One day, David was walking by outside the kid’s bedroom, when he heard Isaac exclaim, "amazing!" Then, as soon as he got inside, Isaac was begging him to come back and see his "gorgeous [train] tracks!" Gotta love I-see’s enthusiasm! ;)
Ruby is feeling better, after a few days of being sick. She was quite happy about feeling better, as evidenced by the first words I heard her say when she got up on Wednesday morning, "I didn’t throw up at all!!!" Good thing. That kid continues to be so bloomin’ skinny, that lately we’ve been a bit concerned off and on. David has told me before that when he looks at her toothpick legs, he’s just proud that she can even walk! =O
One morning the kids begged David to fix their twisted-up slinkies before he left for work. As he was working on it, Ruby told him, "you’re the slinky man". David responded, "way to butter me up". I was laughing about the whole conversation when Ruby interjected, "it’s true! He IS the slinky man!" Isaac then said something that I didn’t catch. But apparently David did. "Slinky Man doesn’t do criticism", he told Isaac. Then, for some reason, David said something about "Mom’s a sweet pea". "So are you", Ruby said, "you’re supposed to be at work, but you’re fixing our slinkies". And then Jadelyn burst into the conversation, "my mouth’s broken!" said with a hanger in her mouth. Just a random conversation from the Dickerson household. =O
It was "wash sheets day", and I needed Ruby’s soft blanket in the washer. She came over, threw it in, and then told me, "I have to get away, or I might get sick" since it smells bad when it’s wet. ;)
Ruby was eating Jello, that special "I’m sick" treat, while looking longingly at Jadelyn’s tossed salad, and dreaming about the day she could eat "yummy salad". Apparently she didn’t inherit my sweet tooth! Ha.
One night while tucking the kids into bed, Ruby lifted my face up because, "I want to see your pretty face". Aww. Then she said, "I have a pretty face, too." I asked her how she knew that. "Because you tell me", she replied. =)
Ruby had to tell me about a "bad dream" she had the other night. She dreamed that David was a horse. And she was trying to feed him. And then I think she got tangled up in the fence, and Aunt Aliya helped her get out. And Aunt Aliya wanted to go lay down in the pasture. And the horse bit Ruby and put her in the pasture, and then out, and then back in, and then out again. And then David the horse wiped the "waucamole" off his face. Well, she told me, "I’m not sure it was waucamole", but it was green, and she was like, "waucamole is green!" Oh, the nightmares…;)
I went to get my blood drawn at the hospital on Thursday with all 3 kids in tow. Last time I went, I only had Ruby. Well, we were registering at the registration desk place, when Ruby started whispering some secret to Jadelyn and then to Isaac. I overheard her telling them that the lady who was helping us was "Ms. Brenda". I asked her how she remembered that. Because it’s the name of Daddy’s boss (who she’s never met, I might add), I was told. That kid is just INCREDIBLE with names! Today she was telling Isaac and Jadelyn about Aunt Hope (who she saw at Grandma Nancy’s funeral) and Aunt Joy (who she’s never met). She had all her facts straight. Incredible. Maybe she didn’t inherit my sweet tooth, but she certainly got ALL my social skills – because I’m lacking pretty much ALL of my own! =O Just fascinates me. Anyways…then, I was getting my blood drawn and all 3 kids were smilingly (like big ‘ole smiles) watching. They must not have inherited my wimpy-easy-to-get-sick-when-blood-or-vomit-is-present gene. And the lady drawing my blood, who did REALLY well last time, was so distracted by their smiling faces that I ended up a little bruised this time. Oh, well. At least the kids enjoyed the field trip to the hospital! =P
Jadelyn went poop. Good to know, right? And then went on to describe the shape of it by using her finger. Lovely. Then, she said, "funny poop". Oh, man…that kid is just random. And strange. And I love her to pieces!
David was asking Ruby the other day something about if she wanted something with cheese on it for supper. "I’m trying to stay away from the cheese stuff", she told him. So…she’s staying away from cheese, and Isaac’s back on pretty much trying to avoid sugar, though not as much as he tried to avoid it last time. How are they ever going to gain weight on "yummy salad"?!?!?!?!
I’ll let this quote speak for itself. It just cracks me up. "It’s amazing how we get food on our foreheads when we’re just trying to get it in our mouths" – deep-in-thought-Ruby. HA!!!!! =D
The other night at supper, the kids were being a bit…ahem…rambunctious. David suggested that they "play human". The kids were listening intently as he told them how the game would go. Pretending that they were people, you know. Behavior dramatically improved. (My behavior MIGHT have gotten worse if I started snickering, but you know, not sure I did…I didn’t write THAT down. ;P) Later, after supper, Ruby asked David, "why aren’t we playing human?" Who knew that was SUCH a good game?!?! =)
Jadelyn has been waking up from naptime significantly before the other two lately. On Friday, she came upstairs where I was folding laundry and went about quietly playing that she was a turtle in her "turtle box" (aka "laundry basket"). As soon as Ruby and Isaac got up, she was downstairs, telling them excitedly about the "turtle box" and asking them if they wanted to come play. Ruby came shyly up the stairs, sucking her thumb (HOW DO WE BREAK THE CHILD OF THE HABIT!?!?! =O), like she didn’t really WANT to play in a "turtle box", but she was coming because Jadelyn asked her to. Right. ;) Anyways, soon after that, I had one turtle in the laundry basket "turtle box" and one in the beanbag "turtle box". I think I like that game….it’s even quieter than "playing human"! =)
The kids have been coloring like crazy lately. Namely because they want to "use up" the markers and crayons. Now, I certainly think they will use up the markers…but they have so many bloomin’ crayons that people gave them when Ruby was in her cast that I don’t think it’s possible to EVER use ‘em up. EVER. ;) Unless, of course, we melted ‘em all down and made a candle. Or 20. Or something. Anyways, Isaac’s been the only one who actually FINISHES a picture. He colored two pictures of unicorns. Which he refers to as "dinocorns". Love that kid. He also refers to his "art set" as a "sun set". Ha.
I overheard Isaac talking to his sisters back in his bedroom the other day. I’m not sure what he was talking about, but whatever it was "just takes a MAN’S muscle", he told them. ;) Gotta love when they use lines straight out of "Your Story Hour" stories. ;)
Jadelyn was complaining "I can’t see it!" the other day, as she so often does. "Use your eyes", David told her. And there was silence. Why didn’t I think of that one before? =O
During bedtime prayers, Jadelyn was praying along when she paused, "let me tink…."….. ….. ….. and then she continued with thanking Jesus that her light isn’t broken off. ;)
During children’s story at church on Sabbath, the kids were asked what they were thankful for. "Daddy!" Ruby said. And then Jadelyn started talking. "Aww", I thought, "this is when she says she’s thankful for Mommy." Nope. "For Gam. And Pucka. And Grandma, and Grandpa. And Grandpa Link is sad ‘cause of Grandma Nancy". And that was all the input any of the kids up at children’s story had. Oh…and earlier in the story, Jadelyn interrupted to let everyone know that Pucka is coming soon. She sure loves her Pucka! Even if he has a beard.
Ruby was telling me that she was having still more problems with her belly last night…that it was feeling "tight". Jadelyn then piped up, "I was having some problems with my belly ‘cause it’s not on my ears". Right. I have that same problem! Random Lynnie…;)
And that’s all I have written down! Adios!!!!!
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Surgery #1 - or Not.
So, April 4 was the date for Ruby's first surgery. On her right hip. Great-Grandpa Link, Grandma Nancy, and Gram and Pucka were in for the festivities. The day before surgery day, Dad and I took Ruby up for the pre-op appointment. She was a champ for the x-rays. She was a champ for the urine test. Blood draw? Not so good. Crying, crying, crying...and the person taking the blood was taking her time getting ready while Ruby just got more and more worked up. I think she actually calmed down more once the needle was in! =O Anyhow, she was a little stuffed up, which I let them know, and we were on our way home.
That night, we scrubbed her hip for 3 minutes with the special hospital scrubby. We were at the couch having worship when Isaac told David that he was feeling like he might throw up. David got him a bowl. Just a VERY short while later, Isaac upchucked...somehow managing to miss the bowl for the first spurt or two. I was thinking, "you've got to be kidding me". Unbelievable. Just a few hours before Ruby's surgery. Yai. Well, we got things cleaned up, finished worship, and got the kiddos in bed. Ruby made sure that Jadelyn gave her a big hug because Jadelyn wouldn't be seeing Ruby in the morning. Ruby gave good hugs to everyone except Isaac, who was laying on his bed, clammy and sick. They went to sleep. We finally did, too - WAY TOO LATE. I was up at 4:00am, I think...getting ready to go. Got Ruby up at like 4:40am, got her ready and hit the road. Got to the hospital a little after 6am - late, as usual. =P David had to go to the bathroom REALLY BAD, so we dropped him off at the front doors and went to park. David said there were several people in scrubs in the waiting room, asking him if he was Ruby's Dad. He told them yes, but he had to go potty. ;) We finally got in, and in no time were back in Ruby's hospital room where literally 3 people were asking us questions/taking Ruby's vitals or whatever at the same time. Insanity. The anesthesiologist resident came in and talked to us about anesthesia. About Ruby having to get a mask to go to sleep. At this point, Ruby, who was already a ball of anxiety, started crying and trying to climb up on my shoulder like a cat. She is so afraid of having to go to sleep! The anesthesiologist resident told us that after going to sleep, Ruby would need several IVs, and an epidural that would stay in for the next 2-3 days, as this is a painful surgery. Great. =( We had a little time and had ourselves the beginning of a worship before we were whisked off to the OR. This is when the anesthesiologist came in and checked Ruby out. 'Twas all going fine, 'til she said that Ruby felt warm. So they took her temp. For like the 3rd time that morning. And what do you know - it was 100. Not technically a fever, but higher than it had been before. So, a lot of hem-and-hawing ensued...Ruby was stuffed up, had a bit of a cough, Isaac threw up the night before, and now her temp was elevated. They said that because the surgery was so long, this could pose a problem, as if her temp continued to go up in surgery, they wouldn't be able to tell if it was because she was sick or because of the meds. At this point, Ruby, who had been terrified for the past 2 hours at the hospital finally let loose and got all silly. Everyone stood around watching her antics and commenting on how she didnt' LOOK sick, and so on, until finally, surgery was postponed 'til April 16, which was supposed to be the date of her second surgery. Home we went, but not before Ruby was given a BUNCH of goodies - blanket, toys, etc. Oh, and a banana.
Off we went to McDonald's for breakfast. And then home. When we got home, I took Ruby's temp, of course. It was 98.1. Arrggghhhh!!!! Maybe there was a reason this had to be postponed...the doctor seemed a bit cranky...=O
Oh, and then this past Sunday Ruby got a real temp. And so I've been monitoring it obsessively and letting Shriner's know about it. So yesterday I was told that there is a 50/50 chance they will proceed with the surgery. They wanted us to go to a pediatrician that day or this morning for a throat swab, urine test, and an overall eval. We don't see a pediatrician - we see a nurse practitioner in our little town's clinic. But. I called the pediatrician about 30 minutes away, and they got me in yesterday - WHOO-HOO!!! It was during naptime, but I put the kids down early and woke 'em up and we got there....a few minutes late. Of course. =P Anyways, good news - no strep, urine test was clear, and doctor said from my obsessive temp checks (which I have written down) he could confidently say that he thinks she had a virus and is getting over it and should be okay for surgery on Monday. So, today I got an e-mail from the admissions person saying that as of right now, surgery is still scheduled for Monday. STAY WELL, RUBY!!!
Oh, and one more thing...Isaac was fine after his throw-up episode and didn't throw up anymore, nor have any more symptoms. One theory is that he was so anxious for Ruby - a twin thing, maybe. If that is the case, he's seriously the sweetest brother I've ever seen.
Adios!
That night, we scrubbed her hip for 3 minutes with the special hospital scrubby. We were at the couch having worship when Isaac told David that he was feeling like he might throw up. David got him a bowl. Just a VERY short while later, Isaac upchucked...somehow managing to miss the bowl for the first spurt or two. I was thinking, "you've got to be kidding me". Unbelievable. Just a few hours before Ruby's surgery. Yai. Well, we got things cleaned up, finished worship, and got the kiddos in bed. Ruby made sure that Jadelyn gave her a big hug because Jadelyn wouldn't be seeing Ruby in the morning. Ruby gave good hugs to everyone except Isaac, who was laying on his bed, clammy and sick. They went to sleep. We finally did, too - WAY TOO LATE. I was up at 4:00am, I think...getting ready to go. Got Ruby up at like 4:40am, got her ready and hit the road. Got to the hospital a little after 6am - late, as usual. =P David had to go to the bathroom REALLY BAD, so we dropped him off at the front doors and went to park. David said there were several people in scrubs in the waiting room, asking him if he was Ruby's Dad. He told them yes, but he had to go potty. ;) We finally got in, and in no time were back in Ruby's hospital room where literally 3 people were asking us questions/taking Ruby's vitals or whatever at the same time. Insanity. The anesthesiologist resident came in and talked to us about anesthesia. About Ruby having to get a mask to go to sleep. At this point, Ruby, who was already a ball of anxiety, started crying and trying to climb up on my shoulder like a cat. She is so afraid of having to go to sleep! The anesthesiologist resident told us that after going to sleep, Ruby would need several IVs, and an epidural that would stay in for the next 2-3 days, as this is a painful surgery. Great. =( We had a little time and had ourselves the beginning of a worship before we were whisked off to the OR. This is when the anesthesiologist came in and checked Ruby out. 'Twas all going fine, 'til she said that Ruby felt warm. So they took her temp. For like the 3rd time that morning. And what do you know - it was 100. Not technically a fever, but higher than it had been before. So, a lot of hem-and-hawing ensued...Ruby was stuffed up, had a bit of a cough, Isaac threw up the night before, and now her temp was elevated. They said that because the surgery was so long, this could pose a problem, as if her temp continued to go up in surgery, they wouldn't be able to tell if it was because she was sick or because of the meds. At this point, Ruby, who had been terrified for the past 2 hours at the hospital finally let loose and got all silly. Everyone stood around watching her antics and commenting on how she didnt' LOOK sick, and so on, until finally, surgery was postponed 'til April 16, which was supposed to be the date of her second surgery. Home we went, but not before Ruby was given a BUNCH of goodies - blanket, toys, etc. Oh, and a banana.
Off we went to McDonald's for breakfast. And then home. When we got home, I took Ruby's temp, of course. It was 98.1. Arrggghhhh!!!! Maybe there was a reason this had to be postponed...the doctor seemed a bit cranky...=O
Oh, and then this past Sunday Ruby got a real temp. And so I've been monitoring it obsessively and letting Shriner's know about it. So yesterday I was told that there is a 50/50 chance they will proceed with the surgery. They wanted us to go to a pediatrician that day or this morning for a throat swab, urine test, and an overall eval. We don't see a pediatrician - we see a nurse practitioner in our little town's clinic. But. I called the pediatrician about 30 minutes away, and they got me in yesterday - WHOO-HOO!!! It was during naptime, but I put the kids down early and woke 'em up and we got there....a few minutes late. Of course. =P Anyways, good news - no strep, urine test was clear, and doctor said from my obsessive temp checks (which I have written down) he could confidently say that he thinks she had a virus and is getting over it and should be okay for surgery on Monday. So, today I got an e-mail from the admissions person saying that as of right now, surgery is still scheduled for Monday. STAY WELL, RUBY!!!
Oh, and one more thing...Isaac was fine after his throw-up episode and didn't throw up anymore, nor have any more symptoms. One theory is that he was so anxious for Ruby - a twin thing, maybe. If that is the case, he's seriously the sweetest brother I've ever seen.
Adios!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Wowzers...
Two sweet days in a row! I'm blessed.
Isaac was over-the-top sweet today. Going out of his way to do anything nice for his sisters, specifically Ruby, who was tired today. Because she was tired, Isaac got her new sippy cup for her. And when it was time to pick up, he made sure that she only had to carry light things. And held her hand as she went down the step into the hallway. Too bad I somehow got terrible at taking pictures of sweet things.
This week's Sabbath School lesson is about the Triumphal Entry and how we can worship Jesus, too, when we praise Him. An activity we're doing this week are "Thank You, Jesus" papers. Today, Ruby wanted to praise Jesus for "Isaac helping me down the step with toys. Help me go up the step, too. There's something else I'm thankful for, too. He only gave me light toys to carry." Isaac wanted to praise Jesus "that I helped Ruby go down the step and up the step. For helping me think that I could put my hands by the fire to warm them." And use mittens. Jadelyn, with help from Mommy, decided to praise Jesus for the nice walk with Daddy tonight. OH! And Jadelyn decided to sweep the floor for me today, but tuckered out soon in the process. =P Love the sweetness. Love it. Got to give out lots of stickers today! =)
Today is my little brother Mark's 30th birthday. How did HE get so OLD?!?!?! =O Anyways, I guess that means I'm about ancient. =P It's also the kid's Great-Grandpa Link's birthday. We were talking this tonight, and Isaac wanted to know who was older, Grandpa Link or Mark. I told him Grandpa Link was older. Then they wanted to know how much older Grandpa Link was. I told them that Grandpa Link was 55 years older than Mark. Ruby's eyes were HUGE. Then Isaac piped in out of nowhere, "I thought Uncle Darby was older!" =) That kid is still so random. =)
Isaac was over-the-top sweet today. Going out of his way to do anything nice for his sisters, specifically Ruby, who was tired today. Because she was tired, Isaac got her new sippy cup for her. And when it was time to pick up, he made sure that she only had to carry light things. And held her hand as she went down the step into the hallway. Too bad I somehow got terrible at taking pictures of sweet things.
This week's Sabbath School lesson is about the Triumphal Entry and how we can worship Jesus, too, when we praise Him. An activity we're doing this week are "Thank You, Jesus" papers. Today, Ruby wanted to praise Jesus for "Isaac helping me down the step with toys. Help me go up the step, too. There's something else I'm thankful for, too. He only gave me light toys to carry." Isaac wanted to praise Jesus "that I helped Ruby go down the step and up the step. For helping me think that I could put my hands by the fire to warm them." And use mittens. Jadelyn, with help from Mommy, decided to praise Jesus for the nice walk with Daddy tonight. OH! And Jadelyn decided to sweep the floor for me today, but tuckered out soon in the process. =P Love the sweetness. Love it. Got to give out lots of stickers today! =)
Today is my little brother Mark's 30th birthday. How did HE get so OLD?!?!?! =O Anyways, I guess that means I'm about ancient. =P It's also the kid's Great-Grandpa Link's birthday. We were talking this tonight, and Isaac wanted to know who was older, Grandpa Link or Mark. I told him Grandpa Link was older. Then they wanted to know how much older Grandpa Link was. I told them that Grandpa Link was 55 years older than Mark. Ruby's eyes were HUGE. Then Isaac piped in out of nowhere, "I thought Uncle Darby was older!" =) That kid is still so random. =)
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