Twelve hours at TCH

Last week was a whopper of a week. Monday morning we went to the Dr. for an ear infection and eye infection. Monday night Juliet started crying out in pain and not putting pressure on her right side. I thought is was a fluke thing and gave her tylenol and put her to bed. Tuesday morning she woke up fine and started playing. About an hour after waking up she started crying again so I called the Dr. She said to take her into the ER. So we head in. As soon as the Dr. walks in Juliet starts walking again. I am thinking "What in the World", this lady is going to think I am nuts. They did believe me and ran blood work, x-rays, and a ultra sound. Juliet has viral joint inflammation. It could take weeks to go away. Wednesday I went to the Dr. with a sore throat, I think I was just tired. Thursday, we went to the ENT and got scheduled for a swallow study. Finally we will be able to see what is going on. Friday Early Childhood Intervention came out and evaluated her for services through the school district. Of course she qualified as we are now labeled "Failure to thrive". We are holding strong to our weight with lots of Pedi-sure. We will get through this and she is just as happy as can be and that is all that I can ask for right now.

Menu for the week of 2/7 - 2/13

Here it is! We are going to have two soups this week for Juliet and Pasta for Greta. This week is busy with evaluations and doctors appointments so everything is really easy to put together. Sunday morning we had guests so I made the fruit pies from the For the Love of Cooking Blog and they were a big hit. Super easy and a great addition to a breakfast menu.

Sunday
Chicken Salad
(Teapot Depot)
This always a hit with my family and makes enough for several lunches

Monday
Lentil and Sausage Soup
Fresh Bread
(For the Love of Cooking Blog)

Tuesday
Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
(Country Living March '10)

Wednesday
Spinach and Feta Quesadillas
Yellow Rice
Black Beans
(Closet Cooking)

Thursday
Potato, Leek and Chorizo Soup
Cornbread
(Cooking Dunkin Style)

Friday
Gemelli with Shrimp and Mushrooms in lemon butter sauce
Butter Sticks (recipe from Donna Jackson)
(for the love of cooking blog)

Saturday
Birthday Party!!!!!
for Emma and Ella


Enjoy!

Update on Juliet

This past week things have changed. Juliet is choking more on liquids. ECI is coming on tuesday to do the evaluation. I am going to take her to the doctor also this week and request a new Neuro. She has not been sleeping very well and waking up with terrible tremors. I want a second opinion. Something is not right and I am not being paranoid.

Last Weeks Menu Recap

Last week the menu was really good. The only thing that did not go over very well was the Moroccan Chicken. I am not a real fan of "Sweet Meat" and this was really sweet. Daniel liked it but I will not be making it again. Soups are really good for us right now as Juliet can partake in them. She sits in my lap and I put a straw in my bowl and she can get the taste. This weeks menu will be posted shortly.

Menu for the Week of 1/31- 2/6

I love making menus and my shopping list. I love trying new things and I rarely make the same thing twice in a year. We do have a few things that we love and will repeat. I have just discovered food blogs and I am addicited. I LOVE TO COOK. The feedom of expression with the flavors and colors is just amazing to me. So here is a menu for this week.

Sunday
Italian Wedding Soup
Fresh Bread
(From: For the Love of Cooking blog)

Monday
Shredded Beef Taco Salad
(From: For the Love of Cooking Blog)

Tuesday
Date Night
Daniel and I are going to the Rockets Game

Wednesday
Vietnamese Glazed Skinny Pork Chops
Jasmine Rice
Spicy Carrots with Parsley and Cilantro
(Food and Wine)

Thursday
Moroccan Chicken with Apricot and Olive Relish
Couscous
(Food and Wine)

Friday
Minestrone with White Beans and Italian Sausage
Fresh Bread

Saturday
Leftovers

I can't wait!!!

The Lesson I'm Learning

I'm learning these past couple of months that we as parents we have to be the advocate for our children. We know them best and know when something is not quite right. We are here to fight for them. They are not ours and we need to understand that they are on loan from God. They are here for us to enjoy, nurture, love and bring up to know their Father. They can be taken from us in an instance, so enjoy every minute.
I'm also learning that when Doctors say to you "You are being a paranoid parent", I am to say back "No Sir you are being a disrespectful doctor". I am to keep asking and keep pressing for the answers that my child needs.
I am thankful each and every moment that I have with my children. I am asking God to guide us through and find answers for our prayers.

Halloween 2009

We had so much fun this year. The weather was perfect. The girls were so excited to dress up in their costumes. Juliet was Little Bear, Greta was a black cat, and Kamryn was the cutest Thing 2 ever. Her wig was perfect!!! We started the evening out with a family dinner and then headed out.
Daniel and Greta made the spiders for the yard and looked so cute.

We are looking forward to next year.