What's up with us?
8:27 AM Posted In cameron , gabby , nguyen , open heart surgery , opthamology , sheree 12 Comments »
I have been having a bit of writers block this past week, hence the lack of quality posts. Forgive me. With that being said, I figure it's a good time to fill everyone in on what we've been up to around here.
It looks like the worst of our colds are behind us, however I woke up on Monday with a sore throat. Again. So I am sure my kids are up next. Poor babies can't catch a break. I guess I signed up for this when I registered Cameron for preschool.
Speaking of Cameron, he is doing really well. He is getting really feisty and testing Nguyen and I daily with his smart mouth. We're working on it. And what's with that saying "The Terrible Two's" ??? In my experience, three is where it's at...the terrible-ness, that is. We are ready and waiting for FOUR which will be here next month. Four! It's officially a "kid age." How did that happen?
We are in the midst of trying to plan Cameron's birthday party. He isn't too excited about picking a theme at the moment, so I am taking full advantage of that. This may be the last year that I have a say, haha! So, a circus theme it is! I'm getting excited :)
We are in the midst of trying to plan Cameron's birthday party. He isn't too excited about picking a theme at the moment, so I am taking full advantage of that. This may be the last year that I have a say, haha! So, a circus theme it is! I'm getting excited :)
Gabby is just as sweet as ever. A lot of people have inquired about her heart. We had her last appointment a couple of months ago and we will be going back in a couple more months to check on it again. At last check everything was good...not great as in, "YAY! Her heart issues have resolved, but great as in, "there's been no change...see you next time." I have to admit, it's exhausting wondering when we can put this all behind us. It's quite unnerving trying to plan vacations and what have you when you have a wee little princess waiting on open heart surgery.
Gabby had her first opthamology appointment yesterday and the doctor says her eyes look great. A lot of times kids with Ds can be nearsighted due to the size of their BIG beautiful eyes. It's not the case for miss gabby...at least, not yet. He said we can follow up with him in 3-4 years.
At last weight check, she weighed in at 13 pounds, 3 ounces. She is still a peanut and will likely remain so until she gets that open heart surgery under her belt. She's burning quite a bit of calories with that heart of hers. She never misses a day of cardio. Me on the other hand, ugh.
The weight loss thing is kind of at a standstill. About two weeks ago I was THREE pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight with Gabby (don't even talk to me about pre-pregnancy weight with cameron...it's depressing) but anyway, once the week was over that "three pounds away" thing was only a mirage. My scale was teasing I guess. Jerk. So then of course, the dissapointment was followed by "well, why am I drinking slimfast all day if I am not going to lose weight?" (grrrreat thinking, sheree) And so I ate all of the junky crap I was trying to avoid the week prior. This week I have my attitude in check and it's back to the slimfast (gag) and intense cardio. This morning I could hardly walk I was so sore. It's a good sign.
Nguyen is busy busy busy with work. For whatever reason, even in a recession, people are still opening new restaurants. And the good restaurants are staying open, thank goodness. The one downside is that we have to hound these restaurants for payments. They always end up paying, but never without a little nagging. Whatever...we do what we gotta do and if that means calling someone EVERY day for two weeks straight, I'm game.
Oh I just remembered I forgot to mention I am GOING BACK TO SCHOOL next week. I am really looking forward to it but don't be surprised if a few days go by without a blog. Homework is going to be intense, I am sure!
So that's what's up with us. Sorry it couldn't be a more exciting update. We like boring around here!
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Awesome update! sorry to hear about the sore throat. :(
What's your major at school? That is AWESOME news! Best wishes to ya!!
What classes are you taking?!
You will be amazed at the difference AFTER heart Surgery! As always the princess is Adorable and Let me tell you 4 is no better than 3 and it get's worse from there! LOL I am still waiting for the good age.... I think I will be waiting for a LONG time..
oh dani- don't say that!!! lol
Kelly- not sure on an exact major at this time but I am thinking of going into genetics. We'll see...
Kyla- I am taking humanities, algebra, and my second english writing class. ;)
Yay for going back to school! I'm so in awe of you ladies who can do motherhood and school; me, not so much.
I can't believe how tiny Gabby is...oh, to be that small and well dressed is but a dream ;)
Updates like this are great!
For instance I remember hearing something about you going back to school, but I don't think I caught all the details. Genetics...wow. That is such a fascinating area of study. I hope you have an easier time with it than I did!
Katie cracked me up with her comment. Yes, Gabby is one well dressed little peanut!
Oh and I call my scale a jerk every single day. He totally deserves it!
That's great that your going back to school. I love the new pics. of the kids, they are getting so big. This might seem like a weird question, but when did Cam really start talking a lot? Gracie talks just not so much, the doctor isn't concerned, I'm just curious how other kids are.
gretchen- cameron was a late bloomer in the talking department. In fact, he is still a little behind, I think.
I can't remember an age really where it took off...I just remember he had a handful of words for quite a while and then suddenly, one day, it was like he exploded with words. I actually want to say it was cloder to three where he really started with stringing words together.
Try not to worry...I did the same thing, but it'll just happen out of the blue one day! ;)
Was Cam playing peek-a-boo with Gabbs? lol I love that pic.
Great pictures - so sweet. Good luck with school!
Thanks for the update! Always love the hear what the Pham's are up to and you guys are alway up to something!
Great to hear you are going back to school and maybe studying genetics. Wow!
Give those cute babies a hug and kiss from Aunt Nutty and have a great weekend!
I'm beating myself over the head trying to remember why they are putting off her surgery. I'm sure you have told me, but I can't remember. I'm pretty sure you had a lovely post saying so, I briefly remember:(
Girl you are skinny, not sure what you are talking about.
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