Andy got his tubes yesterday, it was so short I couldnt believe it was over! He did great, and now he can hear EVERYTHING! He's so cute, he thinks the strangest things are funny now.
Of course, sleep was HORRIBLE last night, dont know if it was becasue of the extra hearing or the gas from anesthesia. Regardless, we are wiped. And Katie has a cold so she was up for the party last night too.
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers, one more surgery down!
Karen

Ok, I lied. Actually we have been so busy that I didnt have time to update everyone. The tubes are on Monday the 18th. It worked better with both Jeff and my schedule.
Other updates...the insurance company continues to be a thorn in my side. They think a man who does boob jobs is appropriate to fix my son's face. So frustrating!
Also...we lost our sitter (again!) looking for someone to start after the holidays! Finding daycare here is a challenge.
Finally...FEMA determined our house is in a flood zone, so we are fighting with that!
Life has been crazy lately. Sorry for the lack of updates....
We travel next week to visit family for the holidays...looking forward to the family but not the plane ride!
Will try to post pictures of Santa later!
Karen

The ENT finally called to get a surgery appt for Andy's tubes. Of course it is on the worst day possible...and the surgery center that is available is almost 2 hours away from my house! Can you believe it???!! And it could be longer depending on the time I have to be there...in rush hour it could be 3. Otherwise we have to wait until after the new year. I just feel like he has gone long enough wihtout hearing. If only the dang ENT office was not so slow. If we ever have to use someone again, I am NOT using this office. I guess it is officially scheduled for December 14th, next thursday. Can' t anything be easy?
Sorry to be so grumpy. Having one of those moments...
Karen

Finally posting pictures of Andy's baptism. Sorry so late but I know a few people wanted to see....
Katie just loved Nana and Papa's Kitty, and andy was a little angel at his baptism even though he was coming down with a cold. And the family picture is a great one, too bad it turned out too dark! And, of course, the unforgettable cards-mets game we went to when we were home....what a great time!

Katie found the joys of a Chuck E Cheese birthday party! It was Aiden's 5th birthday and he celebrated in style, complete with the ChuckeCheese Fanfare and a Dinasour birthday cake!
Katie is in love with the mouse. When we tried to get her picture with him, she refused to turn around and stop hugging him. Actually, we had to use a crowbar to detatch her from him.
Andy just hung out...my friend Lily was the designated Andy holder for much of the night...Thanks Lily!
No news on the tubes yet, I am going to pester the doctor's office again today. How slow can you be?
Karen