Craziness

My friend Hillary asked me to take part in her first ever Linky Hosted Event and talk about something "crazy". I originally planned to write about this craziness going on the Salter household.

But then, I happened upon even more craziness last night. There is a show on TLC, and I promise I am not making this up, called I Didn't Know I was Pregnant. Are you serious? These women went in to labor and had no idea what was going on. And both of them had two older children. I really cannot understand how this is possible. I can understand a few months, maybe even 4 or 5 months. But can you honestly go nine months and not know there is a baby in there? Let me throw a little piece of advice out there for you: If you are a woman of child-bearing age, all your child-bearing equipment is intact, you are involved in the activity that leads to child-bearing, and you are experiencing some unexplained symptoms for a few months, TAKE A PREGNANCY TEST. You just might be pregnant. If you only get one line, then cross that condition off your list. I can't even write any more about it because it is just too ridiculous.

So, anyway, back to the "normal" craziness. Grady has started using the potty. Or trying. He went Sunday night in the little potty and was so excited. He and Elle got in the bath tub and we celebrated with a few chocolate chips. Then he pooped in the tub.

Yesterday he went about 5 times. Two times in the potty. Two times in front of the potty. And one time he brought the little insert in to the den to show me and poured it out on the way back to the bathroom.

But we're proud of him and he's proud too. I don't have any big boy underwear yet. Instead, there is a little boy with just a shirt on running around my house. I am letting him call the shots on this process, but any advice on potty training sons is welcome! Happy Crazy Wednesday to you!

Grand Ole Pumpkin Patch

Grady grabbed the first one he came to and claimed it as the biggest.

Elle didn't understand the "you only get to pick one" rule.

"Mae" was with us for the weekend. She had just a little bit of fun. And we could be man on man at the patch. Although we did lose Grady for a few seconds.

I thought this was sweet. Grady was leaning in to snuggle with Mommy. Steven later told me he was trying to see something but couldn't because my shoulder was in the way.

He took Blossom for a little spin around the pony ring.

Elle and Mae took a ride on the Twactor Train. Grady refused to ride because he couldn't ride in the front with the man driving the twactor. But all in all, one spectacular afternoon at the farm.

All you blog whizzes out there

Could someone please tell me how I make it so I know when people post without having to click on their sites every time? A lot of you have those little sidebar things that show how long it's been since people posted. I would like to have that same thing. Please share your technological wisdom with me. I'm single-parenting it for almost two days while my dear hubs is in Atlanta at a car auction and I'm too tired to think and read and figure it out myself. Help a sister out, please.

All is well

The surgery was a success. Elle was a wonderful patient. God's peace was evident. She was not anxious for a second. No crying. All smiles. It was time.

She did a little coloring and sign making before hand.

We walked down to the double doors with a big clown on it. She laughed, took the nurse's hand and slipped in to surgery land. She even got to pick out what flavor the sleepy gas was. Even though Dr. Pepper was a flavor, she chose orange.

And then, a mere 20 minutes later, the doctor was in the room telling me she did great and that those were some massive tonsils (really?) and adenoids. I blinked again and she was back.

Thank you for all your prayers. Like I said, God's peace was evident. It could not have gone any better. We are drinking the Lortab like water around here. Just Elle really, although I've thought about taking a swig. To recovery, of course.

It's On

At least we hope.

Tomorrow morning at 6:30 AM.

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

She's ready.

Mommy and Daddy are ready.

Pray it happens.

Hello again.

Surprise! I am still here. Maybe you are as happy to hear from me as Reese usually is.

I left you just a few days before we went to Carillon Beach for Labor Day week.

And we had the entire beach to ourselves for a week.

Unfortunately, I was too busy enjoying myself and my family that I have very few pictures of our time. Not one of the five of us together. Or any of the multitude of family members that joined us at various times over the week. You will just have to trust that it was absolutely wonderful.

We did have to spend the first night in a different place because the air conditioning wasn't working at our house. The thermostat read 99 degrees. But upstairs, it was only 91 degrees. I kid you not.

My husband did manage to get us two free nights for our heat strokes/trouble. My favorite quote as he was talking with the property manager: "I don't know how much money you make. But I don't make a lot and we had to work really hard to save to come down here for the week." And we'd like to think it paid for air conditioning...

I had a naked photo shoot with Reese. He was naked. I had my clothes on.

He got a little tired of it. Or maybe he just wanted some clothes.


We threw a WALL-E party for Elle. She finally stopped sucking her thumb and this was the motivation for it all. If I'd only known the power of WALL-E a few months ago. Oh well. All in good time.

We are so proud of her. And she is so proud of herself.

One thumb sucker down, one to go. And yes, he is "feeding" Mickey. At least he got the Boppy first so he could be comfortable.

For any of you wondering, Elle is scheduled for surgery on Monday. But, she is sick again so we will probably be postponing again. I'm taking her to the pediatrician tomorrow morning. I really should get frequent flyers miles from my pediatrician's office. I would be racking up.

I love preschool

We tried to move Elle's surgery up. Unfortunately, the cold she was recovering from had her lungs in a mess. The anesthesiologist would not go ahead with the procedure. This was after we had planned, prepared, grocery shopped for all the right foods, arranged childcare and spent 2 hours at Children's on Monday morning. It was disappointing to say the least, but we trust it was for the best and the Lord wants us to wait for His timing. But this is how her throat looks:

You can see why we want this done as soon as possible.

The surgery nurse called yesterday. Apparently, the anesthesia department won't allow you to try again for another four weeks if someone has unclear lungs. A new date of September 28th is scheduled. I just hope Elle will be 100% healthy so we can get those monsters out of her throat.

Since she didn't have surgery, she got to go to school today. Can I get a Hallelujah from the chorus! Grady also started Mother's Day Out. Elle will be going Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Grady will be joining her on Wednesdays. I have forgotten how easy it is with only an 11 week old to take care of. It has been a wonderful break from the norm. And it will make me a much better mommy. Happy Wonderful Wednesday!