"A mcdonalds flag means that people speak M's"
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Caring at Eastside Christian Church
Walking Sawyer into his class, he asks the woman checking him in "Are
you feeling better?" The guys standing at the other door were
astonished. One said "That kid deserves candy!" Another affirmed that
with "A lot of candy!!"
Proud momma.
you feeling better?" The guys standing at the other door were
astonished. One said "That kid deserves candy!" Another affirmed that
with "A lot of candy!!"
Proud momma.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Bathtime Picassos
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"Tub Art! @zilgub aren't you proud? 😉🎨🛀#picstitch #kenagyville #sawyer #dempsey #crayola #tub #art"
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Emergency Dental Procedure
Yesterday Jake, myself, and Dempsey picked Sawyer up from VBS at WACC. On the drive home Sawyer said "Oh no, my tooth feels loose." When I asked him which tooth it was he pointed to his lower right molar. Knowing that he's too young for that tooth to be loose I told him "We'll take a look when we get home." A few moments later, in a panicked voice, he said "I taste blood!" Jake and I just tried to keep him calm until we could get home and check out what was going on.
When we got home Sawyer required Daddy's attention to this problem. After a few minutes I heard Sawyer crying and panicking. Dempsey was whimpering too, showing his empathetic side to brother. I went in to check on Sawyer and Daddy. Jake left to get some water for Sawyer while I looked at Sawyer's tooth. What a strange sight.
As I looked at Sawyer's tooth I saw what looked like inflamed gums and a foreign object. I asked if Sawyer was in any pain and, with his mouth still open, he shook his head no but put his hands over his heart. I responded, "Besides having pain in your heart, a scared feeling, is your tooth hurting?" He said no. I grabbed one of those individual flossers that has a pick on the end. I tapped his tooth and inflamed area with it. No pain. BUT that foreign object was part of his tooth!! Crazy.
I told Sawyer to go eat the hot dog that Jake had made him for lunch. I called my dentist to see if she could see him ASAP and let me know what to do whether it be address it right then or come in the next day. She wasn't available AT ALL until today at 11:15. As the mother of a super anxious Sawyer I knew that was not okay. I grabbed my phone and Googled "Whittier dentists". The top listing was for La Habra Dental Group. I called and explained our situation. Bethany is the one who answered the phone. What a gem! In my explanation I used the phrase "I'm concerned" and she said "If you're concerned, we're concerned." Bethany proceeded to tell me to bring Sawyer in right then because the office gets busier later in the day/ evening. So, Sawyer and I jumped back in the car and headed over to La Habra Dental. The whole way I was trying to keep Sawyer calm and I was answering any questions he asked. I told him we needed to go to the dentist because Mommy isn't a professional when it comes to teeth and that I wanted to be sure he would be okay.
When we got there we were greeted by RN Shawn. What a nice guy. He got us water bottles and was quick to engage Sawyer in conversation. Y'all know it doesn't take much to engage Sawyer. Shawn called Sawyer by name when we walked in and Sawyer was SHOCKED. He said "How do you know my name? Oh wait, everyone knows my name." I laughed, as did the other people in the waiting room. Comedy wherever Sawyer goes.
Shawn took us into a room and asked us questions about what was going on. He had forms ready for me to sign about Sawyer's treatment and HIPPA. I was impressed. Sawyer started shivering in the room- it was pretty cold. Shawn asked him if he wanted a blanket. Sawyer said yes and Shawn brought him a brand new fleece blanket (which we got to keep). I was so touched by the generosity and preparedness of this office.
Another dental assistant came and got us and took us to the exam/ procedure room. I feel so bad, the assistants were AWESOME and I have forgotten their names. The ladies were so wonderful with Sawyer and he, being who he is, just charmed their socks off. They took x-rays and pictures of his tooth with state of the art equipment. The photos popped up on the computer screen that was right there and he could see them. He thought that was pretty neat. The x-rays are always difficult and he gagged a little- we've all been there. He was such a trooper and did a great job!
Once the images were all taken we met Dr Michael DDS. What a fun guy. He was quick to engage Sawyer and keep him informed while also talking technically to his assistants. I was so impressed. They let me stay in the area the whole time too. That was wonderful. After review the photos/ films Dr Michael suggested two plans of action and asked if we wanted to have the work done right then if possible or wait. I told him right away if possible. I didn't want Sawyer to worry for a day. It took a lot of explaining to Sawyer about what was going to happen and reassuring him he would be fine. He was a roller coaster of emotions and questions. Over all, though, he decided that he wanted to get everything handled right then too. My brave intelligent boy!
Option 1: drill out the infected/ cavity-ridden parts of the tooth, fill it, save it
Option 2: if Option 1 wasn't enough when he got in the tooth- extract it and put in a spacer
Once I signed the necessary paperwork an assistant brought in the cart of tanks for the nitrous oxide. She showed Sawyer the mask that would go over his nose and he looked confused. We explained what it would do and I was quick to make a BIG deal about how cool that air is, how the mask looked like a Storm Trooper's mask, how jealous I was of him that he got that air and I didn't.... He accepted all of that and did exactly what she told him to do. Such a brave boy. By this time I've prayed for him twice- per his request. I prayed that God would give him peace and the courage of Joshua. I love that my boy hold onto the power of prayer with both hands at all times.
A few minutes of breathing the nitrous Sawyer was in a GREAT place. LOL You would be too. They started prepping him for the procedure. I don't remember what they called it but it went something like this:
Breathe nitrous; shot of Novocaine; drill into tooth, clean out dead tooth and effected nerve/ root parts; fill it in; clean teeth
It was a longer procedure than Dr Michael had thought but it went smoothly and he was able to save Sawyer's tooth. I was so grateful. I was scared I'd have to explain to Sawyer that he was going to lose his tooth.
It was so strange to watch Sawyer through all of this be awake and even able to communicate. He asked me to pray for him one more time before Dr Michael started. So I did. While Dr Michael was working I kept saying affirming things the whole time and Sawyer would stick his thumbs up or wave. He did so well! The doctor and assistants said "Sawyer, you can be my patient any time!" When all was done Sawyer told them "You can be my professionals any time!" They just "ahhhh"ed at him. I smiled like a proud momma would.
When the procedure was done they took his mask off, sat him up, and we waited a little while to make sure everything was all right. He was numb and had the hardest time understanding that HE had to tell us if he felt it. He thought we would be able to tell by touching. It was a bit humorous. He was able to get up and walk and talk with no problem! I was amazed. An assistant took us to the Treasure Box and Sawyer got to pick TWO items. He was excited. I got to sit and wait for financial papers and to make the payment. Super easy. Super fast. Super impressed.
Then, this morning, Dr Michael called me to check on Sawyer and see how he was doing. I told him everything was fine and that Sawyer was doing great. He was pleased.
LA HABRA DENTAL
901 W Whittier Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
888-829-3092
www.lahabrasmiles.com
When we got home Sawyer required Daddy's attention to this problem. After a few minutes I heard Sawyer crying and panicking. Dempsey was whimpering too, showing his empathetic side to brother. I went in to check on Sawyer and Daddy. Jake left to get some water for Sawyer while I looked at Sawyer's tooth. What a strange sight.
As I looked at Sawyer's tooth I saw what looked like inflamed gums and a foreign object. I asked if Sawyer was in any pain and, with his mouth still open, he shook his head no but put his hands over his heart. I responded, "Besides having pain in your heart, a scared feeling, is your tooth hurting?" He said no. I grabbed one of those individual flossers that has a pick on the end. I tapped his tooth and inflamed area with it. No pain. BUT that foreign object was part of his tooth!! Crazy.
I told Sawyer to go eat the hot dog that Jake had made him for lunch. I called my dentist to see if she could see him ASAP and let me know what to do whether it be address it right then or come in the next day. She wasn't available AT ALL until today at 11:15. As the mother of a super anxious Sawyer I knew that was not okay. I grabbed my phone and Googled "Whittier dentists". The top listing was for La Habra Dental Group. I called and explained our situation. Bethany is the one who answered the phone. What a gem! In my explanation I used the phrase "I'm concerned" and she said "If you're concerned, we're concerned." Bethany proceeded to tell me to bring Sawyer in right then because the office gets busier later in the day/ evening. So, Sawyer and I jumped back in the car and headed over to La Habra Dental. The whole way I was trying to keep Sawyer calm and I was answering any questions he asked. I told him we needed to go to the dentist because Mommy isn't a professional when it comes to teeth and that I wanted to be sure he would be okay.
When we got there we were greeted by RN Shawn. What a nice guy. He got us water bottles and was quick to engage Sawyer in conversation. Y'all know it doesn't take much to engage Sawyer. Shawn called Sawyer by name when we walked in and Sawyer was SHOCKED. He said "How do you know my name? Oh wait, everyone knows my name." I laughed, as did the other people in the waiting room. Comedy wherever Sawyer goes.
Option 1: drill out the infected/ cavity-ridden parts of the tooth, fill it, save it
Option 2: if Option 1 wasn't enough when he got in the tooth- extract it and put in a spacer
Once I signed the necessary paperwork an assistant brought in the cart of tanks for the nitrous oxide. She showed Sawyer the mask that would go over his nose and he looked confused. We explained what it would do and I was quick to make a BIG deal about how cool that air is, how the mask looked like a Storm Trooper's mask, how jealous I was of him that he got that air and I didn't.... He accepted all of that and did exactly what she told him to do. Such a brave boy. By this time I've prayed for him twice- per his request. I prayed that God would give him peace and the courage of Joshua. I love that my boy hold onto the power of prayer with both hands at all times.
A few minutes of breathing the nitrous Sawyer was in a GREAT place. LOL You would be too. They started prepping him for the procedure. I don't remember what they called it but it went something like this:
Breathe nitrous; shot of Novocaine; drill into tooth, clean out dead tooth and effected nerve/ root parts; fill it in; clean teeth
It was a longer procedure than Dr Michael had thought but it went smoothly and he was able to save Sawyer's tooth. I was so grateful. I was scared I'd have to explain to Sawyer that he was going to lose his tooth.
When the procedure was done they took his mask off, sat him up, and we waited a little while to make sure everything was all right. He was numb and had the hardest time understanding that HE had to tell us if he felt it. He thought we would be able to tell by touching. It was a bit humorous. He was able to get up and walk and talk with no problem! I was amazed. An assistant took us to the Treasure Box and Sawyer got to pick TWO items. He was excited. I got to sit and wait for financial papers and to make the payment. Super easy. Super fast. Super impressed.
LA HABRA DENTAL
901 W Whittier Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
888-829-3092
www.lahabrasmiles.com
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Too Pooped To Pop
Sawyer passes out on the chair with a towel for a blanket.
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"My Angel! He's been my rock since he was born, it just took me a little while to realize it. God knew I needed THIS boy. 💙 #picstitch #kenagyville #sawyer"
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
That Moment... and Other Things
That moment when your precious, over-sized heart of a six year old boy
says "what the hell?" to his grandmother. Yep. The world grew quiet.
It was stunned. A knowing mother summons her child to her with wisdom
already back logging her speech ability. Three adults work in tandom
to dissect the happening and help the boy understand right from wrong
in that instance.
It's a HARD lesson to grasp and to explain. How do you tell a child
they can't say certain things when they hear "all wise and powerful"
adults say those things in life and on television? How do you explain
to a six year old boy who desperately wants to be an adult so he "can
make his own rules" that just because you're an adult doesn't mean you
are: wise, intelligent, good, kind, caring, aware, or a myriad of
other possitive traits????
This is where we need the Lord! It's these moments that I use the
wisdom God has given me over my life and because of my prayers. My
sweet boy needs to know he did something he shouldn't have AND he
needs to hear/ see/ feel/ believe that we love him regardless,
understand why it happened, accept his apology, and most important
-that it is not something to be ashamed of.
My sweet child melted as we talked through this with him. His heart is
so big. His spirit is so kind. This world is so confusing. He uttered
the words "I feel ashamed" and I was quick to scoop him up into my
arms and tell him it was nothing to be ashamed about, I still loved
him very much, and that mommy and daddy were to blame for allowing him
to watch Big Bang Theory with us. It's a really mild show compared to
the smut that clogs the waves BUT it is too adult for my kiddo. We
will have more of these instances and that is okay.
Parenting is important. We work hard at it. It shows. God is faithful
to provide us with the wisdom and direction to help us "raise them up
in the way they should go".
Sawyer asked me to leave the room where he sent himself so he could
have a little more alone time to process what happened. He is so
mature and capable for so young a person. I am proud.
Other things...
Today we had water play outside with the sprinkler gecko Gram gave him.
We walked to his friend Charlie's house to see about playing but they
weren't home.
We went to Ralph's because he's been asking for Taffy cookies- and we
needed a few other things.
He wants to be an adult so bad that sometimes he helps with Dempsey in
ways he ought not to- as in a parent role, authority instead of equal.
Another constant learning.
Lord, thank you so very much for the honor of being a parent. It is a
special job and I take it very serious. It requires a lot of me and
most days I willingly give all that is required. Thank you, Lord, for
filling me up when I feel depleted. Thank you for the spirit you have
given Sawyer. It is a joy to see You through his eyes and in his
heart. He truly loves You and there is nothing greater than that! I
pray that you will continue to guide me and Jake as we parent this
marvelous boy. He makes me so proud, God, and I know he makes you
proud too. I pray that you will never allow me to lose sight of who HE
is... who You designed him to be. Amen.
says "what the hell?" to his grandmother. Yep. The world grew quiet.
It was stunned. A knowing mother summons her child to her with wisdom
already back logging her speech ability. Three adults work in tandom
to dissect the happening and help the boy understand right from wrong
in that instance.
It's a HARD lesson to grasp and to explain. How do you tell a child
they can't say certain things when they hear "all wise and powerful"
adults say those things in life and on television? How do you explain
to a six year old boy who desperately wants to be an adult so he "can
make his own rules" that just because you're an adult doesn't mean you
are: wise, intelligent, good, kind, caring, aware, or a myriad of
other possitive traits????
This is where we need the Lord! It's these moments that I use the
wisdom God has given me over my life and because of my prayers. My
sweet boy needs to know he did something he shouldn't have AND he
needs to hear/ see/ feel/ believe that we love him regardless,
understand why it happened, accept his apology, and most important
-that it is not something to be ashamed of.
My sweet child melted as we talked through this with him. His heart is
so big. His spirit is so kind. This world is so confusing. He uttered
the words "I feel ashamed" and I was quick to scoop him up into my
arms and tell him it was nothing to be ashamed about, I still loved
him very much, and that mommy and daddy were to blame for allowing him
to watch Big Bang Theory with us. It's a really mild show compared to
the smut that clogs the waves BUT it is too adult for my kiddo. We
will have more of these instances and that is okay.
Parenting is important. We work hard at it. It shows. God is faithful
to provide us with the wisdom and direction to help us "raise them up
in the way they should go".
Sawyer asked me to leave the room where he sent himself so he could
have a little more alone time to process what happened. He is so
mature and capable for so young a person. I am proud.
Other things...
Today we had water play outside with the sprinkler gecko Gram gave him.
We walked to his friend Charlie's house to see about playing but they
weren't home.
We went to Ralph's because he's been asking for Taffy cookies- and we
needed a few other things.
He wants to be an adult so bad that sometimes he helps with Dempsey in
ways he ought not to- as in a parent role, authority instead of equal.
Another constant learning.
Lord, thank you so very much for the honor of being a parent. It is a
special job and I take it very serious. It requires a lot of me and
most days I willingly give all that is required. Thank you, Lord, for
filling me up when I feel depleted. Thank you for the spirit you have
given Sawyer. It is a joy to see You through his eyes and in his
heart. He truly loves You and there is nothing greater than that! I
pray that you will continue to guide me and Jake as we parent this
marvelous boy. He makes me so proud, God, and I know he makes you
proud too. I pray that you will never allow me to lose sight of who HE
is... who You designed him to be. Amen.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
Tooth #5 Out
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"#5 gone! Tears every time. Tooth Fairy is a comin'. 💰💰 #kenagyville #sawyer #toothless #number5"
Over Dramatic
My mom (Granny) text me this today...
As we were going out the front door to go to McD Sawyer was saying
something and I asked, "what did you say?" He says, "oh nothing, I was
just being over dramatic."
What a kid : )
As we were going out the front door to go to McD Sawyer was saying
something and I asked, "what did you say?" He says, "oh nothing, I was
just being over dramatic."
What a kid : )
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Monday, July 1, 2013
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