Surgery

This morning was John Michael's surgery. We got up and got ready. I got Danny up and ready for picture day at school. He was in his Mass uniform and super handsome. My mom came over this morning so that she could take Danny man to school. She was also going to take him to breakfast, so I know he was loving this morning. He was also glad that he got to see John Michael before his surgery. He was worried that he wouldn't. Such sweet boys that we have.
Brandon, John Michael and myself were at Children's at 7:05. We had to be there by 7:15. John Michael and I walked the halls for a while and did several puzzles in the play room while we were waiting on his surgery. The nurse came and got him about five minutes before 9. He was such a bog boy walking to the back. We got to walk him to the monkey doors, and then we watched him until he turned the corner. My heart was broken, even though I knew that he would be fine, it is just so hard to watch them go somewhere and lose all control. I tried to stay strong and got some coffee and prayed.
His tubes were done in no time. The nurse said that they put the mask on him and he yawned and then he started to laugh. She said that they were all laughing because he had some serious sleeping giggles. Dr. Hill came and let us know when the adenoids were out. He said that they were definitely large. He also said that his eardrums are "floppy" so he is worried about the tubes holding. If they come out there is another type of tube, but he wants to try these first. He gave us the drops and said that John Michael did great and was in recovery.
When the nurses finally brought him back he was a little upset. He had his IV in and did not like it at all. He wanted it out. Once he drank a little they took it out. He was scared that would hurt, but he was big. Plus he had the Demerol stares so he was not paying much attention. He got a Popsicle for the ride home. He was glad to head home.
He got a little sick while we were carrying him to the van. Once we got to the van he fell asleep and pretty much slept the rest of the day. We gave him his medicine every three hours and his ear drops (which he does not like at all) 2 more times. He really wanted Krystal's for dinner so Brandon went and got him some and he ate 4 so I guess he was hungry.
He seems to be in better spirits tonight, and is wide awake from sleeping all day. The doctor said that we can send him back to school as early as Monday as long as he is up to it. He said for some they are only out a few days for others a week.
Well, I am off. I am working on homework and editing while he watches TV. I am so proud of how big he was today. As soon as he goes to sleep I am headed there myself! Hopefully it will be sooner than later.

Doctors and School Supplies

Well this morning started early, not only did I get up at 5, but the boys also decided that they would get up at 5. Needless to say we were on schedule today.

John Michael had an appointment with the ENT to see about tubes, this will be his second set. They definitely are going to do the surgery and they will also be removing his adenoids. He has one eardrum that is inverted, but the positive thing is that his hearing is not affected at all. While he and I went to the doctor Danny went to work with Brandon, which was just fine with him. He loves going to the Network.

We all met up for lunch, and I got Danny and Brandon got John Michael. Danny had his 8 year old check up at 2. Dr. Lytle was very pleased with Danny and how well he has been doing. He gave us the form for the inhaler at school, and that was done. Other than the wait, which was not as bad as it has been in the past, it was a pleasant trip.

Danny and I got home and labeled all of the school supplies. They have been in the den and in the foyer for weeks, but I have not been able to label them. Well, it had to be today, since we are taking them to the classroom tomorrow. I have laughed at the difference in their stacks. As Danny is going into 3rd grade a lot of the larger items (paper towels, baby wipes, etc) have been removed from the list. The Kindergarten list was definitely rocking and is still missing 2 items. I cannot find a paint brush that they are supposed to have or the size glue that they are supposed to have. I will ask the teacher tomorrow though and get it to them.

Brandon and John Michael got home and I got dinner ready. After dinner it was shower/bath time, and within an hour the boys were asleep. I was dosing on the couch myself, and should have just gone on to bed, but that would make too much sense.

Well, I am off to bed now though, still before 11, so I am pumped, but it seriously could have been 8, which would have been nice. I will say a prayer for you all before I go to bed.