So here is something I learned today. At the ER. With Micah. Because he stuck a piece of raw carrot up his nose. And a nurse told me this. I am not making it up.
He said when this happens, you can plug the other side by pressing the nostril with your finger, then doing a CPR-style mouth breath. He said this can make quite a snotty mess on your cheek, but also often can dislodge whatever is in the obstructed nostril. Of course this did not work for Micah when we tried, because in the nurse's professional opinion, "Carrots are harder."
So it took a little bit of work of Micah blowing and sneezing, and the doctor suctioning. When the chunk was close to being out, he yanked it (gently) with a pair of forceps.
I was surprised at the size of the carrot. I was picturing something pea-sized yet more squarish. It was at least two or three peas worth (by volume) of carrot, in the oddest shape. I don't know how he got it to fit, but I'm not surprised it was hard to get out, regardless of how mucus coated it was.
The doc offered to put it in a little container so we could take it home for Micah to show off, but I suggested we'd had about enough with this particular bit of vegetable, so he threw it out. Which brought to mind Micah's question when I told him we'd have to go to the hospital for them to take it out: "And then I can eat it again?"
Nope, I don't think you'd want to.
(in random order)
LeapFrog Tag Reader books (Star Wars, Spiderman, UP, The Cat In the Hat, I Spy)
LeapFrog Leapster2 games (Star Wars Jedi Reading, Batman, UP)
Legos (City Construction, City Firefighters/truck, Star Wars, Batman)
Toy Story (movie, Woody, Buzz Lightyear)
Lego Indiana Jones (I) Wii Game
That's all I can think of.
It's been since July that I posted? Wow, that is a while. You can thank Gina for bringing it to mind.
Not that I have all that much to post about. Which is not to say that nothing has happened. It's more like my brain leaks memory like an old car leaks oil. Not all at once, just in steady drips.
So... What have I done since July?
Well.... In August, Bryan and I celebrated our 8th anniversary. He had to work on our actual anniveresary (of course) but we had a nice dinner out the night before. We rarely go out just the two of us, which we've been told is called a "date", but it was fun to do it. We would go out more often if we could, but we don't believe in pawning off our children all the time. They are OURS after all. And with Bryan's ever-changing schedule, some day Caleb (since he goes to school) only see him for minutes.
In September, Caleb started the first grade at a new school. He really enjoys his teacher, is making great progress with his reading, and has made new friends. His fear of missing his friends at his old school has largely subsided. He occasionally mentions his old teacher, or says he wishes he was still in kindergarten, but when I remind him how much he likes his new teacher, he admits he likes BOTH of them and he likes his school.
In October, the boys dressed up for Halloween. Caleb was a policeman, and Micah was a fireman. Michelle trick-or-treated with us and Bryan even got off work a little early and made a loop with Caleb after Micah got tired of clomping around the neighborhood in rubber boots.
In November I turned 28. I had to pause to do the math. I'm not old enough to forget how old I am, but since I forget everything, I might as well forget that too. All I know is Bryan is a year and three months older than me, and that's what counts.
I also went to very part time at the Children's Museum. Five hours a week, in charge of the gift shop. Basically I'm a stay-at-home mom again, but I didn't want to let the museum go completely since I love it. They were kind enough to create a position for me that was mutually beneficial. I will be going in tomorrow to check on the store.
Now it's December, and we already have some great stuff planned for it. I am organizing a cookie decorating party for a local homeless shelter. We don't have a lot of people or a lot of money, but we are committed to serving our community. Every little bit of goodwill toward men counts, especially when its cold outside for so many and we're feeling so festive and and cozy in our homes.
I feel like this year has been a good one overall. We have come to love all of the new friends we've met at The Reach. We have seen Claudia and Mark move away. Bryan is loving his new career. We have suffered with some people very close to us.
God is seeing us through each and every day, and we look forward with excitement at what the rest of 2009 will bring us, and what surprises lie ahead in 2010.
Maybe I'll post again in LESS than five months!
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