SPRING!!!

I don't know about you, but I LOVE this weather!!! It puts an extra spring in your step.....having the windows open in the house, daffodils blooming...ahhh....spring!

I just was thinking that it's been a while since I posted on here, so, since it's Friday and I have the day off, now is the time!! I didn't technically have the day off though....I had a meeting to attend but it only lasted an hour and they fed us lunch....so, did I work? No not really.....but I did have to shower, and dress appropriately which is not something I do on a regular basis on Fridays!! Milo slept in today til about 10am!! That never happens lately!!! I love it when he sleeps in b/c he is in such a great mood!! He's smiling and dancing and tells me he loves me 'soooo much'! I'm thinking he's enjoying the spring too....except for his little nose!! We are now all antibiotic free in our household!! THat is a big deal around here lately!! But, I think he's going to have fun with allergies!! His poor little nose just likes to run constantly and he doesn't like the taste of his allergy medicine which makes it harder for me!! Trying to coax a fiesty 3 year old that it will help him feel better....OY!!! Let's just say, it doesn't work too well!! though, today it worked b/c I bribed him with a cup of coffee. Yes, you read that right...coffee.....my little 3 yr. old is already addicted to coffee! He likes his own "little white cup" and likes it with cream...no sugar though! IT's pretty funny watching him drink his coffee....and before you think of responding negatively (I know what your thinking!!! I used to think that too!!) caffeine doesn't have the same effect as it has on us.....it's different for kids, plus there is NO sugar, so it's all good, just relax and smile thinking how cute he looks with his 'little white cup' of coffee! and no I don't give it to him everyday.....usually happens about once a week or if we have company over and I make coffee in the evening...Dan and I joke that he's going to go to kindergarten with his own travel mug of coffee and skip the milk at snack time!! hehehe...(if i'm not worried about it, you shouldn't either!)

Egan as I mentioned before was diagnosed with ADHD, I've heard people refer to this as special needs....which is not really how I've thought about any of this.....I'm don't think of him as special needs, we treat him (love and discipline him) the way we would any of our other children and dont' let him get away with anything b/c of this diagnosis. After MUCH thought and prayer (along with MANY people giving us their opinion) on how we should treat this, we've decided to try medication to see how (or if) it will help him. Our main concern being EGAN!!! I don't want him to hate school b/c he can't focus or struggle with life b/c of this...and frankly, if a simple little pill can help eliminate these issues, why not try it. So, we talked it over with Egan, told him what it was that he was diagnosed with and he agreed that he doesn't like the way his 'brain just makes him do things', and was agreeable to trying medication. His main concern...how will the pill taste? I have to say, he's been on meds for about 2 weeks now...and I CANNOT BELIEVE THE DIFFERENCE!!!!! We decided not to tell his school/teacher we were going to do medication, b/c I wanted to see if she noticed a difference before she found out. At a speical meeting with the teacher and principal and Fr., she raved at what a difference Egan was making in class, his organization, he's doing great in math and staying focused etc....so, we told them that he did start medication. I have to hand it to the teacher (yes, I have MANY issues with her!) she praises him daily about how he did on math, reading etc. You can just see the difference in Egan b/c of the meds and praise, he's just a happier little boy and he even told me that he's glad that the meds are helping his brain b/c he's nicer to his little brother! So, I'm sooo thankful and relieved that this is working for him and that HE sees a difference too!!!

On a different note, we did receive some sad news this past week....my cousin (actually my cousin's wife) was diagnosed with stage 2B hodgkin's disease. Marcy started chemo on Wednesday and has to have 11 more treatments (once every two weeks)...so please pray for Marcy and Kevin...They have a great attitude towards everything, so I believe that is half the battle!! They are relieved to actually know what they are up against and are relying totally on our Gracious God!