Tonsils In, Tonsils Out

Today was the big day of removing Graham's tonsils and adnoids. He has been preparing himself for the last couple of weeks. He went in like a champ and did great as he waited for his turn. He did everything the nurses asked him to do.

This is Graham prior to his surgery.

This is him resting at home after his surgery. We were in and out of the surgery center in less than 3 hours. Right after waking up from the surgery he cried HARD for about 10 minutes then the morphine kicked in and he fell asleep in my arms for about 30 minutes. He slept most of the day. His sisters were very concerned about him and insisted on being with him in our bed. It was very sweet.
This is a stuffed star that the nurses gave him. It has not left his side since we got home.

We are very thankful that everything went smoothly today. I am hoping the rest of the recovery goes just as smoothly. Giving Graham all the medication has been the main challenge. He HATES it all. I have been negotiating and bribing to get him to take all 5 different medications. I will either be broke by the end of 10 days or he will just think of it as part of life but I don't want him screaming and crying and hurt his throat in the process of it all.

I am off to medicate...him not me but I may need it by the end of all this.

Move over Danica Patrick...

Here comes Bryce and Layne! The girls spotted Graham's Halloween costume up in the closet and insisted on putting it on even though it was well into the 90's. They loved it. They actually love anything of Graham's.

Brother and Sisters Sharing!

Sharing is such a difficult concept for 4 and 2 year olds. The girls are in the MINE stage and it is causing rifts with Graham. Being the big brother he knows the rules of sharing. He just has to get his sisters to buy into this sharing thing. With all the new presents the girls received for their birthday the sharing tension reached a peek. Some days I thought I no longer need 2 of everything...I need 3 of everything.

Here is why:

Graham wanted to dress up with his sisters. Luckily Layne was able to share parts of her out fit with her brother. Bryce had to wear the complete outfit. She was not willing to let one.single.piece come off her body.

I guess these pictures of Graham will be what I hold over his head when he is older. He will hate me for it but look how cute he is!

Since Bryce did not want to share her dress up clothes, she decided to share her crib.

Lastly, the girls are enjoying sharing an ice cream.

A typical Tuesday for birthday girls!

Today was a typical day except that my babies turned 2. It was a much bigger deal to me of course, but the girls enjoyed all the attention and presents.Just finishing our morning stroll in new dresses from their Godparents, Nathan and Jill.

Layne making a wish at the fountain at Graham's preschool.

Bryce and Layne wanting to make more wishes at the fountain.

Trying to get a posed picture of them but this is the best I could get.

Swinging at the gym.

Look at my big girls SITTING still and listening to Ms. Addy tell a story.

Bryce sitting in her new car with her new baby sitting next to her.

Swimming anyone?

We reached 90 degrees today, so we busted out the backyard pool. Fun was had by all but one. Graham and Layne loved every minute of it. Bryce, on the other hand, wanted out as soon as she realized it was cold when the wind blew. She loved sitting in my lap as Graham and Layne splashed around.

Sitting Sisters

Bryce and Layne watching cartoons with their dolls. They insisted I cover everyone up.

As the girls get older they spend more and more time playing and interacting together. Layne does the infamous head tilt when she knows the camera is on her.

The girls are getting a head start on their big birthday by have a little cupcake with Nona. Layne gobbled hers up and Bryce decided she did not like her hands getting dirty with the icing.

Pony Party!

Our sweet friend, Shelby, had a pony party and the kids had a great time. Graham loved the pony. When he saw it he said, "Mom, my heart is coming out because I am so happy!" He rode the pink pony enough for everyone. It took Layne until the very end but she finally rode it as well. Bryce, my normal daredevil, would only pet it softly. She preferred the bunnies, ducks, goats and chickens. I think those animals are more her size.