and cut the ear drum, remove the pus and fluid from behind the ear drum and then they insert a VERY small tube. Almost like a small bead, Brandon says. (He got to see one).

The Dr said that when he cut Slade's ear drum the goop came shooting out (sorry for the graphic explanation) and he had a double ear infection (AGAIN!) at the time of surgery. I was SO sad to see him go into the room. I got all dressed up and carried him in there and held him while they put him under the gas mask. I felt him go limp in my arms. What a HORRIBLE feeling. After the surgery he was very agitated, thrashing about. He wasn't fully aware of where he was, maybe not aware at all. Anesthetic is such a weird thing. He slept it off in the car and was fine the rest of the day. Better than normal.

Just before he went in!

The tubes are doing their job, goop is constantly coming out of his ears. I have to clean them every few hours to keep the stuff from clogging in there. I clean them using a tissue or a q-tip. Since you all know my aversion to cotton balls. (EEW!)

So far we have seen quite a change in him. He is actually walking normal, not drunk-like. And he sleeps better and has a better demeanor throughout the day. Very nice change if you ask me!

We cannot get the ear-tubes completely wet but I can do some cleaning WITH water.

Overall I am very pleased! As is Slade!!

EASTER

Easter was nice. Enjoyable. Brandon had to work but the kids and I did go up to Minot for Easter. We spent Saturday afternoon-evening at Dean and Christy's place. Had a nice meal. Then we (the kids and I) stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's house (so, Mamaw Great Mamaw's according to Kendlee). That was fun! Kendlee and Slade just LOVE staying there!  Sunday morning we hung out around the house, hid eggs, and then everyone came over and we had another nice meal! The kids and I returned home so that we could be there when Daddy got off work. Kendlee said to me "I really miss my Daddy and CareBears..." Very cute.

So far today has been spent taking care of business for gymnastics, running errands and playing toys. Oh and fighting with the computer. I think Brandon and I will be in the market for a new computer here shortly, both of ours are acting like dinosaurs and I have been backing up all my files onto my external hard drive, just in case it should crash!  The kids and Brandon enjoyed a home-made macaroni and cheese supper, complete with hot dogs. While I ate diet- food. Ha. But I'm proud to say I've lost 15 lbs to date! :)

Here are the not-so-formal "Easter" pictures of the kids. They wouldn't really sit still, heck, Slade wouldn't even get dressed. But you'll enjoy them all the same. :)

One more quick announcement! Slade did get another tooth on Friday (4-2-10)! A teeny little white spot on the bottom, just to the left of his other teeth. How cute.