Katelyn Joy at 2 Years Old -

This post is more for my own memory than anything else, but if you are interested in how fascinating and wonderful my oldest daughter is, enjoy!

I am able to:

-          Count to 10

-          Say full sentences (bouncing on the ball, go to car, meat too hot)

-          Blow my nose really well

-          Do a perfect somersault!

-          Make Chloe laugh on demand

-          Brush my teeth

-          Eat with silverware

-          Drink out of “real” cups and glasses

-          Climb the ladder at the playground

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I love to:

-          Hop around like a froggie

-          Go swimming

-          Bounce on the exercise ball

-          Play with my dolls and stuffed animals

-          Read my books

-          Play at Chick-fil-a

-          Go to the park

-          Go down big slides!

-          Play “fort” in the blanket with daddy

-          “Cook” in Nana & Papa’s playroom

-          Say hello to ants and bugs

-          Walk along the wall in the backyard

-          Talk to GG on Skype

-          Kiss and hug everything!

-          Pretend!  (I put my dolls, books, and other toys “to sleep” by tucking them in with a blanket and whisper to be quiet)

-          Balloons!

I do not like to:

-          Have my hair done

-          Go to bed

-          Leave Nana & Papa’s

-          Get out of the pool

I am learning:

-          To share with Chloe

-          My colors

-          How to put on my shoes

-          My letters

-          Put things away

I love to eat:

-          Fruit!  Any kind, anytime!

-          Artichokes

-          Green Beans (most of the time)

-          Cheese

-          Tacos

My favorite books:

-          Pooh Shares His Honey

-          Care Bears

-          Elmo Book

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My favorite TV shows: (Well, ONLY shows, really…)

-          Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

-          Little Einsteins

-          Word World

-          The Pooh Movie

Potty Training:

I am very verbal about going to the potty.  I say pee pee and poo poo all the time, and I can tell you after I’ve gone in my diaper.  I grab my diaper sometimes when it’s full, but I can’t quite tell you before I’m going to go.  I still don’t like getting my diaper changed.  (Looks like we’ll be trying potty training at the beginning of summer!)

Side Effects

This has been the most difficult round so far, very hard physically. I'm sitting here typing very carefully because of the pain in my fingernails. They are bruised and starting to lift off. My blood levels have dropped too low and I am being scheduled for a blood transfusion. The nurse is going to call the hospital this morning and try and schedule me for a match this morning and have it done tomorrow. I am very disappointed because the kids are coming to do Easter tomorrow but good that they will be here to help. It is a 4-6 hour process. I was told from the beginning this could happen but I guess the fact I only have one treatment left I thought I could get by without this. Well I guess the reality of not a perfect world in chemo is reality for me today :) I will re-post if the schedule changes.

Anne made it home from Russia and stopped by last night. Good to hear how the trip went and how God worked. She is still very tired and jet lagged but so good of her to stop by and fill our love tanks. Please continue to pray for my Mom. Her pain level has been so high this week.

I pray you have a wonderful celebration of our Risen Lord this week end. Enjoy being with family and friends as you serve Him. I think this year will hold a special meaning for me. As always thank you for your prayers, love and support during this journey.

Round Seven Side Effects

Well this round proved to be my hardest yet. I'm sitting here typing in pain because my fingernails are bruised and starting to lift off. I went yesterday to get my blood levels checked and they have dropped too low. I'm having trouble breathing and my heart starts racing if I do anything active. So I am being scheduled for a blood transfusion. I was told from the beginning that this could happen. I guess I was hoping since I only have one more treatment left that I would get through without it. It takes 4-6 hours and will be done as an outpatient at Menifee Hospital. The plan is to go this morning to get blood typed they will order the blood and schedule for tomorrow. The nurse is suppose to call first thing this morning to confirm the schedule. The kids are suppose to come and do Easter tomorrow so I'm disappointed this is interfering but also good that they will be here to help me too. Anne made it home from Russia and stopped by for a visit last night. Good to see and hear how God worked but she is still very jet lagged and tired. I will re-post if the schedule ends up different.

I pray you all have a wonderful celebration of our Lord and Savior with your family and friends this week end. I think this will be a very meaningful time for me this year. God Bless you and as always, thank you for your prayers, love and support during this journey.