Not the news I wanted

Well, Ryan is having surgery again. This time to release some tendons in his right foot. This should help him not walk on the side of his foot. Casts for 6 weeks and no walking for 3 weeks. Ok, can someone let me know how that is going to be done. How do you keep a 17 month old from not walking. Although it might hurt to walk the first few weeks. I hope this helps his foot. The good part is that he doesnt have to wear a brace anymore. Dr. doesnt think it helps. So just shoes until surgery. Man do I need a vacation.
The weather is good and Ryan and I are doing the least amount possible this weekend. I need some down time to veg. I feel old, look old, and am probably a good candidate for a stroke at this point.

Everyone have a nice weekend.

Dont call unless its a true emergency.
I wont be answering otherwise.

Becky

over it

Ok, so Im over working right now. Im tired and I need a break from everything. I wish I came from a big family that got together alot. I feel bad for Ryan because he will have to grow up without alot of family around. Oh well. I guess I can hope one day that if I ever get married he will have a huge family that has alot of gatherings and such.

Ryan was in a good mood this am. He was up and at em' at 5:00am. Ate breakfast and was ready to head out the door. Cant say how he'll be tonight. Maybe he will take a nap as soon as we get home because I am going to also.

Well, better go so i can sit and stare at the work on my desk.

Becky

Very Busy Weekend

Well, the weekend was fast and furious. I worked a few hours on saturday and went to get milk and Ryan needed shoe's for his child blessing. Went home and hung out for a while. Was leaving for church and my car didnt even make it a block and it died. OH, Im sick of things always going wrong. Sunday, Ryan was blessed at church and that went well. I felt very stressed out and my patients in the last few days have been short. Afterwards we all went to my house and had lunch. Ryan had a birthday party to attend at 3pm. He didnt get a good nap but was good at the party. We went on a hayrack ride and had cake then it was time to leave. I put him straight into the bathtub and in pj's and we cuddled until he fell asleep. He has a runny nose right now and I think just feeling like himself. He might be working on some more teeth. He is chewing on everything. So now its Monday and I am looking forward to this weekend as we have no plans. Church and hanging out. Might invite some kids over to play. Our neighbor is having surgery Thursday so will have to check on them. Maybe take something over. Thank you to Oma, Opa, Nana, Uncle Benji and Aunt Lindsay for being at Ryan's child blessing. It was a special day.

/take care,
Becky

Older today

Ryan is officially 17 months today. Wow, he has grown so fast. I have to say he looks so cute today in his shorts and shirt. His short are really long basketball shorts. Too Cute!!!!! Not much planned for this weekend except that he will be dedicated on Sunday. Otherwise just hanging around. Then the last weekend of September, No Plans. Oh, I love the sound of that. Glad its Friday? Me too!!

Hope your weekend is nice and Ill have pics next week.

Take Care
Becky

Ohhhhhhh

Im tired. So tired. Ryan went back to school today. He's doing good. Had a visit to Easter Seals this am. His foot seems to be turning in worse. Stephanie, his therapist, made some adjustments and he will have to wear the brace to bed now. That may not go so well. I let ya know. If I continue to be tired then its a problem. I know have to wear something on my foot at night would drive me crazy.
He has been in a pretty good mood. The whining has went away for the moment. Thank god!!!!!
Work is well, Work. Boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Always ready for the weekend. Not much else happening. Big Brother finale is tonight so come 8pm, Ill be busy. Dont call.

Take Care,
Becky

Infection

Ryan has peri orbital cellulitis. Its an infection in and around his eye. Lord, I tell ya. The things this kid gets. He has eye drops and a oral antibiotic. He's doing fine. I garage saled this weekend and I got a ton of stuff. My step sister Lindsay came into town and went with me. It was fun. She's a blast!!!!!!!! I really enjoy being around her. Ryan stayed at Oma and Opa's and then I picked him up and went home. Thats when his eye looked bad. I gave him a bath and I called the nursing line at OSF. We talked awhile and the nurse said the on call doctor wanted him seen at peds after hours. Thats whats so nice. Instead of having to go to the ER or PromptCare, they provide a late night service on week nights and weekends. Just so happen that Ryan's pediatrician was working the clinic Saturday night. We had a 9:00pm appt. I suppose most of you cannot say that. His eye looked better but she told me the news and we were off to the pharmacy.
Yesterday, we went to Tanners and got apples, pumpkins and played for awhile. Took an afternoon nap, watched Big Brother and the Emmy's and it was bed time.
Now its Monday. Yuck!!!!

Everyone have a good week.

Take Care,
Becky

New food

Ryan actually ate Ceasar Salad last night. At first he spit it out but then he wanted more. I put a little on his plate and he kept wanting more. I was shocked. He used to like Salmon but lately has been spitting it out. Its so weird to see how much our tastes change. I remember hating Ceasar salad, wing, etc.... Love them now. I cannot get over how cranky he has been. Im losing my patients. I guess he's just tired and he does have a runny nose. Anyway, thats all. Maybe Ill push him to nap today. Later all!!!!!!!

Bad Mother

Well, I cant seem to do anything right this week. Last night I smashed Ryan's finger in the screen door. I kinda freaked out at first but then I ran it under cold water and called OSF. It's not broke and it doesnt even look like anything happened to it today. I felt so bad. Otherwise, he is doing fine. Kinda whiney. He's been sleeping well but was cranky this morning. He finally ate some stupid pears for me. I just left them and finally he ate them. He is trying to get away with me getting what he wants to eat. Smart little turd!!!!!
Today Im giving blood for the OHACI blood drive. Eating my protein right now.

Hope everyone is enjoying the cool weather. Its fantastic. Im hoping Ryan wont be so tired that we can get to the football game this Friday. Saturday we are hitting more garage sales and church. Oliver and Victoria may come for a visit sometime over the weekend. Ryan would be so excited to play with the twins.

Well, thats all for now. Hope your week is speeding along. Take Care

Becky

New toys

Ryan got some new toys over the weekend. Garage Sales galore!!! He now has a Indy race care he can ride in. I push it around. He will only get use out of it for this fall because he's almost outgrown it. He's such a big kid so not much will last as far as little toys. For 3 dollars we will use it for the season and pass it on. He also got a tractor that he can pedal. It has a scoop and will help develope his legs when he can pedal and reach the pedals. He got a little tikes thing you climbs on and there is a double slide. It also has a tunnel. Susan my friend from work found while out at garage sales. He also got some toys from her and she found a unused tuxedo with tails. It fits him right now and she thought I could take some great pictures in it. It is adorable. He also got a baseball tee and bat. He carries the bat around like its his best friend. I love garage sales. Its the best for toys. They grow out of the stuff so fast. The next thing on his list is a swing set. I have such a big yard and its so bare.

The benefit went well and was alot of fun. The food was awesome and so were all the baked goods. Lorey thinks I won something, so thats a plus.

Ryan and I took a 3 hour nap on Sunday. I was tired!!!

This morning I won $38 on a radio station contest. Its called beat the pump. Thats a whole tank of gas. It came at the right time. I needed it. Not much going on this week. Looking forward to the weekend as always. Will garage sale a little on Saturday and enjoy the rest of the weekend. We didnt make it to church this past weekend so its a must this coming weekend. Ryan will be dedicated on the 23rd. I have to figure out what he is going to wear. I have know idea. Not the tux. I think thats a little overboard. Depend on the weather. Im ready for 70 during the day and 60 at night. Its been so humid.

Ryan fell down the stairs to the garage this morning. Know broken bones but has a bruise and scrape above his right eye. Grandparents day was today at school. Donuts and coffee for Oma and Opa. I suppose it was boring since Ryan is so little. His fundraiser was good and he raised alot of money. Yippeeeeee!

Thats all for now.

Take Care,
Becky

Busy Weekend

Its friday and Im excited and Im sure Ryan is also. We have to be at my friend Angie's inbetween 7-730am tomorrow. I have some stuff Im going to put in her garage sale. I hope it all sells that way I dont have to drag the stuff home. I also hope to find some big items I want for Ryan. Then we are going to head to Pekin to visit my friend Pamela and Madalyn. She is almost 2 weeks old now and I havent seen her but in a picture. Then we are heading to the benefit for Lorey and the kids. Hopefully it is a success. I know alot of people have been working very hard and I hope all the effort pays off for Lorey. This is a very stressful time for her and her family. I keep them in my thoughts all the time. So its going to be busy and Sunday, although we need to go to church, I might stay home and relax. I need to mow the yard sometime. Im trying to not spend money in all this. Money has been so tight lately. Im sick of it. I am tired of waiting for child support. I am going to have to light a large flame under the lawyers ass to get things going. I have to have support coming in. Its awful living with nervousness hoping I have enough gas to get back and forth. I like my job but Its not cutting it financially. Im going to have to make some decisions soon. OH, frunstrating. All I know is that I love where Im living and I will not move. I really dont want to have to leave my job either but financially I continue.

Anyway, Ryan has been better the last few days. I was whiney this morning but hopefully each day is better than the next. We read books last night and played and both went to bed early. Ill tell ya I still didnt want to get up this morning. Im ready for 330pm to go home.

Have a good weekend!!!! Hope to see some of you at the benefit.

Becky

Sickness

Well, Ryan was sick last week. He was running high fever for several days. He is still not himself. He is cranky and sleeping alot. Not much to report. He did get a toy box this weekend. We went to church and that was about it. We spent alot of time at home. It was nice except for his attitude. Hopefully he will start feeling better soon.

My brothers family got a new puppy. His name is Trooper. I cant wait to see him. Ryan will be thrilled. Makes me want to have a puppy.

Invitation:

Ryan is being dedicated on Sunday, September 23rd after the 11:00am service at Northwoods Community Church. Its a blessing and not a baptism. You are all welcomed but dont feel obligated. It will be a quick blessing. I dont have anything planned afterwards.

Hope this finds everyone well. Take Care

Becky