Scenes from Dinnertime

Conversations with a Toddler

Me: Ducks say "quack quack"!
Brady: NO!
Me: Quack Quack!
Brady: NO!
Me: Quack Quack!
Brady: NOOOOOOOO!
Me: (sternly) Brady, don't say "no" to mommy!
Brady: (big smile) Quack Quack!

ARGH!

Just a quick update...my mouth has healed to the point that I have tried different foods and been able to taste them! Yay! I also received approval from my oncologist to have my feeding tube removed. I am still taking in most of my calories in liquid form, but this is a step in the right direction.

Get this...you might want to stop reading if you are squeamish...I asked how the tube is removed. The nurse said that the doctor has me take a deep breath...and then he just PULLS it out. Right out of the lining of my stomach. Um, GROSS! And OUCH! I think Brady could remove it just as effectively! (And believe me, he has tried!)

Also, I would appreciate prayer on May 10 and the days leading up to it. At 7:30 AM that day I will be having my first follow-up PET/CT scan to see if there is any cancer activity in my body. Of course we are praying for clear scans with zero activity! I am sure my nerves will start to get the best of me soon, even though I am confident in my treatment and the LORD who is my healer!

Thanks again, everyone!

A Different View

Sorry for the close-up view of Brady's diaper and our messy living room! But this is still a cute video :)

And YES, I did change his diaper after I put away the camera! :)

Easter Weekend

We started off the weekend by going to the zoo. I got one good picture before the camera died.

"Daddy please don't feed me to the turtle!!"

We went to Gary and Lola's for Easter dinner after church. Brady got his hair spiked and wore a pair of shorts from his Granny. The weather was beautiful! (And it is now Monday morning and his hair is STILL spiked. Mommy's hairspray is strong!)

He got the hang of it real quick. He would open every egg as soon as he picked it up and see what was inside.

My favorite picture of the day!

Brady was easily distracted by the dog, an airplane, the slide, a stick, or the wind.

Daddy didn't help much.The kids looking at their haul with Grandma Lola, Jamie, and Scott

Brady's friends Cole and Chloe

And the red-faced tired little boy finally stops to take a breather...

Chloe loves Brady!

I was determined to get a family picture that day...and I love it!

After a relaxing afternoon, Brady and mommy settle in to watch some baseball.
Happy Opening Day, everybody!

One Video showing a determined little boy!