This and That

Hmmm ... I should really start keeping a list somewhere of all the things I think of to blog about.  When I finally sit down to write a post, I can't think of a single thing!

Luke ~ He is recovering so well.  He heads back to school tomorrow, but he won't be able to do PE for a few days yet.  He has a follow-up appt. with his surgeon next Tuesday, which is when he'll be cleared for normal activity.  He's been eating burritos like crazy!  At least burritos are soft, and healthy!

He can't wait to be able to play T-ball again!  The season had just started and then he had surgery.  This is his first T-ball experience and he is excited!!!

Kenzi ~ She says more and more every day!  Her sleeping has been an issue.  She sleeps OK if she sleeps in our bed.  We don't mind it that much, but she moves around so much and we only have a Queen size bed.  So we aren't sleeping that great.  We're trying to get her to sleep longer in her bed.  Not to start a cry-it-out debate, but we don't let our kids cry.  Plus, with adopted-as-toddlers kids, we don't want to cause more trauma by not going to her when she cries.  So this is a pretty tricky situation.  The bottom line is that we all need to sleep better and sleep longer.  That's what our goal is.

Jacinda ~ The other night, her face had a run-in with the corner of her dresser.  Thankfully, there wasn't much blood.  Her plastic surgeon has told us to call him any time of the day or night if she needs stitches and he will meet us at the children's hospital.  Before I could get a good look at the cuts, I had it all already planned out in my head that we would call him, head to the hospital, and be there half the night, but thank goodness, we didn't need to do any of that!!!  She has 2 small cuts on her face and I'll treat them with Vitamin E once they fully heal just to minimize the chance of scarring.

Luke's Surgery

A few days ago, Luke had his tonsils and adenoids out.  He's been a real trooper.  He hates the Tylenol w/ Codeine, but he understands that it really does help.  Each day, he seems to feel a little better.  He's having a great time playing computer games, watching TV, and eating ice cream!

His teacher has been wonderful with sending work home for him.  She also had everyone in the class make a get well card for him!  His Report Card was EXCELLENT.  He had sort of a rough start with transitioning to Kindergarten and we're so proud of him for hanging in there and doing so well.

Kenzi ~ She is saying and signing new words every day.  I can't believe she has only been with us for a few months.  I can't really remember when she wasn't here!

Both girls see the Cleft Team on May 15.  Kenzi will have her palate repaired this summer.  Jacinda will have a scope procedure on May 15 to see if her palate is affecting her speech delay.  The results from that procedure will help us determine where we go from here.  There are a couple of different surgical options and a specific type of speech therapy is also an option.  We're so ready to find out our next path for Jacinda.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!















A rare picture of all 5 of us!!!!















Updates:

• Luke is having his tonsils and adenoids out this coming Tuesday.  We're getting ready ... stocking up on library books, Gatorade, popsicles, and other soft foods.
• Kenzi is doing great in speech therapy.  She is saying all kinds of things now ..... hi, bye-bye-, uh-oh, hat, hot and signing more, milk, all done, and help!  She is getting more and more comfortable around other people and she even stayed with Aaron's parents for a few hours!