Weekend Warrior "The adventures Begin"

The adventures have begun as a weekend warrior with the kids. Kim is away from Thursday night through this weekend and I am playing with the kids.
Today was my last day at Ameri-Force and I made it my last day today so that I could have Friday off to be with the kids while kim was away at a womens retreat. I start my new job on Monday.

The adventures have already begun with kids.
Kim left the house tonight at around 6pm. I was running late getting home because I went and got my hair cut.

So unfortunatly we did not have much time to prep before kim headed out the door.

It was ok though because I am a professional at this. She also left me many lists

I have to tell you this staying at home thing is much harder than it looks.

Tonights activities.
Eat dinner, brush teeth, get ready for bed, give caroline her breathing treatment, give carley a drink, read caroline a bedtime story, lay caroline down for bed,
Then color with carley, off then she helped me pick up the toys, and it was brush teeth time, read a story and time for lights out.

After all that I had a kitchen full of dirty dishes, wet clothes in the laundry, towels that had been folded that needed to be put away, toys in the living room, and a dog that needed to be fed.

Holy moley. This is nuts how do people do this. I have so much respect for kim.
She is an amazing wife and does a great job to get all of these things done without complaining.

I am sure I will have many funny stories over the next few days...

Stay tuned....

I survived the first night and it now 11:28 pm and I am just sitting down.

Caroline's MRI and PT

Caroline had an MRI at Wolfson Children's hospital here in Jacksonville. We waited for three hours, but insurance covered her procedure and we were able to sedate her without a needle and anesthesia. She did great. Waking up from an oral med took longer, but was better for her. She was asleep during the MRI and it went fast. I think only 25-30 minutes. She is always good at hospitals and with the medical staff. We should have results 1-2 weeks . We will need to meet with the geneticist to read the MRI.
We greatly appreciate your prayers and thoughtfulness as we continue on this journey with Caroline. God has really provided for us and her care the whole time we have been in Florida even during the unknown times. We look to Him as the author and finisher of our faith in good times and bad. We give Him all the glory in our lives.
Today at PT Caroline worked really hard. We were able to support her enough to get her into a crawling position and she could rock on her knees and arms while we supported that heavy head!!! I always tell her that she has a lot going on in her head and that is why it is heavy for her to hold up. What joy to her her hum and attempt to sing her letters to the abc tune as well as Row, Row, your boat.... She is able to vocalize a few words clearly: Pablo, Papa, Mama, Dada, and up. She signs occasionally when she finds it necessary!!!!!

Carley

Carley is home sick today. I think we have been sick and thought it was just allergies and then a cold. She is fever free today. we went to the dr. yesterday and now have 4 medicines to take. She has walking pneumonia, cold, and enlarged tonsils. we are on an antibiotic and breathing treatments 3x a day. She will be checked again tomorrow to see if she is breathing better. I can tell her coughing has already improved. Caroline is well - praise the Lord!!! She has pre-op appointment tomorrow before her MRI. Cameron and I are all well today too!!!!! I am rested. We are staying home all week...Carley will not go back to school until Monday. So we are getting caught up around here and having a little fun. We all ate a hot lunch today. Carolin had a good nap at home in her crib - what a novel idea!!!! I even have dinner cooking in the crock pot. Stay at home days are wonderful!!!!!

Corn Maze in Hilliard/ Dedication/ Auburn

Oct. 3
We finally found a pumpkin patch in Florida. We went to Hilliard, Florida which is an hour outside of Jacksonville, but it was worth it. The girls had fun playing in the corn box, walking the corn maze, eating homemade ice cream, and pumping water from an old well pump. We walked around the farm and played and took pictures. We had a fun time despite the heat. Caroline really enjoyed touching the pumpkins. She kept signing ball!!!! I need to find out what pumpkin is in sign!
Oct.11
Sunday Oct. 11th was our fourth and successful attempt to dedicate Caroline. We all know this child has been prayed over and dedicated many times, but we were very happy she was not sick and that she was able to have both of her grandparents sitting on he front row at church while she laughed and smiled back at them. It was a heart warming moment for me. Any time we are able to participate in normal events or things we were able to do for Carley it is a comfort to me.
Caroline is very blessed to have her Nana, Papa Abbott, Mimi, and Papa Frank who are all willing to travel and participate in Caroline's life. We are blessed.
Oct. 17
We traveled to Auburn Alabama for the game. It was a fun time, but COLD. Carley enjoyed eating cotton candy and hot dogs with her cousins and wearing her Auburn bows and tattoos on her face. We also got to eat breakfast and lunch with some old friends. Caroline stayed with Mimi and Papa. She is well this week and needs to stay well. She has an MRI scheduled on Nov.2 to get a look at her brain development and any possible seizure activity. We are hoping for positive results. Carley has a low grade fever for the second time this week. We are trying to get into the doctor and it has been a challenge with traveling and thinking it may be just a cold. SO we are all home today and may be taking a trip to the doctor before the day is done. We have been busy and have more pics to post. But I will be back on Nov. 2 after her MRI. Please pray for a safe procedure as Caroline will have to be put to sleep.

Pumpkin Patch 10-3-09

Mom Day - Happy Fall

Today I spent most of the day running errands and how I enjoyed going all five places kid free. It was great to get so much done and now I can relax the rest of the week. Caroline had her second day today at MMO. She always seems to eat her lunch and is very tired after a full day at school. Carley has pre-k from 9:30 - 1pm and Caroline has MMO on Wed. from 9:30 - 1pm. I am forever grateful for such a loving and safe environment for both of my girls. Carley is looking forward to her cooking project tomorrow. They have a recipe every Thursday. I am going to be able to hep in her room three times this year now that Caroline has a spot to be once a week.
we are looking forward to fall here in Florida. Although that means the weather is still HOT here we remember all of our other fall traditions that we try to carry with us here. I made a cute center piece today for the kitchen and bought a fun pumpkin candle. Cameron and I are heading up a fall block party for the kids in our cul-de-sac and around on the 31st. Saturday Cameron and I are going to a concert while Mimi and Papa keep the girls. Should be fun.
Last weekend was a lot of fun. we traveled to SC with the girls and Lucy for Carter and Cody's birthday party at Pump it up. And to see our Nana and Papa too!it was nice to get away and pretend we lived near cooler weather for a short stint. Carley and Cody played the whole weekend and got along great!!! Lucy travels well and enjoyed the cooler air too. Caroline went down the slide at Pump it up with Cameron 3x. We will have to post the cute pics later.

Chick-Fil-A Free Sandwich Giveaway

Tonight we had dinner at Chick-Fil-A. If you dressed in "Team" gear they gave you a free sandwich. We all dressed in our Auburn clothes and had a great dinner. The Chick-Fil-A was packed....