Gettin Ready to GO

Only three more days until we go to Florida!!! My parents are taking us to St. Pete's Beach. It is on the gulf side about 25 miles from Tampa. It has been so long since we have been on a big family vacation. We have some really fun stuff planned and I will try to post some pics sometime next week.


In the meantime we have a pretty busy week scheduled. Tomorrow I have a meeting with Bradyn's teachers from his school. He will be going when he turns 3 and they have to do some meeting at least 4 months prior to that. On Thursday, Bradyn has occupational therapy and speech therapy in the morning. I am going to lunch with my BFF Niki and then we are going to get pedicures!! Mom took off the afternoon to finish getting ready to go so she is going to keep Bradyn while my feet get prepped for the beach! On Friday Bradyn has 2 Dr appointments. The first one is with the surgeon to make sure his boy parts are where they are supposed to be. I am happy to report that all of our "part dropping" prayers have been answered. I am almost 100% positive that they are now fine and no surgery will be needed. Of course we have to get the ok from the DR. Then he sees his pediatrician for a check up. I am interested to see what they say about his mono. His lymph nodes are still really large. Then on Saturday morning we are off to Florida for a week!!




I have not taken ANY pictures of Bradyn since my last post. Isn't that horrible! I have taken some pics of our friends, the Silvey's, children so I will share them.

Caleb, a recent kindergarten grad!

Isaac

Benjamin

And Willow

Dr. Update

Another trip to Dallas is behind us. We had a bit of a wild trip this time. On Sunday our flight was delayed an hour. We found out it was delayed ten minutes after we had gone through security. It kept getting pushed back. It was lunch time for Bradyn and in Amarillo's airport there is not anything past security except for vending. I had some rice krispies packed so he snacked a little on those. It was 3:oo by the time he got to eat. Poor guy was starving so we stopped at the first place we saw. He was very patient with us, thankfully. We got to the room and he was SO happy to get to stretch out on the bed and play. We were too starving so I went to the Blue Goose to get our food. Bradyn ate again with Grandpa and I. He loved the rice and beans and had a little fajita as well. After supper Grandpa volunteered to play with Bradyn so I could hit some nearby stores. Of course I did not pass up the chance to shop. I brought Ben & Jerry's back to the room. Bradyn ate all of my brownie from my sundae. I think he would have eaten anything I gave him.

His appointment was first thing Monday morning. It went pretty good. The Dr. changed up Bradyn's melatonin (sleeping medicine which does not work). He said to try giving a little less because sometimes higher doses make people dream a lot and that can wake them more. I am willing to try anything at this point. Bradyn had lost a little weight ): I can't figure out why he is not gaining. I am sure the pediatrician will have some input on that. (We go on the 29th) We got finished at the Dr and had time to go back to the room and rest. Grandpa again said he would play if I wanted to shop. So I managed to find a few more stores!

We got to the airport at 1:15 and decided to go ahead through security and find somewhere to sit. Once again our flight was delayed an hour (to start with). It was 4:00 before we boarded. The crew needed to do some "cleaning up of a little mess" from the last flight before we could take off. So we sat for another 45 minutes. Little Bradyn was almost at the end of his rope. About half way through the flight he started screaming hysterically. He screamed the rest of the way, all the way through the airport, and all the way to White Deer. I don't know why, but once he starts, he just can't calm down. We were very tired and glad to get home. I am a little nervous about our upcoming flight to Florida. I thought he would do fine, but after this trip I am not so sure. Three hours is a LONG time to have a screaming kid on a plane.

Weekend Getaway(s)

What a beautiful week! We have enjoyed the weather to its fullest this week, playing outside every chance we can.
Last weekend Jarrod and I got to go to Amarillo for the weekend to celebrate our 8th anniversary. We ate until we were miserable on several occasions. I especially enjoyed the food since I have been dieting since the first of the year. I am proud to say that I have lost 31 pounds! I really needed some new clothes since I have nothing that fits. It is much more fun to shop for smaller sizes instead of having to buy larger. Bradyn spent the weekend at home with Grammy and Grandpa. He had lots of fun and enjoyed the spoiling.
This Sunday Bradyn, Grandpa, and I are heading back to Dallas for an appointment with the neurologist. We will again be flying since Bradyn does well on the plane. We will be home Monday evening.

Uncle Kurt came by last weekend while we were gone. Looks like Bradyn was happy to see him.

One evening last week we went to the lake to play and cook out. Our friends John and Niki and Nolan and Salem Silvey, along with their 4 kids, came too. It was so pretty and the kids had a blast.

Bradyn spends a lot of time in his swing. He got a horrible heat rash last week so I have had to limit his swing time a little.

Bradyn has recently outgrown his dairy allergy!!!! I am SO glad he can have dairy now. I am trying something new everyday with him. As you can see he loved the chocolate ice cream.

He was trying so hard to get to his train. He is a strong willed little boy!

F.R.O.G.

Forever Rely On God!



Today was the most amazing church service! Pastor Mike said a special prayer for Bradyn and for us. We went to the front of the curch and the congregation gathered around us. It was AMAZING! Some of the ladies in the church make quilts for people in need of prayer. They put them at the front of the church and during prayer time people go up and tie a knot in the quilt and pray for the person. Today Bradyn got a quilt that has frogs all over it. This is perfect for Bradyn since his absolute favorite toys are his Leap Frogs. He got his first Leap when he was four months old and since then no toy we buy measures up. We have since bought several replacements for the original Leap and we keep a few back ups in the closet so we can pull out a new one in the event of a worn out Leap. I was so excited when I saw the frogs on his quilt!



Thanks Mamaw, Grammy, Grandpa, and Papaw for being with us in church today. We are so glad you all could share this special day with us.

To Grandmother's House We Went... and Easter Fun Too

Here I am catching up on 2 weeks of events in one post,.....again.



Last weekend Grammy took me and Bradyn to Ada to see Grandma Peggy and Grandpa Burr. We stopped in OKC on Thursday night to stay with my dad's sister and break up the trip a little. Bradyn was a trooper and even slept good in aunt Wanda's dark, dark bedroom. (I am thinking that we need some dark curtains in our room too) We got around Friday and headed to Grandma's house, which is only a little over an hour from OKC. Due to a SEVERE case of constipation (for Bradyn) it took us three hours.



We had a great weekend in Ada visiting with Grandma and Grandpa and of course shopping. We went back to OKC on Sunday evening for the night and headed home Monday. It was a great weekend and Bradyn was the best little boy.

Grandma Peggy with Bradyn and me
Grandpa and Bradyn

We spent this Easter weekend at home. We enjoyed the rain on Saturday and did stuff around the house. We had Easter with Jarrod's family that night while all the family was in town. Lots of yummy food and Easter eggs. The kids had fun trying to find the "money egg".

Bradyn got a visit from the Easter bunny on Sunday morning! He really loves his new Mickey Mouse PJ's. Grammy and Grandpa went to church with us. Bradyn really enjoyed having them with us. Grandpa and Bradyn especially enjoyed the music as they danced and giggled. It was too cute! The service was great and there were so many people there that they had to open up the walls in the back so people could see from the lobby. It was wonderful. We ate our usual Sunday lunch at Grammy and Grandpa's house. It was a great day and a great Easter.

Bradyn's eggs

This is his Easter outfit this year. I love the bright color on him.

Is it just me or does he look like he is ready to be in a "Miami Vice" episode.

Easter goodies!

Showing off his new PJ's

Our Family, this was actually the best picture and Bradyn is not even looking.

Bradyn got goodies at Grammy's house too.

Nothing can ever replace Bradyn's little Leap. He LOVES him so much and like chewing on his hand for some reason.

Cutie. I love getting close ups of his sweet little face.

Overdue Pictures

So much fun in the swing...even on a cold day.

Bradyn loved his spaghetti!

Not too sure about the popsicle.

Ok, the popsicle is good too!

More fun in the swing, but today we had to have sunscreen AND a cute hat.

Bradyn has been feeling pretty good. He was a little fussy on Friday, but it could have been from Thursday's Dr adventure. The mono sleeping still has not set in, although he did not wake up very much last night. He really needs some good rest so he can get over it faster. This evening he was breathing pretty loudly so we will start treatments at full force and hopefully fight it off.

A shocker!

Lab results came in today. Bradyn has mono. I was totally shocked. So we got anti-viral meds and antibiotics to start. I was kind of surprised to get the antibiotics since mono is a virus. They said since his nodes have been swollen for so long, and the lab work indicated that this has been going on for a while, they wanted to go ahead with antibiotics as well. He has been having labored breathing and I think a sore throat so maybe they will help with that. I really did not see this one coming. NEVER A DULL MOMENT.

I am exhausted so I better get to bed, as I never know what kind of rest the night will bring. I promise... new pictures soon.