I think it is safe to say that there isn't a person who hasn't thought about, "what if I did this...instead of this." I also think it's safe to say that no parent can go more than a month without that thought. If only I hadn't.... Well by golly do I think about this a lot. If only I hadn't taken a shower and they didn't ride their couch down the flight of stairs. If only I hadn't gotten up early to work out, then I would be able to chase them because my knee wasn't swollen. And if only I hadn't given them that to eat, then I wouldn't be changing diapers all day :) Some days it takes everything in me to get through having two boys the same age. I never imagined how at only 3 years old, they could gang up on me, and play me like a fool. For example; if Isaac screams and stamps around in quick circles it means that he is having belly pains and needs to go to the bathroom, so I drop everything and try to make it better. Mother's guilt right? WRONG! It now can also mean that Isaac is playing me and wants me to do what he wants. Geesh! But I have to say, even these moments when I feel like I am going to go insane, I am so thankful for two little boys who can do this to me. I am so glad that they are here to drive me nuts, because I couldn't imagine a day without them :)Well we are living in our 5th place in 5 years, and I have to say, this is by far the best. Sure the bugs and the oil heat are not fun. But it is so wonderful! The boys are so happy and so are Brian and I. We all sleep better, eat better and enjoy every day. Next week the boys start summer school. I can't wait to see how they do in the same class when Christopher is used to this being 'his teacher.' Then after school is over, then it's only 4 weeks and then the year starts all over. It's so funny how when you ask them about school they get so excited. I never imagined them being this excited for each day. And the stories I hear are so adorable. Apparently Isaac had/has all the teachers and paras helping him with everything because he is so cute. They all just adore him. And they all love how much the boys love each other and gives hugs and kisses on the playground :) I hope they never outgrow this!
So much has happened for Isaac. We got the results from his blood work, and the only funny thing from the endocrinologist is that Isaac's Vitamin D was low. So now he takes two vitamins instead of 1. Everything, and I do mean everything else looked great! We also go the results from the TC1 study from the Cancer Institute in Ohio, and Isaac is missing this gene. However so am I, which is a good thing. This means that he does not have a genetic mutation, rather one that was passed onto him. So this should not effect how he processes B12. So the way we have tentatively left it, is that we just aren't going to worry about it for now. He's doing great at injections every two weeks, so we will just keep up with this. We also had short-gut clinic last week, and they were very impressed! Isaac went from 27.5 to 29.5lbs! He's still only 35.5 inches, but hopefully he will grow over the next few months. He is doing so amazing! This little boy never ceases to amaze me.
Now if I could just ask you to pray for a sweet little girl. Her name is Morgan. Her brother was in Isaac's class, and I got to know their Mom pretty well. This little girl got diagnosed with a brain tumor on the 16th. She's already had two surgeries, but it's a long recovery. Especially for a little one, I think she's 7. You can imagine the fears of everyone, especially hers. We have seen so many miracles happen that there is no way we can doubt what God is capable of, that we really want to see that Morgan heals quickly and that there are absolutely no ill side effects. Also that her Mom, Dad and little brother can get through this as a family.
Thank you for all the love that you give our crazy family! We have a lot of ups and downs, but there is always the joy of being a family :)
