May 13, 2010

A big day. Alex got his braces today! He has four across his front teeth. Currently the San Jose Sharks are in the play offs. He follows their games closely. In honor off the Sharks, he selected teal colored rubber bands to go on his braces.
He was sad when they  reviewed the HUGE list of foods that he is not supposed to have while the braces are on. That will be a challenge as the list contains lots of his favorite foods.
He had to take medicine, Demerol, one hour before we went to the dentist. He was active and playing basketball before we left. Later he was quite tired and fell asleep in the car while we waited for Daddy to finish working so we could go out for lunch. We went to The Creamery an Alex had a (huge) side order of french fries and a giant cookie dough ice cream milk shake. He was dipping his fries in his shake-Dad and I weren't sure if that was something he'll try again or of that was an idea that seemed good only because of the Demerol.

Happy Mother's Day

I have had wonderful morning the Mother's Day!

Pops and Al went shopping early this am while Ki stayed and cuddled on and off with me while I snoozed.

I was later awakened by my kiddos with a plate filled with a homemade breakfast mcmuffin (english muffin, egg, ham and cheese), cinnamon roll and strawberry. I got my coffee and read my paper in bed. My brown dogs joined me on and off and cleaned any  food items that strayed from the plate.

Aj got 2 bouquets of flowers at eh store-one for me and one for Granny. He awoke her by bounding into her bed with a top volume, off-key song about Mother's Day. The fact that she is still with us after awakening clarifies the fortitude of her physical make up.

Ki presented me with a mug that she colored herself that contains sprouting cosmo seeds. Her decorated card reads:

terrific, hugger, pretty, smart, amazing, love.

She is so open about her feelings, "I love you so, so, so very much Mama." She is my sweet pea.

Aj gave me a letter he wrote at school. It reads:

Alex K                             5/17/10

Here are some reasons why I love my Mom

1. She cheers on me when I get a hit, a basket, or a goal. Shes the loudest cheerer in the fans. She is very loud.

2. She helps me on my homework. Even though if it was 9:30 at night, my mom can still help me with my homework. She wants to get my homework done.

3. She gives me lots of hugs and kisses. When I've done something, a really hard thing, she gets so happy she cries. It is so cute.

I love you every minute of my life.

Love,

Alex Koeppen

xoxoxoox