Monday, was another trip to the eye doctor in Wichita. This time, Kade had a check up as well. Since Marleigh's condition is genetic, we wanted to be sure to keep a close eye on him.
We arrived around 1:00 for our appointments, and waited. And waited. After twenty minutes, they finally took us back. They did Marleigh's vision test, which took about ten minutes, then dilated the kids' eyes. We were sent back to the waiting area for what was supposed to be thirty minutes, but quickly turned into forty-five. They called us back into a room where we sat and waited an additional ten minutes for the doctor to come in. Kade was just a wreck by that point. When he gets tired, he can't stop moving or touching things. I'm pretty sure both Marc and I's sanity was barely hanging on when the doctor came in for their exams.
We have been patching Marleigh's good eye for two hours a day for the past couple of months. It appears that for now, this will be our maintenance level, which we will continue for a few months,. Hopefully, we will decrease the amount of time we patch sometime within the next year. It was also Marleigh's annual appointment to check the prescription of her glasses. I had just figured we would need a more powerful prescription. I was pleasantly surprised that both of her eyes had improved! Her new glasses are going to be less powerful than her old ones! Yay for unexpected blessings! Granted, it might just be a fluke thing, but we'll take it! Marleigh picked out some cute, new frames, so I'll post some pictures are soon as we get them in!
Kade's exam was last. He actually sat and did fairly well for it. The doctor said while he still sees some slight amblyopia, it is very minimal. We can wait two years for another check up unless we notice any vision problems. Woo hoo!
Great news all around! We couldn't ask for a much more!
Friday, October 25, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
KSU Game
It was an absolute gorgeous day last Saturday. Perfect for some tailgating and KSU football. Marleigh had such a great time. I'm sure it helped that Aunt Monica and Aunt Myra were there!
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| Aunt Moni and Marleigh (Picture by Aunt Monica) |
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| Marleigh and Auntie Myra (Picture by Aunt Monica) |
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| Tailgating with Daddy. |
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| The KSU cheerleaders just happened to be walking by. Marleigh was super excited to get her picture taken with "real live cheerleaders"! |
Thursday, October 10, 2013
There are no words...
I have been extremely lucky up until today. I can honestly say that I have never had a child cause a scene in a department store. Apparently, my son thought it was high time for me to join the ranks of the rest of the 99.9% of mothers in the world today.
I'm not exactly sure how we got so lucky with Marleigh. She has always just been very well behaved in public. Notice I say lucky. I fully realize it has absolutely zero to do with us and our parenting. Not once has she ever ran through a store or had a melt down at a restaurant. To be fair, Kade has always been pretty well behaved, too. I have knocked on wood, many, many times knowing how blessed we were. That all changed today.
Today, after dance, I took the kids to JC Penneys. Lindsey had said they had some great deals, and Marc was needing a new dress shirt for an upcoming event we are attending. That's where my lucky streak ended.
We walked in, and there were some adorable sweaters right inside the door. I let go of Kade's hand for a split second to check the price tag and he was gone. For a bigger kid, he sure is quick! I chased him. He found a door that stated "Employees Only", threw open the door and ran. It just happened to be the front window display. I had picked up the kids right after work, so I was still in my high heels and dress clothes. What else could I do but run after him? I really had never realized how long that window display is. Let's just say I was out of breath. I'm sure anyone that was driving or walking by got a good chuckle from us. You're welcome.
I decided at that point, there was not a chance of browsing. So we rode the escalator upstairs to menswear. My new game plan: get in and get out. I was looking for Marc's shirt and once again, made the mistake of letting go of Kade's hand. He was off. I chased him down, and asked Marleigh to hold his hand while I looked at shirts. Next thing I know, Marleigh was on the floor, yelling, and Kade was dragging her off.
We regrouped. I explained to Kade how important it was that he stay right by Mommy. I was frantically trying to find Marc's shirt size and guess what? Bubba went AWOL again. This time, I hear Marleigh in a panic yelling, " He's getting in the beds!!! He's in the covers!" So I removed a small child from the mini-display bed, then fixed the display and returned to men's shirts.
I again, am quickly searching for the correct size shirt and he takes off again. There is another door labeled "Employees Only" so of course he goes right in, there are mannequins everywhere. I quickly escort my precious little boy back out.
Back to my mission. Curses to you white dress shirts!!!! Neck size, sleeve length, why can't you just come in small, medium, and large?!?
Just as I've FINALLY found the correct size, Kade spots a KSU shirt across the store and in Duck Dynasty lingo, "He gone." He only managed to rip down two shirts before I got to him.
We head to check out, which is right beside the escalator. I reiterate again, how important it is he stay close by while I pay. My plea goes ignored, again. He almost took a header off the escalator. Cue overreaction from overprotective big sister. Seriously. I can't get out fast enough.
I received numerous dirty looks during our little excursion. The cashier was almost rude, even though I apologized profusely.
To all mothers out there: If I have EVER given you a dirty look while a child was acting up, I am sooooooo sorry. You have my sympathies. I should have said, "Hang in there. We've ALL been there."
To my son: Thank you for tossing me in to the deep end without a life jacket. At the time, I was completely mortified, but I can find the humor now. I appreciate your curious nature and love you for it. But let's not make a habit out of it. ;)
I'm not exactly sure how we got so lucky with Marleigh. She has always just been very well behaved in public. Notice I say lucky. I fully realize it has absolutely zero to do with us and our parenting. Not once has she ever ran through a store or had a melt down at a restaurant. To be fair, Kade has always been pretty well behaved, too. I have knocked on wood, many, many times knowing how blessed we were. That all changed today.
Today, after dance, I took the kids to JC Penneys. Lindsey had said they had some great deals, and Marc was needing a new dress shirt for an upcoming event we are attending. That's where my lucky streak ended.
We walked in, and there were some adorable sweaters right inside the door. I let go of Kade's hand for a split second to check the price tag and he was gone. For a bigger kid, he sure is quick! I chased him. He found a door that stated "Employees Only", threw open the door and ran. It just happened to be the front window display. I had picked up the kids right after work, so I was still in my high heels and dress clothes. What else could I do but run after him? I really had never realized how long that window display is. Let's just say I was out of breath. I'm sure anyone that was driving or walking by got a good chuckle from us. You're welcome.
I decided at that point, there was not a chance of browsing. So we rode the escalator upstairs to menswear. My new game plan: get in and get out. I was looking for Marc's shirt and once again, made the mistake of letting go of Kade's hand. He was off. I chased him down, and asked Marleigh to hold his hand while I looked at shirts. Next thing I know, Marleigh was on the floor, yelling, and Kade was dragging her off.
We regrouped. I explained to Kade how important it was that he stay right by Mommy. I was frantically trying to find Marc's shirt size and guess what? Bubba went AWOL again. This time, I hear Marleigh in a panic yelling, " He's getting in the beds!!! He's in the covers!" So I removed a small child from the mini-display bed, then fixed the display and returned to men's shirts.
I again, am quickly searching for the correct size shirt and he takes off again. There is another door labeled "Employees Only" so of course he goes right in, there are mannequins everywhere. I quickly escort my precious little boy back out.
Back to my mission. Curses to you white dress shirts!!!! Neck size, sleeve length, why can't you just come in small, medium, and large?!?
Just as I've FINALLY found the correct size, Kade spots a KSU shirt across the store and in Duck Dynasty lingo, "He gone." He only managed to rip down two shirts before I got to him.
We head to check out, which is right beside the escalator. I reiterate again, how important it is he stay close by while I pay. My plea goes ignored, again. He almost took a header off the escalator. Cue overreaction from overprotective big sister. Seriously. I can't get out fast enough.
I received numerous dirty looks during our little excursion. The cashier was almost rude, even though I apologized profusely.
To all mothers out there: If I have EVER given you a dirty look while a child was acting up, I am sooooooo sorry. You have my sympathies. I should have said, "Hang in there. We've ALL been there."
To my son: Thank you for tossing me in to the deep end without a life jacket. At the time, I was completely mortified, but I can find the humor now. I appreciate your curious nature and love you for it. But let's not make a habit out of it. ;)
More Moments with the Munchkins
A few weeks ago we were in the pick up. Marleigh has really gotten into phonics, and trying to spell things. So, we were working on that. I'd spell something, and she'd sound it out.
Me: "M-a-r-l-e-i-g-h"
Marleigh: "That's easy! Marleigh!"
Me: "K-a-d-e"
Marleigh: "Kade!"
Me: "D-a-d-d-y"
Marleigh: "Daddy!"
Then Daddy jumped into the game.
Marc: "M-o-m-m-y"
Marleigh: "Cow!"
Um, thanks, dear! ;)
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Marleigh and Marc have father/daughter popcorn & movie nights where just the two of them pop a bag of popcorn and go into the basement to watch tv. Marleigh loves her one on one time with her Dad. Last night, they were snuggling on the couch. Marc said Marleigh was laying on him with her head on his chest. A Bubble Guppie episode came on (Kade's favorite show), and Marleigh popped her little head up, put one finger to her lips, and said, "Shhhh....don't tell Bubba!" She didn't want little brother interrupting her QT with her Daddy!
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Kade has been saying, "Love you" or "Love you, too" as a reply for a while now. For the first time a few days ago, he walked up to me, gave me a great big hug and said, "Love you, Mommy." My heart melted.
The other day, Marleigh was playing, and Kade walked up to her, squeezed her around her neck and said, "I love you, Sissy", and kissed her on her forehead. Quite possibly the sweetest thing I have ever seen. He was so gentle while hugging her.
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Marleigh is a member of the Junior Wildcats club offered through KSU. She was so excited a few weeks ago, because the Junior Wildcats were to walk around the football field before a game. But, the morning of the game, she woke up throwing up at 3:00am. She was completely crushed that she wouldn't be able to go. When it was finally morning, and Marc woke up, she crawled over (her tummy hurt too bad to walk) to sit on his lap and told him, "Daddy, I'm so sorry, but I'm afraid I'm too sick to go to the KSU game today. I'm sorry we won't be able to walk around the football field." She was more concerned with disappointing her Daddy than anything else. I just love her heart.
Little miss is SO excited. We are taking her to the game on Saturday. She won't get to walk around the field, but I'm hoping she will still have fun. This morning while getting dressed, we could hear her singing, "K-S-U- Wildcats!" over and over. Go cats!
Me: "M-a-r-l-e-i-g-h"
Marleigh: "That's easy! Marleigh!"
Me: "K-a-d-e"
Marleigh: "Kade!"
Me: "D-a-d-d-y"
Marleigh: "Daddy!"
Then Daddy jumped into the game.
Marc: "M-o-m-m-y"
Marleigh: "Cow!"
Um, thanks, dear! ;)
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Marleigh and Marc have father/daughter popcorn & movie nights where just the two of them pop a bag of popcorn and go into the basement to watch tv. Marleigh loves her one on one time with her Dad. Last night, they were snuggling on the couch. Marc said Marleigh was laying on him with her head on his chest. A Bubble Guppie episode came on (Kade's favorite show), and Marleigh popped her little head up, put one finger to her lips, and said, "Shhhh....don't tell Bubba!" She didn't want little brother interrupting her QT with her Daddy!
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Kade has been saying, "Love you" or "Love you, too" as a reply for a while now. For the first time a few days ago, he walked up to me, gave me a great big hug and said, "Love you, Mommy." My heart melted.
The other day, Marleigh was playing, and Kade walked up to her, squeezed her around her neck and said, "I love you, Sissy", and kissed her on her forehead. Quite possibly the sweetest thing I have ever seen. He was so gentle while hugging her.
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Marleigh is a member of the Junior Wildcats club offered through KSU. She was so excited a few weeks ago, because the Junior Wildcats were to walk around the football field before a game. But, the morning of the game, she woke up throwing up at 3:00am. She was completely crushed that she wouldn't be able to go. When it was finally morning, and Marc woke up, she crawled over (her tummy hurt too bad to walk) to sit on his lap and told him, "Daddy, I'm so sorry, but I'm afraid I'm too sick to go to the KSU game today. I'm sorry we won't be able to walk around the football field." She was more concerned with disappointing her Daddy than anything else. I just love her heart.
Little miss is SO excited. We are taking her to the game on Saturday. She won't get to walk around the field, but I'm hoping she will still have fun. This morning while getting dressed, we could hear her singing, "K-S-U- Wildcats!" over and over. Go cats!
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