Conner's 5th Birthday

My baby is 5! I cannot beleive it. It seems like yesterday my 1 pound 14 ounce baby was taken from my body so suddenly, spending the next three months praying that he would be okay. He went through so much, and my little fighter thrived! He is still a little fighter and I remind myself that that quality helped him to survive.

So, we had his birthday party on the 18th. He had so much fun. Toy Story was the theme. I don't think he got anything that wasn't Toy Story. We had a great crowd to celebrate with us. Meme, Aunt Pam, DeeDee, Grandpa, Mimi, Uncle Paul, Aunt Patsy, Uncle Lee, Tia Donna, Megan, Kinsey, Lexi, and Cooper (and of course Belyn) were there.

The quote of the day was, "What does it do?" Conner asked this about all of the presents, includig his poster.

New Conner Art

I'm not sure what exactly this is, but it is a new abstract piece by Conner. He worked on it for a while and what I love is my belt that was the last amazing touch! I haven't taken it down yet. It's like a museum around here. Conner is a hoot!!

Belyn's new DO

Belyn got a haircut on Saturday. She was so good while the lady was cutting her hair. I almost didn't know what to do. With Conner, I am usually calming him down, bribing him with ice cream or candy, and (back in the day) trying to keep him from screaming his lungs out! Belyn just sat there and looked in the mirror. She had a concerned look on her face as she watched the hair fall to the floor, but she was a little angel.

Conner Update

So, a lot has been going on with Conner lately. For starters, he has been accepted into occupational therapy. We were hoping that he would get some needed help with some issues we have noticed in the last 6 months or so. He will start September 22. We will have to take him at 8 AM on Wednesdays and Fridays. That way I can get him back to school before I have to be at work. My conference is 1st period, so this worked out nicely. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, he has speech therapy at the same place. That is at 5 PM. On Wednesdays at 5, he has behavior therapy. On Mondays, we like to let him go to the gymnastics class for the preschoolers. It's at the Permian gym and he really enjoys it. We work our schedules to fit in these appointments for Conner. I know that by next year he will be doing better in these areas and be ready to start kindergarten. We really hope that kindergarten is any easy transition for him.

Well, next on our plate is eye surgery. Judd and I are wanting to schedule his surgery for the week of Thanksgiving, since we have a week off. We have to call the surgery coordinator tomorrow to work it out. I hope this date will work.

Conner had an appointment with Dr. Packwood, our Pediatric Eye Specialist, on Friday. He said the surgery will take about 25-30 minutes. He will be in and out that day. As far as recovery goes- we will have to do eye drops three times a day, but no patch will be necessary. His eye will be red for a while, but hopefully his brain will get the idea that this is the way his eye should be. We pray that additional surgeries will not be necessary. Dr. Packwood said that 3 out of 10 patients with this type of problem will need a second surgery. We will just have to wait and see.


Our future gymnast!

We stayed at Pamela's house Thursday night. We woke up Friday to find part of Pamela's living room ceiling on the floor. NOT FUN!! So, we all got ready and while Judd and I took Conner to his eye appointment, Pamela took Belyn to a butterfly exhibit. Afterwards, while Belyn and Judd were napping, Pamela, Conner, and I went back. It was so much fun. Conner was holding butterflies and loving it. He was so sweet and gentle with them. It was cute!

I took this pic... cool, huh?

Trying to put the butterfly on my nose. Didn't work.

One of many butterflies Conner held.

Conner Quotes:

"Can I drive?"

"I'm talking to Mommy." (spoken to Daddy)

"I want to spank you, Mommy!" (spoken angrily)

"Mommy, you have a big butt!" (laughing)

"You're Lightning McQueen!" (spoken to Mommy as she drives)

"My butt wants to be naked."

"I want to fallow my pill with spicks." (I want to swallow my pill with spit)

"Your ceiling is on the floor!" (spoken to Aunt Pam)

"Aunt Pam needs to hurry and clean up her room. It's a mess!" (spoken to Judd and me in the car about Pamela's ceiling problem.)

Labor Day Weekend

We had a great weekend. We went to the duck pond and spent lots of time with Cooper and Aunt B!

Big Boy

Conner told me yesterday at the store that he was "growing big". Then he said that he was going to be a "big boy like Mommy"! Then today in the car I was telling Judd that story. I turned to Conner in the backseat and asked if he was going to be a big boy like Daddy. Conner said, "No, I'm going to be a big boy like Mommy." Crazy kid!

Great Sunday!

Some days I want to lock them up and hide!

My poor kiddos have been so tired this week. We are back on a schedule. They have been having a tough time. This has caused some grumpiness and nastiness. It seems like every Saturday this month has been filled with tears and screaming.

Yesterday was okay, but today has been great. We got up and went to church. Conner went into his Sunday school room WITHOUT CRYING! This is a big deal! We dropped him off and he was smiling and gave us hugs and kisses and didn't look back. Judd and I literally RAN outta there for fear he would change his mind. After church, we had lunch with the family and the kids did great. They ate lunch and they were pleasant and cute! Judd and I were able to eat and not be overwhelmed with the kids acting like stinkers.

Now it is quiet in the house. Belyn and Judd are napping. Conner is having quiet time in his room with his trains. I am sitting here and just glowing from the day so far. Ahhhhhhhh....