Another Trying Week

I am still taking care of my baby boy, Jake. He has had his stitches out and bandages off but has had to keep his wonderful lamp shade on for another week while we put peroxide on his feet every night and keep him from licking and chewing on them. Now he has tummy issues and I have been having to cook him rice and hamburger every day until Friday. I was supposed to pick up a script for him today but did not make it in time before the doctor closed so I will have to go tomorrow. We hope by Friday he will be back to normal and not have to visit the doctor again. In the meantime, Mikayla had her first visit with Parents as Teachers which went really well. Mikayla was not shy at all she took to Charlene like she had known her for years. I am sure her baggy of goodies had nothing to do with it. Charlene let us know she was extremely impressed with her as she is not just on track but doing things that are usually achieved the 3 and 4 year age and Mikayla is not even 2. Needless to say mommy and daddy are very proud of our growing little girl. Mikayla liked Charlene so much she wanted Charlene to stay and tried to keep a hold of her goody bag. With a hug and kiss Charlene was able to escape but will be back to visit again in April. Our next venture will be Sunday when we celebrate the Chinese New Year with the FCC (Families with Children from China is a network of parent support groups in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom) so come back soon to check those pics out as I am sure there will be plenty.

So Sorry!!!

What are you looking at???

I can not wait to get this thing off my head!

I must apologize for not posting last week and not having much for you this week. We did have our second post placement visit that went well. We discussed #2 but that is still in the talking stage. Not sure where we will go or can go. We hope to start something soon if we are going to do anything at all and if we can do anything with all the stipulations all the agencies have. We did have to reschedule Mikayla's doctor appointment along with an appointment of mine due to snow. Jake did have his surgery and I have to say that has kept me more occupied then I expected especially with the snow. It has been a big challenge keeping up with Mikayla along with the boys. I have had to keep an extremely close eye on Jake and his sutures. We have been pretty much home bound since his surgery. Jake is a very challenging boy. He has ripped open his bandages at least 5 times and that is all while wearing his most stylish lamp shade and being on Ace which should come close to knocking him out if not doing so. I have had to put booties on him to go out every time to make sure he does not get his feet wet. With the snow so deep the boots did not work too well so I also had to carry his over 40 lbs to an area with snow low enough for him to walk so he can relieve himself. Needless to say we are all looking forward to the peace and calm we hope will come when his bandages come off, his stitches are out and he is completely healed and the weather will no longer matter. Mikayla has been a big help in keeping an eye on Jake letting me know he is messing with his bandages when I am too busy to notice but I know she will love to have more attention back on her. Hopefully next week I will have more for you as we will have our first meeting with Parents as Teachers to evaluate Mikayla's progress and her doctors appointment. Until then take care, be safe and stay warm.

Now I Am So Far Behind--Yet Caught Up

Just one of those good pics

I can play and laugh all day here

I love my family

I am not too keen on sitting here

Wanting to be held by this uncle after just meeting this him for a few minutes in Diary Queen

Did I tell you I love my family??

This is my Grandma, I love when she holds me!

Relaxing Mommy after a long day

The Cookie Bribe give me more and I continue to sit here

My best bud, Lila and me. We aren't smiling as she is getting ready to go home, :(

Fun at Applebee's

I will do anything for Apple Sauce

Bathing Beauties

Lila's Mommy reads me my new book

We like this toy and love it in the pool

Louie: Can you tell me where Jake is????

Staying Toasty

Our Friend Bill's which would have won 1st prize hands down but the guy he had helping lift, etc put the blue gel in the ball which is not allowed so Bill was disqualified.... it was a sad, upsetting time for Bill and friends.

I think this one speaks for itself although you can't see the pig detail well in the pic

Ride the Dragon

Bar not sure of the actual name

Winged Victory

Tractor Tipping

Spartan Warrior

Spectators where animals look like owners :)

Avatar

Sea Creature

8 Seconds

Blockhead Football

I forgot the name of this one

Last week we visited the in-laws. Mikayla got to meet lots of family. She even got to meet one of her China travel buds, Lila. I think Mikayla had a blast all week with everyone. I know she slept well every night except the first night which I did not do well with either which was expected. Then of course there was the end of the week, finishing off with the Ice Sculpture Competition with our Bud, Bill and the rest of the Master Carvers. With family, there were the ones she loved, the ones she was unsure of and the ones she just could not get enough of. With her friend Lila they were like two peas in a pod. They were like old/new best friends. They always had to be holding hands and playing together. I am not sure about Lila but I know Mikayla was sad to see Lila go. They were so good together that we are so seriously thinking of visiting for Lila and Grace's Birthday Bash in May and getting together more often. There was so much going on I tried to post some of the really good pics but there were so many it was so hard to choose. I am going to try to also attach a video or two. Last time it did not work so well. We will see how it goes this time if it does not work no worries there are tons of pics to view. Enjoy everyone!!! This week we will be having another doctors appointment for Mikayla and our 2nd post placement visit along with an up coming appointment with Parents as Teachers (just to see what they have to say). I will let you know how that all goes. Coming soon she will have her friends birthday party and New Years to celebrate on the 14th. There will also be Jake's surgery (neutering) and other appointments that Mommy and Daddy need to attend to. I know we will be busy but not sure how much will be blog worthy or if there will be pics to share. No worries I am here and will keep you up to date no matter how the ball rolls. Take Care. PS I think I got the videos to work this time .

Sharing is Always Good

Penquin Toss with Grandma with did this over and over with big Belly laughs