We went to Gunpowder Falls state park yesterday. Ken's Team in Training had a group swim and we decided to take one of our kayaks out and see how Kieran did.
To say he loved it would not give you enough of a mental picture. He adored it, he begged for more, he wanted to go kayak by himself.
Ken took him out first and they did a short loop with Kieran helping to paddle. Once he got tired of that he trailed his hand in the water, which is what he did when I took him out. After he and I got back he got into the kayak by himself and Ken pushed him around in the water. Kieran loved it.
After we finished our boat rides, Kieran then played in the water with us. For a kid who didn't want to put his head underwater during swim class, he LOVED being in the bay. Went up to his chin and jumped up and down. Then Ken's group arrived and Kieran and I settled down to play in the sand for awhile. After he decided he'd had enough of that he got up and went back in the water.
Needless to say, about 5 minutes after getting into the car for the trip home he was out. He didn't wake up for 2.5 hrs. I tried to get him up at 2 hrs and he wasn't having any of it. I had to drag him out of bed a half hour later.
The Poop Update....
Still having big withholding problems. He doesn't want to poop on the potty (or anywhere else for that matter) so I'm increasing the fiber in his diet, trying to keep him from having an option. He did go yesterday and again this morning (after telling me he was not going to poop, he did nearly immediately upon sitting on the potty). I'm going to try and get a book called It Hurst When I Poop and see if that helps. If all diet changes and the book don't help, we'll need to go to the doctor and talk with them about medical resolutions.
We still haven't gotten his chest xrays or his blood drawn but I'm hopeful we can get that done within the next 2 weeks. OK enough, back to work (and maybe something to eat too...)
Monday, June 29, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Dad's Day Recap
We had a good Father's Day. Started the day with Zadie and Bubie at Brunch (along with Andy, Wendy, Zack, Becca, Pete, Wendy's sister Tamara, her husband John, their kids Jack and Joey and Wendy and Tamara's mom Vicki) at Clyde's in Reston. After that we hung out by the fountain and listen to the annoying Yoga guy laughing (don't ask).
From there we hung and Andy and Wendy's for a little bit before (drumroll please...) we took Kieran to his first movie at the theater. He did GREAT. Possibly because we skipped nap to do the movie, which started at 1:30. Possibly because he is the best kid ever. Possibly because it was Father's Day and Kieran knew it and he wanted to be good for Daddy. We saw Up, which I enjoyed and was more adult than I expected. Kieran said he liked the movie, that his favorite part was the ballons. My favorite part was the dogs.
So, I'm sure you're wondering what Ken got for Father's Day. My super secret craft for him? Kieran made him a cap and shirt using fabric markers (Zadie got one too). Ken loved it even if it isn't really something they'd let you out of the house with on What Not to Wear.
From there we hung and Andy and Wendy's for a little bit before (drumroll please...) we took Kieran to his first movie at the theater. He did GREAT. Possibly because we skipped nap to do the movie, which started at 1:30. Possibly because he is the best kid ever. Possibly because it was Father's Day and Kieran knew it and he wanted to be good for Daddy. We saw Up, which I enjoyed and was more adult than I expected. Kieran said he liked the movie, that his favorite part was the ballons. My favorite part was the dogs.
So, I'm sure you're wondering what Ken got for Father's Day. My super secret craft for him? Kieran made him a cap and shirt using fabric markers (Zadie got one too). Ken loved it even if it isn't really something they'd let you out of the house with on What Not to Wear.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Post #250
Wow, I'm zinging right along here. This will be quick. Just wanted to fill you in on the doctor's appt from today.
Doctor thinks it may be allergies (something Ken and I have suspected may be causing it). We'll have him take Zyrtec for a week. If that helps, we're good. If it doesn't, I have a prescription for Singulair. We're also going to have to get an Xray of his lungs and bloodwork done. The doctor does not expect to see anything in either of those, they are more to cover bases and be 100% sure.
So, I'll let ya'll know what we find out.
Doctor thinks it may be allergies (something Ken and I have suspected may be causing it). We'll have him take Zyrtec for a week. If that helps, we're good. If it doesn't, I have a prescription for Singulair. We're also going to have to get an Xray of his lungs and bloodwork done. The doctor does not expect to see anything in either of those, they are more to cover bases and be 100% sure.
So, I'll let ya'll know what we find out.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Everything's Busy
Sorry I haven't posted as much lately. On a quick lunch break at work right now and figured I'd fill everyone in on the latest details and developments.
Over the weekend Ken and I went kayaking, which was tons of fun. Thanks in HUGE part to my brother and his wife's generosity in babysitting Kieran all day long. Kieran was so excited to see his cousins, he talked about it most of the week and when we were about to go he was ready to give us a hug and kiss and be off to play with Zack, Becca and Pete. He didn't nap, but did crash on the way home at 8 pm (usually his bedtime is 8pm and he's asleep around 8:30 or 9).
On Sunday Ken & Kieran went for Kieran's last swimming lesson for a few weeks (I hope to get him re-signed up today for the next set). If he can't be part of those lessons, we'll try to have a standing time to take him to the pool every weekend and play in the water. He enjoys it and asks to go so we don't want to stop the momentum. I think when the outdoor pool is open that'll be even better.
Tomorrow Kieran and I go to the doctor. Kieran is still coughing quite a bit and the doctor wanted to see him after his last appointment if he was still coughing regularly at the end of May. So, there's that. I'll post tomorrow night to followup. I may not know anything at that point because the doctor mentioned he may want to take an Xray of Kieran's lungs and I don't know if we can get that done tomorrow (or if the doctor will still want to). We'll see. OK back to the grind.
Over the weekend Ken and I went kayaking, which was tons of fun. Thanks in HUGE part to my brother and his wife's generosity in babysitting Kieran all day long. Kieran was so excited to see his cousins, he talked about it most of the week and when we were about to go he was ready to give us a hug and kiss and be off to play with Zack, Becca and Pete. He didn't nap, but did crash on the way home at 8 pm (usually his bedtime is 8pm and he's asleep around 8:30 or 9).
On Sunday Ken & Kieran went for Kieran's last swimming lesson for a few weeks (I hope to get him re-signed up today for the next set). If he can't be part of those lessons, we'll try to have a standing time to take him to the pool every weekend and play in the water. He enjoys it and asks to go so we don't want to stop the momentum. I think when the outdoor pool is open that'll be even better.
Tomorrow Kieran and I go to the doctor. Kieran is still coughing quite a bit and the doctor wanted to see him after his last appointment if he was still coughing regularly at the end of May. So, there's that. I'll post tomorrow night to followup. I may not know anything at that point because the doctor mentioned he may want to take an Xray of Kieran's lungs and I don't know if we can get that done tomorrow (or if the doctor will still want to). We'll see. OK back to the grind.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Everything's Fine
Just a quick note to say his fever broke yesterday during naptime so he's fine today. I still need to call the doctor because he continues to cough off and on. I think he just keeps catching colds but doctor wanted to see him if he was still doing it at this point.
Ken was able to get an earlier flight yesterday (WOOHOO) and is now home. Had a rough night since Kieran woke up at 1 am coughing and wet the bed because of it. (Poor guy)
Otherwise all is well on the home front. Gotta go, work to do.
Ken was able to get an earlier flight yesterday (WOOHOO) and is now home. Had a rough night since Kieran woke up at 1 am coughing and wet the bed because of it. (Poor guy)
Otherwise all is well on the home front. Gotta go, work to do.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Saturday Night Fever
Yeah, he was running a temperature yesterday. I think it was all day but it was really noticeable just before bedtime. I gave him some ibuprofen and put him to bed. He's still running a minor fever today but other than a reduced appetite he seems to be fine. I'm hoping the fever breaks today so he can go to school tomorrow. Otherwise, we're headed to the doctor's.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Water Baby
Today was Kieran's next-to-last swimming class. He did well but for some reason, though he bugged me all week to go swimming, he really wasn't into it today. We'll have one week in between this class and his next set of classes, and we have to sign up on Monday - but I think we'll keep going.
He didn't nap immediately after class today. It was a first. I think its because I let him have a juice box in the car ride home along with a fruit strip. All that sugar kept him awake. When we got home we finished watching Bolt (for the umpteenth time) and I just put him down for his nap. He wasn't crazy about the idea but he didn't crank out.
Right now all is quiet upstairs. I have some things to do around the house and then I'm going to settle in to read Street Gang, my book club book. So far it's been captivating. It's all about the origins of Sesame Street. OK love to all, blog again tomorrow - even though Ken will return then I think he'll check the blog before he leaves. :-)
He didn't nap immediately after class today. It was a first. I think its because I let him have a juice box in the car ride home along with a fruit strip. All that sugar kept him awake. When we got home we finished watching Bolt (for the umpteenth time) and I just put him down for his nap. He wasn't crazy about the idea but he didn't crank out.
Right now all is quiet upstairs. I have some things to do around the house and then I'm going to settle in to read Street Gang, my book club book. So far it's been captivating. It's all about the origins of Sesame Street. OK love to all, blog again tomorrow - even though Ken will return then I think he'll check the blog before he leaves. :-)
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