What a day!

Ian's caught a cold. The same cold that dh also has at the moment. I think dh got the worst of it though. So Ian's been under the weather today. I kind of like it though when he's like this. How horrible is that to say? He's quiet. He likes to lay with you in bed. He even took a nap in my bed at 10am. Bella was napping too so I napped right along with them!

The rest of the day went by pretty normally. Until tonight that is. Logan and I left for tumbling as usual and about halfway thru class he was doing a cartwheel, came down wrong and hurt his wrist. It started swelling immediately. I had no idea what happened. I heard him wailing so I looked up from my book and waited to see what was going on. There have been times he's hurt himself before and he cries but gets over it and goes on. This time was different though. I knew something was wrong when they came to get me. It felt totally odd to walk out into the gym area. They had him laying on the floor and I could see his wrist looked funny. Leighton (coach) went to get some ice and an ace bandage while Torian (his fave coach) was keeping him calm. As long as Logan was distracted he was okay with the pain. We talked about school, movies, friends, etc. anything to keep him from thinking about his arm.

So we left and I was immediately on the phone with dh trying to get phone numbers for our ped's after hours care. They don't do xrays though so we were sent to another After Hours office and we were seen within 15min of walking in. At least I didn't have to spend 3 hours in the ER. They took the xrays and when they were ready we saw the ARNP who showed me the films and clearly it was broken. It's a right distal radius fracture. It's the bone that runs up your arm on the thumb side on his right hand. Which just so happens to be his dominant hand. He got upset when I mentioned he wouldn't be able to write with that hand. Why was he upset? Because he wouldn't be able to do his math. I think he got more upset over the math then when he got upset that he couldn't play his DS! LOL I'm more worried about how he'll do day-to-day things like using the bathroom (wiping, pulling up his pants, snapping, buttoning, etc) when we aren't there to help. So they gave him some Motrin, splinted the arm up to the elbow in a temp cast (which is heavy!), gave him a sling and sent us off with a pain meds RX and orders to call an ortho in the morning.

He was such a trooper! He's usually one of those kids who acts like they are dying over a scrape and here he is with a broken wrist and he smiled for the camera when I was documenting it all. Yes I took photos! This is the first broken bone in the family! ;) When we got home he was showing it off the dh and Ian. It was like nothing had happened. Must have been some good Motrin! I put Bella to bed but had to run out again to get dh some cold meds and get Logan his rx. He didn't care for it even though I had it flavored but he's going to have to suck it up. It's Hydrocodone so it makes him sleepy and he conked out fast. Could be all the excitement tonight too though. He's having to sleep with Ian in the bottom bunk as it's a bit tough to climb up and down the ladder with only one arm. He may be stuck there for the next 6 weeks or so. I'm sure he won't be thrilled to hear that. I guess we could always blow up the air bed if necessary.

Tomorrow I'll be calling his ped for a referral to an ortho first thing. He'll be skipping school for the day. I want to get his arm cast soon. Poor baby. I felt so bad for him. He actually wants to go back to tumbling once the cast is off. Me? I'm not so sure. I have 2 weeks left for this month's tuition so hopefully we'll have that credited. I'm scared he's not getting enough calcium or something! Probably silly right? Ugh. I guess that's what us Moms do best- WORRY! We will have to go back to the gym though next week probably just so I can sign the accident report and his coaches can sign his cast!

In the waiting room. He was watching Bolt.


OWIE!! That just looks painful.




In one of the exam areas. They all had tv's with movies and rocking chairs. He was watching Kung Fu Panda.


I don't think arms are meant to bend that way. It hurts my heart!


You can see the break 3 ways.




Red eyed but still a trooper. He was all cast up and ready to go.

Vacation day 2

I think I forgot to mention that dh is on vacation this week. It's nice having him around- for a week at least. We headed to the Florida Aquarium this morning to see some fish, sharks, penguins and more! Unfortunately, they are undergoing renovation so no sharks and we missed the penguin encounter so no penguins either. Ian was disappointed. I really don't see the appeal in a FA membership except if you have small kids who like to play in their Explore A Shore outdoor water area. Ian's not really into it so we didn't bother today. I guess I'm just not that into looking at fish and either is dh.

After the aquarium, we were all hungry so went to Mimi's Cafe where I got to taste my first fried pickles appetizer. If it ain't fried, it ain't the south! They were okay the first few bites but they were way too salty after that. I need to guzzle down some water tonight and tomorrow! I did have some yummy pot roast with gravy, mashed potatoes and veggies. Mmmm. It's been so long since I had pot roast- probably not since my mom last made it. I may have to make some up in the crock pot one night for the boys and I.

After lunch, it was time to go get Logan at school. We were early (I'm always there at least 30min early so I can park up front) so dh took a nap and Ian watched part of a dvd. Came home, ate dinner and off to tumbling class.

Logan is doing so well in class! He's taking direction really well. No more tears either! He can do a handstand and hold himself up with someone spotting him of course and holding his legs. I can see how his arm muscles have gotten stronger. When we first started, he had jelly arms. I just paid for October's classes tonight so you'll get to hear how he's doing for at least one more month!

Here are a few pics from today!

Who you staring at?!
(It doesn't look like it but this fish was HUGE! He could have swallowed Ian whole)







Look! It's Crush!


Bella in our Mei Tai Baby.

Nothing to report

We had a fairly relaxing day. No insane running around. Just to school and back and then to tumbling class tonight. Dh and Ian even joined us about halfway thru class. Luckily for Logan, there was only 1 other student tonight and 2 teachers so he got a private 1 hour lesson! Apparently the Jonas Brothers are here for a concert tonight and all the girls were there. Teams cancelled practice because so many girls were going. The gym was empty!

I did get 2 of my final 3 Ebay auctions ready to ship tomorrow. Only one left and she hasn't paid yet.

I need to get more auctions up. I have an awesome Baby Gap corduroy/"fur" lined coat I need to sell still and a lot of plus size maternity clothes. I have a bunch of M&M dispensers like some of these, although mine are older versions. Some are NIB minus the M&Ms though. ;) Don't ask me why we collected these. Most were given to us by the Mars reps who came into our office but we did buy a couple. So much to do still....

Ugh!!

It's just been one of those days. It started this morning when I took Logan to school. I wanted to walk to school- he didn't want to so we drove. I found a parking spot up front, go to pull in and some lady is taking up both spaces! She's now in her car trying to back out but I'm in her way now. The way the spaces are angled, I can't just pull out (have to pull out onto the road) and keep going. I had to pull out, drive back across the tracks, do a U turn in the church parking lot and head back towards the school.

Got home and Ian is still whining about a popsicle! He wanted one this morning and dh told him to ask me. Uhhh no. You can not have a popsicle at 8am. Why didn't he tell him that? Then I heard more whining and more whining about various other things.

Went to pick up Logan and decided it was too damn hot to walk as we had to go to tumbling tonight and I didn't want to be sweaty/stinky. Now Ian's whining about not walking to school. Oh and I got bit by an ant waiting for school to let out.

Later on I sent the boys to clean up their room. I popped my head in and Ian is butt naked. He looks at me and says "I didn't peepee in my underwear." Yeah, that means he did. I sent him straight to the bathroom to sit and told Logan to keep cleaning. He's been having too many "accidents" lately and it's really getting on my nerves. He knows he has to go but he doesn't want to stop what he's doing and go. Now I hear from Logan that his floor is wet. Ugh!!! I wondered why all the shoes were neatly placed in matching pairs in a circular area of their room when I popped my head in. Now I know. Ian had put them there on top of where he had peed!!!! He was trying to hide it. So now I have to wipe up pee, wipe the shoes, spray Clorox disinfectant and dry it all while trying to make dinner because we have to leave for tumbling class in less than an hour. I was so mad!

Got dinner done, had the boys sit and eat, got Logan dressed for tumbling, called dh to see if I had to drop off Ian at his office, ate my dinner, fed Bella and when dh walked in, we walked out. Phew. Got to tumbling and the minimal air conditioning they have is apparently broken. It was broken last Thursday too so I thought to bring my Squeeze Breeze fan in to keep Bella cool and me as well. I was melting even with the fan! Logan looked like he been in a shower after he was done with class. It must have been 100 degrees in there.

Now we're home, Bella is in bed, the boys are bathed and getting ready for bed and I still have to go grocery shopping. What a day!

Tumbling update

Just wanted to update on Logan's tumbling class. He's doing so well. I'm so proud of him. Last night there were only three students so Logan basically got an hour long private lesson! The other 2 students were with Shea as they were older and had a higher skill level (you can see them in the background). Our coach, Torian, is so awesome with Logan though. Logan is really learning to listen better and take instructions. He's getting stronger and can hold himself up in a handstand against the mats on the wall. He's getting better at actual tumbling (rolling) and grabbing his knees to stand right up. His favorite thing to do though is a back flip. I was told once again that boys who cheer have an almost guaranteed scholarship to college so if I can help it these boys will cheer! LOL That's about the only way I'll be able to pay for them!

Here's a little video of him last night.

I feel sick

This just made me feel so ill. Logan and I were leaving tumbling class tonight and as I was strapping Bella in I happened to look over at the car next to us. Inside was an infant carseat (rear facing only) facing forward! (I don't even know if it was strapped in or not) The family had a 9ish yr old girl, a 2-3yr old boy and maybe a 15mo old girl with them. They put the 15mo old in the carseat and the straps were SOOO freakin' loose! I could have pulled her out without a problem. I couldn't let them go without saying something and if you know me, you know it's not easy for me to talk to strangers but I will if I feel strongly enough about something.

So I said- Excuse me, did you know that's a RF only seat?
"mom"(don't know if she's mom or not): yes I know
Me: (dumbfounded) Those straps are also way too loose. In an accident, she'll fly right out of the seat.
"dad"(looks really old): I'll hold her in.

Ummmkay. You're going to hold her in...right. As he's closing the door on me (bc he obviously doesn't want to listen to me) I told them they could get a Scenera at Walmart for about $40. I went back around to Logan's side so I could buckle him in his carseat and I just want to cry for those kids. There was NO carseat for the 2yr old.

I just can not for the life of me understand how you can pay to be on an All Star Cheer squad (over $1900/yr not including travel expenses and yes, I know she's on a team) plus $40/mo for tumbling classes and NOT BUY A CARSEAT FOR YOUR KIDS. These people did not look like had much money and I'm betting they work the fundraisers to pay for the squad but I don't think there's any excuse for the lack of safety for your kids in the car.

We don't have tumbling class for 2 weeks but I know I'm going to see these people again. Why are people so dumb, ignorant, clueless, (insert word here)? Ugh.

On a good note- there have been no tears the past few practices and Logan's having a lot of fun. We don't go back for 2 weeks since the gym is closed but we'll be back the rest of August and at least part of September. We'll re-evaluate then!

Logan

Here are a few pics and a video or two of Logan. Just some stuff I'm finally getting off of my little camera.

Here you can see how his imagination works. This is his Lego restaurant.




And a proud, smiley pic- don't you love that hair?!

Just some tumbling from tonight. He did better but quit about 20min from the end of class. I have no clue why. He was doing fine and the coach was only working with him and the 2 girls. That's him on the triangle mat tumbling down (green shirt).



And a picture from today. This is Disney week at summer camp so they made ears and a bowtie to dress like Mickey Mouse.

Meet the "good" coach

Just a few pics from last night's practice. Sorry that they are so dark. I was shooting in Auto (as I don't know anything about Manual) and while it appeared bright inside, it obviously wasn't bright enough!

Doing Handstands


This is Torian working with Logan on doing a back walkover (I think)

Tumbling day #2

And the tears begin again.... I just don't know what to do or say to Logan. He gets frustrated so easily and cries until he's choking. He's one of the youngest in the class and the newest. Everyone else can do the things he's only beginning to learn. There is one coach that is filling in for the regular coach and this guy is awesome with Logan. He takes the time to talk to him and gives him tons of encouragement. The only time I saw Logan having any fun tonight was when Torian was teaching him. The other guy seems really hard assed. I'm hoping the regular coach will be better. I already paid for the month so we're going to stick it out. I was always told I had to stick it out and if I didn't like it after that, I could quit. It's just hard to see him cry and not be able to help him. He did tell me he wanted to quit tonight- right in the middle of practice and again afterwards but I talked him into going back out there and I'm encouraging him as much as possible. We'll do a bit of practicing at home with what I know and maybe, just maybe, we'll have a good practice next week. I think I'll enforce a nap before we go too.

ETA: I haven't been able to get close to a coach to even discuss things with them. Hopefully I can someone's attention next week and they can give me some advice.

Tumbling

I got to talking with a mom of a little girl from Logan's Pre-K class last night (I was RSVPing) and she mentioned a tumbling class her dd's were in so we went tonight. The first class is free for the kids to try and Logan had a lot of fun. It isn't too far from us and the cost is really good. It's a not for profit center too and she told me they LOVE having boys. It was really fun watching him although I think I may have the most uncoordinated child in the world. He tried though and he had fun and that's what matters. I tried to take some pics but I was too far away and my pics came out really dark. I think if we go back on Thursday (if we choose to enroll him), I'll bring my big camera and long lens so I can share with you.