Considering that Sam is off school and Kevin is on holiday from work ... today was relatively chaotic! Maybe it's because they were at home ... who knows!
This morning Sam & I went to the home of one of Sam's friends from school. It was nice for the two boys to get together ... they are good friends and it's lovely to see Sam developing friendships.
After lunch Sam, Euan and I went into town with the purpose of getting Sam's feet measured ... my parents were going to be in town too so we arranged to meet them. As we were getting Euan into his pram, Sam decided that, as Super-Hero boy (known as Super Sam) he would shut the car door for me ... he shut the door using so much of his super powers that the door jammed ... neither fully shut nor open enough for me to do anything about it! Oh joy! Kevin ended up having to get the bus into town with Connor and helping me to fix it! Oh, in truth, it was Kevin that fixed it ... I just stood about looking bedraggled in the rain!
To add insult to injury, when we got to the shoe shop ... it had closed! Ah well, the afternoon wasn't entirely wasted ... we went to the Almond Tree coffee shop instead!
Connor has been making me laugh lately ...he takes things so literally! The boys were playing with Connor's remote control car and I was trying to persuade them to use it in the hall as Euan was lying on the floor in the living room (didn't want the poor wee lad run over!).
Sam was fine ... he did as he was told and then it was Connor's turn. I said to Connor "Can you do that in the hall?" and he did ... but he left the car in the living room. He was standing in the hall jabbing the remote control buttons up and down but couldn't see what he was doing! Poor lad couldn't understand why I was laughing so much!
Euan is making progress ... he's started playing with the toys on the arch over his bouncy chair. He bats the toy with his hand and watches it swinging about then bats it again when it stops! He's also on the move ... when he lies on his back he puts his feet down and pushes ... he's managed to get himself half off his mat already! Looks like another determined wee boy here!
Monday, 17 November 2008
Sunday, 16 November 2008
Catching up!
Hmph! So much for keeping up to date with my blog! However, the past week has been very busy so maybe I've got an excuse!!!
I'll not detail everything that happened during the week or I'll be here for ever but basically:
Monday - a lovely friend from MB came for a cuppa with her husband and wee lad. They were up visiting family and called in with us on the way home. Monday was my "day off" this week so it was only Euan and I that were at home but it was so lovely to see them again. Huge thanks go to Jo for creating MB ... it's created some lovely friendships!
Tuesday - Kevin was still not well (he was off work on Monday and Tuesday) but definitely on the mend! I went to see Dad & Mum in the morning ... they had some friends calling in wtih them to meet Euan. Unfortunately things didn't go quite to plan in the morning as one of their friends fell on her way into the house and badly damaged her shoulder which resulted in her having to go to Casualty. In the afternoon the physiotherapist came to assess Euan ... the appointment went really well ... Euan fell asleep as soon as she started working with his neck so she was able to test him thorourghly and he's got a full range of movements which is great. We've to encourage him to turn his head as much as possible ... and turn it at night when he's sleeping (although he wakes up and grins at me when I try it!). Finally, in the evening I was doing a wee presentation on the work David & Kirsty are doing in Malawi. I was so nervous ... speaking in public is so not one of my gifts! However, all went well and I hope it means that more people will pray for the work that's being done.
Wednesday - a good friend from my Scott-Moncrieff days came to visit us. It was lovely to see her again. In the evening I was at a party at a friends' house ... another late night which doesn't bode well for the boys!
Thursday - in the morning we had an appointment for Sam to see the consultant. The appointment went well and both Kevin & I feel that progress is being made. He's now beginning to talk about the possibility of making a diagnosis which is a step forward. We stressed that we don't want a diagnosis to be made unless it's the right one and for the right reasons. The meeting was really hard for me ... whilst I acknowledge and accept that Sam is different I really kind of fell to bits emotioanlly afterwards. It's been three years since I had that first niggle of doubt that Sam wasn't like his peers and it's been two years since his playgroup leader first sought me out to say she felt Sam had some difficulties. It's been really difficult at times. I wouldn't change Sam for the world ... he's lovely and funny and clever and he's my son - I just want to know how best to help him. In preparation for the meeting I made a list of issues that had been raised by the school or we had noticed ourselves - I decided to balance it out with a list of ways in which Sam has made progress in the past year ... it was a really worthwhile exercise ... my wee lad is doing so well!
On Thursday evening we had the first parents' night at Sam's school. I can't praise the school highly enough ... when Sam was in nursery there the staff worked so hard with him and really took on board his needs. That level of support has continued and Sam is really thriving. It was so encouraging for Kevin & I to hear so many lovely things being said about our wee lad.
Friday - I tried to have a quieter day ... Mum took Connor to Friday Focus for me and I stayed in to do some housework ... Euan obliged by sleeping for me so I got quite a bit done! In the afternoon I spent some time with Dad which was nice - Friday afternoon used to be our time to meet in town for a cuppa but since Sam started school it's not really been possible.
Saturday - Kevin's sister and niece were here for the day ... it was lovely to see them again. We went to the Falkirk Wheel and Sarah & I sat in the coffee shop eating cake while Kevin & Rhianne took the boys to the park ... I'm sure that's how life is meant to be! Connor really took a shine to Rhianne and called her "Dear" ... he'd say "Come and play please dear" "Dear, look at this" and as he went to bed he went round the room "Night night Sammy, night night Euan, night night Auntie Sarah, night night dear" - so cute!
And now it's Sunday again ... we went to our own Church this morning although we'd planned to go with Kevin's Dad and be all together as a family. However, we were running late (for a change) so decided we'd rather walk into our own Church late rather than be late visitors!!!!!
Phew, now I'm needing a wee rest!
I'll not detail everything that happened during the week or I'll be here for ever but basically:
Monday - a lovely friend from MB came for a cuppa with her husband and wee lad. They were up visiting family and called in with us on the way home. Monday was my "day off" this week so it was only Euan and I that were at home but it was so lovely to see them again. Huge thanks go to Jo for creating MB ... it's created some lovely friendships!
Tuesday - Kevin was still not well (he was off work on Monday and Tuesday) but definitely on the mend! I went to see Dad & Mum in the morning ... they had some friends calling in wtih them to meet Euan. Unfortunately things didn't go quite to plan in the morning as one of their friends fell on her way into the house and badly damaged her shoulder which resulted in her having to go to Casualty. In the afternoon the physiotherapist came to assess Euan ... the appointment went really well ... Euan fell asleep as soon as she started working with his neck so she was able to test him thorourghly and he's got a full range of movements which is great. We've to encourage him to turn his head as much as possible ... and turn it at night when he's sleeping (although he wakes up and grins at me when I try it!). Finally, in the evening I was doing a wee presentation on the work David & Kirsty are doing in Malawi. I was so nervous ... speaking in public is so not one of my gifts! However, all went well and I hope it means that more people will pray for the work that's being done.
Wednesday - a good friend from my Scott-Moncrieff days came to visit us. It was lovely to see her again. In the evening I was at a party at a friends' house ... another late night which doesn't bode well for the boys!
Thursday - in the morning we had an appointment for Sam to see the consultant. The appointment went well and both Kevin & I feel that progress is being made. He's now beginning to talk about the possibility of making a diagnosis which is a step forward. We stressed that we don't want a diagnosis to be made unless it's the right one and for the right reasons. The meeting was really hard for me ... whilst I acknowledge and accept that Sam is different I really kind of fell to bits emotioanlly afterwards. It's been three years since I had that first niggle of doubt that Sam wasn't like his peers and it's been two years since his playgroup leader first sought me out to say she felt Sam had some difficulties. It's been really difficult at times. I wouldn't change Sam for the world ... he's lovely and funny and clever and he's my son - I just want to know how best to help him. In preparation for the meeting I made a list of issues that had been raised by the school or we had noticed ourselves - I decided to balance it out with a list of ways in which Sam has made progress in the past year ... it was a really worthwhile exercise ... my wee lad is doing so well!
On Thursday evening we had the first parents' night at Sam's school. I can't praise the school highly enough ... when Sam was in nursery there the staff worked so hard with him and really took on board his needs. That level of support has continued and Sam is really thriving. It was so encouraging for Kevin & I to hear so many lovely things being said about our wee lad.
Friday - I tried to have a quieter day ... Mum took Connor to Friday Focus for me and I stayed in to do some housework ... Euan obliged by sleeping for me so I got quite a bit done! In the afternoon I spent some time with Dad which was nice - Friday afternoon used to be our time to meet in town for a cuppa but since Sam started school it's not really been possible.
Saturday - Kevin's sister and niece were here for the day ... it was lovely to see them again. We went to the Falkirk Wheel and Sarah & I sat in the coffee shop eating cake while Kevin & Rhianne took the boys to the park ... I'm sure that's how life is meant to be! Connor really took a shine to Rhianne and called her "Dear" ... he'd say "Come and play please dear" "Dear, look at this" and as he went to bed he went round the room "Night night Sammy, night night Euan, night night Auntie Sarah, night night dear" - so cute!
And now it's Sunday again ... we went to our own Church this morning although we'd planned to go with Kevin's Dad and be all together as a family. However, we were running late (for a change) so decided we'd rather walk into our own Church late rather than be late visitors!!!!!
Phew, now I'm needing a wee rest!
Sunday, 9 November 2008
Christmas pic!
Each year I try to get a nice picture of the boys to use in some way for Christmas. The past couple of years I've stuck Santa hats on the boys to make them look more festive but this year we're going to make snowglobes for the grandparents so the Santa hats have been discarded!!!!
I'm realising it's not easy getting a picture of all three boys looking the right way ... far less smiling at the same time!!!! So anyway, this morning after we had a first attempt ... I'm really pleased with it. Admittedly Euan is crying and flapping his hands about in protest but a couple of good friends have kindly told me he looks like he's laughing and not crying!!
I'm realising it's not easy getting a picture of all three boys looking the right way ... far less smiling at the same time!!!! So anyway, this morning after we had a first attempt ... I'm really pleased with it. Admittedly Euan is crying and flapping his hands about in protest but a couple of good friends have kindly told me he looks like he's laughing and not crying!!
It's nice to see the boys all together like that ... Sam automatically put his arm round Connor ... they love each other so much ... although they do have their moments!
I might not be posting much this week ... it's pretty busy ... I've got a friend coming to visit in the afternoon (mind you, tomorrow is my "day off" as Sam & Connor will be with my parents!), on Tuesday Euan has his first physiotherapy appointment in the afternoon and then I'm doing a five minute talk about my friends David & Kirsty at our Prayer Meeting in the evening. Wednesday I've got a friend coming for lunch and then in the evening I'm doing a last Phoenix party. Thursday Sam has his consultant appointment and then in the evening Kevin & I are going to our first Parents' Night!!! Phew!
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Connor - nursery/pre-school
We got a letter this morning ... at last ... confirming that Connor has a place at nursery after Christmas! He'll be going five afternoons a week ... I'm not sure of the times but I think it'll be 12.30-3.00 to tie in with school finishing! Hopefully after the summer holidays he'll move to a morning place but I'm really chuffed he's in!
It's been another good day here although the weather has turned all drizzly and yukky! I swithered about walking the school run this afternoon because Euan, Connor & I walked to Asda this morning (actually, that's an exaggeration ... technically I was the only person walking!). In the end we did walk it ... we got fairly wet coming home and Sam's shoes are soaked right through from doing a Dr Foster!
It's been another good day here although the weather has turned all drizzly and yukky! I swithered about walking the school run this afternoon because Euan, Connor & I walked to Asda this morning (actually, that's an exaggeration ... technically I was the only person walking!). In the end we did walk it ... we got fairly wet coming home and Sam's shoes are soaked right through from doing a Dr Foster!
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Day off!
What a treat! Mum often has Sam & Connor on a Wednesday leaving me with Euan so it really does feel like a day off!
After a mad dash this morning getting Sam to school and Connor to playgroup, Euan and I went into town to sort out his bank account! About time too ... there had been cheques for him in my purse so long that I'd forgotten they were there!
I really enjoy my days off ... it's a chance to get things done that are harder to do with Sam & Connor helping me ... like giving their bedroom a good tidy and hoover! Changing beds is also something that it's easier to do without two little helpers ... it's not easy putting a cover on a duvet and then hunting for the small child is lost inside it! LOL!
The physiotherapy department phoned this morning and they are coming to see Euan on Tuesday at 3.30 ... I really must remember not to walk the school run that day ... we'd never be back in time! The physio said that she's bringing someone else with her because the other lassie hasn't worked with a baby with Torticollis before (or whatever it's called!). I'm really looking forward to the physio ... it must be rotten for Euan only looking in one direction! We do try and encourage him to turn but he just can't! I'm hoping that his eye-contact will improve once he can move his head better too.
After a mad dash this morning getting Sam to school and Connor to playgroup, Euan and I went into town to sort out his bank account! About time too ... there had been cheques for him in my purse so long that I'd forgotten they were there!
I really enjoy my days off ... it's a chance to get things done that are harder to do with Sam & Connor helping me ... like giving their bedroom a good tidy and hoover! Changing beds is also something that it's easier to do without two little helpers ... it's not easy putting a cover on a duvet and then hunting for the small child is lost inside it! LOL!
The physiotherapy department phoned this morning and they are coming to see Euan on Tuesday at 3.30 ... I really must remember not to walk the school run that day ... we'd never be back in time! The physio said that she's bringing someone else with her because the other lassie hasn't worked with a baby with Torticollis before (or whatever it's called!). I'm really looking forward to the physio ... it must be rotten for Euan only looking in one direction! We do try and encourage him to turn but he just can't! I'm hoping that his eye-contact will improve once he can move his head better too.
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
Quick catch up!
So, my plan of posting regularly isn't really working out yet but hopefully I'll get more into a routine of posting soon.
Sunday was brilliant ... at the last minute (as we were in the car driving to Church) Kevin suggested we went to the Free Church. We've talked about going a few times as my in-laws go there but we've always been hesitant in case the boys play up! This way we didn't have any time to worry and it worked out fine.
After the childrens' talk, all the children go into a room and sing some songs before going off to their Sunday school classes or creche. Sam has a huge fear of guitars so he didn't like that bit at all and sat curled up on my knee. Connor sat really well but studied his shoes when Jim Boyd welcomed the three new children (including Euan!). When they went into their classes, Sam & Connor were together which was good ... it was Connor's first time in Sunday school as he won't start until after Christmas in our Church. I had to stay with Euan in the creche ... if I'd known he'd sleep the whole time I'd have kept him in Church with us!
Sunday evening Kevin was supposed to be going through to Edinburgh to Charlotte Chapel but because I'd had to stay in the creche in the morning, he swapped with me!!!! Result! It was great getting to the Chapel again, first time since Euan was born. Colin Adams was speaking on Acts 21:37-22:21 and I really benefitted from the teaching. Was chatting with Peter Grainger afterwards and he suggested Kevin & I move through to Edinburgh so we could go every week ... I wish we could afford the move!
Yesterday was a busy day ... Connor was at playgroup so it means a lot more running about ... by the time I'd dropped him off, got home, done some housework and fed Euan it was time to go back for him! It was a lovely day and we decided to walk the school run again ... that hill is quite a challenge with the double buggy but it would take far too long if Connor was walking - as it is, Sam gets out of school at 3 and we get home after 4! Mind you, we had good fun running through the piles of leaves and kicking them about! Sam wanted to walk through the "jungle" but I didn't think the double buggy would manage it ... shame!
And now it's Tuesday! We've had a quiet morning although Connor & I have done battle over the teaset! I don't think anyone won the battle ... after asking him calmly for two hours (yes really!) to put it away and then a stint on the naughty step (for Connor!) I eventually told Connor that if it wasn't tidied away by the time I'd counted to 3 I'd put it in the cupboard and he'd not get it back for two days! He wasn't bothered so I did and apart from being a bit miffed he's not really reacted!!! He's so stubborn and determined ... I really need to learn the best way to work with him. The deal this morning was that I wouldn't give him anything or do anything for him until he tidied it away ... he didn't get any snack and didn't get to watch his beloved Sooty & Sweep show, two things he is always bending my ear about - he's worked so hard at being unphased by it but I do know the he's gutted not to get an apple!
Hmm, maybe he's more bothered than I realised ... he's just climbed up to the window and started banging on the window shouting "Help"!!!!
Euan's colickyness has been much better lately ... yesterday afternoon he was crying and screaming in pain but today he's been much better. He even had a wee sleep in his cot at lunchtime which meant that Connor & I had our lunch alone which was lovely (home-made brocolli soup and fresh bread from the breadmaker ... yum!). I've not heard any more about Euan's physiotherapy referral but hopefully we'll get an appointment soon ... I'm getting more concerned again about the shape of his head and we need to start working on getting him to turn his head more. A goi-goi pillow has been recommended to us and I think we really need to get one and see if it makes a difference to Euan's headshape.
Well, time to go ... Euan is due another feed and I'm swithering about walking the school run again ... it's another lovely day. Rain is forecast for Thursday and I'd like to make the most of the nice days before the weather turns again!
Sunday was brilliant ... at the last minute (as we were in the car driving to Church) Kevin suggested we went to the Free Church. We've talked about going a few times as my in-laws go there but we've always been hesitant in case the boys play up! This way we didn't have any time to worry and it worked out fine.
After the childrens' talk, all the children go into a room and sing some songs before going off to their Sunday school classes or creche. Sam has a huge fear of guitars so he didn't like that bit at all and sat curled up on my knee. Connor sat really well but studied his shoes when Jim Boyd welcomed the three new children (including Euan!). When they went into their classes, Sam & Connor were together which was good ... it was Connor's first time in Sunday school as he won't start until after Christmas in our Church. I had to stay with Euan in the creche ... if I'd known he'd sleep the whole time I'd have kept him in Church with us!
Sunday evening Kevin was supposed to be going through to Edinburgh to Charlotte Chapel but because I'd had to stay in the creche in the morning, he swapped with me!!!! Result! It was great getting to the Chapel again, first time since Euan was born. Colin Adams was speaking on Acts 21:37-22:21 and I really benefitted from the teaching. Was chatting with Peter Grainger afterwards and he suggested Kevin & I move through to Edinburgh so we could go every week ... I wish we could afford the move!
Yesterday was a busy day ... Connor was at playgroup so it means a lot more running about ... by the time I'd dropped him off, got home, done some housework and fed Euan it was time to go back for him! It was a lovely day and we decided to walk the school run again ... that hill is quite a challenge with the double buggy but it would take far too long if Connor was walking - as it is, Sam gets out of school at 3 and we get home after 4! Mind you, we had good fun running through the piles of leaves and kicking them about! Sam wanted to walk through the "jungle" but I didn't think the double buggy would manage it ... shame!
And now it's Tuesday! We've had a quiet morning although Connor & I have done battle over the teaset! I don't think anyone won the battle ... after asking him calmly for two hours (yes really!) to put it away and then a stint on the naughty step (for Connor!) I eventually told Connor that if it wasn't tidied away by the time I'd counted to 3 I'd put it in the cupboard and he'd not get it back for two days! He wasn't bothered so I did and apart from being a bit miffed he's not really reacted!!! He's so stubborn and determined ... I really need to learn the best way to work with him. The deal this morning was that I wouldn't give him anything or do anything for him until he tidied it away ... he didn't get any snack and didn't get to watch his beloved Sooty & Sweep show, two things he is always bending my ear about - he's worked so hard at being unphased by it but I do know the he's gutted not to get an apple!
Hmm, maybe he's more bothered than I realised ... he's just climbed up to the window and started banging on the window shouting "Help"!!!!
Euan's colickyness has been much better lately ... yesterday afternoon he was crying and screaming in pain but today he's been much better. He even had a wee sleep in his cot at lunchtime which meant that Connor & I had our lunch alone which was lovely (home-made brocolli soup and fresh bread from the breadmaker ... yum!). I've not heard any more about Euan's physiotherapy referral but hopefully we'll get an appointment soon ... I'm getting more concerned again about the shape of his head and we need to start working on getting him to turn his head more. A goi-goi pillow has been recommended to us and I think we really need to get one and see if it makes a difference to Euan's headshape.
Well, time to go ... Euan is due another feed and I'm swithering about walking the school run again ... it's another lovely day. Rain is forecast for Thursday and I'd like to make the most of the nice days before the weather turns again!
Sunday, 2 November 2008
Another week over!
And what a busy week! I didn't think we'd much on but somehow the week has disappeared and it's the start of another week already! Still, I'm taking the chance of Kevin having a lie-in, Sam & Connor playing (noisily) in their room and Euan sitting in his bouncy chair to post an update!
We've had a good week. On Monday, Euan & I went to have coffee with Laura & Neve while Connor was at playgroup. It was lovely to catch up with Laura ... we used to meet up every week but once nursery and school became factors then it became harder to carry on ... especially as Sam was at nursery in the mornings and Nathan in the afternoons!
On Wednesday Kevin was off work because I had two appointments. It was a bit like a day off for me too and was lovely! In the morning I was meeting a personal shopper in Stirling to be interviewed for some market research she was doing ... her first question was "Where do you do most of your clothes shopping?" ... my answer "Tescos and Asda" ... I think I'm hardly the high-flying shopper she was hoping for! LOL! Still, I really enjoyed meeting with her and soaked up all the tips she gave me!
In the afternoon my baby was getting his first injections ... poor Euan ... I'm still getting my head round the fact that he's old enough for them! The injections don't seem to have bothered Euan too much although he let out impressive screams when the needles went in!
Euan's sore tummy seems to have eased ... the HV recommended Colocynth and he's definitely improving with it. He slept from 7 until 3.30 last night which is brilliant ... hopefully it'll keep increasing and soon he'll sleep though the night! Then we just need to convince Connor that 5am is not morning and we'll be sorted!!!
Thursday evening saw a trip to hospital for Sam & I. The Friday before Sam fell on his way home from school and periodically he's walked badly since then. On Thursday three separate people commented on it and, as Sam's not good at saying if something is sore, we decided to get it checked out at the Minor Injury Unit. The doctor was great ... manipulating Sam's leg this way and that and watching closely to see if he reacted. At one point he winced so she said "Sam, can you tell me EXACTLY where you are sore?". Sam smiled and said "Oh yes, this ear, this ankle, this knee, this arm and this nose"! Helpful eh! He makes me laugh so much!
On Friday, Connor, Euan & I went to Friday Focus. I stayed up in the hall this week rather than go to the Bible Study ... there's a girl I went to primary school goes now so it was nice to catch up with her. In the afternoon I walked the school run for the first time this term. It was a lovely day and a nice walk (and Connor needed a sleep!). Mind you, it took us over an hour to walk back home again ... it's all uphill! I kinda thought that the walk might kill or cure Sam's ankle or foot or leg or whatever it is that he's hurt ... he did say that it hurt on the way home but then said it was OK again so we still don't know if there's a problem!
Kevin worked in the garden yesterday morning ... it's really taking shape now. I'm looking forward to it being finished ... it'll look great! It's too dark for Kevin to work in the evenings now so he has to do it all on Saturdays which is a shame but hopefully before too much longer he'll be finished ... I think the decking will have to wait until the spring now.
So, it's Sunday ... it's a family service at church today. Most people keep their younger children in but we still let Connor and Euan go to the creche. Euan would be fine but I find him such a distraction because I keep looking at him in awe ... I was the same with Sam & Connor ... I really can't quite believe that they're my children! Connor is a real wriggling monkey in church so I think it's better for everyone if he goes to creche ... he'll settle down in time ... Sam sits really well mostly now so I'm not too worried about Connor. Kevin's going to Charlotte Chapel tonight which I'm really envious about! He's going to meet Kirsty's Mum afterwards to collect a pair of shoes for Euan which Ethan used to wear!
Lastly, Sam's learned two new verses this week. One is a verse he learned a long time ago but had forgotten ... 1 Corinthians 15:3,4 "Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures. He was buried, he rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures". And the second verse is Psalm 66:5 "Come and see what God has done. See what amazing things he has done for all the people". I'm so hopeless at thinking of actions for the verses but Sam seems to be learning them which is great!
So that's us for another week! I'm so blessed to have such a lovely family and so thankful to God for them.
We've had a good week. On Monday, Euan & I went to have coffee with Laura & Neve while Connor was at playgroup. It was lovely to catch up with Laura ... we used to meet up every week but once nursery and school became factors then it became harder to carry on ... especially as Sam was at nursery in the mornings and Nathan in the afternoons!
On Wednesday Kevin was off work because I had two appointments. It was a bit like a day off for me too and was lovely! In the morning I was meeting a personal shopper in Stirling to be interviewed for some market research she was doing ... her first question was "Where do you do most of your clothes shopping?" ... my answer "Tescos and Asda" ... I think I'm hardly the high-flying shopper she was hoping for! LOL! Still, I really enjoyed meeting with her and soaked up all the tips she gave me!
In the afternoon my baby was getting his first injections ... poor Euan ... I'm still getting my head round the fact that he's old enough for them! The injections don't seem to have bothered Euan too much although he let out impressive screams when the needles went in!
Euan's sore tummy seems to have eased ... the HV recommended Colocynth and he's definitely improving with it. He slept from 7 until 3.30 last night which is brilliant ... hopefully it'll keep increasing and soon he'll sleep though the night! Then we just need to convince Connor that 5am is not morning and we'll be sorted!!!
Thursday evening saw a trip to hospital for Sam & I. The Friday before Sam fell on his way home from school and periodically he's walked badly since then. On Thursday three separate people commented on it and, as Sam's not good at saying if something is sore, we decided to get it checked out at the Minor Injury Unit. The doctor was great ... manipulating Sam's leg this way and that and watching closely to see if he reacted. At one point he winced so she said "Sam, can you tell me EXACTLY where you are sore?". Sam smiled and said "Oh yes, this ear, this ankle, this knee, this arm and this nose"! Helpful eh! He makes me laugh so much!
On Friday, Connor, Euan & I went to Friday Focus. I stayed up in the hall this week rather than go to the Bible Study ... there's a girl I went to primary school goes now so it was nice to catch up with her. In the afternoon I walked the school run for the first time this term. It was a lovely day and a nice walk (and Connor needed a sleep!). Mind you, it took us over an hour to walk back home again ... it's all uphill! I kinda thought that the walk might kill or cure Sam's ankle or foot or leg or whatever it is that he's hurt ... he did say that it hurt on the way home but then said it was OK again so we still don't know if there's a problem!
Kevin worked in the garden yesterday morning ... it's really taking shape now. I'm looking forward to it being finished ... it'll look great! It's too dark for Kevin to work in the evenings now so he has to do it all on Saturdays which is a shame but hopefully before too much longer he'll be finished ... I think the decking will have to wait until the spring now.
So, it's Sunday ... it's a family service at church today. Most people keep their younger children in but we still let Connor and Euan go to the creche. Euan would be fine but I find him such a distraction because I keep looking at him in awe ... I was the same with Sam & Connor ... I really can't quite believe that they're my children! Connor is a real wriggling monkey in church so I think it's better for everyone if he goes to creche ... he'll settle down in time ... Sam sits really well mostly now so I'm not too worried about Connor. Kevin's going to Charlotte Chapel tonight which I'm really envious about! He's going to meet Kirsty's Mum afterwards to collect a pair of shoes for Euan which Ethan used to wear!
Lastly, Sam's learned two new verses this week. One is a verse he learned a long time ago but had forgotten ... 1 Corinthians 15:3,4 "Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures. He was buried, he rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures". And the second verse is Psalm 66:5 "Come and see what God has done. See what amazing things he has done for all the people". I'm so hopeless at thinking of actions for the verses but Sam seems to be learning them which is great!
So that's us for another week! I'm so blessed to have such a lovely family and so thankful to God for them.
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Introducing Euan!
The youngest of the Mizons, Euan is now 8 weeks old ... time is flying ... it seems no time since we were (im)patiently waiting for his arrival.There's not a great deal to say about Euan - he's not at playgroup or school but he does got to Friday Focus each week! He had his 8 week check last Friday and has been referred to the hospital to have his neck muscles checked out ... he has trouble turning his head to the right and prefers looking and leaning to the left.
We're so grateful for God for Euan and for his two big brothers.
Introducing Connor!
Connor is mischief! He's feisty and independent and very, very affectionate ... he gives lovely cuddles!
Connor was three last week and we went to Edinburgh Zoo for the day ... he liked the penguins the best because they reminded him of Pingu!
At the moment Connor goes to playgroup two mornings a week but is due to start at nursery pre-school after Christmas ... we're just waiting to hear if he's got a place or not!
Introducing Sam!
First of all we've got Sam. Full of life, full of fun and nearly always a really happy wee lad!
Sam is in primary one and loving school. He's really excited that he's learning to read and always shouts out the words he knows on the screen at church! He's learning number poems and has to take his turn teaching the class how to write numbers ... apparently he really enjoys that part, telling others what to do!
Sam is so lovely and gentle with Euan ... he sits beside him stroking his head at times and gets very concerned when Euan cries. All through my pregnancy Sam was adamant he was going to have another brother because he "didn't like sisters" so he's very happy that Euan is here ... although he was a bit upset we didn't call him Charlie!
Time changing
The clocks changed last night. It's always a time of misunderstanding in our house ... my fault because I jump about changing random clocks on Saturday evening so that I don't forget! Then Kevin doesn't know if I've changed clocks or not and we all end up at sixes and sevens!
This year we surpassed ourselves ... Kevin changed some clocks as well and that really threw me! I ended up having to phone the speaking clock (argh, what a horrible voice it is now!).
Anyway, Connor & I stayed home from church this morning. We're having another attempt at persuading Connor that nappies are for babies ... he's reluctant! It was lovely having some time alone with him though ... he's the member of the family I think has been most affected by Euan's arrival ... he gets no time alone with me anymore and I really miss it! We played chase and read books and just enjoyed time together! No advance with the potty-training but at least he's not as upset about it all now!
Kevin's Dad & Step-Mum came for lunch today. It was lovely to spend time with them. Sam was very concerned that Auntie Anne had hurt her leg and was on crutches (or stilts as he called them). Earlier in the week he'd asked if we could pray for Auntie Anne's leg - I'm not sure if he was a bit surprised that her leg was still sore!
Euan's been quite unsettled lately ... I'm not sure if he's got a sore tummy ... it's hard at this age when they can't tell us what's wrong. Poor wee lad is crying a lot and crying real tears! When he's happy he's got a lovely huge smile but when he's unhappy he looks a really sad wee soul!
Must get a family photo sometime ... maybe that can be the aim for this week.
This year we surpassed ourselves ... Kevin changed some clocks as well and that really threw me! I ended up having to phone the speaking clock (argh, what a horrible voice it is now!).
Anyway, Connor & I stayed home from church this morning. We're having another attempt at persuading Connor that nappies are for babies ... he's reluctant! It was lovely having some time alone with him though ... he's the member of the family I think has been most affected by Euan's arrival ... he gets no time alone with me anymore and I really miss it! We played chase and read books and just enjoyed time together! No advance with the potty-training but at least he's not as upset about it all now!
Kevin's Dad & Step-Mum came for lunch today. It was lovely to spend time with them. Sam was very concerned that Auntie Anne had hurt her leg and was on crutches (or stilts as he called them). Earlier in the week he'd asked if we could pray for Auntie Anne's leg - I'm not sure if he was a bit surprised that her leg was still sore!
Euan's been quite unsettled lately ... I'm not sure if he's got a sore tummy ... it's hard at this age when they can't tell us what's wrong. Poor wee lad is crying a lot and crying real tears! When he's happy he's got a lovely huge smile but when he's unhappy he looks a really sad wee soul!
Must get a family photo sometime ... maybe that can be the aim for this week.
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