Happy Halloween

We started Halloween with an early morning trip to CHOA to get tubes. Thanks to my mom who had a sleep over in James' room! Henry was a dream this morning. He didn't seem to mind that he couldn't eat or drink. He waited patiently (of course watching Nemo helped) while all the other kids were hot messes. When it was time I went back with him to hold his hand while he was put to sleep. That was the hardest part. It was amazing how fast he was done. The doctor said his ears were full of hard goo. He cleaned out the infection. He warned us that he might be noise sensitive because noises wouldn't be muffled anymore. He woke up happy and calm and ready to finish Nemo. I have already seen small improvements. When we got home I called his name and he answered immediately. Usually it takes a little more than that!!





After some rest. It was time for Halloween! The Nemo costume turned into a football player!



We have the privilege of having wonderful friends and neighbors! We all gathered at the Hunters for food and craziness!!





Ansley was a fancy witch. She picked her own costume out this year. She is very proud of it! James was a pirate for the third year! I do have to say he gets cuter every year in it. Henry was suppose to be Nemo however when it came time he did not want to wear it. So a football player it was!








Had to add this photo at the end! I have an issue with not bathing my kids before bed. Henry can't get his head wet for 2 days. But there was no way he wasn't getting germs off the rest of his body! He enjoyed his sink bath. He even laid down willingly for ear drops!

Can't get enough of the patch!

Today we went back to the ENT trip for our follow up from July. In July we were sent to the ENT because of Henry's 9 infections. We agreed that one more and tubes were in order. So he did have one more but it was minor so I wasn't too concerned. I walked in feeling really confident that we had already had one cold and no infection! So when the doctor asked I replied that he has been fine except for fluid. His speech as picked up a little. I still would like to see him less frustrated and be able to tell us more of what he wants than trying to guess what he is saying. Henry immediately pointed to his ear a says ouch. Never done that before. Stinker! Doctor looks and says wow. I was thinking I know perfect ears. Nope filled with yucky fluid all the way to the top. He explained that if we gave him a hearing test it would come back with minor hearing loss. Just what every mother wants to hear! He also said he must be in terrible pain. That was a heart breaker. Too bad he never runs a fever or shows any other signs. As we looked over and he was being his mischievous self! the doctor says you would never know his ears were hurting. There was no debate I was told tubes and see you Thursday. In a way I am relieved that he will have some relief from pain. Don't look forward to the process. Of course I will get some cute pictures of him!
After nap we met my sister at the pumpkin patch!
Yay a picture of all three!!









James was not in the mood to pose!





Brotherly love. This is their new fun way to play.


Christine

Pumpkins!!

This was the best picture I could get of the kids. It all went well until Henry tossed his pumpkin as soon as I said say cheese! Love that kid! Always keeping it real.





Henry was all about rolling the pumpkins! Unfortunately my sister wasn't there to hog tie my kids to get more pictures. Hopefully we can make one more trip up there!


Christine

Halloween practice

Last weekend we started the Halloween festivities. First stop was Bob's work for trick or treating!!


Nemo just looks so cute from behind!


Next stop... Neighborhood party!





Last stop.. Bob's Halloween party ! The kids spent most of the night in the bounce house!


The kids have gotten enough practice and are ready for the big night on Thursday!!

Super boys!!

These boys have shed their training wheels and are hitting the pavement! Luckily we have a great middle school track where they can ride around and around!!






Tried to get these cute tricycle riders to pose!





Christine

Family Movie night

This was Henry's first family movie night! First step to the night was to make cookies!


Then cuddle on the couch until we decide on a movie.... Jimmy Neutron it is!


Then there was silence!


Then Henry found himself needing to be closer to the TV.


Everyone made it through the movie and fell right to sleep. I would call it a successful night!

Christine

Boy time

While the girls were off at Grandmas sleepover he boys and I headed off to Dekalb peachtree airport to play and eat dinner!
Planes everywhere!!!





Henry wanted to touch this plane so bad. He tried every which way to climb over the bushes to get there.








Christine