Day 115...First day of School...Part 2

Dear Bodie,

Twenty years from now, you probably won’t even remember today. However, I truly doubt I will ever be able to forget it. Today was one of those “milestone moments” that will forever be etched in my memory, right up there with all of your other “firsts”. That’s right, today we embarked upon a new adventure. To be honest, it’s still hard to believe that you are actually starting pre-school, you just don’t seem old enough! It seems like only yesterday that you were just a tiny little baby, totally & completely dependent on me for everything & anything. But, here we are, just 3 short years later, & I’m kissing you on the cheek, patting your head & watching you walk into your new classroom all on your own. I guess it’s time for me to accept that you are now a big boy, or as you like to say “the man”.

It’s funny… I feel like I’ve been preparing for this day forever. We’ve gone back to school shopping, and McCall started school two weeks ago, but you were supposed to be my little man forever.  You woke up this morning & didn’t even realize that anything was different or “special” about today. But when I said "let's get ready for school", everything changed.  You went into lighting mode and you couldn't wait to get out of the door.  When Daddy and I  dropped you off at school today, you scurried off, without as much as a look back, almost like you had been doing it for years. 


Obviously, I don’t really need to worry anymore about how you are handling all this. You seem to be doing fine. Hopefully I’ll adjust just as easily, & as quickly. So, I guess I’ll let you go back again on Thursday, if you really want to. Oh, & by the way, just in case you wondering…. the required hug & kiss are definitely not optional – even if your friends are looking.

xoxo, mom

Day 114...BSU vs. VT (and Labor Day)

The day is finally here.  The big game we have heard so much about for months.  It's also Labor Day...and I had to, well, labor.

Before work, I started chili for the festivities tonight.  Bodie woke up and the first thing he asked was "is it game day?"  Yep.  Well then it was time for his much anticipated BSU eye black!

After work I picked up some blue and orange chips (which were actually good) and we got our table ready for the spread.

We hung our BSU sign, made by yours truly, to welcome in BSU fans as they entered the game zone.

Aren't these the cutest fans ever...I'm a little biased!  We bleed Blue and Orange at the Vian house.

The Broncos pulled through and delivered an amazing victory...here's to a great season! 

Day 113...Morning picnic

I have been promising to take the kids to the Spirit of Boise Hot Balloon Classic. 

http://www.spiritofboise.com/index2.html

We were going to go the the night glow last night, but decided to go Sunday morning when Daddy could join us too!  So we set the alarm for 6am.  Rhys was nice enough to wake us up at 5:45 though.  We stopped at DK donuts (yummy) and away we went to Ann Morrison.

We enjoyed our morning picnic and headed over to the launch area.  Just as we arrived the announcer came on the loud speaker to announce that there would be no launch this morning, "due to the heavy winds".  What???  We woke the entire family up at 6 am?  Try to explain that to a 3 year old who is really tired and just wants to see "alloons".  Oh, well.  That's how things roll for us...but at least we got some yummy donuts.

When we came home, McCall and I started making treats for tomorrows big game.  I realized it was really quite and immediately started searching for Bodie.  I searched, screamed and began to panic.  After 10 minutes I still couldn't find him.  McCall and I were running though the house SCREAMING.  But all the doors were locked and he wasn't in the dog yard.  Finally I moved the blanket in the chair and...

I guess 6 am was just too early.

Day 102..First Day of School!

I swear we brought our little 6lb. 7 oz. bundle of joy home from the hospital yesterday, but today she started school.

McCall was so excited.  She ate some toast, posed for some pictures and then off to school she went.

No tears, (from me or her), just a hug and kiss and her trademark "peace & crackers"...and then her public school career began.  She did let me snap one picture at school, next to her backpack cubby. 

Wow, I can't believe my baby girl is in kindergarten.

After we dropped miss off at school, we went back to St. Luke's for Rhys's MRI.  My poor little man was starving, because the last bottle he had was at 2:30 am.  He was such a tough guy.

The first IV didn't work, so they had to try a second time on his other foot. 

He fought the sedative, but in the end we were lucky to not have to put him on a ventilator. 

The MRI took about 45 minutes, and then it took awhile for him to wake up.  He was catching up on some sleep! 

Daddy caught some Z's too!

We had a very busy day, and are just hopeful that Rhys won't have to go through this experience again. 

We are so proud and thankful for our kids!

Day 101...Western Idaho Fair

We started off the day by going to the pediatric neurologist.  I wish I could report that we had an answer...a magic solution, but we don't.  The problem still isn't clear and they ordered more tests.  The EEG was fairly inconclusive, other than it did rule out a seizure disorder like epilepsy.  The EEG did show a little bit slower brainwaves, which is in line with his in-ability to hit his developmental milestones at the rate.  So not great news, but not horrible either.  We will continue on the testing path.  Poor little man had to have a blood draw...he was a super trooper for that!  They will test chromosomes and genetic markers.  The neurologist said most of the time these tests come back with nothing, but it helpful to rule things out.  Rhys will have a sedated MRI tomorrow morning.  I am not looking forward to this, but this is necessary to find a root cause and move on.  So keep the little man in your thoughts Wednesday morning!

To clear our heads, and have some good old fashioned hillbilly fun...we headed down Chinden to the Western Idaho Fair.  The kids ate SO much, that when we left Rob and I were still hungry.  Bodie and McCall "shared"  everything with us, and by sharing I mean they at 75%.  They loved the deep fried fury that we embarked upon them.

The kids loved the petting zoo.  Bodie is now convinced we should get a goat.  Ya, that is just what we need!

Then McCall and Bodie persuaded us to let them go on rides.  The boats, Mater's jeeps, and the fun house were the hits for the night.

Sue Sue picked out a light sword for the kids, and we said goodbye to the fair...for another 5 years?!?

Day 100...Go Big Blue

Yes I have been M.I.A.  Sorry.  Life got real hectic and really, well real.  Rhys had a seizure on Wednesday August 11, while I was feeding him.  Scary.  So since then we have been to the ER, back to the hospital for EEG's, and waiting.  Lots and lots of waiting.  We see the pediatric neurologist on Monday.  Until then we are trying to keep busy preparing for school, Rob started his new job (no more training) and I'm going back to school!  Crazy huh?

McCall got to meet her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Bevis.  She is really nice and McCall was soooo excited to see where she will hang her backpack.  School starts on Wednesday and she couldn't be more excited.  I'll let you in on a little secret...I'm excited for her to go to school too.  She and Bodie have been fighting and bickering something crazy lately.  Coupled with my stress, and it is easy to say school will be good...for both of us!

Rob officially started his new position TODAY!  When all was said and done, he ended up pretty lucky.  Three days off, because he will work 10 hour days...but he would rather it that way.  He is in visiting, so he will deal with everyone wanting to come visit their incarcerated loved ones.  The staff loves him, and it is a great way for him to "get his foot in the door".

I am taking a couple classes that I need to register for nursing school in January.  I wish I would have known what I wanted to do with my life when I was going to college before...my business stuff is nice, but not what I want to do forever.  So after I get one more math class under my belt, I will register for nursing school at CWI next fall.  I'm so excited.

So, with everything going on in our lives, we needed to unwind as a family.  So what did we do?  Yep...football!  Bodie has been dying to go to a game, so we went out to support the Bronco's for their last scrimmage.  It was a lot of fun, and PACKED!

Day 89...Rhys

I'm not sure that everyone is aware what has been going on lately around the Vian house.  It has been a little rough patch, but we will get through this...we always do.  I debated on whether on not to mention this on the blog, but I came to the conclusion that this is a very real part of our life. 

When we took Rhys in for his 9 month check-up I mentioned to the pediatrician that I had concerns with some shaking that he does, as well as some of the milestones that his has not been hitting.  We then were referred to a St. Luke's Elk's Children's Rehab for a physical and occupational therapy rehab evaluation. 

The staff of therapists at Elk's has been wonderful.  Rhys is going weekly for physical therapy and will see an occupational therapist a few more times until we can get a clear picture of what is going on.  He has a blast playing and hopefully this will make him stronger.  It is so hard to see him have to go through this, but I know that it is for the best. 

We have been referred to a pediatric neurologist and a pediatric development specialist.  It will probably be weeks before we can get in to see these doctors.  The not knowing is so hard.  I am no longer allowed on Google.  I am confident that it is something that he will outgrow, but...until then, we play and enjoy the happiest baby in the whole world.  I love you Rhys.