Tag: Shecklet #4

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A Busy St. Patrick’s Day

Shecklet #3 learned about leprechauns last year in kindergarten. Her teacher’s room was apparently colored green while everyone was out of the room and little footprints led to the bathroom where the toilet water was colored green. This St. Patrick’s Day, #3 decided to set a trap to catch a leprechaun. 🍀 I should have taken a picture of her elaborate trap, but I did capture the letter she wrote.

Shecklet #2 decided he wanted a fedora (after a friend of his wore one to school on Thursday.). We found that one was available at Old Navy, so we stopped to check it out today while running errands. Not only did he find the fedora, but also a skateboarding bulldog shirt to complete the outfit. This kid is so much fun! I hope he always keeps his confident sense of style.

The Shecklets all wanted to look dressed up with ties for Grandma Patti’s birthday celebration this evening.

We gathered at Grandma Lois and Papa Dale’s house to have grasshopper pie for Grandma Patti’s birthday.

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Sunday fun in the garage

One of the teachers at the kids’ school saw Shecklet #2’s invention and told him she’d like to have one for her house. Jake took the four kids to Menards to buy PVC pipe so #2 could make her one. The other Shecklets took advantage of the empty garage and rode their scooters and balance bike.

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Snow play

We finally received a decent amount of snow and the temps stayed mild enough for the Shecklets to go out and play in it. More may come tomorrow, so hopefully more outside time is on the agenda.

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Shecklet #4 is 5!

Love this kid to pieces! She turned 5 years old today and has grown so much! She loves to count, point out letters and numbers, and plays so well on her own and with her siblings. I love to hear her play make believe with Barbies, Shopkins, and Legos. We gave her a teepee for her birthday this year – and she asked to sleep in it tonight 😊

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Color changing unicorn

Shecklets 3 and 4 received a package while Jake and I were in California and inside were two unicorn mugs. Their Uncle Jason and Aunt Bri thought they’d enjoy the fun surprise that takes place when you add hot liquid to the mug. It’s so much fun being a girl!

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Three Weeks

We have tried to have a normal week as a family.  It went pretty well aside from #4 and #2’s medical care needs.   A while back I had a conversation with one of Veronica’s cousins about what kinds of things people post.  Somewhere he had heard or decided that opening a bottle of ketchup is something that is post worthy, otherwise posting about normal life can get boring.  I feel like I am at that point.  We didn’t open any bottles of ketchup this week, but a number of normal things happened.

We have asked #1 and #2 to use their alarm clock rather than relying on us to get them up which has resulted in a much more orderly morning routine.  #3 felt a little left out of the 6 am alarm, so #1 and #2 now wake her up when they are awoken.  #2 is a little reluctant to rely on a machine to make sure he gets up on time.  It was interesting to see him think about the risks of this change.  We didn’t tell him that we would get him up if the alarm clock didn’t work.  I am hoping he figures that out on his own.   I have been happy with how both #1 and #2 have taken ownership of this.  On Saturday #2 had a basketball tournament, and the rest of us went to a birthday party.  It was good to be out and see friends.  #3 went to another birthday party in the evening.

Somewhere along the way, I caught a nasty bug.  So I have quarantined myself in the basement bedroom, and my Mom came back to the house to help with the kids.  She has continued to help Veronica by taking her places for exercise and therapy and encouraging her.  It has been a good change of pace for Veronica to have someone to talk to other than me.

Veronica told me this morning that she can tell a difference in her energy this week as compared to previous weeks.  I am glad she is starting to recognize these improvements.  It has been disheartening to not be able to share the joy with her of all of the progress that I have seen because she has been in the thick of it.

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Sixteen

More of the same today.  Veronica had a major pain in her head this morning but only needed Tylenol to feel better.  Shecklets #2 and #4 continue to get better.  #4 hasn’t complained about her skin at all, and it seems to be receding now.  Overall a normal day on the path to recovery with walking and vestibular exercises.

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Fifteen

After the last two days of excitement and exercise Veronica had a low key day today.  We didn’t go out for any walks.  #4 hung out near me or Veronica all day, so we could monitor her condition.  She worked on her computer while I did work on mine.  Her skin looked the worst this morning, but it seemed to be getting better by this evening.  The doctor said that it will take 3 days for the meds to leave her body.  Hopefully tomorrow Veronica can get back the focus on her recovery.

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Two Weeks

Two weeks and counting. Veronica has avoided using any pain medication for 48 hours.  That’s not to say she has no pain, but when she isn’t laying down the pressure in her head is minimal.  Today we went to Northtown Mall for some walking.  Veronica made two loops around the mall, then at home she took a well-deserved nap.  She is working on the balance and dizziness and she is diligent with her therapy.  One of Veronica’s vestibular exercises requires this complicated medical device.  She has to try to keep her eyes trained on the ‘X’ while moving her head and neck.

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Vestibular training ‘X’.

While we were in California, my mom had to take both #3 and #4 to the doctor because of different symptoms.  Shecklet #4 was put on an antibiotic for an ear infection.  Tonight at dinner Veronica and I noticed what we thought was wintery, dry, irritated skin on her hands getting worse and some other signs showing up on her torso, face, neck, arms, and legs.  Veronica had an anaphylactic reaction to this same medicine a few years ago which brought back memories and stresses.  I briskly but calmly took #4 from the dinner table and went directly to urgent care.  She didn’t have any breathing complications and the doctor confirmed that she should not have that medicine ever again.

Overall a productive day, we now know one more way to better care of #4, and Veronica continued her recovery efforts.

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Thirteen

Veronica was able to sleep for 12 hours last night.  I wasn’t able to sleep very well after the Eagles pulled off that win, but I was able to get all 4 of the Shecklets off to school on time.  We found a good PT option for Veronica and we have made requests for the correct approvals.  Veronica and I picked up Shecklet #4 after school and the three of us went to Target to get in some walking.  Half of the way around Target Veronica ran out of steam.  We grabbed a few quick groceries and went home.  I left Veronica and Shecklet #4 at the house while I picked up #1 and #3 from the bus stop.  When I got back to the house a great friend of ours was over to spend time with Veronica; it was good to see her.  I picked up #2 from basketball practice and we had Chipotle for dinner.  Veronica has fought a good fight against the exhaustion today. She has rested a little but she didn’t take any naps. Hopefully, she is able to sleep well again tonight.