Life on our corner

Just a few things I wanted to get written down before I forget them.  Audrey has made me laugh more than a few times lately!  She always says what is on her mind! We needed to go to Menard's this week. Prior to our departure Jordan went around and around with her about her footwear.  She wanted flip flops; he wanted her Nike sandals.  Jordan won.  He was getting her out of her car seat and said, "Come here, Pretty."  She pouted, "I am not pretty; I am wearing Nikes!"  She is so dramatic! This morning Audrey greeted me as I was getting out of the shower.  I went to my closet to get dressed and she asked, "Mommy, can you please wear something pretty today?"  Apparently she does not like my current maternity attire of mesh shorts and t-shirts! I have found that one way to get things done on a day when naps seem to be running short is to offer an ultimatum: Clean the toy room or go back to bed.  Audrey opted to clean wit...

Quick update before my day spins out of control!  Reuben is doing awesome!  Not quite eating and sleeping normally but otherwise he is back to himself.  When we went to the Dr on Friday morning he was really impressed by Reuben's progress and was surprised to tell us that we weren't going down for an MRI!  (By the way, very impressed both with our pediatrician and the Mercy staff and the communication between the two!) People have asked how we are doing as parents.  I was paranoid for the first bit, but I settling down!  A lot of the first stress was due to the skills he lost there for a bit.  It is so helpful that Jordan's nephew and neice have been down this road.  They are both smart, happy, crazy kids so it is easy to expect no different here!  There will be a few milestones that I will be happy to hit.  One week without any seizures, one month, one year!  Today is a big dig out day.  Laundry, groceries and a ton of...

My goal is that this post not be as long as the last couple of days have been, but I make no promises! Wednesday morning Reuben had the first of two seizures at home.  He was playing in the kitchen when I heard the unmistakable sound of head hitting hard wood.  It was not followed by a cry so I went to him to see why.  He was lying on the floor seized with his eyes rolled back.  I would like to say that handled the situation calmly, but I went into hysterics.  I called 911 while I told Jonah to go get our neighbor across the street.  He was calm and did great!  (Thankfully he may have more Jordan in him than me when it comes to situations like this!)  Reuben's lips started turning blue then he started thrashing but breathing and then it was over.  I don't know how long it lasted.  I know I was frustrating the 911 operator!  My neighbor came as well as the EMTs.  I managed a quick (and I am sure confusing call) to my sister t...

Summertime is such a good busy.  We have had another great week.  Our first week of school went well.  I was a little too excited about completing it.  I think it is because I feel rarely complete anything at my stage of life, and so it was good to know we can do something for five whole days in a row.  Plus the kids have something to show daddy every night when he comes home to prove we did something productive with our day.  Double bonus! This last week we had the privilege of hosting Jordan's Grandma for a few days. It was great!  The kids absolutely loved having her, well the older two at least.  Reuben wasn't so sure.  I should have kept track of the time that she spent pushing them in the swing and playing hide-n-go seek.  I am afraid we wore her out!  I fed her food she had never had in her 84 years, but she graciously ate it anyway!  She got to "do school" with us which I think (I hope anyway!)  she enjoyed!...

We had a great weekend.  Jordan has a big project going on right now and so it was so encouraging Friday to get the news that he passed the FE exam that he took back in April. I am so happy for him; it is such a weight off his mind! Jonah finally got to have his long time promised sleep over with his best buddie on Friday night.  It was fun to watch those little guys play.  I got to spend a lot of time with Audrey since she was the third wheel!  Reuben was back to normal after what was weeks of not feeling well due to teeth and then that crazy virus.  I told Jordan is was so nice to enjoy him again.  Jordan and I got to get away on Sunday thanks to my sisters' provision of childcare!  We went to a Dino concert and out to supper.  Not for everyone, but we enjoyed ourselves!  Jordan was a little worried I was going to fall asleep, but a piano concert is very relaxing!  We were not your average attendee.  Most were a bit "wiser"...

 Jordan and I were talking the other night as we were checking on the kids before we went to bed. I think that it is kind of funny that we each check as if one might have missed something! Truth be told we love to watch them sleep! I don't know about Jordan (we don't always check together!) but I always check on Audrey first.  What I love about watching Audrey sleep is how peaceful she is,   This girl is never speechless, always thinking, questioning and giving instructions, but when I check on her at night...silence!  It is amazing!

Jordan and I agree that even 4 months after getting his tonsils out, we still are surpised by the difference in Jonah's sleep. He used to be so restless his blankets looked like he had wrestled an alligator all night, and he snored so loudly. Now he is so still and quiet. (Not to mention the difference we have noticed in both his speach and interaction with others; I cry if I think about it too much!)  While he used to end up in our room a few times a week he stays tucked away all night now (unless there is a crazy thunderstorm!)

I can't believe that I got a picture of him sleeping because Reuben sleeps so lightly, sometimes I can't make it all the way in his room before he stirs!  Jordan loves how Reuben becomes "one with the bed" and sleeps so sprawled out.  He takes up the whole crib!