They also got goody bags with a bobber, hooks and fake bait. They fed us grilled hot dogs and cheeseburgers, chips and soda. Great morning. Then we went to my parents home to open the pool. While we were there Colby ran up onto an empty car hauler trailer that was on the lawn. You know the kind that are made with pressure treated board for the floor. Yep, he ran onto it BAREFOOT. He had/has at least 30 splinters in each food 
We took him home and soaked his feet then tried to remove the splinter. We quickly gave up as there were way too many and he was screaming everytime I picked at one. So off to the ER for us. This was at 2 PM and I needed to be at work at 3 PM. I called to say that I would be late. Thankfully the ER was quiet so they saw him quickly. The ER doctor said that he was only going to remove the bigger pieces. The rest will either surface or be absorbed by the body 
He scrubbed his feet and used a scalpul to get a few out. They covered his feet with bacatracin and gauze and home we came. Now we need to soak/scrub his feet several times a day to keep them clean to prevent infection and hopefully to work some more splinters out. We go back on Tuesday for a wound check to make sure that he hasn't gotten infected. Needless to say he cannot walk comfortably. I ended up being 45 minutes late for work. It started slow. I was lucky enough to get a party of 15 (that's the biggest party I've had at once to date). I ended up only doing 25 people, but that's not bad for a sunday night. I came home and had to do the foot scrubbing then read my little angel a book. He has suddenly (thankfully) begun to enjoy being read to. I told him that we should do it everynight 
Now I'm able to relax for the first time all day.
Deb - I don't think DS could wear Brother's swimsuit, but he might have been able to when he was 9! He is 11, and he is about 54" and weighs 65 lbs. on a good day. He will be in a booster seat for the rest of his life. One family I interviewed with has a 3 year old that weighs 48 lbs. Can you imagine? My friend's kids are pretty big, but her DH is a BIG guy. Her DD is 2 years younger than DS, but has been bigger than DS for as long as I can remember. I guess somebody has to be at the bottom of those growth charts!
Elizabeth and Theresa,
I had two visitors today that made me think of you. I was in the kitchen fixing lunch when I heard something crying at the door, I opened it up and there was a small kitten, we were outside holding that one when we heard another one crying around the corner. I think they belong to my neighbors who have been away since Friday and I'm not sure when they will be back.
Here they are playing in the backyard,
And they decided my hamper looked like a good place for a nap ( my laundry room is outside so I keep a hamper on the back patio)
I fed them and gave them something to drink, I hate to think that they might get hit in the street, but I can't take the chance of bringing them in as I have an 11 year old cat now, and these kittens might not be completely healthy, they are difinitely flea infested.
I just got an e-mail from Dadboss2B, and he said the clarifications I requested for the contract are fine. They will revise the document and get it to me in the next few days!We're in the home stretch! I think the deal is going to close as planned! I hope it is!
Good Morning DDA,
Jen - thank you for the post card. Hang in there with the job hunt, I'm sure the perfect position is out there waiting for you.
Deb - I need to take organization lessons from you, the new hair do looks great.
Elizabeth - Congrats to DS on a Banner year, hope the contract gets settled soon.
Vicki - Congrats to your graduate, great job.
Steffy - my Mom's grave marker is also one that sits flat on the ground. Baby wipes work wonderful in cleaning it.
Tom - Love the new signature
Theresa - Sounds like you are almost settled in, Congrats on that, and I hope you find a pet for Abi soon, as she was very persuasive in her letter.
We kept DGS Friday night and took him to see Pirates yesterday, it is a very long movie, we were in the theatre for more that 3 hours. When we took him to WDW when he was three he rode Splash Mountain, it really scared him. Well yesterday he told me exactly why it scared him. He said that when you went up through the dark cave, and then you came out to where you could get some air, they threw you into the BIG stickers. I was amazed that his memory of it was still so clear, (guess he really was frightened) and I was also surprised that he said he wasn't scared any more and that he wanted to ride it again. Here's the picture of that first ride, I told my daughter that the look on his face was evidence of child abuse.
Nice to have some time to visit. How are you doing?Good morning!
Christi, good to hear from you!
Stephanie, Happy Birthday to your DD!
Jen I hope your ankle feels better this morning. Glad you had a good time at the party.
Have a great day all
Now that I'm caught up I'll share our day with you. We got up bright and early and took the boys to the fishing Derby. They loved it. The pond was just stocked yesterday. There was a 5 fish per child limit. The kids had caught there limit in the first 1/2 hour. They didn't catch the biggest or smallest fish so no trophies, but it was good fun. We had to wait 2 hours longer for the door prizes. Colby won a new reel and Hunter won the ugliest fish pillow I've ever seen
) Aren't those days so nice.Good morning.
Steffy - happy birthday to your DD. I hope the party is a lot of fun and can help you take your mind off things for awhile. BTW, love your new ticker.
Debbie - I like how your SIL (I think that's who that is) is holding his nose.
I finally have a day where I don't have to do anything. I have lots that could be done, like go shopping for a few things that I would like to get, but if I don't feel like it, I don't HAVE to go. A day all to myself!!!
Hope you enjoyed it.
