The Big Day

He was so happy because he got to watch cartoons for a while in his bed. Then he got to ride in a wagon to where they did the surgery. They put him to sleep with gas and then put the IV in, I think that is so smart! The surgery went really well.
They brought him back in his bed, he was pretty groggy but awake. He was looking at me like he couldn't believe I'd put him through this. I did feel guilty, he looked so sad. I know it's going to save him from a lot of sore throats in the end though. He slept for a little more than an hour. I was so glad he didn't get sick like Bekah did! He woke up a few times and asked for water.
Here is his reward for going through all of that. I got this toy for about 75 percent off at Target a few weeks ago. It was a perfect toy for him while he gets better, with lots of activities to do. He's really been doing well, feeling good. He was up and around today, pretty much like normal.

The Curse!

I have cursed at least two of my children with big tonsils. I had to have mine out in 2001. Bekah had to have hers out in 2005. Now it's Jonah's turn. Tomorrow he will have his tonsils taken out (along with the adenoids), he also gets to have tubes put in his ears. I am so dreading the recovery time, it's tough! We went to the Library today to stock up on new videos and books for him to watch while he's down. He always talks to kids his age when we are out and he told a little girl there that he was getting his tonsils out today! I don't think she really knew what he was talking about, she just gave him a funny look. He is also excited that he gets to eat "popstickles" after he gets his tonsils out. I also bought tons of juice boxes to keep him hydrated. Hopefully things will go smoothly and he will recover quickly!

Graduation

It's graduation weekend for us, YEAH!!! I am really excited. Tonight was the hooding ceremony for the Physician's Assistant students. It was a really nice ceremony, a little emotional for us. We are so grateful to have had this experience. Alan is the class president and so got to make a speech. He did such a great job! It was emotional and spiritual and inspiring. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry also spoke. Graduation is Sunday morning, can you think of a better Mother's Day present? It is amazing that we are through with school and ready to move on. Alan has accepted a job in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is with a clinic that works with lower income clients and he will definitly be able to use his Spanish! We are really excited about this opportunity and excited for the adventure to come!

The Mayor's Run

Bekah ran in the Mayor's run. It is an elementary/middle school run, one mile around the Capital. There are always a lot of kids participating. This year it was really cold, but that didn't stop the kids. She is also doing a running club at school, they run twice a week to get ready for the all-school marathon in two weeks. She is inspiring me to go running with her to help her train for the school marathon.