Parenting

I tell Steve the girls can go to bed without being rocked e v e r y n i t e! I don't think he cares :)
Someone asked me a question today that made me think. This couple has 2 children, close in age. I know him but not a personal level. He said to me, "you guys have alot of kids, maybe you can help me?" I laughed inside. He obviously doesn't know my family well, I am not fit to answer parenting questions :) Anyway, his question, will his 2nd child be as smart as his 1st child? His 1st child they did everything by the book. Read to him, sang, routine, structure, etc. Now they are busy and it's not the same with the 2nd child. I laughed, Leah use to listen to Baby Beethoven as an infant, had certain bath nights and a pretty strict routine. The twins listened to Lady Gaga and they take a bath when they stink. Structure flew out the window years ago. I told him, "just love them." Stop worrying, and do the best you can. I also told him to have more kids. You worry less and trust in Him more.

Brooke went to endocrine last week for growth hormone testing. We are waiting to hear from the MD yet with the plan.

Macy got her cast off today. That was a traumatic experience thanks to her sisters. Being the "big" helps they are, they prepared her by telling her they would "cut" off her cast and it "won't hurt." She interpreted that as, they are cutting off her arm and it will hurt. So after much screaming, she has her cast off but still has her arm, and no pain was involved (other than our ears and patience). She is starting to use her arm a little, but it's still weak.

Brooke went to clinic today and had her labs drawn. I was thankful our normal lab draw tech saw Brooke's name and waited to draw her before he went to his meeting. That makes only 1 poke and a happy mama :) Unfortunately one our favorite PA's is leaving the BMT clinic and going to inpatient :( Not make mama happy! I was sad and even cried when she told us. She's been such a big part of our lives and we always look forward to seeing her and trust her opinion. But she's taking care of her family and I respect that more. There is another PA that we trust and respect. I told him he can't quit and I don't want a new one (poor guy). No major news with Brooke's labs. We are waiting on her IGG level and some titers. If all looks good they might start some immunizations. Now that's a step in the right direction.

I've been taking her out more for quick stops. With all the running for the other girls and school I take her with. Otherwise she'd need a full time nanny. She does NOT tolerate being left home. The other day she wanted to go with me and I told her, "I won't leave you." She said, "you leave me to go to church." Macy was also there yelling, "YEAH." I think they ganged up on me :) So there isn't much we can slip past them anymore. But that's a sign a maturity and growth, we weren't ever sure we'd see.

We feel so blessed as school starts and we've gotten to meet the girls teachers. We realize they are surrounded by God's love in every aspect of their lives. We are so thankful for christian teachers that love their jobs and dedicate as much time to showing God's love as they do to academics.

Enjoy your week and the fall weather. Don't forget to look at the crops. I saw some soybeans turning color already. WHOOO HOOO, Harvest is in the air!!!