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Vicky
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
He's bleeding!
My kids do NOT deal well with blood. That statement really doesn't describe it though. Sobbing will begin hours after a fall when the smallest of blood is discovered. Instead of sympathy puking, they have sympathy tears over blood. Band-aids are not quick fixes as they are for so many children (in fact for the longest time Sunshine cried when you attempted to put a Band-aid on her, but that's a different story).
So when Sunshine came running into the kitchen frantically yelling that Ryan was "bleeding from his ear", I probably wasn't as concerned as most moms would have been. It was more of a "What?!" and I walked quickly into the family room.
Sure enough, there he was sitting on the couch with blood all over his ear. My next reaction was probably more of an explanation as to why my kids freak out. I ran over to Monkey (no longer calm or questioning), "Oh my God, what happened?"
Monkey starts crying. Sunshine starts crying. Bug starts crying (how dare I walk away from him). Sunshine is repeating "That doesn't look right." I'm pinning Monkey down to look at his ear and to see where the blood is coming from. Sunshine then runs to get Hubby which causes him to run frantically into the room. He figured it was an emergency from her "description".
What happened and why was he bleeding? He decided to get the earwax out himself and had made a minute scratch on the curved part of his ear. Apparently ears are included in the whole "head wounds bleed a lot" saying. It took forever for the darn thing to stop bleeding.
Vicky
So when Sunshine came running into the kitchen frantically yelling that Ryan was "bleeding from his ear", I probably wasn't as concerned as most moms would have been. It was more of a "What?!" and I walked quickly into the family room.
Sure enough, there he was sitting on the couch with blood all over his ear. My next reaction was probably more of an explanation as to why my kids freak out. I ran over to Monkey (no longer calm or questioning), "Oh my God, what happened?"
Monkey starts crying. Sunshine starts crying. Bug starts crying (how dare I walk away from him). Sunshine is repeating "That doesn't look right." I'm pinning Monkey down to look at his ear and to see where the blood is coming from. Sunshine then runs to get Hubby which causes him to run frantically into the room. He figured it was an emergency from her "description".
What happened and why was he bleeding? He decided to get the earwax out himself and had made a minute scratch on the curved part of his ear. Apparently ears are included in the whole "head wounds bleed a lot" saying. It took forever for the darn thing to stop bleeding.
Vicky
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
It's not about me anymore
It's been about 7 or 8 months since I had my last seizure. It was different from what I usually have. Usually I have no sense of anything about to go awry, I will simply come to, usually with someone (Hubby, paramedic) standing over me. I'm also usually pretty emotional when they tell me. I don't have much memory after I come around, as in I don't know my name, Hubby's, if paramedics are there they always ask what day of the week it is, not only do I not know what day it is, I can't think of any of the days. If nothing else, it is a surreal, out of body experience.
About 7 or 8 months ago I had my last seizure. This was completely different. My girlfriend was coming over real quick for just a few minutes and I was running around. I remember at the time thinking that things didn't feel quite right and I realized I hadn't taken my medication the night before. Not understanding what the feeling was, I went downstairs and as I walked across the floor I had my seizure, falling down and smacking my head on the garbage can. The last thing I remember was walking down the first half of the staircase and the next I was attempting to open my medicine bottle. I wasn't able to open the darn child safe bottle and I wasn't able to focus on the bottle to see which one I had. I looked over at Sunshine and she was staring at me with wide eyes. I asked her if I fell down and she nodded. I asked her if our neighbor had come over and she nodded. I asked her why she didn't answer the door when she rang the bell and my poor baby broke down sobbing that she just wanted me to get up. I sat on the floor for the longest time and just held her. I told her that the medicine that she always sees me take is what keeps me safe and that I had forgotten to take it. She asked and I answered all sorts of questions and we talked (again) about calling 911.
This was a pretty traumatic moment for her but I hadn't realized how much she held onto it on a regular, daily basis.
Today I saw one of Hubby's vitamins on the countertop that he had taken out but forgotten to take. I picked it up and put it away and said something along the lines of "oops, Daddy forgot to take his vitamin." She asked why he had to take them and I said he takes them just like she did only his are bigger and are for adults. She asked what would happen if he didn't take them and I of course said that nothing would happen, it's just a vitamin but she shouldn't take any vitamins unless I give them to her. She asked one more question then, she asked "If he doesn't take it, will he fall down?"
It broke my heart. I hate that I caused her to see something so many people never will or want to see. I have asked others who have seen my seizures and they aren't exactly G rated. My poor Sunshine, some memories we wish they would remember and some memories we pray they will forget.
Vicky
About 7 or 8 months ago I had my last seizure. This was completely different. My girlfriend was coming over real quick for just a few minutes and I was running around. I remember at the time thinking that things didn't feel quite right and I realized I hadn't taken my medication the night before. Not understanding what the feeling was, I went downstairs and as I walked across the floor I had my seizure, falling down and smacking my head on the garbage can. The last thing I remember was walking down the first half of the staircase and the next I was attempting to open my medicine bottle. I wasn't able to open the darn child safe bottle and I wasn't able to focus on the bottle to see which one I had. I looked over at Sunshine and she was staring at me with wide eyes. I asked her if I fell down and she nodded. I asked her if our neighbor had come over and she nodded. I asked her why she didn't answer the door when she rang the bell and my poor baby broke down sobbing that she just wanted me to get up. I sat on the floor for the longest time and just held her. I told her that the medicine that she always sees me take is what keeps me safe and that I had forgotten to take it. She asked and I answered all sorts of questions and we talked (again) about calling 911.
This was a pretty traumatic moment for her but I hadn't realized how much she held onto it on a regular, daily basis.
Today I saw one of Hubby's vitamins on the countertop that he had taken out but forgotten to take. I picked it up and put it away and said something along the lines of "oops, Daddy forgot to take his vitamin." She asked why he had to take them and I said he takes them just like she did only his are bigger and are for adults. She asked what would happen if he didn't take them and I of course said that nothing would happen, it's just a vitamin but she shouldn't take any vitamins unless I give them to her. She asked one more question then, she asked "If he doesn't take it, will he fall down?"
It broke my heart. I hate that I caused her to see something so many people never will or want to see. I have asked others who have seen my seizures and they aren't exactly G rated. My poor Sunshine, some memories we wish they would remember and some memories we pray they will forget.
Vicky
Monday, November 21, 2011
Reba Cord Designs Review
I recently received a little felted snowman from Reba Cord Designs. About 8" high and incredibly sweet. Lightweight enough to go on your Christmas tree, but large enough that you could hang it elsewhere in the house, it is a wonderful addition to my Christmas decor. This little guy is hand embroidered along the edges with the scarf sewn against him. Now some might not think this is a big thing or may not think of it at all, but me, I personally hate when my snowman's scarf sticks straight out and have been known to not take snowmen out of the box when I see this fashion faux pas. The little scarf, hat and buttons are all sewn firmly on. His little broom is wood, giving it that extra touch.
I keep thinking it would look adorable hanging from a door handle.
Of course Bug would never allow it.
Reba Cord Designs also sells hair clips, jackets, and painted Christmas chairs. To purchase an adorable felt snowman of your own, visit Reba Cord Designs on Etsy.
Vicky
Yes I received this item to review, yes the opinions are my own.
ChiTAG fun!
The family and I went to the ChiTAG fair on Saturday and, OMG!!, it was sooo much fun. It was much larger than I was expecting and the toys! I saw toys and brands I have never even heard of. New toys and their inventors. The kids enjoyed trying everything and best of all, the exhibitors were telling you about their product. If you were interested, they would then offer you information about buying it. I never felt pressured by any of them. I never felt as though I needed to make an excuse as to why I was walking away from a booth, even though my kid had just played with their product. We will be going next year, no question about it!
There were so many things to see and do. I am wondering what to decide on for Christmas and birthdays. Next November seems so far away...
Vicky
Sunshine playing Pajaggle. It was one of the first games we sat down at to really play. I played a full game and watched her little brain work as she concentrated on the puzzle.
Monkey playing with CitiBlocs. Similar concept to Lincoln Logs but you don't have to worry about where the little cut out notches are. He made a nice round stack and knocked it down before anyone else could.
Bug playing with the drum at the Building Blocks area playing with the Plan Toy drum and ball sorter. Best of all the older 2 were playing with them as well.
Vicky
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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