As Advertised!

 

Carter had surgery on November 17th to remove his tonsils and adenoids.  After the surgery was complete the Dr. came into talk to us and said "The surgery went great it was as advertised big tonsils and big adenoids, we took them both out and he should breathe a lot better now." 

The night before his surgery Dale and his dad gave him a really beautiful blessing.  We were scheduled to be at the surgical center at 7 the next morning.  Carter wasn't supposed to have anything to drink or eat before he came.  We were so worried that he would be crying because he couldn't have his juice because he is one of those kids that has to have his juice in the morning.  He ended up not even asking about a drink until 5 minutes before he had to go back for surgery.  The Dr. took him from us when he was awake and alert.  We were so scared he would start screaming and not really understand why were handing him off to strangers.  He did the opposite he went right to the Dr and said good bye to us with a wave.  He was much braver than Dale and I.  I was teary eyed as we headed for the waiting room.

When he woke up he asked for his mom and dad and then they came and got us.  He didn't cry and before we left the hospital he had two cups of juice and two popsicles.  He really suprised us. We were anticipating the worse.  That night he woke up every 4 hours when it was time for his medicine. He would ask for his medicine and then go back to bed.

On day three of recovery Carter woke up with tears streaming down his face and saying "mom my mouth hurts" with fingers down his throat.  It broke my heart because there wasn't a lot I could do for him.  We gave him his medicine and then just held him until it kicked in.  The last few days we have watched a lot Barney and had a lot of jello, pudding, shakes and popsicles.  He had a rough day today and seemed to be really agitated with the pain medicine.  Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.  

  The other thing that has been nice is he has taken his medicine really good.  He has loved his pillow, blanket and a show.  

Happy 3rd Birthday Carter!

Carter celebrated his 3rd birthday this week.  He chose to have a sports birthday.  He couldn't decide what ball he wanted so we did them all.  He loved it.  He is so big and it went by so fast.  He got so excited openning his presents and was saying things like "yes!" or "wow daddy".  He loved his tool set he got and has been fixing things all around my house.  He also loved everyone that came and sang Happy Birthday to him.  His favorite part was the cake. He chose chocolate cake although he says "cocolate cake".  He also got a tee baseball set along with a lot of motorcycles.  He woke up on his birthday and said "I three".  We love our little Carter and we are so thankful for the three years we have had to watch him grow.

I am embarrased to say that I was comparing last years pictures of Carter's Birthday to this years and he is wearing the exact same p.j.'s. 

Halloween Fun!

We had a great Halloween. Shayla decided to be a witch not a princess this year. Carter was our little hero as a fireman. They were so cute and loved to trick or treat. Dale said after Carter would say trick or treat he would say "thank you" what a polite little man. Shayla got a pack of trident gum and though it was the best thing ever. Chalese threw a fabulous Halloween Party and we all dressed up. Dale decided to surprise me and find his own costume. I couldn't stop laughing when I saw him. He had a good time arresting people and having a little to much fun.  I dressed up as vampire.

What a sweet little witch

My little Hero

Officer McCrary

Shayla loved the doughnut game

Carter was like .. "it's easy you just pick it up adnm eat it."

Family Picture

Everybody taht dressed up for the party.  Ryans tatoo sleeves were awesome.