A little backstory. Logan got a Darth Vader mask for Christmas. Life size. Very cool looking. It has buttons that play various quotes from Vader from the movies. Liam, surprisingly, loves the thing. Loves to put it on and stand there staring at you with big Darth Vader eyes while the mask says things like "You don't know the power of the Dark Side..." and "Your powers are WEAK..."
It's actually kind of creepy.
So last night Jill's bathing the boys while I do the dishes. I finished up and went downstairs to play a little guitar before the whole bedtime routine. Just to unwind. You understand.
So I'm working on the opening to "Little Wing" when I'm told once again that I don't know the power of the dark side. I turn to look, and there on the stairs is Liam, wearing the Darth Vader mask.
Wearing only the Darth Vader mask.
Just when I think I've seen it all, one of the boys quite forcibly reminds me that, no, in fact, I haven't.
Pictures are, for legal reasons, unavailable.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
Amoxicillin, Augmentin, and Flovent...Oh My!
Well, it was a banner day (of sorts) for us at the pediatrician's office yesterday. Liam had been experiencing a morning and post-naptime cough for awhile, and over the past few days Logan had started coughing too. I decided both boys needed to go to the pediatrician's office, and for ONCE, the co-pays were justified! (Not that I'm happy that the boys required something other than the "virus" speech, but you moms out there probably understand what I was feeling.)
As it was a Thursday (one of the days our pediatrician sees patients at a different office), we saw one of his associates, Dr. Hanson, who ranks right up there with our own Dr. Bob.
It should be noted that prior to seeing Dr. Hanson, the nurse took down all the pertinent information and did all the usual assessments (weight, temperature, pulse oxygen reading, etc.) During this time, Liam was talking away...just acting his usual bubbly, chipper self. Here goes another co-pay down the drain. Temps normal, pulse oxygen readings excellent at 99 (Liam) and 98 (Logan), nary a cough during the entire nurse evaluation. Sigh...I mean GREAT...but sigh.
So the assessment of Liam begins. Liam cooperates beautifully with Dr. Hanson and breathes deeply while she listens to his lungs. She tells me that they're perfectly clear. Then she asks him to stick out his tongue and gives me the lovely news that he has pus on his tonsils. She asks Liam to pick an ear for her to examine first. He chooses his right, and lo and behold, he has an ear infection in his right ear. This is newsworthy simply for the fact that Liam has never had an ear infection before (and Logan has just had one at 3 months old). So the treatment plan is Amoxicillin to tackle both the ear infection and the icky tonsils (Dr. Hanson didn't see the point in culturing for Strep when she would be treating him with the antibiotic anyway.)
One down, one to go.
Logan's diagnosis was made quickly, but it was certainly not what we wanted to hear. Pneumonia again...fourth time since August. There was one change though. This time the infection was in the right lower lobe instead of the left lower lobe. Dr. Hanson actually let me use her stethoscope to listen to the difference between Logan's lungs. I have often heard pediatricians using the term "crackles" to describe what they hear when Logan breathes (when he has pneumonia). It's a very accurate description. On the lower right side, I heard a crackling sound. On the lower left side, nothing.
Dr. Hanson sent us off for an x-ray and said that she thinks Dr. Bob will want to refer Logan to a pulmonologist because of his recurrent bouts of pneumonia.
Logan did very well with the x-ray, and it did reveal pneumonia. We trekked back to Dr. Hanson's office, and she sent us on our way with a prescription for Amoxicillin for Liam, a prescription for Augmentin for Logan, and instructions to continue Logan's Flovent and Xopenex inhalers. Both boys follow-up with Dr. Bob on February 1st.
I can assure you that both boys are happy and not acting as sick as this post might make them sound. Logan came home with 4 stickers on his shirt yesterday, and Liam came home with 2. They wore them all day like badges of honor.
So, the boys and I are home today, which isn't such a bad thing considering the temperature outside is 25 degrees. Ask me if I missed walking Logan to the bus stop!
Well, gotta run! My boys are ready for a round of HiHo Cherry-O. Time for a healthy dose of fun.
As it was a Thursday (one of the days our pediatrician sees patients at a different office), we saw one of his associates, Dr. Hanson, who ranks right up there with our own Dr. Bob.
It should be noted that prior to seeing Dr. Hanson, the nurse took down all the pertinent information and did all the usual assessments (weight, temperature, pulse oxygen reading, etc.) During this time, Liam was talking away...just acting his usual bubbly, chipper self. Here goes another co-pay down the drain. Temps normal, pulse oxygen readings excellent at 99 (Liam) and 98 (Logan), nary a cough during the entire nurse evaluation. Sigh...I mean GREAT...but sigh.
So the assessment of Liam begins. Liam cooperates beautifully with Dr. Hanson and breathes deeply while she listens to his lungs. She tells me that they're perfectly clear. Then she asks him to stick out his tongue and gives me the lovely news that he has pus on his tonsils. She asks Liam to pick an ear for her to examine first. He chooses his right, and lo and behold, he has an ear infection in his right ear. This is newsworthy simply for the fact that Liam has never had an ear infection before (and Logan has just had one at 3 months old). So the treatment plan is Amoxicillin to tackle both the ear infection and the icky tonsils (Dr. Hanson didn't see the point in culturing for Strep when she would be treating him with the antibiotic anyway.)
One down, one to go.
Logan's diagnosis was made quickly, but it was certainly not what we wanted to hear. Pneumonia again...fourth time since August. There was one change though. This time the infection was in the right lower lobe instead of the left lower lobe. Dr. Hanson actually let me use her stethoscope to listen to the difference between Logan's lungs. I have often heard pediatricians using the term "crackles" to describe what they hear when Logan breathes (when he has pneumonia). It's a very accurate description. On the lower right side, I heard a crackling sound. On the lower left side, nothing.
Dr. Hanson sent us off for an x-ray and said that she thinks Dr. Bob will want to refer Logan to a pulmonologist because of his recurrent bouts of pneumonia.
Logan did very well with the x-ray, and it did reveal pneumonia. We trekked back to Dr. Hanson's office, and she sent us on our way with a prescription for Amoxicillin for Liam, a prescription for Augmentin for Logan, and instructions to continue Logan's Flovent and Xopenex inhalers. Both boys follow-up with Dr. Bob on February 1st.
I can assure you that both boys are happy and not acting as sick as this post might make them sound. Logan came home with 4 stickers on his shirt yesterday, and Liam came home with 2. They wore them all day like badges of honor.
So, the boys and I are home today, which isn't such a bad thing considering the temperature outside is 25 degrees. Ask me if I missed walking Logan to the bus stop!
Well, gotta run! My boys are ready for a round of HiHo Cherry-O. Time for a healthy dose of fun.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Big Boy Bed!
The transition is complete! Liam has been sleeping (and yes, even napping!) in his new big boy bed. Surprisingly, we have only had to deal with the pitter patter of little feet a few times...and just one "thud in the night" (no tears, Liam was still sound asleep when Daddy came to his rescue).
Liam seems pleased with his new bed and has adjusted to it very well! No getting up once he's fallen asleep, and he continues to wake up at a very reasonable 7:00. We have no complaints!
Saturday, January 05, 2008
It's Time To Make A Change
It's a new year, and it's time for a different look for Cobapple. (Yes, I was just bored, and this is the result.)
In other news, can you believe that the
Jayhawks are Orange Bowl Champions!?!
Jason and I loved that game, even though there were a lot of ups
and downs. It's awesome having a football team to get excited about.
Now on to the business of basketball...
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK! GO KU!!
So back to those changes I was talking about. As in years past, I have resolved to spend more time reading this year. I'm keeping track with a sidebar on our blog, so you can see my progress. I hope there will be progress.
Liam will soon be changing his sleeping arrangements. We are planning a transition to the toddler bed tonight. Those of you who witnessed some of Liam's late night "appearances" during the holidays when he was not confined to a crib can probably guess how this will go.
Jason was supposed to have changed jobs on Friday. (Still working for Boeing, but in a new position). Sadly, a case of conjunctivitis prevented this from happening. So we'll let you know about that change on Monday.
Logan turned 6 and lost two teeth in the past 6 weeks. He has been prohibited from making any more changes until further notice.
Best wishes to all of you as you make positive changes of your own in 2008!
In other news, can you believe that the
Jayhawks are Orange Bowl Champions!?!
Jason and I loved that game, even though there were a lot of ups
and downs. It's awesome having a football team to get excited about.
Now on to the business of basketball...
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK! GO KU!!
So back to those changes I was talking about. As in years past, I have resolved to spend more time reading this year. I'm keeping track with a sidebar on our blog, so you can see my progress. I hope there will be progress.
Liam will soon be changing his sleeping arrangements. We are planning a transition to the toddler bed tonight. Those of you who witnessed some of Liam's late night "appearances" during the holidays when he was not confined to a crib can probably guess how this will go.
Jason was supposed to have changed jobs on Friday. (Still working for Boeing, but in a new position). Sadly, a case of conjunctivitis prevented this from happening. So we'll let you know about that change on Monday.
Logan turned 6 and lost two teeth in the past 6 weeks. He has been prohibited from making any more changes until further notice.
Best wishes to all of you as you make positive changes of your own in 2008!
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