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Monday, February 25, 2008
Our Anniversary Celebration
This past Saturday was D and I's 1 year since the adoption was finalized. Sooooo we invited a bunch of our friends and family to join us at Dave and Busters to eat and play. Here's pics!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
An emotional weekend for us
This may get long, but I need to type it out...just sharing our two anniversaries this weekend.
Exactly one year ago today, D and I stood in front of a judge, raised our hands (yes, D did too...lol), and D and I officially became mommy and son.
The very next day, my grandad died. He had alzheimers disease, and it was a long, rough road. I'd like to share some of that, hopefully it will be cathartic to me.
My grandad had been going downhill since his heart surgery in...umm...2003? Maybe 2004. Anyway, on March 1st of 2006, we put him under hospice care so that he could stay at home with my grandma. She committed herself to taking care of him, and I admire her so much for that. My brother helped out almost fulltime, and my aunts traded out a couple of nights a week. I went over there two evenings a week to give some relief as well to my grandma. In august of 2006, D was placed with me. It wasn't the greatest timing. As my grandad continued to go downhill, I felt a lot of guilt that I could no longer go over there in the evenings. He was just too sensitive to have a 2 year old around! There were two moments, that he seemed to notice D, but he had hallucinations of a little girl in the house, so I don't really know if he ever "knew" D. As it got closer to February of 2007, he went into a coma about 10 days before he died. The hospice nurses were wonderful, but they told us almost every day that it was his last day. His body was dying, and we all wanted him to go, but didn't want him to. D spent a couple of nights at friends houses during all this. I truly felt I needed to be with my grandad during these last days, and spent hours, just sitting beside his bed holding his hand. I prayed outloud with him, told him I was sorry for all the stupid teenage crap I put them through, and just sat in quiet watching him.
I spent 8 hours at my grandads side the day before the adoption. Thankfully, D was content to play outside at my grandma's and actually took a 2.5 hour nap. The whole 8 hours I was there, my grandad had the hiccups. And hiccups in a coma, are the most awful sounds ever. He hiccuped every minute or so, and after every one would briefly stop breathing, then start again. It was horrible. The nurse was finally able to get a medicine delivered that stopped it after 8 hours. I watched his fingers go from pink, to light blue, as his organs shut down.
The next day, adoption day, was difficult. My grandma couldn't come, obviously, and we all debated rescheduling, but I decided to get it done...for D and I's sake. Afterward, we went to breakfast with my dad and his wife, who had come down from Oklahoma for it. Then, back to my grandma's to sit and wait again. That night, was D's adoption party at the Wiggles Center, and we kept that party as well.
The next day, more sitting with my grandad. We knew it was getting REALLY close. His fingers were all blue, and his breathing was super erratic. We were waiting on my aunt and uncle (my grandads only son) to get in town from Houston. They arrived, and we left to go to my aunts so that the house wouldn't be chaotic, esp. with D there, who needed a nap. 15 minutes after we left my grandma's house...which was 20 minutes after my uncle got to my grandad's bedside...and right when that bright orange dust storm came through last year, on Feb 24th, 2007, my grandad passed away.
So today (Saturday) is such a great anniversary and Sunday is going to be super sad for us all. Its hard to think that these two dates will always be intertwined. As if God gave us D, knowing He would be taking my grandad.
And its weird, sometimes D gives a grin, that I can SO see my grandad in.
Anyway, just had to share this. Not really looking for a response, but it helped to write it out.
I'm attaching some pictures. One of D and I with the judge, my fav pic of D and my grandma, and my fav pic of my grandad.
Its been a heck of a year without you, I miss you Grandad. Can't wait to see you again one day, and I just pray that whenever you look down and see us, that you are proud of me. I hope that I can raise D to have the same values and morals that you did.
Exactly one year ago today, D and I stood in front of a judge, raised our hands (yes, D did too...lol), and D and I officially became mommy and son.
The very next day, my grandad died. He had alzheimers disease, and it was a long, rough road. I'd like to share some of that, hopefully it will be cathartic to me.
My grandad had been going downhill since his heart surgery in...umm...2003? Maybe 2004. Anyway, on March 1st of 2006, we put him under hospice care so that he could stay at home with my grandma. She committed herself to taking care of him, and I admire her so much for that. My brother helped out almost fulltime, and my aunts traded out a couple of nights a week. I went over there two evenings a week to give some relief as well to my grandma. In august of 2006, D was placed with me. It wasn't the greatest timing. As my grandad continued to go downhill, I felt a lot of guilt that I could no longer go over there in the evenings. He was just too sensitive to have a 2 year old around! There were two moments, that he seemed to notice D, but he had hallucinations of a little girl in the house, so I don't really know if he ever "knew" D. As it got closer to February of 2007, he went into a coma about 10 days before he died. The hospice nurses were wonderful, but they told us almost every day that it was his last day. His body was dying, and we all wanted him to go, but didn't want him to. D spent a couple of nights at friends houses during all this. I truly felt I needed to be with my grandad during these last days, and spent hours, just sitting beside his bed holding his hand. I prayed outloud with him, told him I was sorry for all the stupid teenage crap I put them through, and just sat in quiet watching him.
I spent 8 hours at my grandads side the day before the adoption. Thankfully, D was content to play outside at my grandma's and actually took a 2.5 hour nap. The whole 8 hours I was there, my grandad had the hiccups. And hiccups in a coma, are the most awful sounds ever. He hiccuped every minute or so, and after every one would briefly stop breathing, then start again. It was horrible. The nurse was finally able to get a medicine delivered that stopped it after 8 hours. I watched his fingers go from pink, to light blue, as his organs shut down.
The next day, adoption day, was difficult. My grandma couldn't come, obviously, and we all debated rescheduling, but I decided to get it done...for D and I's sake. Afterward, we went to breakfast with my dad and his wife, who had come down from Oklahoma for it. Then, back to my grandma's to sit and wait again. That night, was D's adoption party at the Wiggles Center, and we kept that party as well.
The next day, more sitting with my grandad. We knew it was getting REALLY close. His fingers were all blue, and his breathing was super erratic. We were waiting on my aunt and uncle (my grandads only son) to get in town from Houston. They arrived, and we left to go to my aunts so that the house wouldn't be chaotic, esp. with D there, who needed a nap. 15 minutes after we left my grandma's house...which was 20 minutes after my uncle got to my grandad's bedside...and right when that bright orange dust storm came through last year, on Feb 24th, 2007, my grandad passed away.
So today (Saturday) is such a great anniversary and Sunday is going to be super sad for us all. Its hard to think that these two dates will always be intertwined. As if God gave us D, knowing He would be taking my grandad.
And its weird, sometimes D gives a grin, that I can SO see my grandad in.
Anyway, just had to share this. Not really looking for a response, but it helped to write it out.
I'm attaching some pictures. One of D and I with the judge, my fav pic of D and my grandma, and my fav pic of my grandad.
Its been a heck of a year without you, I miss you Grandad. Can't wait to see you again one day, and I just pray that whenever you look down and see us, that you are proud of me. I hope that I can raise D to have the same values and morals that you did.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Our rush to the ER
So...D went to school on Thursday...he soooo wanted to be there for the Valentines Day party. He almost made it. The party was at 3, and at 2, his school called me to say:
That he had a 106 fever and was shaking. Yes, 106. Actually, the underarm thermometer said 105.3. So 106.3 with the point added. I was FREAKING, and have never felt so out of control. Thank you Lord I did not get a speeding ticket. 16 miles from work to his school has never felt so far.
Anyway, I rushed him to Medical City Childrens ER. They were GREAT with him. Turns out he has strep throat. Poor baby got a nice big shot in the booty and a popsicle for his efforts.
He is doin much better today, although his fever still hasn't broken. Its hovering right around 99. Our plan this weekend is to rest and hopefully all will be well by Monday. If I don't get it too. lol
That he had a 106 fever and was shaking. Yes, 106. Actually, the underarm thermometer said 105.3. So 106.3 with the point added. I was FREAKING, and have never felt so out of control. Thank you Lord I did not get a speeding ticket. 16 miles from work to his school has never felt so far.
Anyway, I rushed him to Medical City Childrens ER. They were GREAT with him. Turns out he has strep throat. Poor baby got a nice big shot in the booty and a popsicle for his efforts.
He is doin much better today, although his fever still hasn't broken. Its hovering right around 99. Our plan this weekend is to rest and hopefully all will be well by Monday. If I don't get it too. lol
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
My poor baby...
D's been sick for two days...high fever, congestion, etc...just pitiful!
Well earlier today, he was laying on the couch with a sippy of fresh, cooling liquid, and a cup of apple jacks. I was playing on DAM.
He started FREAKING out that an apple jack fell down in the covers...I go to look...and this is what I see...(of course I ran and grabbed my camera...lol)
Can you spot the missing apple jack????
LOL Poor baby...
Well earlier today, he was laying on the couch with a sippy of fresh, cooling liquid, and a cup of apple jacks. I was playing on DAM.
He started FREAKING out that an apple jack fell down in the covers...I go to look...and this is what I see...(of course I ran and grabbed my camera...lol)
Can you spot the missing apple jack????
LOL Poor baby...
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Our new home!
We're all moved!!! We got a 3bdrm/2bath, almost 1500 sq ft duplex in East Plano!
ANDDDDDDDDDd D got his own PLAYROOM!!
The doorway to the playroom
Welcome to D's playroom!
Kitchen
Living room (bigger than the picture shows, plus a vaulted ceiling!)
Dining area with TWO closets, one is a pantry!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
D's first movie at the theater!
WOOHOO! We survived! lol Despite bonking his head at my grandma's resulting in a big goose egg on his head, AND touching the muffler on my truck, resulting in a mild burn on his hand...my aunt and I took D to his first theater movie!!! We saw the Pirates That Don't Do Anything...it was CUTE! I got D a movie meal so he had popcorn, lemonade, and a sour patch rope, and he did GREAT!!!! He requested one potty break, but otherwise, was either munching or watching the movie, it was the perfect length, 80 minutes.
I was so excited, going to the movies was a BIG part of my childhood and I couldn't WAIT to share it with him! I'm just sad I didn't have my camera!
I was so excited, going to the movies was a BIG part of my childhood and I couldn't WAIT to share it with him! I'm just sad I didn't have my camera!
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Happy New Year!
So, after my date bailed on me (a not-so-long story, but not one I wanna share on here...lol)...I joined up with my friend Kristen, a friend of hers and her bf, and her brother and his girl and we hit up a club called Manhattan in Addison...stayed there til about 2am...we had fun! What a night, what a night...
D was happily staying with a buddy of his and apparently he went to bed just fine at the sitters and slept all night...good job, D!
Here's some pics! (Gotta give credit to Cindy, D's little buddy's mom, for taking pics of them on NYE!)
Kristen and I at Manhattan in Addison
D and his little buddy
All ready for bed! Aren't they just too cute???!!!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Last blog of 2007
This one has no pictures but I felt it important to post. As I look back upon 2007 and alllllllll that happened, I can only be thankful to God that He pulled us all through, even if it was kicking and screaming.
2007 started off in Oklahoma, where we spent last new years with my dad and his wife. It then hit a high and a low point. On February 23rd, D and I finalized the adoption. And the next day on February 24th, my grandad passed away after a long battle with Alzheimers. Best and worst
weekend of the whole year.
The rest of the year had its ups and downs, D started a new school, we made some new friends, and overall right now we are doing pretty good. We're house hunting for lease houses, getting ready to move to East Plano, so it looks like 2008 is going to be just as eventful, although hopefully, just good events!!
I just want to say to all of our friends and family, we love you guys, and appreciate all of you who have taken this roller coaster ride with us. To all you haters, STEP OFF, we don't need negativity in our life! And those who have been there from day one...you are our rock. And
finally, to our Lord God and savior, we couldn't have done it without YOU.
Happy New Year!!!
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Christmas Day 2007
Merry Christmas to all!! We had a great day! Spent the midmorning/earlyafternoon at my aunts house. Devoured some yummy breakfast sausage casserole. D got a remote control ferrari from my aunt, so we spent most of the time after lunch outside, him chasing it...lol hilarious! We came home and then went to meet the daughter of a chick on DAM to get some gifts. They know a guy who wanted to adopt a family for Christmas and chose us! We got GREAT stuff!!! Thanks again!!
Here's pics from our day!
A quick sip of juice before presents and showing off the new jammies!
First bit of candy out of the stocking
Diggin HARD for more stuff!
Rip it, D!
My grandma
D and Uncle Chris
Tryna catch the remote control Ferrari
Stillllll tryna catch it
And again...lol
GOT IT!
Mean uncle Chris at the controls...and my mom showed up...
Uhoh D's got the remote control now! That poor car...
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