Cole is "Tubular"

Cole got his tubes put in his ears yesterday and did GREAT! He was really fussy before the procedure because he had been up since 4:30 am and he did not actually go back for the tubes until 7:45 am. So, Tim and I took turns trying EVERYTHING to keep him happy EXCEPT food and juice...which is usually the #1 and #2 entertainers! But, I got to back with Cole while they put him to sleep which was NOT what I was expecting. I did not think much of this procedure. I was just looking forward to no more ear infections! But, I carried him into the operating room and layed him on the table and helped hold him down while they gave him the gas. He was fighting it and I felt horrible holding him down! Then, the gas was getting to him and he all of the sudden gave up and went to sleep. But, seeing him there SO asleep that it was scary was harder than I ever even gave thought to. The nurse said ok mom, give him a kiss and we will take good care of him. So, I kissed his little still cheek and walked out of the room CRYING! GEESH! The nurse was nice and told me he was in good hands, which I knew he was...but he looked so lifeless it was scary! But, the tubes are in and he is doing great! He took two naps yesterday the first one was for 3.5 hours and the second one was for 1.5 hours! Sleepy boy!! Hopefully we will not have anymore ear infections!

Here is a pic of Cole when we were in recovery. He looks so out of it! He was NOT a happy camper when we was trying to wake up! He downed 2 full sippy cups full of apple juice in the matter of 3-5 minutes! Poor buddy! Notice Tim in the background...he was more tired than Cole I think...he yawned the WHOLE time! Ha ha!

Cole update

Monday, Cole went in for his little buddy procedure. It went very well! His little buddy is back to normal. He had a few rough days with diaper changes and baths but he is starting to feel much better!

Monday we go for Cole's tubes. His appointment is at 7:30 am...but we have to be there 2 HOURS EARLY!!!! That means we have to leave Buford to get down to Johnsons Ferry at 4:45 am! WHAT!?!?!? The things you will do for your kids! haha!

I will update everyone on Cole's tubes...he should do fine. The procedure only lasts 15 minutes, and there are no IV's...just gas to put him to sleep.

My poor Cole Buddy and Grandma Wilma

The next couple of weeks is going to be big for Cole-Man. He has two procedures coming up that are not going to be too fun. This Monday we are going to the urologist to have Cole-Mans "little man" fixed. It is just a local on him, but it might be a little painful later on over the next week. Then, a week from that appt, Cole is finally getting tubes in his ears. We have been trying to hold off since our deductible for our insurance is so high and we thought over the summer they his ear infections would stop. But, they didn't so...he will be getting tubes. They will put him to sleep to do the 15 minutes procedure. Hopefully, this is help his poor little ears out.

Cole is now officially walking...which has made for more interesting times in our household. The other day Ellie and Cole were in the playroom playing and I heard them fighting so I went in there just in time to see them fighting and Cole look up at Ellie "grrr..." at her and then reach his little innocent hands out and PINCH HER! It was the funniest thing EVER! Of course, I could not laugh because Ellie fell in the floor acting like she was shot...but it was too funny to see him finally stick up for himself!

In other news, my Great-Grandma Wilma passed away this past Monday. She was 94 and lived in Conn. She was always so much fun to be around. I have so many memories of her when I was living at home. I remember going to her home in Royston, Ga and there was a creek that ran on her property and when we would get there she would have a big bucket of rocks waiting for us to throw in the creek and see the splash. She lived with us in Lilburn when I was in highschool and she I think we constantly entertained her and vice versa. The family is going up to Shelbyville, TN this weekend for her funeral. It will be good to see our family from Conn though!