Poor sad little dude!

I took Isaac to the doctor the other day. For some reason his doctor thought he should be checked for anemia. Not just a "drop of blood finger poke" test but a "test tube of blood" test. Great...just what we wanted.

We had two options...prick the finger and massage it for several, several minutes to get enough blood out (while the child trashes around and flips blood everywhere) or try to find a vein in the arm big enough to draw the blood from (a bit more traumatizing but much faster). I assured the tech that I am not one of those weepy moms that would pass out from the experience and she suggested finding a vain. I agreed. Isaac was already squirming to get out of there and I wanted the fastest solution possible.

Unfortunately, attempt #1 didn't work. He jerked as the needle was inserted and the tech lost the vein. She tried and tried to get it again but, because she was holding him with her other hand, could not feel around to find it. Ugh!

So...plan B. Finger poke/massage or try the other arm. Call me mean but after considering the options....I chose to try the other arm. The tech called in another nurse and we were much more successful that time. She finally got what she needed. Thank goodness.

The poor kid just kept asking for daddy.

We called daddy when we got out to the car and Isaac tried showing him his owies over the phone. It was cute. I took him to get a treat, "to make it all better" and he was fine. He was very proud of his war wounds and showed everyone.

After all that....I'm telling you....he better be anemic.

Cael is 4!

January 24, 2006

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Grandma G, Grandpa G, and uncle Kyle were able to join us for the party. We watched football, ate pizza, cake and ice cream, and opened presents. It was super fun!

(A little distracted by the football game...just like his daddy)

Just a silly face!

I can't believe it has been 4 year since Cael was born. After 21 hours of labor he made a very quiet and peaceful entrance into this world (hard to believe for anyone that knows him). He's quite the fire ball, very strong willed and has more energy than anyone I know. On the other hand, he's very affectionate and likes to give "loves" and kisses.

We love you buddy! Our family wouldn't be complete without you. :)

My hero---and his "supers" in training

I knew I married my hero....what I didn't expect was to have a household of "supers" to follow in his footsteps.

How to successfully perform a "super" push-up Step 1...

Step 2...

Step 3...

Good form. Especially when you consider having over 110 lbs on his back. He's such a good dad. I love him. Glad he's mine.

Food=medicine

Just sent Rob to the store for an "extra-large-chocolate-something."

Yeah...it's been one of those days.

Impromptu-itiveness

This is how I found Isaac this morning. Isn't he a little young for the game "perfection"? Not that he was racing the timer or anything but man...how does a 2 year old recognize all of those shapes? Smart little dude! He's definitely a visual learner.

We had the opportunity to go on an impromptu trip to Spokane this weekend. Rob's sister Amber, who lives in Idaho, just had a baby (almost two weeks ago) and was in Spokane for a visit. We were so glad we got to go. We don't get to see Amber often and couldn't wait to meet little Aidan. Isn't he so cute?

The proud mama

Grandma G and Aidan

He could totally be one of my kids. Not that he looks like me but his hair is a beautiful red. It was so much fun to hold him and feel of his sweet innocent spirit.

Besides....I don't have to stay up at night feeding him.

I can't believe I will have another one of my own in three months.