Friday, October 23, 2009
Kien's big surgery day!
We had gotten to the children's surgery center early early! Kien was pretty awake though. It was a different place and there were a couple other children there.
As soon as we got signed in, it was time to go to our pre-op room. As soon as we got into our little room, Kien became VERY clingy. I wondered if maybe he became a bit concerned because the place was very similar to when I was in the hospital not too long ago. The first day he came to see me after Gabe was born, he would not have anything to do with me. He refused to give me a hug. I did manage to get him to give me a kiss before he left.
Anyway, we changed him and he was in this cute cute kids gown! Never seen anything like it!
Kien wanted me to take him off the bed.
I was not able to take any photos when we took Kien back to start the separation from mommy process. Yes, this is a process for sure! We went into a little room outside the operating room and Kien and I sat in a chair. They hooked him up to a finger blood pressure/pulse clip and he was ok with it. Then, they gave him a nasal spray that makes the kids not care about what is going on around them. We sat there for about 5 minutes. In that time, when the medication was beginning to work, Kien was a hoot! I had a blue shirt on with a visa logo on it that says "I'm in charge." When I asked Kien what color my shirt was he said blue. When I pointed to the red circle he said "Red", and then he pointed to the other circle and said pink! It was really yellow. He looked at me and smiled real big and giggled knowing he was feeling a bit funny. He did however tell the nurse very clearly that he did NOT like what she put in his nose! Then the surgery nurse came in and we put Kien on the kids surgery bed and he had no problems letting me go. They gave him two hats. A kid's yellow construction hat and a cowboy hat to take with him and bring home.
After surgery, he was in recovery for a bit before they let us come back. They wanted us to be there to help wake him up. We were not allowed to bring Gabe back, so Greg and I took turns. I went in and was able to talk to him and he opened his eyes a few times and did respond to wanting a drink. I gave him a few sips of apple juice but he fell right back asleep each time. Greg went back and tried to help as well. He got to offer Kien a popsicle and he woke right up! NO FAIR!! LOL
We were told also to bring something from home that he was attached to. That would be duck. The nurses tried to give a stuffed puppy, but it was not a winner. Also, the nurses LOVED to hear the story of Kien and how he ended up being with us. One nurse even asked me to tell the story again to another nurse who came in later to check his vitals. They all said that Kien was the cutest kid they have ever seen and agreed with me that he looks just like a precious moment!
Gabriel slept most of the time while at the hospital from 7:45 AM until 12:00 Pm.
Random Photos
It is sometimes difficult to capture photo's of Gabe smiling. I can stand in front of him and make him smile no problem. It is when I have the camera that he is not sure what to think about that device. He can see a red light on from time to time when I am trying to record him, but still hard to catch that smile! Maybe his smiles are meant for me right now ;)
After church on Sunday, Jeremy and Greg went to the grave yard of cars! That's right, Jeremy got to experience a short lived view of the pick and pull land of vehicles that no longer can travel our roads. Nobody under 17 is permitted the grounds, and as soon as Greg and Jeremy entered past the office doors, a man told them the rules. However, on their venture home, they did stop and see some pretty high end cars. Here is one of Jeremy standing next to a Ferrari.
Kien has graduated to his big boy bed!! The day of his surgery was the day we knew he would have major discomfort. So to make matters easier for him, we figured it would be better for him to have easy access to his bed. Also there is a different reason why he needed to move up in the world regarding his little brother Gabe soon entering the brotherhood of sharing a bedroom! So far there has been times I have had to go in and reinforce the rules, but he caught on quick and has never asked to sleep in the crib!! YAY!!! 
Brandy has an UNBELIEVABLE schedule. She awakes in the morning in time to get dressed and wait for Greg to drop her off at school by 6:15 AM for marching band practice. Brandy does not return home until 6:30 PM due to JV Swim practice from 3:45 PM till about 6- 6:15 PM(ish). PLUS she has had all day Saturday competitions all over Texas. Being that she is in an AP class, she has some serious homework as well as with other classes too! This photo is one that Greg took when he came out ready to leave. Brandy really was sleeping there waiting for Greg! Marching Band season will come to a slow end soon and maybe she can catch up on some sleep. Wow.. to be young again!!
Here are my 4 favorite guys! It is so difficult to get a photo with everyone looking and smiling at the same time!
Little Gecko Friends
Usually Mid to latter summer weeks we tend to have little friends who like to show themselves in the early evening through the night. I haven't seen them elsewhere around the outside of the house besides our front door area and the garage doors. They really don't hurt anything and are a pleasure to see as God's little creations. Jeremy has always wanted to get either a sugar glider or a lizard. I told him we already have little Gecko pets and he doesn't even have to feed them or change their tanks! :)
Brandy and Homecoming
This year Brandy and I went to shop for a homecoming dress. Unfortunately these days dresses have been losing more and more of their amount of thread count. We searched and searched from store to store for a dress that would be appropriate. Because of events that have over taken the Walsh household, we only had one evening to get the dress. I wanted to add some length to it, but didn't have time to get to the fabric store!!!!
Either way, Brandy had a great time among her friends. We went and picked up her friend Audrey and snapped a photo at the school. My angel is turning into a beautiful young woman!
It's Long Overdue!
It has been a very busy life for a past several months! I am going to try to update, please forgive me that some of the photo's will be out of order. I will do my best!! :)
Karin and Steve had purchased numerous strollers for their growing family. When Kien came to be with us, so did those strollers. When I go to doctor appointments, I usually will bring the double stroller where the seats sit side by side. Typically it's hard to maneuver through doors. So, my lovely husband found a garage sale that happened to have a stroller that has a seat for an infant car seat. We had the exact car seat designed for that stroller! So, we of course had to test it out. Even Kien liked his seat! It is SOOOO easy to push and turn.
Heehee.. Gabe has a curly swirly!! So did Jeremy when he was little! SO CUTE!
Kien really should be taught how to put a hat on! He saw daddy and Jeremy wearing his hat backwards once and now Kien thinks this is how you wear a hat!
Gabe sleeps much sounder when next to me. Greg was being sneakertive before he left for work.
On this day, Brandy and I went to get our hair cut. We both wanted something different. Brandy LOVES her do. I was going to get something similar, but I have had the same hair style for YEARS. The "HUGE" change was just to cut it to where I had no more layers and made some bangs. No photo's for me though. Jeremy doesn't want a hair cut. He has grown a birds nest! Pick my battles right? :) I do make him get it trimmed at least! He's still my handsome boy! 
My babies are growing up! I love them so much. It's a wonderful bittersweet experience to have two older children and two younger children. God has blessed me beyond measure. Maybe by the 4th one I will have all the answers... NOT!!!!!!!! LOL
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