The Manager

Daddy got promoted to Benefits Manager today. We are so proud of him. He has worked for MPS Group/Adecco for over 13 years and has been through many different managers. He has earned this promotion over and over again, and they have finally recognized him. We love the Dada

A Father's Day to Remember

Happy Father's Day - I think. The morning started out great, Gamma had the kids and Daddy and I went to go have breakfast at Metro Diner. The wait was long but we enjoyed ourselves. After breakfast we headed to Gamma's to pick up the munchkins. We had plans of going in the pool and just relaxing at home. Of course, the kids were very excited to see us. Anthony was walking through the house and tripped on his own two feet and hit his lip on the floor - his first fat lip! It was instantly bruised and puffy.

It only gets worse. We got home, got changed and went in the pool. Alexandra has been doing great at swim lessons so she was so excited to show off her new moves. Swimming back and forth in the pool and all the way to the deep end. While in the deep end, she was showing me how she can put her whole head under water while she was sitting on the swim out ledge. I told her to be careful because if she hit her head on the step, we would be in big trouble.

We swam back to the sallow end and I had my back to her for just a second while she was on the steps. I heard her bobbing in the water and just as I turned around, I saw her go to slam her head under the water - but that dang step got in the way. She popped her head back up, and had a total look of shock on her face. I asked her if she was okay, she said she hit her chin and instantly started crying. I noticed a small amount of blood so we got out of the pool, got a towel and sat down and applied some pressure. At this point - she was totally hysterical. I went in to get ice and when I came back out, told her to tilt her head back so I could see. I almost passed out - she had a huge gash in her chin.

We headed up to the Urgent Care Center for stitches, but turns out they do not do them on children on the face - so off to the ER we went. After waiting for 3 hours, we got back and they were able to use Dermobond "the glue" to but it back together. Alexandra was very brave and did not cry at all. The doctor's were very impressed with her - and Mommy was very proud!

Then the angel and I went to McDonald's for a "sandwich" and ice cream.

7 Shots!

Today was a big day for the kids. It was time for Alexandra's 4yr checkup and Anthony's 15 month checkup. Alexandra was scheduled to get 5 shots but she decided that Anthony had to go first -so hers would not hurt. Anthony did great with the first one and cried with the second. Alexandra was true to form - DRAMA! She started screaming and crying before we even got the needle close. She did very well - 5 shots is a lot to get at once. She was a little disappointed that she only got 4 band aids.

Anthony topped the scales at 29 pounds and measured 32 inches
Alexandra weighed 38 1/2 pounds and measured 40 1/2 inches

You don't need to Kiss

This morning Daddy was giving out the morning kisses to the kids while they were in the car. Lucky Mommy was last in line. After I kissed Daddy good bye and got in the car Alexandra said to me "Mommy - why did Daddy kiss you?" I said because Daddy loves Mommy. At that point, Alexandra got a very puzzled look on her face. She said "Mommy, kissing is only for people who are IN love with each other. You and Daddy are not IN love - you are already married, you don't have to kiss anymore." I just started laughing - I wonder if I could convince Daddy of this?

Survey Says

Alexandra scored a 3 out of 5 on her VCUG test. We are not sure if this means she will require a surgery or just antibotics. We are scheduled to see a specialist on 7/2/2010 - more updates to come!

Stephanie's Engagement Party

Today was the engagement party for Stephanie and Jo. Of course, the Adams clan got in the car and drove down to Miami for the event. The party started at 7pm and Alexandra was so excited. She was a little confused, she kept thinking that this was the actual wedding. Since she is going to be in the wedding - she is really excited and talks about it non stop.

The party was a lot of fun and the kids loved dancing and playing all night.

The night could not have been more beautiful. A perfect sunset for a perfect night

VCUG Test Day

Today Alexandra had to undergo a VCUG test to see if she had a reflux disorder that pulled her urine back into the kidneys. She was under the impression that she was just going to have some pictures taken of her tummy, like last time when we had the sonogram done. She was very excited when we got there and loved her new "dress." She got some medication to help her relax, but it made her almost drunk. Daddy went back with her during the procedure while I waited. I was nervous, but it went by quickly. Alexandra did great. We wait a few days and will find out the results of the test. Best case, it requires medication - worst case it will require surgery to correct. Either way, after a Popsicle and a walk down the hall - we were good to go home.

Not the Victim?

So today is the day we had to sign the first incident report for Anthony at daycare where he was not the victim. We have reached that dreadful stage of biting. Last week we got a notice that he was sent to time out for hitting a friend. Then on Friday I learned he had also bitten someone - no report just a verbal warning I guess. Well, Monday - he was back to his tricks. This time, it left a mark on the poor victim (Logan - his best friend from daycare) so we had to sign the paper work. I hope this is not a sign of future misbehaving. I know biting is a phase they all go through, but I thought for sure my little angel would not be doing it. I was wrong!

Alexandra's Birthday Party

This year we celebrated her birthday party a little late. Since we just got back from Germany - we kept it small. I did not want Alexandra to feel like her day was not important, so we hired a face painter to bring a little excitement into the mix. She showed up and it was a huge hit.

The honored guests included: Aunt Daniela, Hailey, Madelyn, Kim, Jeremy, Uncle Nathan, Gamma, Becky, Jeff, Ava, Jennifer, Danny, Aubrey, Anna, Alexandra (Aubrey's sister), and of course us. We all had a great time in the pool and playing around the house. Happy Birthday Goosey - another year older

Eye Snot

We have had yet another run in with the germ fairy at the Adams house. So we have been back to work exactly one week and sure enough, it is time to miss another day for a sick kid. We just can not seem to get a break. Today, Gamma picked up the kids, like every other thursday. When she walked into the gym she noticed Anthony's eye was "yucky." She asked the teachers but they had not noticed it. I talked to her but did not realize how bad it was until she came to drop them off around 8:15. This was the worst case of pink eye that we had seen yet. Luckily we started drops right away and daddy took him in this morning. Looks like he will live - drops for a few days and we are in good shape!