Playmates and Updates
Well, before we get all packed tomorrow I figured I would do one last blog post before we head to Oklahoma.
I think I'll start with the not so great news and then move into the happier stuff.
So, not so great news: Grace is now completely blind. We're not sure what exactly happened but between yesterday and today she has completely lost site in her one remaining eye. She also seems to be suffering from some arthritis or hip problem as well. We took her to the vet, and they gave her a shot to help with the pain. Hopefully it helps. It's so sad to see her walking around just bumping into things head on. Or staring off into space not sure of what to do. She doesn't hear that well either so that doesn't help. Today she walked right into the pantry, bonked her head, and then just laid down because she wasn't sure of what to do next. :( My poor baby. We hope for the best, but I don't think the trip will go well with her, and being blind in a brand new house. I just don't think she'll be with us for too much longer. :*(
On a still down note but not as sad - The kids and I all have colds. This makes for a miserable preparation for the move. We also had to push our closing back to Monday. Moving is a very annoying process. I think I'll be staying in Oklahoma for a long time. lol I'm also hoping these colds are gone quickly so we can meet our new niece in Dallas!
On an exciting note - The movers come to pack us tomorrow. So soon we'll be officially moving!!! :) Adios hordes of mosquitoes!!!!!! (Gabriel has already received several bites and it's only March.)
And now for the happy stuff. I've mentioned (I think) that Gabriel and Lorelai are starting to become little playmates at times. Here is the evidence:
I think I'll start with the not so great news and then move into the happier stuff.
So, not so great news: Grace is now completely blind. We're not sure what exactly happened but between yesterday and today she has completely lost site in her one remaining eye. She also seems to be suffering from some arthritis or hip problem as well. We took her to the vet, and they gave her a shot to help with the pain. Hopefully it helps. It's so sad to see her walking around just bumping into things head on. Or staring off into space not sure of what to do. She doesn't hear that well either so that doesn't help. Today she walked right into the pantry, bonked her head, and then just laid down because she wasn't sure of what to do next. :( My poor baby. We hope for the best, but I don't think the trip will go well with her, and being blind in a brand new house. I just don't think she'll be with us for too much longer. :*(
On a still down note but not as sad - The kids and I all have colds. This makes for a miserable preparation for the move. We also had to push our closing back to Monday. Moving is a very annoying process. I think I'll be staying in Oklahoma for a long time. lol I'm also hoping these colds are gone quickly so we can meet our new niece in Dallas!
On an exciting note - The movers come to pack us tomorrow. So soon we'll be officially moving!!! :) Adios hordes of mosquitoes!!!!!! (Gabriel has already received several bites and it's only March.)
And now for the happy stuff. I've mentioned (I think) that Gabriel and Lorelai are starting to become little playmates at times. Here is the evidence:
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| We love taking walks in our double stroller. :) Gabriel peeks around back to make sure that Lorelai is okay. |
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| Now that Lorelai is a good sitter and working on crawling (although she tends to scoot backwards...which she finds very upsetting) Gabriel finds her to be a worthy playmate in a pinch. They're enjoying one of the activity tables together. |
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| She's so happy that her big brother is playing with her. And Gabriel is thinking...yeah, just don't push it or this toy is mine again. (Notice Corduroy, the bear, lying near by. The attachment is growing and you can often find G carrying C around the house. He used to be for night/naps/traveling exclusively.) |
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| Gabriel is also enjoying that Lorelai is eating at the table with us, and that she is into more solid foods and attempting sippy cups. He likes to "help." This consists of shoving her cup in her mouth. This isn't actually of any help as Gabriel doesn't get the concept of tipping a sippy cup up to drink out of it. But, she seems to enjoy the interaction anyway. So there you have it. While times may be trying right now...there's always the moments like these that brighten your days. :) Being a mom is the best...to all 3 of my kids. :) |