It's Not Gone Yet

We as well as the rest of the US have had an eventful week so far.

First, we have a new president be it good or bad, the voters have spoken and although he wasn't my personal choice, it's just that a personal journey and one that we all as adults have the right to be a part of. So those of you that are whining about the outcome and didn't choose to vote - get over it. It's done! You'll have to step up and vote in 2012! Until then we have to deal with what we are given and we will just have to wait and see what the "change" is really going to mean. I for one am concerned for myself, my family, my child and my friends. I'm not looking forward to it.

Secondly, CJ is doing great with his tooth. The doctor decided to not take it out. He's going to let it remain, die and fall out on it's own. He wants to let "nature take it's course". CJ of course is thrilled and loves that it's started changing colors. He's still on fairly soft foods but, is reaching out to other items as well in small portions. I hate the thought of him losing that great perfectly straight smile (oh, wait... it's not straight anymore) - hah!

Chris continues to work himself to death on the new place morning, noon and night (mostly nights and weekend).

As for me... I'm on the countdown to vacation (woo hoo) and I've got boxes, boxes, boxes everywhere going through junk. It's amazing how much junk you accumulate!

Accident Number 2...

It's been a bit since I've updated so here's a quick overview. Chris's CT went great (CANCER IS STILL GONE)!!!!! Yeah! He only has to go once a year for follow up's now and we are thrilled and feel so completely blessed! On the home front, it looks like we are down to the wire and we are moving sometime between the weekend of Thanksgiving and the first weekend in December (just in time for Christmas). Better late than never - at least we will be in for our first Christmas in the new house this year (only 2 years in the making). lol.

Now, about CJ's accident... It all began with a phone call from the school on Halloween that CJ fell during PE with another child and hit his mouth on the floor. There was blood involved but, the school nurse got it stopped and said no teeth were loose and he's back in class eating cake with his class. So.... being the mom who doesn't over-react (and maybe sometimes should) and thinking that the nurse knew what she was talking about we went on about our day and let CJ do the same. However, when I picked him up from school his mouth was swollen and I just didn't like how it looked (it looked like his front teeth had shifted) so I ran to the pediatric dentist only to find he was closed on Halloween (duh, who wants to go to the dentist on halloween) so I went on down to our dentist not wanting to go through the weekend with the way it looked. After a few x-rays it was determined that he did in fact have an issue... he broke the root of his front right tooth in a clean full break and it was dying and will turn gray! He didn't want to take it immediately out, he wanted to talk to the pediatric dentist on Monday and go from there to see if we can save it in any fashion. So, right now we are eating soft foods, on antibotics and waiting until Monday afternoon to see what to do. Please keep him in your prayers. We don't want him to lose the tooth as according to the dentist it can become a problem down the road when his permanent teeth come in. Since he's only 5 it's going to fall out soon anyway but, we need to keep it as long as possible. CJ of course, the tough little guy he is hasn't complained about it hurting and is trucking on. However, alert and knowing something was up he keeps asking when his tooth is going to turn gray and die (he heard the dentist) so now he thinks its cool and is continuing to look in the mirror over and over waiting for it to turn. Ugg... definately not cool! Needless to say, Darth Vader had an early evening of trick or treating to just a few houses and had to come home and put his candy away and save it for a later time (when he can bite). Here's to hoping you had a much more enjoyable halloween evening than we did! We'll keep you posted on the tooth as things change!

Soccer...

Soccer, Soccer, Soccer... I guess I have officially become a "soccer mom" - whatever the heck that is. :) It's been crazy the last few weeks. CJ has practice on Tuesday, Thursday and games on Saturday morning. In the meantime, we have to throw in homework and of course Red Wolves Football. Apparently, we have decided that we are officially fans! CJ even joined "Howl's Pals" (a big deal for kids). Yes, I said homework... for a child in kindergarten... it's insane!!! I don't remember having homework back then. Do you? CJ also enjoyed an overnight visit with his "Nanny Evelyn" this weekend and met his "Uncle Mitchell". That seems to have went well and I'm so happy he gets to spend time with her! He's a happy child (can you tell)? No big changes with us. I'm just waiting to FINALLY move to the new house. I'm so ready and I'm counting down the days until Chris and I have "our little fall get a way" - just the two of us! It should be fun! As for Chris, he has a CT with contrast on Monday morning to make sure the cancer isn't back (we need your prayers). If this scan is clean then he gets to change his follow up's with UT to only going once a year! GOD IS GOOD!!! XOXO - more soon!!!

Bubbles... Bubbles...Bubbles...

TGIF to all of you out there! We have had a week of giggles and laughs! I finally figured out how to post photo's so here you go. CJ loves his bathtime and wanted to take a bath recently in the "big bathtub" a.k.a. Mommy and Daddy's tub so when he got in we found that bubble bath and a jacuzzi tub don't mix real well. Bubbles gallore! Hope you all are having a great week and this makes you laugh! XOXO - Us!