The Day After

School was cancelled today due to the weather we had on Sunday. This morning, we could hear vehicles sliding on the ice trying to get up the hill. By noon, it was mostly just water again. By four, there was hardly any wet pavement to be found. We took the kids out so they could play in the snow once more before it all melted. Logan had fun throwing the snow at the garage door (encouraged by Patrick). Colleen just enjoyed kicking what had fallen off at the front of Patrick's car.

Since we had no school today, we took down Colleen's crib and put up her "big girl bed." She really was quite cute laying down in her bed for the first time, and she was so excited. And then we left. And we went downstairs. And we went upstairs. Repeat numerous times. I eventually just got a pillow and laid on her floor. She's now sleeping in her bed, and if I thought I could get a picture without waking her, I'd go and snap a few.

In other news, we took the kids to the ENT today. Not long ago, I took Logan in to the doctor to get established with a new pediatrician and to get a new inhaler. The pediatrician noticed Logan's tonsils were quite large. So, fast-forward to today. The doctor we saw was awesome. He said that since Logan wasn't having problems with recurring (sp?) strep infections that there was no immediate need to remove the tonsils. However, his snoring, tossing and turning, mouth breathing, waking up with his head hurting, and some other things could be a sign of sleep apnea - which could be caused by the tonsils making it hard for him to breathe, especially at night. We are to keep an eye on him and see if we notice any improvement with age/growth. The doctor said that based on those symptoms we could remove the tonsils. So, Patrick and I are going to see how he does... there's a chance we could possibly be having his tonsils removed this summer.

Colleen saw the doctor, as well. We really expected her to scream and pitch a fit - she does with most doctors. She did so well. The tubes that were put in her ears just about a year ago have fallen out. They were stuck in her ears in the wax build-up. The doctor removed the wax from both ears (again, Colleen didn't scream) and showed us the tubes. He asked if we wanted to keep them. We declined. (I seriously hope he was just joking.)

As for Patrick and me, we are OK. I've been fighting a stomach virus. I'll be taking tomorrow off to try and get over this. It's a persistent little bug. Patrick's gearing up to coach two teams in soccer - but neither of them are Logan's team. He wants to just be a dad during the 5/6 games. Next weekend is the coach's meeting, and the following weekend soccer starts up. Time for a busy spring.