Grey scare

We had a bit of a scare a few weeks ago - Greyson was not himself for a week or so and we thought it was another cold - but it kept getting worse and worse. Then his temp shot up and his poop (sorry about this but when you have a kid with BA - poop is your life!) turned a lighter yellow color. Well needless to say, Frank and I started getting very nervous - because this is what happened last time when he had cholangitis - which is basically an infection in his liver. When I saw the diaper all I could remember was our last hospital stay and how I didn't want to do that again. It is so heart breaking to see your child in the hospital and feeling so helpless....my heart was breaking just thinking about it. I called his GI Dr and while I was waiting for them to call me back - I started packing our bags, I figured we would be at DeVos for another week of antibiotics. And as hard as I try to be positive - my mind started racing - and I began worrying and worrying and worrying! But, thankfully, the GI office returned my call soon after and reported that a bad gastro bug had been going around and they thought it sounded like what he had - so off we went to Grey's pediatrician. Dr Warmoth checked him over and had labs drawn and low and behold it was a gastro bug! Okay, take a breath - relax.......I guess it just reminded me of how lucky we are that Greyson has been doing so good health wise. After he was diagnosed with BA - I took stock of my life and really realized what is important - my kids - and cherish every moment with them. Its hard to believe - but I was starting to take this for granted again - and maybe that is why this small scare happened - it once again reminded me to be thankful and appreciate every moment you have - because it can all be taken away at the blink of an eye.

End of the year picnic!

Wow - I can't believe its the end of another school year.....time is just flying! St Matthews put on another great end of the year picnic and the kids had a blast! Face painting, balloon animals, train rides and they rented a moon walk jumper and huge slide - so the kids had such a great time. And after all that playing we had hot dogs and all the fixins. I so appreciate all the teachers there - they are the best and I know my kids couldn't be in a better school! Thanks for another great year (and Emma's last!!!).

The graduate

Here is Emma receiving her Preschool diploma from her teacher Ms Chris. She was pretty excited about graduating - she keeps telling me she is ready for kindergarten (but I am not sure I am!!!) ): Congratulations Ms Emma - we are very proud of you!

Emma and Max

Here are a few shots of Emma and Maxwell......although Maxwell has become quite a pain in the neck lately - we do love him with all our hearts! Its not his fault that he went from being our "first" baby - who got all the attention - to now being the one who is most often the last one on the list. He doesn't get the exercise or attention that he needs or deserves but he still loves us all anyways. He is always standing at the door (with sad doggy eyes) when we leave and back again with his tail wagging when we return. And when the kids cry - so does he - once one of them (or both of them) starts - he will start howling with them (its quite a site!!!) He is the one that I send out in the backyard with the kids and I know they are protected - he wouldn't allow a stranger within a hundred miles of those kids! He allows the kids to pull him around on the leash and even occasionally dress him up! Sometimes I get frustrated with his bad behaviors and loud barking - but I am trying to remember what a loving part of our family that he is - and I can't imagine our lives without him! We love you Maxwell

Mr Quackers

On this particular day - Greyson found our garage sale pile and the box of several old stuffed animals we were planning on selling. He took quite a liking to old Mr Quackers - he dragged him around all day saying "quack quack" (of course!). Anywho, Mr Quackers has been saved from the garage sale box and is once again, a part of the Drexler household! Welcome back Mr Quackers!

Just playin.....

These pictures didn't turn out so well on this batch - as far as the lighting / coloring - but they were kinda cute - so I thought I would include. The kids were having fun and getting along.....which is always a bonus!!!! I think it was this day that I really "looked" at Emma and noticed how big she is - it hit me that she isn't my little Emma anymore - she is really growing up.....and it makes me kinda sad - but mostly proud - she is turning into such a nice little girl (although we still have our many moments!!!!) She is so great with Greyson, she really enjoys playing with him and teaching him things too (some I wish she wouldn't teach!!!) And Greyson thinks she is the end-all - he worships her and tries to do everything she does......its quite funny! I try to cherish this time with her.....before you know it - she will be too busy playing with her friends and having sleepovers and I know I will miss these days........oh how fast they grow.

Greyson and his babies...

The teachers at Greyson's daycare tell me that he has taken a real liking to all the babies in the baby room. He likes to go visit - and talk and play with them! At home, he has started playing with Emma's dolls.....he will drag them around and say "baby"! Its so funny - because Emma never has cared about dolls - she has some - but has never been big on them - she loves her dogs (and has MANY!!!). Anywho, I found these pics of Grey with his babies - and they made me smile - he has such an adorable little smile in the last pic!! I am sure glad that Frank isn't one of those dads that freaks when his son plays with dolls - I am sure this phase will pass - but I think its so cute!!!!

Camping in the basement!

Well, its been awhile since I posted - not sure anyone is reading anyways!!! But, anywho - the month of May just went by with the blink of an eye - and I just didn't have a chance to sit down and blog.....but I kept taking pictures!!!! On one rainy day the kids were bored - so we took Emma's little tent out and they all jumped in and had a blast - even Maxwell!!!!! We found him in there later taking a nap by himself - I think he thinks its his dog house!! Anywho, it was just what we needed on a dreary "inside" day - hours of fun!!!!!!