Tuesday, April 17, 2007
My "Drama Queen Meter" Must Be Off!
When I picked Kellynn up from school yesterday, her teacher stopped me to tell me about an incident that happened at school. She explained that while Kellynn was playing on the playground, a wood chip flew into her eye from the wind. (The wind was horrendous yesterday!) She said they were able to get the wood chip out of her eye, but Kellynn kept rubbing it. When she woke up from her nap, her eye was red. I thanked the teacher for her concern, then led Kellynn out to the van to go home. When I helped her get into her carseat, I tried to look at her eye, but she wouldn't let me touch it. The eye itself, was not red - just the skin around it. I really didn't think anything of the incident, as Kellynn tends to be dramatic about everything! I decided I would be a good mother and call the doctor to see what they thought I should do. They referred me to a Pediatric Opthalmologist 40 mintues away.
So, I start weighing out the pros and cons to this trip. I'm studying Kellynn's every move from my rearview mirror as we are driving down the road. Is she rubbing her eye? No. Is she constantly blinking her eye? No. Is she crying or whining? No. I almost pull into our neighborhood and blow the whole thing off, but the guilt sets in before I get a chance to make that move. What if she starts crying when we get home? Then it will be too late to take her to see the doctor. What if she is up all night crying? Then I will feel terrible. What if her cornea is scratched and I did nothing? Terrible mother!
I decided to take her to the Opthalmologist just to be safe. I called Kevin on the way to let him know what was going on (and to get his take on things). He agreed we should take her as well. He was able to meet us at the doctor's office since it was on his way home. Thank goodness he met us there, because he ended up having to hold Kellynn down for the doctor to check her eyes. She wanted NO PART in having her eye examined. And when the doctor wanted to dye her eye to check for scratches - and then flip her eyelid? You would have thought the world was coming to an end, the way Kellynn was kicking and screaming! In the end, I'm glad we took her. She had the outer "shell" from a beetle's exoskeleton caught in her upper eyelid!
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Thursday, April 12, 2007
Just My Luck
I scheduled to have Kellynn and Ella's pictures made tomorrow. Specifically, Ella's - for her "One Year" photo. We planned to do outdoor photos, with the girls in sundresses and Spring flowers. I had this magical vision of capturing my girls in the essence of Spring - dancing through the meadow, a Spring breeze blowing their golden curls... So, what happens today? Ella literally takes a nose dive into the grass while playing in the yard. She has scratches all over her face! Then Kellynn trips during our afternoon walk and slides across the asphalt road like she's on a "Slip N Slide." She has road rash on both arms and removed the skin from both knees. JOY! Am I rescheduling? NO! The photographer should have Photo Shop, right?!
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007
It's Time to Celebrate!
Why is it time to celebrate?
1. My "First Baby" (as Kellynn likes me to call her), lost her first tooth! Yes, my little girl is officially BIG now! I can't believe how quickly the last five years have passed by. In a few months she will start Kindergarten...and then I will truly lose it!
2. Easter! We celebrated Easter here at our house with family and friends. It was a great day - complete with the babies' first Easter egg hunt!
3. I just noticed this is my 100th post!
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Monday, April 02, 2007
My Attitude Stinks!
This deserves being repeated...My attitude stinks today! Why? I can't put my finger on it! When I figure it out, I'll let you know! Have you ever had a day like this?permalink | posted by NaeNae at 9:05 PM
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Ella Turns One!
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Dear Ella,
I can't believe my sweet baby is one year old! I have cherished every moment with you - watching you grow bigger right before my eyes! I wish the time didn't go by so quickly! It seems like yesterday, when I held you in my arms for the very first time. When I first looked at your sweet little face, I remember thinking you were so beautiful. I expected you to look a lot like your big sister, Kellynn - but you surprised us all with looks all your own.
You have been a blessing to our family over the last year. You are so easy going and very happy. You don't cry very often (which makes Mom's job easier). Besides your cute little face and infectious laugh, I love the little "rolls" on those chubby legs of yours. I have spent most of the last year running my fingers across those little legs (when you have been willing to sit still long enough)! Sitting still is not one of your past times, these days. You started walking a couple of weeks ago, and insist on walking anywhere those chubby little legs will carry you! You love to explore the outdoors - especially the grass and clover patch in our front yard.
You are also working hard on your vocabulary. Your newest attempt is calling Kellynn's cat, "Jingles." Of course it comes out as "G" - but I know what you're trying to say. Speaking of Jingles, he takes a lot of abuse from you. It's a good thing he is a patient and easy-going cat. Since learning to walk, you have started to pull him around by his tail, as well as torque and twist his ears like you are trying to "tune in Tokyo." Poor kitty!
Looking over the past year, you have changed so much. You have grown taller and faster! Your hair has grown longer, complete with golden curls. Your six little teeth shine everytime you smile. (Did I mention your smile brightens my darkest days?) Although there has been a lot of change over the last year, one thing will never change...you will always be our little girl and we will love you forever! (Kellynn says she loves you to the moon and back again!) That's a lot, sweet Ella Boo! Happy 1st birthday!
Love,
Mommy, Daddy and K-Bugg
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