Harrison’s Ears

Harrison has had speech problems for the past two years. We have had him tested 3 separate times with the same conclusion – his speech is developmental and some of the issues stem from his thumb sucking. We didn't agree with the results, so my mother in law (bless her) suggested we get his hearing checked. He failed the test at our local doctor's office and was referred to a specialist. The specialist took pictures of both ears and concluded that he has blockage in both ears to due to fluid. So, on March 1, Harrison will be having surgery to have a 2^nd set of tubes put in and have his adenoids removed. The doctor feels the removal of the adenoids is essential or he will need to have a 3^rd set of tubes sometime in the future. While the idea of surgery is scary, it won't be his first. We are relieved that it is a relatively simple fix and hopefully hasn't caused any permanent hearing loss.

Please keep us in your prayers on Thursday as the doctor operates on Harrison.




 

The BIG Eleven

So here's the deal....

*Write 11 random facts about you

*Answer 11 questions that your tagger listed for you

Here are my questions from Carrie

*List 11 questions for the people you tag to answer

1.What would you do with 1,000,000 dollars?

pay off my house and van, put money in savings for the kids, travel

2. If you could have dinner with any three people, who would it be and why?

My grandparents who died many years ago (that's 4 but I don't want to leave someone out)

3. What did you want to be when you grew up, would you still want to do that?

I wanted to be a teacher.  Honestly, no, I don't want to be a teacher anymore.  It's really hard now because I don't really get to teach.  I spend most of my time making lesson plans, disciplining (parenting) students, and catching up on all the other things required of me.  I love most of my kids, but no way would I choose it again.

4. If you could move anywhere in the US, where would you go?

Chicago, Il -

5. What is your guilty pleasure tv show?

Just one?  General Hospital

6. What is the weirdest thing you like to eat (i.e. ketchup on potato chips, mayo on chicken nuggets)

Chocolate syrup on popcorn

7. If money and space wasn't a factor, how many kids would you want to have?

4 - I'd want one more girl

8.If your life was a movie what would the title be?

9. If they saying 'you are what you eat' was true- what would you be?

I'd be a giant candy store

10. Who would you consider your idol?

My mom.  She is so patient and kind.  I wish I could be more like her.

11. What teacher had the biggest influence on your education?

1st grade - Shirley Long and 2nd grade - Cattie Samples

So, I'm not going to tag anyone or list questions for anyone.  I'm working on National  Boards which is consuming all of my free time.  I miss my friends!  I haven't even updated my daughter's third birthday yet and I should be getting the kids ready for school, so all you're getting is this.  Sorry!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Carrington Paige!!!

Dear Cara,

I cannot believe that three years have passed since you entered our lives.  Being blessed with such a sweet and loving daughter brings us joy each and every day.  You are growing up to be such a smart, talented, and beautiful girl.  We are so happy to be your parents!

Love,

Mommy & Daddy

Favorite Things at Three:

Food - McDonalds

Book - Anything Dora or Princess

Song - Anything you can dance to

Toy - Books, Strawberry Shortcake, Dora, Hello Kitty, Princess, Barbie, - if it's girly, you like it.

T.V. Program - Dora the Explorer

You were born at 2:56 pm weighing 7lbs 12 oz & 20 1/4 inches long

Age One

Age Two

Age 3

Happy Birthday Sweet Cara!!!