The New Look

We have known for a while now that this was coming. A year ago we went to the eye doctor and he told us Jack was "borderline" nearsighted. We put it off as long as we could but he seemed to be getting a little worse. The eye doctor we see goes to our church and is wonderful with Jack. He was not only more nearsighted but has developed astigmatisms in both eyes! Now we had no choice, glasses it was. Jack made the comment, "Well, I only have to wear them until I'm 13 then I can get contacts." He has been a trooper about it. He claims he is excited about wearing glasses. So, now he has worn them for 2 days and he is adjusting. If you see Jack soon tell him how handsome he looks!

Connor's First Day of School!

This was one happy boy! Finally, after weeks of mommy being up at church planning and helping it was time for pre-school to start. Connor was really excited to "go to school like Jack and Bailey". Our 10 minute car ride was full of "will Tedi be in my classssss...." "will Broobie be in my classssss..." (Broobie is how Connor says Brookie, we laugh so hard when he says it!) After we got there Connor passed out some first day treats to his teacher and directors and Chapel teacher. Then it was off to class! His teacher is Mrs. Carey and he already likes her tons.

When it was time for me to go I have to admit I had a hard time leaving him. I know he is becoming a big boy, but he is still my last baby. He loves to tell people, "I mommy's baby!" Then he follows it up with, "but I a Big Boy too!" I don't start Spanish classes until Monday so I had a day off. I spent it by myself, in the quiet house! I was in need of a recharge day and I got it.

When I went to pick Connor up he was still fast asleep on his nap mat! I was shocked, I really figured he wouldn't take a nap. I was quite proud. He soon woke up and saw me and I helped him pack up. His teacher actually called him her ray of sunshine. I guess all the other sweet 2 year olds had cried alot! No crying for Connor, he was so excited about his day, he told Jack and Bailey and Daddy all about it!

Connor Update

I haven't given an update on Connor's health in quite a while. I haven't needed to. He has been doing really well. Since summer started he has only had two fever spells and one cold. Actually the other two kids have been sick more than him! That being said... we went for our regular visit to the oncologist today. I assumed that since he has been so well that the blood counts would be great too. No such luck! His white blood count was down somewhat but his ANC (total neutrophil count) was way down. Not such good news going into the winter sick times. What I tend to forget is that Connor appears on the outside so... well but on the inside he is just not so well. I feel completely blessed by the wonderful healthy summer we have had and will pray hard for a healthy winter.