What a day we had yesterday! Let me start by saying everything went well, no problems whatsoever. Now, on to the day.

It started with me getting the older boys off to school while trying to keep Eli upstairs. John had to go out of town, so I was on my own. Usually on procedure days I stay upstairs with Eli and get him completely ready so he doesn't have to go anywhere near the kitchen since he cannot eat or drink. Well, I had gotten the boys started on breakfast downstairs and Eli went right in front of me to go down and get going. Well, I had forgotten Eli's pillow and blanket (a must for long clinic days), so I went back up to get them. And I hear a scream and crying.....I race downstairs to see Eli standing at the kitchen table bawling and Jacob yelling at the top of his voice, "You can't eat...You can't eat!!" Then I saw the grape in Eli's mouth....I sternly told him to spit it out in my hand...and he did as he cried and cried. If it hadn't been so funny I think it would have broken my heart.

After that I had the grumpiest Eli I have seen in a long while. All he could talk about was how very hungry and drinky he was...he screamed the entire time Wendy accessed his port and continued to just be very difficult. It was not a fun morning. Everything got ready for us to have the procedure at 11:30 or so, so after that we were able to eat and drink. He was still grumpy for a little while, but then things normalized. Thanks for the prayers regarding the procedure and my worry. I did feel much better once I woke up and realized that in the scheme of things this was not a big deal and we would be fine regardless of what happpened.

I was able to go see the movie The Secret Life of Bees last night with Robin and Jennifer. It was a tear jerker, but a good movie.

Thanks for checking in. I will post pictures as soon as I get them off of my camera...

Maria

I am thankful for the help I have gotten over the past couple of years.