Skylar's First Trip to the Emergency Room

Well we had quite a scare last night. Skylar has been fighting allergies and coughing sneezing but really still himself...playing and in a good mood. Last night he woke up screaming and when I got him up he was wheezing. I woke Jon up and he immediately said he needs to go to the ER. Jon has had asthma his whole life and knew it was an attack. They tested him for how much oxygen he was getting and it was low so he got steroids orally and a breathing treatment. Our poor guy had to go through chest x-rays, removal of ear gunk (which was not there last week at his check up), and tests for RSV. Luckily the tests were negative. He came home exhausted (as did Jon who took him). He is now on breathing treatments every four hours until we see the wheezing getting better. It is very scary to see someone so small with the mask on his face but he is a trooper. After a struggle the first time, he is now pretty relaxed when we put it on him. He seems to know it is helping him and there is a noticeable difference after it.

Our pediatrician reassured us this doesn't mean that he has asthma. It could have been an isolated incident which we are hoping for. To make matters worse, Jon has been battling asthma issues this week...it tends to get really bad when his allergies flare up and it is bad right now. I dealt with it earlier this week too. So things have not been fun around our house. Elaina is the only one who is ok. Lucky girl because she will still get to go to the circus tomorrow with me. Poor Jon and Skylar have to miss it. Let's hope they both have a good night sleep at least!

Early March

We have REALLY been enjoying the warm weather over the past week! It has been great going on walks, taking trips to the park, and just spending time playing in the yard. The kids love being outside! Unfortunately we were enjoying the weather so much that we really didn't take too many pictures outside. Here are a few plus some others from the last few weeks.

Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk! Love the Baby Jay shirt from Uncle David and Aunt Amy!!!


Our house has a central vac system. We don't use it but it is hooked up and the kids love to turn it on. Yes, we know, soon they will start putting things in it. I guess we will unplug it when it happens but for now they enjoy just turning it on. Whatever keeps them busy helps us!







Skylar enjoying the balls at the Dr. Seuss' Birthday party event at the Parkway Early Childhood Center.


Elaina and friend Julia at the Dr. Seuss event.


Castlewood State Park- So bummed that we forgot the camera when we went to the "beach" part along the river. Elaina especially loved the sand and after sifting it through her fingers, decided it would be fun to dive into the sand! Here are a few pictures from the playground.






Around the house...





He is really into climbing these days!


Elaina has become very attached to her bunny. She even takes Skylar's when she is in his room.


Skylar checking out the rain out the back window.


They love going for rides in their wagon!