Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Summer has arrived

Finally, summer has arrived. The heat is off, the air is on, and it's shorts/dress weather. Ava couldn't be more excited that she can wear all of her dresses again with no leggings.  We love that it's light out so late now, as we can go for a bike ride/walk after dinner or just go out and play to pass the time in the afternoons. 

With summer's arrival, preschool has ended.  Ava had her last day 2 weeks ago today.  She ended up having her program that day since her program was cancelled earlier due to the weather.  It was short and sweet, but very cute.  She loves "performing" and singing her songs.  Boppa was able to make it to the program, and joined us for a picnic afterwards.  Ava even got him up on the playground to play for awhile.  She had a blast.  Unfortunately Grant was a bit under the weather.  I took him to the pediatrician that morning where they diagnosed him with influenza B and an ear infection.  He had been running fevers for a week.  So on antibiotics he went.   

Unfortunately we got some bad news that day as well.  Mema got diagnosed with breast cancer.  It was obviously a shock to us.  She is currently scheduled for a double mastectomy on June 13th.  If you could please keep her in your thoughts and prayers it would be much appreciated.  We will know more about the stage of the cancer and any further treatments that will be needed after her surgery. 

That was the beginning of a rough week.  Friday night Ava woke up at 10:15 crying that her ear hurt.  She was up 3 more times that night.  I had to work all weekend, but thankfully was able to get my last 4 hours off both Sat. and Sunday to help out at home.  Nate took Ava into the pediatrician (thankful they have hours on Sat.) and they found that she had a perforated ear drum.  I'm assuming that she had a bad infection that she didn't say anything about, and the pressure ruptured her eardrum.  After 24 hours of antibiotics the pain was much more bearable.  She continued to run high fevers.  Finally after 3 days she was fever free and pain free.  We followed up at the ENT where they couldn't visualize her eardrum very well due to a lot of junk in her ear.  They attempted to clean it out, but Ava was not very compliant.  Unfortunately, we get to go back next week to see if it has cleared up and they can get a better look at her eardrum.  Our house has now been fever free for a whole week...I'm praying it continues!!!

Of course Nate left for WI on Sunday morning so I got to deal with all that until he returned on Wednesday.  Poor Boppa was a champ and came and watched the kids Sunday until I got home from work.  Ava informed Nate that she didn't miss him on Sunday because Boppa was there, but she missed him a little on Monday. 

Saturday morning we made our first trip of the year to the cabin.  We could not have asked for better weather.  A better attitude from Ava?  Yes!  But better weather, no.  She definitely had her moments while we were there.  I'm not sure where this attitude came from, but I hope it doesn't stick around for long.  We actually had a great time, and took the pontoon out for its first trip around the lake.  I came home with a friend on Sunday so that I could work on Monday.  Nate, Mema, & the kids came home Monday. 

As for this week, it's pretty low key.  We finally got permission from our association for our deck, and the building permit has been obtained.  So, we're hoping that within the next couple of days our deck can get started.  We will be very excited to get that done!

Well I'm off to enjoy a little sunshine on my day off.  I hope that you're able to as well!
 
My happy "little" man
Ava & Boppa on the preschool playground

Ava & Mema planting flowers at the cabin
Ava singing during her program


It's very seldom that he doesn't have a ball in his hands

Grant driving, Ava blowing the horn, and Boppa loving it all
A little sidewalk chalk time
Ava's "costume" during one of her performances at home

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