Surgical procedures and flu-like symptoms

There is something about the end of October/first of November, that both my boys end up getting "under the weather" at the same time.

Technically, this time, Andrew had to have his tubes reinserted and his adenoids removed on November 2nd. So it wasn't just him being ill (of course, the Dr. said that both ears were infected when he inserted the tubes - but Andrew is so used to it, he wasn't acting sick or anything prior...)

However, the day before the procedure, David came down with a nasty "cold" and aching ear. So on Monday, our good friends Dianne and Ray Scott along with Lynn Bailey accompanied me during Andrew's procedure and Lynn stayed with me while he recovered and helped me get him settled at home. Those friends were huge Blessings and I would have had a hard time without having Lynn during the recovery and getting Andrew home. Andrew took a LONG time to calm down after coming out of anesthesia. (I think he will always be known in the surgery center now!) He also threw up in my car on the way home. It was a busy morning!

During Andrew's procedure, David learned from our family physician, that he himself had a raging ear infection and "flu-like symptoms" but because he didn't have a fever that he did not have the flu (?). But he was in fact contagious, so he had to stay away from Andrew until today - Wednesday.

The past few days have been "wild". After getting over grogginess from anesthesia, Andrew went WILD. He went to a whole other level of hyperactivity that I've never seen. Of course, a super hyper mode would be followed with a crying breakdown but I am hoping that has subsided. David's feeling better - thankfully and so it seems as if we're on the road to recovery...PHEW!

(I think he looks a BIT like me here! LOL)

Bible Study

About a week and a half ago, I was taking advantage of the boys watching the Cowboy's game in order to work on my Bible study. A few minutes into my study, Andrew came to see what I was up to and then began doing his own "Bible Study". He then found one of my devotional books and began flipping through them while being seated next to me in the dining room. A few minutes later, Andrew hollered out to David "Daddy! Tell me to come in there!!" Of course, both David and I were thinking that he wanted to get back to watching the Cowboys game in the living room. So David, being the good sport, did as he was asked and called "Andrew, come in here!" To which, Andrew replied "Just a minute! I'm doing my Bible study!" and then began turning the pages of my devotional and singing a remix of "Jesus loves the little children" and "Jesus loves me."

That was such an incredibly proud time for both David and I to see him mimic that. And this past Sunday, the night before his surgery, he proudly sat with his "green Bible" at the table where I was doing my study. I couldn't help but take pictures this time... enjoy!

First Football Game

On the actual day of Halloween, David and I took Andrew to the Baylor vs. Nebraska football game. After paying $10 to park, walk and get seated...it didn't take long for Andrew to begin asking to go home. (He kept saying the trombones were too loud).

So, after all that - we headed home. But before leaving, we stopped to see his Uncle Jeff who was working a Chick-Fil-A stand at the game. Uncle Jeff hooked him up with a cookies and cream milkshake - which he quickly devoured before passing out in the Jeep on the way home. His first football game was not all that we hoped it to be...but probably what we expected! Oh well - there's always hope he'll enjoy basketball games! :)

Halloween 2009 (and years past...)

For Halloween, we went to First Baptist Woodway's Halloween Festival on 10/30. Andrew was not excited about dressing up as a scarecrow but we had fun getting a few pics before heading out for the evening!

My first thought was this was NOT going to go as planned! (Which of course is the case 99.99997% of the time with a youngin'!) :)

SLOWLY it got a little better....

That's my boy! :)

But it was short lived... He didn't want to wear the hat after that...

Below were the last pics we were able to coerce him into... At least we had fun trying! :)




And below are a few oldies but goodies from the past few Halloweens. They brought back some fun memories...I cannot believe how quickly our little boy is growing up!! Enjoy!

2007 (His FIRST Halloween)

Notice the mischevious grin...it started so young! :)

Halloween 2008

After trick or treating to one house (across the street...he was done...) :)


I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did! Thanks for taking the time to look!

Random Moments in October 2009

Below are some random snapshots taken in October...


Andrew found my weights behind the bedroom door (at least someone is using them! LOL)

A few days later...Andrew was suffering from ANOTHER ear infection. Of course we didn't realize he had an ear infection until his ear drum had ruptured. And this was gross. He's had ear drum ruptures before, but this took it to an whole 'nother level. Not to be too graphic...but it was like how when you have a serious cold/sinus infection/upper respiratory infection - and all the green nasty's come out of your nose...well...this was coming out of his right ear. Yeah - nasty.

So anyways. 4 days into taking the penicillin prescribed - he developed an allergy to penicillin (after being on it probably a 8-12 times in his life...seriously....) He had hives all over him so they switched him to another antibiotic (a liquid "z-pack"). A couple days into that and the hives calmed down - EXCEPT for a huge one that came up on his right lymph node (he had a small one on his left, too). Unreal. And of course, no one had any answers for that but they did confirm that after the 2 antibiotics - he still had a raging ear infection in his right ear.... ugh....

Below is the "hive?" returning on his right side after it had subsided for a couple hours. Strangest thing I ever saw....

Here...2 weeks after all that....our little guy is still popping up hives under his arms...Luckily, they don't seem to bother him???

At least with all the hives, allergic reactions and fun times... we did learn that Andrew will have an adenoidectomy and his tubes replaced on November 2 at 7 a.m. I am NOT looking forward to that (although it is our hopes and prayers that he will be able to stay off antibiotics!)

Below Andrew is "working" on "his" laptop. This was a few hours after getting his swine flu shot with Mommy...At least he was in good spirits! :)

Uncle Jeff's Birthday

October 10, my twin brothers turned the big 2-7. While we were wishing Kelly a Happy Birthday from afar, we decided to have a little "party" for Jeff here in Waco (a few days before the actual day!).

Because Andrew loves his Uncle Jeff...he wanted to help plan for the "party". You'll notice a few of his contributions below....enjoy!

Below Andrew is mixing up the batter for Uncle Jeff's birthday cake.....(note the blue sprinkles beside the cake...Andrew was insistent that Uncle Jeff have sprinkles...)

Here, Jeff is seated in his "throne" with the princess tiara that Andrew thought was needed. (The last birthday party Andrew attended at school had a princess theme...so he was stuck on princesses for Uncle Jeff...lucky guy!)

I thought this was sweet... Take note of the abundance of blue sprinkles!

And right around here... I think Jeff was catching on that only he and David were wearing tiaras...not Andrew or me... (David caught on soon after!)

Happy Birthday to both my twin brothers! We love you!!!

First Movie and October 2009 so far....

Yesterday, October 3rd, was a big day in the Davlin household. Yesterday, Andrew went to a real movie theater for the very first time! We saw Toy Story I & II in 3D.


Before you think we actually sat through a double feature our first trip to the movie theater - that's not really the case. We planned to get there 1/2 way into Toy Story I (since we have seen it 2,452 times so far) and ended up leaving about 1/2 way through Toy Story II. But nonetheless, it was a great time. Here I'm getting Andrew ready with his 3D glasses on.

Here's me and my little man cheesin' in our 3D glasses. (He didn't end up wearing them for the movie. So I guess he didn't get the full effect of a 3D but oh well... it was David's first 3D movie - so that was a Plus!) :)

Here's is our popcorn thief. The little guy really enjoyed the fat laden, oversalted, trans-fat loaded stuff... but so did we!!! :)

Yesterday was also a big day for rain in Central Texas. Here Andrew is enjoying a fruit juice popsicle while sitting in the entry way watching the rain....

This was about 2 weeks ago. Andrew has really gotten the hang of the playground equipment at our local Chic-fil-a since we frequent it often. His Uncle Jeff works there, so we like to go say "hi"! (AND it's an indoor playground - PERFECT for ultra hot and/or rainy Texas days!)

This is from 2 weeks ago at C&D Hair Creations. Andrew loves Mr. David and has come a long way in his haircutting bravery. Below are some pics from his very first haircut (also done by Mr. David!!!)

SEE? I wasn't fibbing... That boy did NOT like his first haircut!!! (Look at the bottom lip!!! He's a pro!) This was a few days before his first birthday...

Here he was giving our beloved Mr. David a guilt trip and starting to make Mommy feel bad, too!

Back to 2009, this was recently when Uncle Jeff came to stay the weekend with us. As many of you know, I am a CHICKEN when staying by myself when David is out of town, so my sweet brother came to stay with us.

I love this pic of those sweet guys!!

This was last weekend - enter OCTOBER! We had a craft day of painting pumpkins. (Again - he's smiling here, saying "cheese", he's not in pain or anything!) :)

Finally, seems like we may have Fall here in Central Texas. We've had lots of good rain and the weather has cooled off into the upper 70's. A far cry from the glorious Fall weather back East - but we'll take it!!!