Hello everyone!! It is a rainy day here today, and I have to admit, it is making me feel all happy inside. I needed a rainy day. Wyatt and I are going to go slow this morning and then later on we are going to the museum to see the dinosaur exhibit before it is gone. When we get home, we are painting. It should be fun!
Where to begin? I will start with Billy’s medical procedure on Tuesday. It was a regular type thing that everyone gets at some point as they age, but it was the first time Billy had ever had anesthesia so it was freaking me out a little. They told me that they were only going to give him just enough for the short procedure, and that most people wake up immediately once back in the room. He spent the day before getting ready for this procedure (I am sure most of you can guess what this was at this point) and Wyatt and I kept busy doing other things which I will talk about next, and then we had to be at the hospital bright and early the next morning. I am all over the place, I apologize. I blame the fact that I am still drinking my first cup of coffee.
We were shown to Billy’s little room and they told me I could stay there while he was having his procedure done. I did take my embroidery with me, and so many nurses came in and looked at it while I was stitching. They all thought it was cute, and mentioned that they had been thinking of doing something like it. One nurse told me that she used to do it with her grandmother when she was little and would like to pick it back up. It was sort of neat how it was a conversation starter. And the anesthesiologist was right on – Billy started to wake up almost immediately when they rolled him back in. He was very groggy and doesn’t remember it but he was up (ish). We got a good report from the doctor and then we were on our way! Wyatt was with his grandma while we were gone and she reported that he did excellent as well – although he refused to eat or sleep while I was gone. So I need to work on that guys! We are just together so much. I don’t have many sitters available and then there is homeschool and his therapy anyway.. but we need to work on this.
So that was Tuesday. Let’s throw it back to the weekend. The Sunday before Labor Day we went to my brother’s for a fire, and it was such a relaxed night. Little Wild Child doesn’t give her parents a break though, she cracks me up. Mermaid Girl was a kid that would sit and color and play for hours in one spot – Wild Child never ever stops moving and running around and getting into everything. And she gives you the most mischievous smile as she does! She is funny. I did get her to sit down for a few minutes. She likes to put things into containers now (at that stage lol) and I took the game Qwirkle with me, which has a million little wooden tiles in a bag. So I dumped the bag and mesmerized her for a few minutes with them. Mermaid Girl was there too – she brought out a whole collection of cat stuffies and toys for me to view. It was cute.
On Monday, Wyatt and I went to Greenfield Village briefly. We were going to ride the train a few times and walk around but the bees and wasps were insane! I am not sure what the problem was but they were just swarming us it felt like. So we rode the train once around and then went to the gift shop instead – which Wyatt told me was his favorite part. Of course. Lol. I don’t even buy this kid stuff everywhere we go, so it is funny to me he likes to shop. He did pick out a sticker for his water bottle while we were there though this time and he was very happy with it.
Wednesday, Wyatt had therapy where he continued to do awesome, then in the evening we went to my mom’s senior apartment building because Elvis was in the house! My mom hasn’t been doing well with her mental health lately and it was nice to get her outside and doing something fun. And honestly, it was really fun. The impersonator did a great job and had many of the residents up and dancing. Wyatt was bopping along to the music, and even Billy and I were singing too. It was a wonderful evening to be outside too, perfect really. It was a nice night.
And now it is Friday! Pizza night! Field trip, art day. Tomorrow is game night and Sunday is when Billy and I watch our movies for Comfy Cozy Cinema – this week is the Great Exotic Marigold Hotel. We may have a few other surprises in store as well for the weekend, we shall see.
And that is that for today! I hope that whatever you do today, you do something that makes you smile!
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I love all of the photos about your week. Happy Friday!
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Thanks Rachel!
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It looks like a great week! I was telling hubby he needs to make an appt and since I am 49, instead of going in for a colonoscopy, I did the at home colon guard! Hope I get a good report. Love the impersonator at your mom’s senior place. What a fun event.
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We both did the at home ones last year too. That was so much more convenient! Fingers crossed that you do!
That Elvis event was so cute. They did a nice job with it.
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That sounds like a wonderful week with lots of fun things. Glad Billy’s procedure went well. I don’t have any problems with anesthesia but apparently I like the sleep it gives me because I never wake up even remotely close to the time frame they think I’m going to!
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Lol!! I was worried about that with Billy! He always gets knocked out from just taking cough syrup or Benedryl and I was worried he would be the same with this.
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Glad Billy’s procedure went well. And glad those are only every several years! How nice that you have had several nice days (and good family time) and even a nice rainy day. Your outlook is encouraging! Here’s to a good weekend ahead, too!
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That is good to know! And thank you. We did have some really fun times mixed in there! And thank you Jennifer. 🙂
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I’m so glad Billy got a good report. Loved all the pictures
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Thanks Tamyra!
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Oof…getting ready for that procedure is the worst. Luckily, I don’t have to do that; I can do the alternative. My husband has to do it because he has a history of polyps. So glad Billy’s got that over with and had a good report.
Oh, the days of herding a little Wild Child! I miss them, and yet I don’t. I’m just too old to be on the floor and chasing after a little person!
I hope your mom enjoyed the time out and helps her a bit. I’m sure it’s very hard on her to be in a different space at this time of her life. But, I also think you all made the right call for her. I hope my kids do the same should the need arise.
Maybe next year will be the year we make it to Greenfield Village. I loved that place so much when I was a kid. The last time I got to go, I was a chaperone for sixth grade (I was the special ed teacher at the time, and someone had to be with one of my students). It’s such a wonderful learning experience.
Have a wonderful weekend, and now you’ve got me wondering about your weekend!
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Billy and I both did the at home version last year. That was much easier!
I think we are all really loving this stage with Wild Child. We know she is the last little for a long while. So we are just taking it all in while we can.
Thanks Marsha. It was really a tough decision to make but she was not thriving at all where she was. And now she has all the independence she needs or wants but there are still helpers there as needed.
Oh you totally should! It is such a cool place and they have so many special events over the summer and fall to choose from. They also have tea available in the summer at Cotswold Cottage and that is really cool too.
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You’ve had a week! Glad Billy’s procedure was OK. And love that you went to the village but sorry it was cut short. Enjoy Marigold. Have you seen it before? It’s delightful and what a cast. Celia Imrie will be “Joyce” in the new Thursday Murder Club movie (Can’t wait!)
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I’m so far behind I’m alternating days doing new posts and old ones or I feel I’ve got disconnected from everyone!
I’m jealous of Billy getting knocked out for his colonoscopy (I assume from comments) as I had a sedative and oxygen with some gas in for mine last year. It was fine but they did show me the screen (up close as I was glasses off) and in some moments I can recall the endless pink tubes! Funnily enough, as someone who does long distance running (therefore have to sometimes force myself to drink non-lovely fluids for my own good) and has IBS, I was fine with my prep, unlike the rest of the world!
I did get to smile today – I went into town and met an American editor friend of mine who was over for a conference!
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