Just What the Doctor Said....

When we went for Luna's 6mth check up I spoke to the doctor about her crying.  Not sure if its because Phoenix never cried or what, but I swear-I feel like thats all this kid does....SERIOUSLY.

She said it could be a few things.  1. Her personality.  Definitely NOT what I wanted to hear.  2.  Just "babiness (not her exact terminology, but you get the picture)."  This she would grow out of normally around this age.

I also think part of it had to do with her teeth.  Ever since tooth #2 broke, she has been such a happy baby!!!!

Thank God it was the latter.  The past week or so, Luna has been like a new child.  She is getting on a semi-normal schedule (naps are still tough since our schedule isn't consistent) and her bedtime routine is looking much more promising.

Her days now go something like this.  Wake up around 6.  Play for an hour or so.  Nurse.  If home, take a good nap (usually 1-3 hours).  If not home, sleep in car (only in car).  Nurse again.  Play.  Eat lunch.  Nurse.  Nap (usually 1-3 hours, depending on if we are home-usually are since Phoenix is napping too).  Wake, play, nurse.  Eat dinner around 5:30.  Take bath. Nurse and in bed between 6:30-7:00.  She usually wakes around 3:00, eats and goes right back to bed.  She also tends to sneak in catnaps whenever we are in the car.

I'm loving this schedule.  Well, all except the 3:00 feeding.  I only go up there if she is screaming (in fear of her waking Brother up) and thankfully, some mornings she'll just "talk" for a bit and then go back to sleep on her own.  This is definitely more ideal.


I am finally starting to feel more confident about venturing further away from the house, as well as staying out for limited periods of time in fear of her screaming nonstop wherever we are.  I feel like we are finally getting our lives back.  I am finally starting to feel like I can take her places without having to fear her actions (or words!!!).

She did great at Thomas the Train.  I'll be completely honest-I was scared to death to take her with us.  I had nightmares of how horribly wrong that outing was going to be.  But to mine and Jason's surprise-she did fantastic.  She didn't cry once.  Not during the rain.  Not during the train ride, not while being put back into the stroller.  NOT ONCE!!!!!!

This whole change in our child has made for a much happier family.  I am now more at ease with life.  Jason can finally stand being in the same room with her without having to wear his commercial grade headphones.  And Phoenix is finally starting to get more of our attention again.  Its soo crazy how someone soo young can determine a whole family's attitude.  We are slowly becoming that happy, stress free, life-loving family we once were.  And we are all loving it.

CONSIDER THIS A WARNING-IF LUNA GOES BACK TO HER OLD WAYS AFTER THIS POST, I SWEAR I MIGHT NEVER EVER EVER DO ANOTHER BLOG POST AGAIN.  

My Child of Chaos

Luna,

Its hard to believe you are already 6 months old.  Then again, it feels more like 6 years most of the time.  You are always testing our limits, but right when we feel like breaking, YOU MIRACULOUSLY BECOME A NEW KID.

Seriously-you have days that are filled with nothing but crying-nothing but crying.  And right when your Dada and I are about to go insane, you become the perfect little child (laughing, playing, sleeping).

YOU ARE CRAZY, KID!!!!! CRAZY, I TELL YA!!!!

BUT WE LOVE YOU NONETHELESS!!!!

You have filled our home with complete and udder chaos.  For this, we are thankful.  You make us stronger, better, more patient parents.  You give us an extra reason to live for tomorrow (cause we are always praying tomorrow will be better).  You fill your brothers world with more love than we ever thought possible and you are continuously teaching him to be a more compassionate person.  He is learning leaps and bounds from you!

You are very lazy.  You do not like to sit, although you can do it (probably not as well as you should be able to at this point though).  You prefer to roll around all over the floor.  You are flipping back to front and front to back perfectly.

You MUST be entertained at ALL times.  Rather its having someone in your face or a toy in hand, you have to have something.  You don't like to be in your car seat anymore either.  Not unless you are sleeping or the car is moving, that is.  But when out and about, you want in on the action-ALWAYS.

You have started eating food.  You've had sweet potatoes, avocados, mashed potatoes, black eye peas, bananas, rice, cantaloupe, and even banana pudding (compliments of Dada).  Mashed potatoes are by far your favorite!  You have taken to the spoon very well, but prefer to hold it/feed yourself.  Dada and I are amazed because you take hold of the spoon and directly head for your mouth (of course EVERYTHING goes directly to your mouth these days though).

 

You are still in size 3 diapers, and clothing depends on the brand.  You mostly wear 9-12 months, but some bigger and a few smaller pieces as well.  You like having your teezo changed, holding your legs up to help but you HATE getting dressed.  I mean, hate it.

You enjoy watching t.v., and Finding Nemo is still one of your favorites.

You are good about grabbing toys, even using your feet to aide you.  You can hold with both hands, not favoring one over the other.

Your eyes are still a greyish/blueish color with small hints of brown.  I'm wondering if they're ever going to change.  I love them just the way they are!

You still LOVE bath time and play time in Brother's room.  You could lay on his floor watching him for hours, completely and totally content with life.  Its probably my most favorite time of the day.  You also love when Brother rescues you in the mornings.  As soon as he walks into your room, you light up, smiling from ear to ear, "jumping."  Its the cutest thing ever.  The bond you two already have completely melts my heart.

You get giddy whenever Dada walks into the room.  You get this huge smile, then hold your hands to your mouth and tuck your head towards your body (like you're being shy).  Its such a cute thing to witness.

Your six month appointment was on 3.19.14 with our new pediatrician.  You are growing at just the perfect rate.  You weigh in over 18 pounds (75%) and are 26" (50%).  She said you look amazing.  I did ask her about your fussiness (to put it lightly) and she truly thinks its just your personality.  GREAT.  Looks like you are paving a LOOOOONG road for your father and I.  

You do appear to have 2 teeth coming in so we are soaking up all the toothless smiles we can get right now.  Its such a beautiful sight.  One we wish we'd get to see more often.  Oh well.  Fussy personality or not-we love you soo very much.  You complete our family and add soo much to our home.  We are soo very proud of you, our Sweet Luna.  We love you to the Luna and back.  

Open Wide

Phoenix had his very first dental appointment on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.  We have been talking about this to him for months.  Trying to prepare him.  Trying to convince him there's nothing to be scared of.  Trying to inform him of what to expect.

He kept telling us he didn't want to go to the dentist.  Every time we'd ask him to open wide, he'd say no.  He wasn't having any of it!

On Tuesday, we ran to Smith's to buy a present for a birthday party he has on Sunday.  While there, I told him he could pick out anything he wanted and if he was good at the dentist the next day he could have it.  We searched the store high and low for a guitar.  Of all things.  Sadly, they didn't have one.  So instead he picked out a race car thing.  I had them wrap it.

Wednesday morning he kept saying, "We first go to Sissy's appointment.  Then to the dentist for me!"  He seemed excited.  Sissy had her 6mth appointment at 8:30 and Phoenix had his dentist appointment at 9:45.  What in the world was I thinking, right????

After Sissy's appointment, he appeared really excited.  He kept talking about the computers the dentist had.  We showed up and he went straight to the computer station.

When it was time, he went straight to the hygienist.  He held her hand, sat in her lap and carried on with her like they were best buds.  He did everything she asked, letting her check, brush and floss his teeth.  Never once cried, showed fear or objected to what she asked.  I was soo super proud of him.

He did great with the dentist as well.  They were definitely buds!

I guess I should also mention that his teeth look perfect.  No wormins for us!!!! After the appointment we went for lunch and he got to open his surprise!!!! He was one happy boy :)  

If you are looking for a pediatric dentist, I highly recommend Powell Pediatrics.  After several friends suggested him and several others on FB, I went with it.  Sooo very glad I did too.  From making the appointment to the whole office visit-everything went better than I ever imagined.  It truly was an experience I'll never forget.  

 

Update on Making the Switch

We had our first official doctors appointment on Wednesday with our new pediatrician.  I'll be totally honest-I had a minor major panic attack walking into the office that morning.  I didn't want the receptionist ladies to judge me.  I didn't want the nurses to think of me as a problem mother.  And I surely didn't want to run into our old pediatrician.  There were soo many different thoughts and feelings running through my body.

But by the time we left the office I no longer cared what anyone thought.  Let me be the problem mother, let me see our old doctor, whatever-it no longer mattered to me.  I left that office knowing I did right by my kids.

Here's why.

I compared how thorough this doctor examined Luna compared to how the old one did.  I also compared Phoenix's past visits as well.  This doctor checked my kid.  I mean really, really checked her. It was probably the most in depth visit we've ever had.  In almost 3 years.

But its even bigger than that.

She discovered an "issue" with Luna.  An issue she says is very common but since Luna's has been untreated for 6 months is a bit worse than most.  Without going in to too much detail, I'll just say this:  Had we not switched doctors and realized this, the issue could have caused Luna some serious issues (bladder wise).  It could've lead to serious internal problems and possibly surgery.  I mean, I was livid.  Had her previous doctor checked her like she should have, this problem wouldn't even be an issue today.

Well, if this is a common problem, why in the hell did our old doctor not check her for it????? I never even knew such a thing existed.  As many times as I've examined every inch of my child, I never noticed it.  Never would have either.  Isn't that what doctors are for???? My poor girl is dealing with soo much right now and my heart hurts for her.

Her fussiness may not be personality after all.  It may be discomfort from her issue.  Who knows???? But I'm glad to know about it and we are working very hard to fix it before it causes any more issues.  Between his issue and her shots, Luna has been a super trooper.  We are extremely proud of her.

I was soo torn in making the decision to switch, even though God was showing/telling me exactly what I needed to do.  I'm glad I saw the light before it was too late by putting my kids before my worried feelings about how the doctor was going to take it.  Thank you God for pointing me in the right direction and for showing me at that appointment that I did indeed do what I needed to for the sake of my kids.

Time to Eat

Sissy had her "real" food experience on 3.4.14.  I started her off, like I did her brother.  With Sweet Potatoes.

She didn't take too well to them.  Maybe because Brother was feeding her, or attempting to at least.  Then Dada tried.  Mama never did.  She was too busy capturing the moment!

However, the next day she also had them for lunch.  She ate them much better.  Maybe cause Mama was feeding her :).  She also had them for dinner and other than making a complete mess, she ate great!

Brother helping make Sissy her food.

She has no idea whats to come!

Here goes nothing!!!!

First taste!

I thought we were friends...

What in the world are they doing to me????

Woman, a little help would be nice!

Not soo bad after all....

Or maybe it was :)

The Wit of a 2 Year Old (from June 29, 2013-June 28, 2014)

KEY: P-Phoenix         M-Mama         D-Dada

August 5, 2013 
Driving in the car on our way somewhere that morning, this is the conversation that takes place: 

P- "Mama, my stomach hurt.  My stomach hurt Mama."

M-"Your stomach hurts? Whats wrong with your stomach?"

P-"I need icee.  Icee make it feel better."

August 8, 2013 
Publix grocery store, P goes to get a balloon but no one is there.

P- (cupping his hand around his mouth, shouting) "Excuse me.  I need help.  Help.  Excuse me."

August 8, 2013 
Starbucks drive-thru window P hears the lady say something along the lines of "oh no"

P-(trying to lean as far forward in his seat as much as possible) "What happened, Lady?"

August 10, 2013 
Phoenix wanting gum.
M- "No gum.  (he continues to get gum) I'm counting to 3."
P- "No. I no like Mama.  Go. Go away."

August 16, 2013
I sigh as I am attempting to sit on the floor.
P-"What happened?"
M-"I'm just tired Mama. Just tired."
P-"Tired.  Okay.  I watch t.v.  Feel better."

August 27, 2013 
I roll my window down to wave to a car for letting me over.
P-"You see your buddy?"

August 31, 2013 
Upon arriving at the park.
P-"Park, park.  I soooo exciged (excited) Mama!"

August 31, 2013 
Phoenix comes downstairs from nap.  Notices CDs laying on the stairs.
P-"What's this?" (as he picks them up)
(they fall)
P-"Oh no. Awe, man.  I'm making a mess."

September 10, 2013
Phoenix asks me a question that I totally don't understand.  I ignore him, hoping he'll forget about it.
P- (after standing, looking up at me and waiting for a few seconds) "Mama, I can't hear you."

September 12, 2013 
Walking in parking lot at hospital (conversation with Dada)
P-(speaking to all the cars in the parking lot) "Whoa (while holding his arm out), Whoa.  You gonna run us over."

September 14, 2013 
Getting his chalk out of his chalk drawer
P- "Oh, I got an idea."

September 14,2013
Dada stepped outside to load car seat in car.  He didn't tell P where he was going.
Upon Jason returning....
P- "Dada, Dada, where are you?  I scared.  I look all over for you."

ALL MY NOTES ON MY PHONE (WHERE I STORE SAYINGS UNTIL I GET TO COMPUTER) GOT DELETED.  THEREFORE, I'M MISSING A WHOLE BUNCH (WHICH MAKES ME VERY SAD).

October 11, 2013
 Hanging outside on back deck, Phoenix strips down and pees off the back deck
M-"I'm soo proud of you for being a big boy."
P-"Uh-huh. I'm soo proud of you too mommy."

Alas, my phone has failed me many times again :(

JANUARY 7, 2014
P-(bringing his vitamins into the den where Jason and I are) "I need my vitamins.  I need them."
M-"What do you mean, you NEED them???"
P-"My leg hurts.  I need them."
Complying with his reasoning, I give him a vitamin.
P-"I need another vitamin."
M-"Another???"
P-"Yeah, my other leg hurts."

JANUARY 23, 2014 
Playing play dough.
P- "Awe man, check it out!"

JANUARY 24, 2014
After getting up numerous times throughout the previous night.
D- "Phoenix, why you no sleep at night?"
P- "I need you, Daddy."
D- "You need me?" "Why you need me?"
P- "Uh, cause I love you."

JANUARY 28, 2014
Upon returning home from getting Chic-fil-a for breakfast.
P-"You got me a surprise Mama?"
M-"Of course!"
P-"Why?"
M-"Cause I love you."
P-"Why you always love me?"

FEBRUARY 1, 2014
M-"I'm hungry."
P-"Wanna bite of my teezo?"

FEBRUARY 2, 2014
Driving in the car.  Luna screaming as usual.  Phoenix is talking to her.
P-"You want some boobies? You need medicine?  You don't like it? I know, but you have to take it."

FEBRUARY 4, 2014
I ran outside to start the car.  I came back in.
P-"Mom??? (he's in the den.  i came in thru the kitchen door.)
M-"Yeah, dude."
P-(he comes running into the kitchen) "Mom! You come back! I was looking for you all day (as he hugs my leg)!"

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

I walk into our room finding P picking up change off the floor.

P-"Mom, I picking up these monies."

D-"Thank you."

P-"Yeah, your welcome, man!"

FEBRUARY 11, 2014
D-"I'll be right back, P.  I'm going to the store to get me a coffee (what P calls his Monster).
P-"Oh.  Okay.  Don't forget to get some dip."

FEBRUARY 11, 2014
Watching Zookeeper.  Wedding Scene.
P-"Where they going?"
M-"They're at a wedding."
P-"Whatcha mean wedding?"
M-"When 2 people love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together and start a family together they get married.  I married Dada so I can spend the rest of my life with him and so we could have you and Sissy.  Who are you going to marry?"
P-"The Queen!"

FEBRUARY 11, 2014
I ran to get something out of the car.  I return.
P-"DADA (comes running to the door)!!!!
P-"Oh, just Mama.  Not Dada (as he turns and walks away).

FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Cleaning our ears this morning.  Phoenix throws his Q-tip in the trash.
P-"There.  The potatoes are all gone now."
M-"Good.  We don't like potatoes."
P-"Nope, we don't.  We like french fries!"

FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Mrs. Kacy (Kacy Bowlin) asked him what he wanted to be when he grows up.
P-"A gorilla."

FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Phoenix comes down from naps.  Sits in my lap.
M-"I don't know where you came from, but I sure am Blessed and Thankful."
P-"Mama, I came from my room."


FEBRUARY 28, 2014
Just finished buckling Phoenix after being at the McWane Center.
P-"Whew.  I'm about to have a heat stroke!"

FEBRUARY 28, 2014
P woke up from nap.  We are in the den.
M-"Can I have a hug?"
P-"No."
M-(looking sad) "Why not?"
P-"I already gave you one."
M-"You did?"
P-"Yeah, last night."

MARCH 5, 2014
It's 5:30 am.  P found his dip sucker from yesterday.  He takes a lick.
P-"Ewe.  Yuck.  It tastes like ankles!"

MARCH 5, 2014
Old McDonald is on in the car.  Dog starts barking.
P-"Hear that?"  "Its Dixie."  "Dixie is the BEST big brother ever."  "Listen.  Its Dixie, my dog."

MARCH 7, 2014
Luna, Phoenix and I are playing in his room.  He gets his measuring tape and wraps it around me.
P-"You're fat!"

MARCH 11, 2014
I'm in the dining room, Jason is laying on couch.  P is wondering around.
P-"Mama, Mama."
M-"Yes, P."
P-"I need Dada's butt."

MARCH 16, 2014
Phoenix and Jason were in the kitchen.
D-"Son of a gun."
P-"Why you always say son of a gun?"

MARCH 18, 2014
Playing at the park.
P-"Here.  I want to do the monkey jars."

MARCH 18, 2014
M-"Why are you the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life?"
P-"Cause I love you."

MARCH 18, 2014
Sissy is sitting on the couch.  Phoenix walks over to her.
P-"Oh.  Hey buddy!"

MARCH 19, 2014
In the den, Phoenix is already dressed.  I'm trying to convince him to change his pants.
M-"P, we have to change your pants."
P-"No we don't."
M-"Yes we do."
P-"Why?"
M-"Cause they're too short."
P-"No they're not (in a louder than acceptable voice)."
M-(I give him the "look")
P-"Don't even start."

MARCH 23, 2014
I gave Phoenix a boose (kiss).
P-"Don't ever boose me again!"

MARCH 24, 2014
P coming down the stairs from nap.  I'm sitting on the bottom waiting for him.
P-"Ah! Guess what I found?"
M-"What did you find?"
P-"I found you!"

MARCH 24, 2014
Its 7:45 at night.  We've already had dinner.  Sissy is sleeping.  Jason, Phoenix and I are in the den watching t.v.
P-"Mama, I want Chinese buk buk."
M-"You what?"
P-"I want Chinese buk buk."
(Jason goes to kitchen to marinade the grilled chicken we had for dinner)
D-"Here, try this."
P-(takes a bite)"No.  I want different Chinese buk buk."
D-"Well, we don't have any right now. This is all we have."
P-(turns back to me)"Go buy me some Mama."
(Needless to say, I went and got Chinese buk buk!!!!)

MARCH 26, 2014
Phoenix and Luna are in the bath.  Phoenix looks down.
P-"I think I'm peeing!"

MARCH 27, 2014
Phoenix walks downstairs from nap.
P-"We go outside?"
M-"Who?"
P-"Me.  You.  Us."

MARCH 30, 2014
Jason was sweating.
P-"Can I feel?"
D-"Yeah."
P-"Look, you got rain!"

APRIL 2, 2014
M-"P, what do you want for breakfast?"
P-"I want eggs, pancakes and waffles."
M-"What????"
P-"I do. I do!  I want both of them!"

APRIL 3, 2014
P- (after coming downstairs in the morning.  First thing he says to me) "Mom, is it Christmas morning?"
M-"No."
P-"Is it Easter bunny morning."

APRIL 3, 2014
Me, Phoenix and Luna were sitting together on the couch.  Luna was crying.
P-"Sissy makes me a pain in the ass."

APRIL 3, 2014
P-"Oh look.  A sunny day.  Thats why its coronation." (In reference to Frozen)

APRIL 4, 2014
P-"I want to be a farm hand."
M-"A farm hand?"
P-"Yes."
M-"Hmmm...Okay....What's a farm hand do?"
P-"They milk cows."

APRIL 5, 2014
Talking about a birthday party....and cake!
P-"When I was a baby I used to eat cake."

APRIL 7, 2014
Phoenix asked me to take him to the Muffin Mans house (aka Magic Muffin).  On the way I asked,
M-"Phoenix, what kind of muffin do you want?"
P-"Um....I want a cookie muffin."
M-"A cookie muffin?"
P-"Yes, a cookie muffin.  Oh-and I want a cookie too.  Yes, I want a cookie too."

APRIL 8, 2014
P-"Mom. Mom. Can we go see the girls?"
M-"What girls? (knowing he is talking about his cousins)
P-"The childrens."

APRIL 23, 2014
Phoenix and I just hanging out.
P-"I love YaYa.  She's my friend.  Her name is Julia.  Yeah, I love Julia."

APRIL 24, 2014
Driving in the car.  It was morning time.
P-"I think my eyes are tired."
M-"Oh yeah?"
P-"Yeah.  They need a nap."

APRIL 24, 2014
Playing outside.  He's looking for his ball.
P-"Its over there.  By my basketball neck."

APRIL 30, 2014
Digging for worms (while fishing) with Mr. Alex.  They just spotted one!
M-"Way to go P! I'm soo proud of you!"
P-"Thanks! I'm a great founder."

MAY 2, 2014
I was talking to JenJen on the phone.
P-"I want to talk to JenJen."
(after talking to her for a few minutes, she asks P to speak to me.) He turns to me to hand me the phone.
P-"Here ya go dude."

MAY 6, 2014
Talking about Jason's birthday.
P-"We going to have a party."
M-"Oh yeah? With who?"
P-"Me, Dada and Uncle Danny."
M-"Fun!  What are y'all going to do?"
P-"Drink beer."

MAY 7, 2014
Sissy is laying on the floor playing.  She starts talking.  Phoenix goes and kneels down in front of her.
P-"What you say? What you say little girl? Huh, what you say?"

MAY 7, 2014
M-"Go get Sissy's toy and give it to her."
(He goes and gets them)
M-"Thank you.  Now give them to her."
P-"No I not.  I give them to someone else's kid."

MAY 8, 2014
Phoenix showed me something on his hand.  I grabbed  a wet wipe and cleaned it.
P-"Thank you for wiping that crap off."

MAY 8, 2014
We just arrived at the beach.
P-"Mama.  I just really, really, really want to put my toes in the sand."

MAY 11, 2014
P-"Sissy.  Look at Mama.  Come on, turn and look at her.  You're gonna make her frustrated."

MAY 12, 2014
Phoenix was wearing a glove on one hand.
P-"Mama, Mama, my yankee.  It's not in." (talking about his pinky!)

MAY 13, 2014
Phoenix got a toy that he picked out from Toys R Us.
P-"Open this Mama."
M-"I can't.  I need scissors."
P-"Awe, come on Mama.  Open it.  Com on.  I said come on Mama, open it."

MAY 14, 2014
I was feeding Phoenix lunch.
P-"Better watch out.  I'm gonna get you with my sword."
M-"Oh no you're not!"
P-"Yes I am.  And I'm going to beat your ass up."

MAY 16, 2014
P-"Mama.  I was in my room and I saw a bird."
M-"You did? Where?"
P-"He was outside."
M-"Soo glad he wasn't in your room."
P-"He was on the roof.  He didn't wave to me."
M-"He didn't?"
P-"Nope."
M-"Maybe he didn't see you."
P-"He did.  He saw me."
M-"Wonder why he didn't wave then."
P-"Because he doesn't have hands!" (silly Mommy :))

MAY 16, 2014
Upstairs playing in Phoenix's bedroom
P-"I'm going to check your temperature.  I'm a doctor."(gets his doctor kit out of his closet)
M-"What's your name, doctor?"
P-"Dr. Fettig." (he gets his stethoscope.  Puts it to my heart.)
P-"I'm going to listen to your heart.  Hmmm.....hmmm...(as he's listening)"
M-"How's it sound?"
P-"Good.  Open your mouth, I'm going to take your temperature."
M-(after he's done)"What is it?"
P-"Its 7 o'clock."

MAY 17, 2014
M-"Mama, we're going to get a dog and name her Daisy."
P-"No.  I don't like Daisy.  I only like Dixie."

MAY 21, 2014
Phoenix's alarm on his watch goes off.
P-"My alarm!"
M-"What time is it?"
P-"It's 7:00."  (really its 4:00)
M-"Really?  What does that mean?"
P-"It means its time to drink!"

MAY 23, 2014
We run to the P.O.Box.  I come back empty handed.
P-"No money?"
M-"Nope.  No money today."
P-"Awe man.  Guess I can't have my birthday party."
M-"Why not?"
P-"Cause we didn't get any birthday cards."

MAY 25, 2014
Jason was home for the day.  Phoenix spent the day outside with him, working around the house.
P-"Dada, its soo much fun when you're home!"

MAY 28, 2014
Pretending Phoenix is a firefighter and I'm a police woman.
P-"Hey police woman.  What are you doing today?"
M-"Hmm....not sure.  What about you? What would you like to do today?"
P-"Nothing.  I'm just going to hang out with my Mommy."

MAY 28, 2014
Phoenix took his toy away from Sissy.  I got her a toy that was "hers."  He whined because he wanted to play with it.  I told him since he doesn't share with her, she didn't have to share with him.
P-"No.  I want some nachos!"

MAY 29, 2014
Phoenix and I on my bed.  Phoenix sees yogurt melts on the dresser.
P-"I want those Mama." (pointing to the dresser)
M-"Want what, Mama?"
P-"Those over there.  The snacks."
M-"Oh.  Sure.  I'll get them for you." (hand him the bag)
P-"Oh thanks Mom.  I appreciate it."

MAY 31, 2014
A dog came on t.v.
P-"I want a dog.  Dixie is her name."
M-"How about we pick out a new name for our new dog?"
P-"Why?  I only like Dixie."
M-"Yes baby, me too but Dixie lives with Jesus now."
P-"Why?"
M-"Cause Dixie got sick so Jesus took her to live with him so she wouldn't be sick anymore."
P-"So, Dixie isn't sick anymore?"
M-"Nope.  Jesus made her ALL better!"
P-"Oh good!  Now she can come home!" :(

JUNE 2, 2014
Phoenix took a toy away from Sissy (yet again)
M-"Give that back to her now."
P-"NO!"
M-"Uno, dos..."
P-"Are you gonna put me in time out?"
M-"Yes."
P-"Okay, put me in time out (as he shrugs his shoulders)"

JUNE 13, 2014
P-"Mama, you got to teach me how to jungle (juggle)."

JUNE 19, 2014
P-"Mom. Mom. I need a favor."
M-"Sure. What is it?"
P-"Can you bang on the floor with your hand, like this?"

JUNE 24, 2014
P-"Dad, I'm tired."
D-"You are?"
P-"Yeah.  I run all day long.  I play all day long.  I scream all day long."

JUNE 24, 2014 
A few minutes after above was stated. Heading upstairs to go to bed.
P-"Yeah, come on. Let's blow this joint."

JUNE 25, 2014
Cowboy Phoenix received a birthday card in the mail (thanks Neena!).
P-"All this money for me???!!!!"
M-"Yeah!"
P-"Why?"
M-"Cause its your birthday!"
P-"I know its my birthday!"

JUNE 26, 2014
Sissy on the floor playing with all her toys.  She dumped the entire basket out. P goes over to her.
P-"Sissy, you make a big mess." (pauses for response) "Mama cleaned this whole house and you just made a big mess."

JUNE 28, 2014
P-"This is going to be the BEST birthday party EVER!"

Making the Switch

For the past year or so, I have had several "issues" with our pediatrician.  I'll name her Dr. NoAnswers for the sake of this post.  But before I get into my rant, let me start by saying that I LOVE the practice.  We've seen just about every doctor in it-several times.  They are all fabulous and I really can't complain (other than what I'm about to do:)).

Changing doctors has been weighing heavy on my mind for a while now.  My kids are only 2 1/2 and 6mths.  We have a LOOONG time left with a pediatrician and I just can't let go of some things.  However, not wanting to cause conflict, because I really do like Dr. NoAnswers as a person, I've let stuff slide.  I also didn't want to offend her.  I know I shouldn't care and do whats best for my kids, but to me, changing to a different doctor in the same practice is like a total slap in the face.  I have talked this over with Jason on several occasions.  He always tells me to change.  He insists that if I'm not happy with the doctor, the kids won't be either.  My main reason for putting it off was simple-we NEVER see Dr. NoAnswers except for well visits.  I figured once a year, I could deal-right????

Well, Luna had her 6 month appointment this morning at 10:00.  We loaded up and headed out about 8:45.  I needed to run to both banks, get gas, and as you all know-be there at least 15 minutes early.  Thats just how I am.  Well, I'll be damned if it wasn't the second we pulled out of the driveway on this freezing morning my phone rang.  It was the practice telling me they needed to cancel.  Ha-I just received a text from them an hour earlier reminding me of my appointment.

I understand things come up.  Trust me, I do.  However, she only had 2 appointments in the next 2 weeks and they both fell during nap time.  I was a bit perturbed.  I called Jason upset.  More so because I got the kids out in this weather than anything else.  God love him.  I received a phone call about an hour or so later from a dear one.  She discussed changing doctors and said she herself did the very thing.  She made me realize this is something I had to do.  Not because of the cancelled appointment.

Here are just 3 examples of why I wasn't happy:
1.  Phoenix has had "cradle cap" bad for over a year.  I mean disgustingly bad.  To the point where I almost took him to the dermatologist bad.  I have been using specific shampoo but it hasn't helped.  I took him to see Dr. NoAnswers.  I got nothing.  Go figure.  I rementioned this to her on 2 different occasions with the same result.  Finally, Jason mentioned it to her.  She recommended something.  It helped.  But why in the hell do I have to ask/show concern about something 3-4 times before you suggest something????

2.  I had taken Phoenix in 2 different times because he was complaining of headaches.  He is 2 1/2.  He shouldn't be having headaches.  She brushed them off.  Never once recommending anything.  Never once suggesting what it might be.  Never once giving me advice on how to help him.  I took him in a 3rd time to see a different doctor.  She immediately addressed the issue.  She was truly concerned.  She recommended I chart them to see if we can find a pattern.  She also said to give him Motrin as soon as he complains.  Never was told this in the past.  She ended by running 3 different eye tests on him.  Good thing she did because we are now going to see the optometrist.  What if his eyes really are causing his headaches????  Seriously, Dr. NoAnswers would still be sending me home with nothing.

3.  Maybe because she has been in practice for a while but I always feel like we are just a "routine" for her.  I don't feel like she is truly whole-heartedly there during the appointments.  Its like she comes in, does her thing and leaves.  Doesn't address any outside matters that I mention (outside being aside from the weight, height, head all look good).  Its like she doesn't have time.  Like she's going through the motions.  I ALWAYS feel like I leave there without answers to my concerns.  True Concerns for my Kids.  My kids deserve better.

I know I'm being vague.  Thats on purpose.  I don't want to go into too much detail.  Again, as a person I do like Dr. NoAnswers.  But as my kids pediatrician I NEED more.  I made the call just a bit ago.  We have now officially switched doctors.  I feel like I've lost 100 pounds.  Now, instead of dreading taking my kids to the doctor, I'm actually looking forward to the visit (Luna will go for her 6mth on the 19th).  I'm excited to talk to the new doctor.  To hear her thoughts and opinions.  To actually receive feedback.  Maybe she can figure out what is going on with Luna and why she is such a brat!!!!

So....Did I do the right thing???? If in my position, what would you have done????

I'm just glad to finally have this chapter closed.  I LOVE my kids more than anything in the world.  I only want the best for them.  This will be good for all of us.  I'm excited about making the switch.

A Few of His Favorites

March 11, 2014

Whats your favorite color? red
Whats your favorite animal? zebra
Whats your favorite letter? p
Whats your favorite number? 9
Who's your favorite Sissy? our sissy
Who's your favorite pet? dixie.  he's my favorite.  Me: do you remember where dixie went to live? P: yes. with Jesus at church.
Whats your favorite food? buk buk (chicken)
Whats your favorite tv show? zoo keeper (the movie)
Whats your favorite toy? write, right, rite???? (who knows, but likely a pen since he loves to "write")
Whats your favorite drink? sprite
Who's your favorite person to play with? monkeys
Whats your favorite thing to do in the bathtub? yellow (i'm assuming he's referring to his bath dyes)
Whats your favorite thing to do in the car? binoculars (he loves using them to look for deer out the window)
Whats your favorite thing to clean? wormins (worms)
Whats your favorite thing to do? read books
Whats your favorite snack? cacorn (popcorn)
Whats your favorite thing to do with Dada? drive the dump truck
Whats your favorite thing to do with Mama? um. clean up
Whats your favorite thing to do with Sissy? lay in bed with her
Whats your favorite song? the zoo keeper song (low by flo rida)
Whats your favorite cartoon? dino dan

Photo Taken 3.10.14, Dressed Himself for the day.