Almost 2 months of blogging to do!

I have no clue where to start. I have neglected the blog, and now I have to remember 2 months of details to share. The boys were out of school for 2 weeks in April for spring break. We had a lot to go on with Easter, Church and finally our prayers were answer. Most of my close friends will know what I am talking about. It was a long fight (4 years) but everything is going good right now, and now there is relief in the picture. I started another infusion called Acterma. Seems like it is working so far. Besides having some minor allergic reaction, I think I can handle it for now. Its nice to be able to grab my hair brush without being in pain. We also bought a new house. We re happy and feel at home. We are living back in Waxhaw and it is wonderful! I love to be able to walk into town, walk the boys to the park or go shopping! We did our follow up visit with Karson's neurologist. She did dx him with Epilepsy with seizure tendencies. The best way to explain it is like this : when you try to build a fire, you have sparks. After so many sparks you finally create a fire. Well if Karson : he has different tendencies during the night : teeth grinding, sleep walking, sleep talking, rolling around, not getting a good nights rest. Well all of those are consider sparks, after while those sparks aka tendencies are going to become seizures. This is also the reason he had so many "febrile seizures". We started him on a new epilepsy medication this is his 4th in the last 4 years. We never like many of them b/c they did change his temperament. We are hoping this one works, and redo another sleep test next year to see where we are at. Darrel had a food allergy testing done to see why he was choking on his food. Come to find out he is allergic to BEEF(yes guys, he is allergic to cow. Which includes Steak, hamburgers, hot dogs and other things) also, pepper, apples, peaches and eggs. So we are doing our best to eliminate or at least cut down on the amount of foods he is allergic too. We are now settle into our house, and the boys are almost of school. Everyone is doing great right now. Can't wait to see my babies graduate from Pre-school!

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Seems like the weeks are flying by. We are almost at summer time, and we can't wait! I started my new infusion for Rheumatoid Arthritis this past week. A little nervous, since I am a weakling when it comes to these infusions. Most people do not know that theses infusions are the same that they use for chemo. So they are really hard on the body. This is my 5th different type of infusion. And so far I have a lot of side effects, which is scary. The nausea, heart palpation's and hives are back. But they only last for about 3 days, which I can handle, as long as the pain goes away. As of right now, the pain is 3x's worse than before. I go back on the 25th for my second dose, praying for this too work. I need the relief from that pain now! I got to visit with both of the boys classrooms on Friday. I love being in there with them. I was told my one lil boy that he love me. It just melts your heart, hearing those words! Friday night, Karson and I went out on a date. We went to Chili's and Karson had the best meal ever! We went to target to grab him a little toy. Karson was getting extra special treatment since he was getting a sleep study that night. We arrived to the doctors office, and was accepted right away. Our nurse, Rita, was very helpful. Karson did a great job, while they hooked all his robot wires to his head and body. Karson slept very well, he had so minor sleep talking, and teeth grinding. He woke up twice a little confuse, but other than that, it was a great night for Karson. I stopped by Bojangles the following morning, to get everyone some breakfast. Our meal cost $6.42; at first I thought she said $6.24. So I handed her 6 one dollar bills, and .24 in some change. She then informed me it was .42 not .24. I was okay with that, so I counted out more change and gave her .42 in change. After I handed the change to her; she looked at me dumbfounded and asked me if this is supposed to be .42. I said "yes" and she throws the change into the drawer and said she was not counting it. I then realize, I am getting older, because I can't believe that the young teenagers these days are immature. Really, you can't count out .42 of change?

The sad note we learn this week, is Karson's sleep study results. Karson is having Seizure activity, which means the neuro would like to put Karson back on seizure medicine. This is something Darrel and I will have to make on our own. Karson has been doing so well lately, we have been very proud. I wasn't expecting this news, and it breaks my heart. I hate the fact my baby is having seizures, and I didn't know or expect it. We are not sure if we are starting back on seizure medicine, we are praying for the right answer. I know when Karson was on the meds before, he wasn't the same kid. I would really hate having a different child, than the child I have now. He is so outgoing, and lovable. So pray with us and for that we can make the right decision that is for Karson.

March 20-26th 2011

This was finally a quiet week for us. We found out that the boys did not make it into Union Academy. We are number 88 on the waiting list. But we are actually okay with that. Since we found out that we have an "Contract" on our new house. The house is in Waxhaw city limits. So the boys will be going to the same elementary school that I went too. I am very excited over this. I love Waxhaw, and it is time for me to go back to my hometown! I was asked by Mr. Rodane if I will attend the cluster meeting for inner city schools. I was nervous about going. But I did go. I found out a lot of information about Union County Public Schools. It is a very scary situation. Something we all need to pray about. We had our house inspection on Saturday. Everything looks good! Very happy except for the fact the house has BATS in the attic. They are in between the screen and wall, so they are not actually inside the attic as of yet. But still creepy!! Can you believe BATS are protected by PETA. Crazy!! I say "kill em"!!! Our closing date is set for April 25th. Happy to be homeowners again.

March 13th-March19th 2011

ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER

GREEN EGGS, GREEN PANCAKES, GREEN MILK AND GREEN PUDDING

KARSON ENJOYING HIS GREEN PUDDING
JACKSON LOVES HIS MILK NO MATTER WHAT COLOR

KARSON SLEEPING

JACKSON IS NOW THE "MOVER" WHILE SLEEPING

With spring approaching, we are finding ourselves busy. So the boys 6:00 pm bedtime is getting later and later. And I am seeing this is becoming a problem in the mornings, when it is time to wake the boys up. Jackson is now starting to begged to sleep in on school days. On the weekends this boy is up at 5:00 AM sharp!!!

I was in Jackson's class this week, and I came to conclusion teachers must know everything about their children parents. I am only in their classes a couple hours a week, and I know a lot about these parents. I am praying that the boys don't share their home stories with their class, who knows what is said! I do know who parents are in jail, who have extra boyfriends or girlfriends, and who also can get jiggy with it(one of Jackson's little buddies term) The boys principal called me last week and asked me if I will be representative for WBEC in their Cluster meeting. I said "yes" but now I am nervous. Like I said before, I wish the boys could stay at this school, but since WBEC is only a pre-school, they must continue into elementary school. Maybe their teachers can go to which every school the boys will attend. And even Mr. Rodane. I never met a principal as loving and kind hearted as this man. He really cares for his students and teachers. We got to celebrate St. Patricks day this week. And the boys were excited. The leprechaun came to their classroom and they had to find where he went and where the treasure was. We got to indulge into St. Patricks day a little more when they got home. The boys and I made dinner that night and we had: Green eggs, Green pancakes, green milk and green pudding. Karson and Jackson loves to help cook, and the loved everything being green. Isn't it amazing how cooking with your child for 20mins can add a lifetime memory into their head.

Some funny conversations we had this week :

I asked Karson if he has been playing in the grass at school again. He said "mommy, how do you know everything?" I said "mommies know everything" Plus he had grass stains on his pants. But he doesn't need to know that.

Darrel and I had a great conversation one night with a very sleep walking Karson. There has been a fly in his room, that we can seem to kill. Karson wakes up and demanding we kill this fly, because it keeps biting him in the head. Finally, Darrel kills the fly. Karson said "I don't like being mushed(smushed, but Karson "s" are still delayed) but since it was the fly it can be mushed. Then we hear banging on the walls, we walked in and asked Karson what he was doing. He said he was mushing all the flies. There were no flies, Karson was still asleep :)

Jackson informed on that "Mommies are always right" I said "why?" Because you told me if I ate all of those green pancakes, eggs, pudding and milk, my poop may be green so don't be scare. I said "okay" Jackson : Mommy, my poop was GREEEEEEEEEEEEN.... A little too much information, but to cute to pass up.

We got to surprised Darrel this weekend with NCAA tickets to see the UNC Tarheels play in Charlotte. Darrel works very hard for our family, and he deserved these tickets. And he was very shock that he got to go. He had a blast!!!

March 6th-March 12th

We watched "Despicable Me" for the first time. And it was honestly a great movie. The boys love it. I love watching movies with the family, nothing is more comforting then having the whole family snuggling together and laughing(maybe snoring in b/t too)

Jackson has informed us this week that he has a new best friend at school. But, unfortunately,he does not know his name. Karson had his very first school play this past Thursday. I have to admit for some reason, I had tears in my eyes. Must be a mommy thing. There were 3 other classes with his play. Karson's class did "This Old Man", "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "Caps for Sale" Karson was a strawberry for the Very Hungry Caterpillar. And then the whole class was Monkeys for "Caps for Sale" Vicente was the peddler, and he did an awesome job. All of the kids were so proud of themselves. They had such great fun.

As I may have mention before in past. I let the boys chose my toenail color, when I go get pedicures. This week, Karson and Jackson double team me. They decided they wanted Yellow!! Yellow just like the sun! And that is what I did. I now have Bright, Yellow and Springy Toes! I love my sweet, sassy boys!

We finally had the boys 5 year old well check up. Yes! I know!! 5 years. My little babies are now 5. Everything was wonderful. Dr. Parrish was very pleased with Karson's speaking. Karson weighed in at 49 pounds and 45 1/2 inches tall. He is now in the 90th percentile for height and weight. As of right now, Dr. Parrish his projecting his height to be 6'2 when he is an adult. Amazing how much Karson's appearances has change over the past couple months. Jackson is catching up with Karson finally! Even though, we still feel like the boys mimic the movies "Twins" with Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Not that much of a difference but still it is cute. Jackson weighed in at 38.8 pounds and 42 1/2 inches tall. Dr. Parrish projected Jackson to be around 5'9 1/2 when he is older. Both boys had to get their "Kindergarten Shots" Karson had the first shot, and started crying until he saw blood. Then he stopped and look. He said "HEHEHE Bleed" Karson is going to be in the medical field or computers :) Jackson, on the other hand, was not very good at getting his shots this time. After the first one, he was done. So I told him the shots were to make his arm stronger. I asked him which arm did he want to have the biggest muscle in. Of course, he chose his throwing arm. On the way home, Jackson got in trouble for back talking(seems to be a habit of his) I informed him, if he kept it up, he would not go to t-ball practice tomorrow. He started crying and losing his breath. We didn't know why he got so upset. Jackson finally calmed down and said " But mommy, I have to go to t-ball practice to show everyone how I can throw hard now, since I got a shot in my muscle!" He sure does love baseball.

Feb 28th-March 5th 2011

Slow week for us. Not much going on. The boys are into singing right now. Both are gearing up for their spring plays for school. I am still not sure what Karson's class is exactly working on, but I know about Jacksons. His play is on April 7th. Jackson knows his song "Down by the Bay" by heart. Even Darrel and I are singing the song. Jackson will be playing the baby bear in the play. I am sure, he will do great, he loves attention. The boys are also in the music maker class with church. And they love it. We have a CD we listen to constantly. And they know most of the words by heart. They love going to church on Sunday nights. I am so happy we are part of a church that has so much to offer for the boys. We were able to celebrate Ally's 4th birthday with her at Extreme play. The boys had a great time. Jackson and I had our weekly date night watching Survivor. He loves that show! While Jackson and I watch the show, Karson gets to play on my computer playing Bookflix. Still overwhelmed, that my 5 year old, can work my computer.........

Feb 21st-27th 2011

This was the week for relaxing after celebrating the boys birthday for 5 days straight! I now say I have two 5 year old! Where did my babies go. I still can't believe they are little men now. Both of them mature overnight. The boys imaginations are growing like weeds. It is amazing at our conversations. Jackson went to use the bathroom and came back with a funny story.

Jackson: Mommy , every time you flush the toilet, it goes to the ocean.
Me: really?
Jackson: Yes Mommy!
Me: Who told you this?
Jackson: That is what my friend Nemo said. So my pee goes to the ocean
Then with a giggle he walks away.

This Tuesday I was in Karson's class. While Jackson had a special guest in his class. Later that day after I picked the boys up, I learned very quickly who the special guest was. I was informed that I drive to fast, I do not use my blinkers correctly. Even when I turned right on red, Jackson about flipped. Yes, you may have guessed it, Jackson's guest was a police officer.

We received a little note from Karson's teacher this week. It said that "Karson is now talking up a storm!" Our little shy boy, is now coming out of his shell.

The boys had their first t-ball practice for the spring. It is going to be a great year. Seems like all the parents will get along fine. Hopefully no more craziness like last fall. The boys have a terrific coach, and they were thrilled to have him back again this year. The improvement the boys made in the last year, rocks!!!