Here we go again!

Here we Go Again!

Well, once again Elijah has taken another tumble! It happened on Monday morning. He turned to run away from his big brother and in his hurry he tripped over a toy and fell on a large plastic elephant. Yes, it had to be the trunk of the elephant he hit. And oh yes, once again it was his eye. For him the most difficult part of the whole episode was the fact that Daddy had to hold him down while Mommy put ice on the booboo. This kid is such a little bruizer. Nothing seems to phase him. He is so different from his big brother who hardly ever gets hurt and if he stubs his toe we hear about it for weeks. We are still trying to figure out if these mishaps are due to Elijah's vision issues or if it is just because he is all boy, a toddler and he runs full speed ahead! We have some good news to share with you. We took Elijah to a pediatric dentist on Monday. Yes, even after our morning mess with the eye. Any way the black spots on Elijah's teeth are not decay. The dentist (Dr. Kelly) said that they are stains. He feels that when the perminant teeth come in they should be fine. This Doctor whom I would recomend to anyone who needs pediatric denistry, has adopted a child and he has done alot of research on children who are adopted and their teeth. He told me that what Elijah has is common for children who are adopted. It all has to do with how a baby forms in the womb. He said that teeth are like bones and if an unborn faces trama, be it an unwanted pregnancy, drugs and alcohol or just the fact the mother doesn't have appropriate care this all plays a HUGE part in how a child's mind, body and yes, teeth are formed. He proceded to tell me that he is a big fan of adoption and wished he and his wife would have adopted more children. He also said that he can tell Elijah is well taken care of and other than the black spots his teeth are healthy. As a mother this was a relief. As many of you know you try now while your children are young to form good habits in their lives. Elijah loves to brush his teeth. I have to fight the tooth brush out of his hands every morning and every night. I keep thinking some day this will get easier. Although I have been brushing Elijah's teeth even before teeth were there. Even then he fought it.

Caleb had his first night of little league practice tonight. He really enjoyed it. He is on the team called the Astros. He is excited about making new friends and I feel this could be a good experience for him. As soon as he gets his uniform I'll get pictures.

I have began the count down! 26 days with children left. My school year ends so soon. From here on out I know it will fly. I can't wait until summer and I really can't wait to be at home with the boys. Gary however will have school until June. Please continue to keep him in your prayers. It is a struggle every week for him to leave. Elijah especially has taken this hard. Being without Daddy has made him very whiney and often a little bully with the friends at school. Gary did work it out that he only needs to go to school 3 days a week. This is so much better than 5 days a week. Well, God Bless!