Hot Dog! Hot Dog! Hot Diggity Dog! ~Upated 12/15 Darn! That's the end!

[Mom&RN]

Originally Posted by monymony3471

IThe goal is that at each stop we won’t all spill out after the automatic door opens. I think we lost an ipod that way once before and almost a kid.

OK, that made me laugh out loud - I had a vision of the doors of a van sliding slowly open and then pow the van throws up a bunch of toys, a few kids, some leftover food and maybe a suitcase... Watch out everyone she's going to blow!

[pkondz]

You didn't mention when Maddy was going for her dentistry. Good luck with that if it's upcoming... hope all is well if it's already done.

A couple things in your last post resonated...

Originally Posted by monymony3471

To occupy my time, I have cleaned the car inside and out. More like detailed the car. It is almost brand new it is that clean.

There was a show up here called 'Corner Gas'. A comedy revolving around a few people living in a small town in the middle of nowhere. In one episode, there was a Mom who was showing another lady how to bake popovers. The other lady made a comment like, "You're a great cook! So-and-so said you learned to bake from a box." The lady then leaves her kitchen for a minute. The mom is incensed that such a thing was said and cleans the entire kitchen.

For the rest of the show the woman (a cop) and her partner were trying to anger the mom in various places that needed cleaning... the cop shop, the garage, the living room.... etc.

Originally Posted by monymony3471

I think we lost an ipod that way once before and almost a kid.

You can always get another kid, but ipods are expensive!

[monymony3471]

Ooh! I tend to clean when angered too, and I mumble barely audible stuff.

Maddy's procedure is tomorrow, Wednesday.

Today I finish cleaning this house!

[bankr63]

Originally Posted by monymony3471

I have cleaned the car inside and out. More like detailed the car. It is almost brand new it is that clean.

It’s amazing that my children, who bug me, interrupt me, have to have me the second I sit down, and always when in the bathroom, left me alone the entire two hours it took to clean out the back of the car.

I’ve tamed the laundry beast, cleaned the upstairs, girls bedrooms included, and I have started packing.

Ooh! I tend to clean when angered too, and I mumble barely audible stuff.

Today I finish cleaning this house!

Wow! You must really be angry!

Care to get angry over at my house? Our cleaning lady (aka my niece who is working her way through college by cleaning houses) is off on a summer excursion to Australia. I can't remember how that vacuum thingy works anymore... (she's on her second degree round; 5 years so far).

Your story about Maddy brought to mind an anecdote. Back when DD was 2, she broke her arm at the playground (some older kids accidentally pushed her off the play structure). That was MY call at the office that I'll always remember. Anyway, several weeks later, it was time to take her to have the cast removed. Mom had just given birth to DS the day before, and I had to get her to the Childrens' Hospital for the appointment solo and then rush across town to the Maternity Hospital as mom was being discharged about an hour later. Busy days!

Well, she was having NO part of the vibrating saw they use remove the cast. The tech demonstrated on himself that it was harmless and wouldn't hurt her. But it was LOUD. He asked me to hold her down. Well, I'm 6'3" and fairly athletic, and it was all I could do to hold my poor little girl on the table as she SHRIEKED about 1/2" from my right ear. That was the longest 2 minutes of my life! I really thought I had burst the ear drum, but the ringing did eventually stop.

K; I've shared now, back your cleaning...

PS: Good luck Maddy! It'll all be over before you know it!

[Disneyfreak92]

Originally Posted by monymony3471

Yes! Yes you can! Cause I'm blaming my 15, 13, 7, and 4 year olds!

Great! Thanks!

I hope Maddy's procedure is as painless as possible for her AND for you!

[monymony3471]

Maddy's procedure went great! Thank you all for offering kind words and support throughout this stressful week.

Ok, enough of that crap!

There was little to crying from Maddy.

And a great amount of "OMG what am I doing to my child???!!!" crying from me. At one moment I convinced myself that she would stay stoned. I believed I permanently scarred my baby.

They gave her some drinking medicine to "calm" her down. She was nervous at this point and hugging me mostly and burrying her head into me when ever anyone approached while clasping her hand over her mouth.

Within 5 minutes of drinking the pink sweet smelling forbidden fruit, she was slumping down and becoming sleepy. I was thinking hey can I take some of that home?

Until she started acting stoned! Her eyes were half closed and her movements were slow. She was high like a fruit loop!

She just stared off ito space and then something would strike her as funny and she would laugh and then try to speak and it was all gibberish.

I was able to make out: Holy Cow! and Mommy what happened?

She kept trying to grab the metal bars of her bed and couldn't connect and every so often it was like something clicked in her brain and she'd open her eyes wide and try to lift her head.

Broke my heart actually. I work with kids who are like this permanently.
My son went with me for support, the one who had his appendix removed and laughed at me the whole time for my blubbery crying.

Love that kid!

Remember the movie, Look's Who's Talking? When Kirstie Alley's character is about to give birth and she gets the epidural and they pan to the baby in utero and he's stoned and sees his hand moving in front of his face and there is a lagging trail?

Maddy was facinated with her hand and everything shiney.

I kept thinking of the movie.

They let me into the OR, gave me a yellow gown and hat to wear and along the way there Maddy looked at me and told me I looked like a banana.

Letting me in the OR was probably not the best plan. I wanted to make sure she was comforted until she fell asleep. Any good that did cause I was a crying fool; the last thing I needed was to see her fight the gas and clonk out. She wasn't in any pain nor does she remember anything after drinking the kiddie cocktail, walking away from her just killed me inside.

The nurse walking me back said my reaction was because I'm a good mom, sure didn't feel like it at the time.

I just wanted to see my baby wake up and back to normal.

Which I did 2 hours later.

Side note: Let me just add that Children's Hospital of Detroit does a great job working with kids. One lady came in just to talk with Maddy. She showed her a book all about the hospital and what the different rooms looked like and the people wearing the funny clothes, etc. Then Maddy got to pick out her favorite smelling chap stick and color her mask with it. This was her smell when it was time to breathe in the gas. She made the most progress with Maddy out of all of them. Great place, I tell you!

Driving home I got a migrain and me and Maddy snuggled the rest of the day in bed sleeping it off.

Today she is her cute adorable stich-like self. Tim checked on her before he left for work this morning and she opened her eyes and bellowed: TWO MORE DAYS!

We've all had our share of Dr.'s and hospitals and have been checked and re-checked.

Zack got the OK to do the water parks and rides. He just has to know his limits and be honest with me when he is tired. Which I believe he will.

Otherwise, I will just tell my mom to give up her scooter, suck it up and give it to Zack.

Kidding.

We have two more sleeps and we begin our drive late Saturday evening.

I guess that is it for now. Thanks for reading and I hope you will all return when I share with you our trip. I am so looking forward to meeting up with Nebo and Smidgy. Marita I wish our schedules would have worked out. Lynda I will pm you my cell and intinerary.

Stay safe

[justthecaboose]

Originally Posted by pkondz

You didn't mention when Maddy was going for her dentistry. Good luck with that if it's upcoming... hope all is well if it's already done.

A couple things in your last post resonated...



There was a show up here called 'Corner Gas'. A comedy revolving around a few people living in a small town in the middle of nowhere. In one episode, there was a Mom who was showing another lady how to bake popovers. The other lady made a comment like, "You're a great cook! So-and-so said you learned to bake from a box." The lady then leaves her kitchen for a minute. The mom is incensed that such a thing was said and cleans the entire kitchen.

For the rest of the show the woman (a cop) and her partner were trying to anger the mom in various places that needed cleaning... the cop shop, the garage, the living room.... etc.



You can always get another kid, but ipods are expensive!

Get another KID!!! Are you kidding me? If we can lose one every trip, in a couple more years we can be empty nesters.

[jedijill]

Originally Posted by monymony3471

Maddy's procedure went great! Thank you all for offering kind words and support throughout this stressful week.

Ok, enough of that crap!

There was little to crying from Maddy.

And a great amount of "OMG what am I doing to my child???!!!" crying from me. At one moment I convinced myself that she would stay stoned. I believed I permanently scarred my baby.

They gave her some drinking medicine to "calm" her down. She was nervous at this point and hugging me mostly and burrying her head into me when ever anyone approached while clasping her hand over her mouth.

Within 5 minutes of drinking the pink sweet smelling forbidden fruit, she was slumping down and becoming sleepy. I was thinking hey can I take some of that home?

Until she started acting stoned! Her eyes were half closed and her movements were slow. She was high like a fruit loop!

She just stared off ito space and then something would strike her as funny and she would laugh and then try to speak and it was all gibberish.

I was able to make out: Holy Cow! and Mommy what happened?

She kept trying to grab the metal bars of her bed and couldn't connect and every so often it was like something clicked in her brain and she'd open her eyes wide and try to lift her head.

Broke my heart actually. I work with kids who are like this permanently.
My son went with me for support, the one who had his appendix removed and laughed at me the whole time for my blubbery crying.

Love that kid!

Remember the movie, Look's Who's Talking? When Kirstie Alley's character is about to give birth and she gets the epidural and they pan to the baby in utero and he's stoned and sees his hand moving in front of his face and there is a lagging trail?

Maddy was facinated with her hand and everything shiney.

I kept thinking of the movie.

They let me into the OR, gave me a yellow gown and hat to wear and along the way there Maddy looked at me and told me I looked like a banana.

Letting me in the OR was probably not the best plan. I wanted to make sure she was comforted until she fell asleep. Any good that did cause I was a crying fool; the last thing I needed was to see her fight the gas and clonk out. She wasn't in any pain nor does she remember anything after drinking the kiddie cocktail, walking away from her just killed me inside.

The nurse walking me back said my reaction was because I'm a good mom, sure didn't feel like it at the time.

I just wanted to see my baby wake up and back to normal.

Which I did 2 hours later.

Side note: Let me just add that Children's Hospital of Detroit does a great job working with kids. One lady came in just to talk with Maddy. She showed her a book all about the hospital and what the different rooms looked like and the people wearing the funny clothes, etc. Then Maddy got to pick out her favorite smelling chap stick and color her mask with it. This was her smell when it was time to breathe in the gas. She made the most progress with Maddy out of all of them. Great place, I tell you!

Driving home I got a migrain and me and Maddy snuggled the rest of the day in bed sleeping it off.

Today she is her cute adorable stich-like self. Tim checked on her before he left for work this morning and she opened her eyes and bellowed: TWO MORE DAYS!

We've all had our share of Dr.'s and hospitals and have been checked and re-checked.

Zack got the OK to do the water parks and rides. He just has to know his limits and be honest with me when he is tired. Which I believe he will.

Otherwise, I will just tell my mom to give up her scooter, suck it up and give it to Zack.

Kidding.

We have two more sleeps and we begin our drive late Saturday evening.

I guess that is it for now. Thanks for reading and I hope you will all return when I share with you our trip. I am so looking forward to meeting up with Nebo and Smidgy. Marita I wish our schedules would have worked out. Lynda I will pm you my cell and intinerary.

Stay safe

Great news! Please tell me you video taped her acting stoned...great fodder when she is a teenager.

Jill in CO

[Sandy Mouse]

So glad to hear everyone will be feeling better in time for your trip.
Commence packing.

[mousehouselover]

I'm here!! A bit late but I made it.

You've had a serious roller coaster ride this week. {{{HUGS}}}} Mama, you made it through and everyone will be just fine.

So what's your itinerary? I can drive right past Disney on the way home from work and have stopped quite a few times. DH is a CM these days so I get lots of Disney therapu when I need it.

I'm looking forward to your updates.

[Disneyfreak92]

Originally Posted by monymony3471

Lynda I will pm you my cell and intinerary.

Wow! I bet you are glad to have Maddy's procedure over with.

Yep, send me that info. I can't wait to see you!

[laura74]

Monica, so glad to hear everyone is feeling better! Have a wonderful trip and I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

[pkondz]

Originally Posted by monymony3471

Maddy's procedure went great!

That's good news! I'm sure Mom is relieved!

Originally Posted by monymony3471

Ok, enough of that crap!

Wrong orifice.

Originally Posted by monymony3471

And a great amount of "OMG what am I doing to my child???!!!" crying from me. At one moment I convinced myself that she would stay stoned.

I'm sure at the time, you weren't laughing but... now...

Originally Posted by monymony3471

Within 5 minutes of drinking the pink sweet smelling forbidden fruit, she was slumping down and becoming sleepy. I was thinking hey can I take some of that home?

pink sweet smelling drink black market, a growing concern.

news at 11.

Originally Posted by monymony3471

Letting me in the OR was probably not the best plan. I wanted to make sure she was comforted until she fell asleep. Any good that did cause I was a crying fool; the last thing I needed was to see her fight the gas and clonk out. She wasn't in any pain nor does she remember anything after drinking the kiddie cocktail, walking away from her just killed me inside.

Awww...

Originally Posted by monymony3471

The nurse walking me back said my reaction was because I'm a good mom, sure didn't feel like it at the time.

Nurse was correct.

Originally Posted by monymony3471

Today she is her cute adorable stich-like self. Tim checked on her before he left for work this morning and she opened her eyes and bellowed: TWO MORE DAYS!

That's great! Kids are so darn resilient, aren't they?

Originally Posted by monymony3471

Zack got the OK to do the water parks and rides. He just has to know his limits and be honest with me when he is tired. Which I believe he will.

Originally Posted by monymony3471

Otherwise, I will just tell my mom to give up her scooter, suck it up and give it to Zack.

Yeah!

Originally Posted by monymony3471

Kidding.

Darn. It was more fun the other way.

Originally Posted by justthecaboose

Get another KID!!! Are you kidding me? If we can lose one every trip, in a couple more years we can be empty nesters.

[DisneyLaura]

Monica

I so understand how you felt. I had two of my kids have to go under as well, one son was 18 months for tubes and the other son was 13 months was born with hypospadia and had to have a circumcision when he got older. I blabbered too! The nurses were great too. My first son who had surgery (the 13 month old) when I handed him over to the nurse in the OR said to me "the doctor takes care of his child patient's like they were his own" which I truly believe because he was always so nice to my son.

Glad to hear that Zack is cleared too! Can't wait for you to meet Lynda (I did in 2010)

[jedijill]

Have a great trip!

Jill in CO