Who IS this kid?

August 2013

8/3/13:

Tonight we asked Ollie if he wanted to go for a walk after dinner.  He was really excited so we hurried to get it together (meaning dogs, leashes, shoes, clean up bags, water, ect...) as he was jumping up and down by the back door (along with two very excited dogs).  

When I got the stroller out he said, "Ollie not go in dare, mama go in dare".  Obviously that was not going to work, but I was able to get him to push the stroller, empty.  Tay and I figured that would last until the end of the drive way and he would want to be pushed.  Not so much. We turned out of the driveway and headed out of the court, down the main road.  We got three houses down (pretty big lots, so it was a decent chunk) when he started chasing the dogs who were on their leashes out ahead of us. "I catch 'em!....  Look at me! Look at me! I run-nin!" 

Mind you, it was after 8 pm.  Light as the middle of the day, but I know some of our neighbors had little ones trying to settle down.  Here is our public apology:)  SORRY!!   But, Oliver was so excited and so were we, to see him so active and free!  It was awesome!  We continued to walk around the entire neighborhood while he shouted and jumped and ran.  He would stop for sips of water and then spit them out (ahem, like the real runners).  When home was in sight, he developed yet another skill...he began to hurdle the little lines of grass that were growing into the street from some of the lawns. 

Even when we got to the top of the driveway, he just didn't stop!  Ollie launched into the lawn to run through the sprinklers.  He finally went to bed after 10pm!

I just don't know where he gets it.  I've NEVER been a fan of running....but it was such a great reminder of how far Oliver has come in such a short time.  Less than 4 months ago he was unable to sit, stand, walk, run or even hold his head up.  God is SO GOOD!

A link to a video of Ollie on his run:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201096301383575&l=1721497037785920969

(FYI, as mentioned, we didn't expect that he would be running.....hence the crocs.)

wrapping up July

Mimi dressed up like Mickey for my arrival.
 She is so cute!

July 28th

Papa Ernie is in town, so we went to visit Mimi's house.  My mommy and daddy decided that since my cousins haven't been in school or around many other kids, I could see them today.  So Aunt Ashley brought Avery and Addy over to play with me.  

Papa was throwing BP and Mimi was my backup hitter

Nakey boy swimming with Papa

I was supposed to take a nap, but I wanted my mama to snuggle with me instead.  I'm pretty sure she took a nap, but I did not.  After awhile, I got really tired and told them I wanted to go home now.  {mommy's note: repeatedly.  after asking all week to go to Mimi's house.}

Mimi got my one of my special treats {an ice cream cone filled Nutella, sprinkles and whipped cream} before we left.  My daddy got some on Auntie's face...she was not happy, but we all laughed!  

We FINALLY left and I fell asleep in the car about 2 minutes later.

July 30th-

Last time I was at Mimi's house, she and Addy gave me some Mickey Mouse wall stickers.  Mama finally let me hang a few on the wall.  She was a little reluctant because I had redecorated with the animal ones I had above my crib previously.  She told me if I left them alone during my nap today that she would help me put the rest up later.  However, I figured, why wait?  So, after mommy went to work, I got Daddy to help me put the rest up.  {m: sucker!} 

When mommy came home from work, daddy and I were outside playing and looking at the new photo book that mama made for me.  I LOVE to look at pictures of myself.  I took mommy out to the slide so I could show her how good I am at climbing all over it- up the slides, on top of the tunnel.  Mama looked a little concerned and she hovered the whole time, but I am quite confident in my abilities.  Then mama wanted to look at the flowers, so we went for a little walk around the yard.  We were stopped when water started shooting from the ground.  crazy!  what was even more crazy was when mama started running through the water!  I quickly got the hang of it.  {he was so cute, yelling "I got wet".  "I got really wet!" and giggling!!}  I couldn't understand why mama was just standing there watching me, so I started trying to push and pull her into it too.  She finally gave in:)  

I did have one other mishap today, I grabbed the syringe with my night night meds in it and squirted it all over my face and in my eyes.  Mama grabbed me quickly and soaked my face with water, so it was ok.  I've been letting her and my daddy give me my meds ever since.  

All throughout July, I've been having picnics for almost every meal.  Meaning, my food is prepared on a cookie tray with a towel under my plate and I can eat it where ever I want.  Mostly mama's room or nana's bed. One time, Aunt Stinky (Sarah) joined me...

I have also discovered my mama and her sibling's toys... I've played with their old food sets and Little People toys, but my favorite is the "Narble" set.

what just happened to me?!

July 25th, 2013

IVIG infusion.

This morning, I woke mommy up by giving her 3 kisses in 3 different spots, then a BIG hug around her neck!  She loved it!  (works every time)  

I get a little nervous when momma puts the EMLA cream on my port on infusion mornings.  She says it is supposed to keep it from hurting when they access my port, but it is cold and I don't like it.  I usually get pretty quiet afterwards.  {mommy's note: today he actually had his lips pressed together from that moment until we got to the clinic- not excited}.  

For the first time, everything went smoothly at the clinic.  The nurses were on board and had orders from the Doc to match what the protocol from the specialist recommended.  PHEW!  My mommy and daddy are so much more fun when they don't have to argue to get things done right.  I had a new nurse and I like her a lot.  Everything was going great....

I like to spend most of my infusion days playing in the dugout- today I met a lot of great kids who were also there for treatment.  Since we are all getting treatment, everyone is very careful with germs.  Not just me!  Towards the end of the day, a little girl was playing with me.    She was almost done with her chemo treatment and was getting her port hep-locked.  I guess the taste of the heparin was too much for her tummy, and she turned and threw up all over my lap!  She had been drinking blue gatorade to try to mask the taste, so my shorts were covered in blue.  I wasn't sure what to do...I just held my hands out to the side and froze.  Her mama leapt into action, and actually caught most of the 2nd round.  My mom and dad quickly got me out of my clothes and cleaned off with a mini-bath.  Thankfully they always bring extra clothes for me, cause the nurses wouldn't let me run around "naked boy" like I wanted to.  I didn't blame the little girl... I don't like the taste of that stuff either.  I think it is really strange that the medicine they put in my port makes my mouth taste funny!  

Thankfully, she wasn't ill, just had an upset tummy.  I was most upset that the playroom had to be closed while they cleaned it.  Mommy and daddy found it amusing that yet another incident report will be added to my record. AND, they were really proud of me for not crying and for keeping my hands out of my mouth!

My doctors say I look great.  I'm happy and feeling good....

{mommy's note:  Ollie's temper was fantastic despite the fact that he was awake from 4:30 am to 7 pm with NO NAP!!  mommy on the other hand, needs a nap!}