I am feeling fantastic lately. I have a ton of energy, life is great and most days are productive. Life isn't always this great, so I am soaking it all in. I ditched carbs over a week ago and only eat about 10 a day. Yes... that's 10 carbs a day. Most people would die, but I feel like a million bucks. With the exception of heart moms night out this weekend, where I ate two pretzels dipped in provolone fondue, prime rib with au gratin potatoes and a few bites of hot chocolate cake. I felt so crummy when I got home at one in the morning. It was so worth it though! :)
Owen is a crack up lately, he is just one of a kind. The things that come out of his mouth are shocking and hilarious. He makes us all laugh constantly.. the is nothing better than belly laughing.
This boy also has a temper... his therapist says it's because he's a "celebrated" child. He speaks his mind and honesty is what you get. Owen still won't wear his foot orthotics and he only wants to wear his Spiderman flip flops. So we took them to show his Physical therapist, and surprisingly, he does walk well in them. We were at gymnastic and his PT said he couldn't wear the flip flops on the trampoline, as it was a gym rule. He said "fine then.. I'm gonna leave this place and find me a NEW gym". He walked out the door and pouted for a whole two minute and came back without his shoes. I call it the terrible twos... delayed. It's funny most of the time, but we don't show our amusement and mostly ignore it. If this is as bad as it gets, I got this! :)
He's really a sweet boy and loves cuddles more than anything. He knows how to turn on the charm and uses it to his full advantage.
Trouble. Here's his mad face.
When my regular hair guy decided he was taking an indefinite break from the salon, I decided to go out and find a new stylist. I decided to try Dolce (a pricey salon) and asked for someone great with Curls. I knew I hit the jackpot when the girl walked out with the exact same curl and texture as my hair. I felt so washed out because I was blond all over and my hair didn't have any layers so it layed flat. She did her magic and I love it. It's bouncy. A bit of an afro when I first do it.. the curls are so tight that it shrinks up all over, and then relaxes during the day. Best of all, I had 'hunnie money' so I got half off on my hair!!
Carson noticed the stitching on my favorite leather section was pulling apart in several places. Behind the cushion it there is even a huge hole in the leather. I called Costco, where we purchased the sofa last year, and they are going to pick it up for a full refund. I haven't decided if I will order the same sofa again, or pick out a new one. I really love this one, but what if it tears again. I suppose I can just return it again then.
Kam is home sick today with a fever. :( I hate when she gets sick because it means double the homework to catch up in school. She is resting in bed and getting the full treatment.. breakfast in bed, refills of Gatorade, ect. She has been dancing a ton, keeping up with school, going to church activities, helping around the house with Owen, and she is just seriously amazing!! I hope she is better tomorrow.
I just spoke with Stanford and everything is ready for Owen's cath in two weeks. We have a bunch of appointments scheduled while we are there and we are anxious to see what's going on with Owen's heart. If you asked him.. "I'm fine. My heart is fine. Nothing is wrong with me."
That was a random post full of updates. I need to get back into my blogging groove. I get so caught up in doing laundry, organizing toys, helping with homework, blending food, dealing with the insurance companies.. it is just never ending. Ha. I wouldn't trade motherhood for anything though. I know one day I will be sitting on my couch in silence and wonder where the time has gone. I am just going to continue soaking it all in.
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It sounds like Owen is just used to getting his way all the time and isn't used to hearing the word NO. One of the best things you can do for your medically fragile child is to treat him like any other child when it comes to setting boundaries and discipline. No one likes a bratty spoiled child and he needs to learn sooner rather than later that he is the child and the parents make some decisions that are in his best interest. That is unacceptable that he is allowed to refuse wearing orthotics that are supposed to help him. Time to be the parent and not the friend.
Bratty? Nope. Spoiled? Probably.
Thanks for your input. I choose to pick my battles. There are a lot of demands on him daily, between feeding therapy, occupational therapy, feeding him hourly, making him do exercises, watching people stare at him, other kids afraid to play with him, and he can't go to school. So...if my boy chooses not to be strapped into orthotics...so be it!
This is not a friend, but a parent that wants the best quality of life for her son.
Wow Kaylee114 must not have very much kid experience, I have 6 very well behaved children, whom I always get comments about because they are well behaved, but yet, everything Owen does is completely normal to me. He's just like any other kids his age with his attitude, some kids are way laid back, others are more opinionated. Just because he expresses what he feels doesn't make the parent bad. If he can walk find and the PT isn't worried why would some stranger feel the need to tell you what to do. Andrea you're doing amazing, you take fantastic care of you son, give him a fantastic environment and tons of love. Thats WAY more than some kids get.
Owen is completely normal. Both of my kids have the moments as all kids do.
I think you are doing a great job Andrea. Don't let the top comment bother you. Anyone who has kids will completely understand what you are talking about.
Maybe Kaylee114 needs to take Owen's advice and leave and find another blog. Pffffttt!
Sorry, felt like being a 4yr old for a minute. I feel better now.
Regardless of anyone's opinion...Andrea you are a great mom with great children. I don't go a single day without a tantrum and I'm an extremely strict mom. Only you know what is best for your own children. That's why they are YOUR children. "Bratty" kids are normal. They are allowed to be. They're kids. It is "bratty" adults who need to learn when to stop being such!!!
I agree that he sounds like a perfectly normal 4 year old to me also...I have my degree in Early Childhood Education and I am with 4 yr olds all day. They are learning about their world and what they can and cannot get away with. Unfortunately he can't be in school right now with other kids but his family and his therapies are his world and he is learning through his experiences. I think you are an awesome mom, Andrea and you are doing a great job with him. They are only little once and have their whole lives to have so many limitations. Keep up the good work! You have a great kiddo!
Kaylee114.. No one likes a nosy busy-body and sad that you, being an adult, haven't learned sooner "if you don't have anything positive to say, don't say anything at all!" Find a new blog for your so called "constructive critisism :)
Wow. I have to say that as the mom of a medically fragile child, I was so upset when I recently found out that nurses actually complain about certain patients and families for having "bratty spoiled" kids. Apparently us parents who try to allow our kids to have a little bit of control in a world where they have such little control are labeled as "difficult " parents and talked about behind our backs in hospital settings. Nice.
Anyway Andrea you keep doing what you're doing. If it works for you and Owen then it's right for you no matter what!
I still have to email you about the blenderized diet !
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