Deet's (A.K.A. Riley's) New Grill!

RILEY MORNING OF SURGERY!!!

Wow, the last week has been insane! Riley went to the dentist and we found out that she needed some work done on her teeth. Her front 4 teeth were not going to grow much more than they had so we had to put caps on her front 4 teeth so that her teeth would be spaced correctly and for her permanent teeth to have room. Because she didn't have full sized teeth they were more prone to cavities so she had a few cavities on those front teeth also. I have to admit that I was so nervous because she had to go under general anesthesia for the procedure and for the past week was driving myself crazy with worry. I sometimes feel like in her 2 years she has been through so much with her epilepsy and having to have tests and medications that when she has anything else done it makes me worry like crazy. But after this morning I was reminded just what a strong little girl she is. She was a trooper and went in at 6am to the surgery center and even though she did not want to get out of bed. Once we were there they took us back into pre-op and the Dr.'s came and introduced themselves to her. Once it was time for her to go back to the operating room they asked her if she would like to ride in their wagon. She jumped right in and they took her back. She didn't cry one bit and enjoyed the ride! I had prepared myself for a screaming fit, but she was such a brave little girl and just gave us kisses and off she went. The nurse came out once she was under the anesthesia and said she did awesome. She didn't cry one bit and is a great patient. I will admit that made it easier on mom and dad that she was not scared. The procedure took about 45 mins. and then they brought us back to recovery where she was not a happy girl at first. After turning on her favorite tv show, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse she perked right up and started laughing and eating and drinking. She did amazing! I am so proud of how brave she was. The Dr. said that for the rest of the day she should be pretty groggy and sleepy. Not our Riley....she came home and ran around and played with princess and laughed like nothing had happened. She amazes me everyday with her strength!

Paul and I are working hard to decide about his next move with school. This next semester will be the last before we start applying for Nursing Programs. I will say that if I have to read one more schools nursing program info I will scream. I feel like choosing the program is more stressful than him being in school! I just keep telling myself once we decide it will be done! He is on his spring break this week and has been meeting with schools the past few days to talk to counselors and get a plan ready. I am so proud of him. He has been working so hard at school and has been doing an amazing job.

Riley's new pass time has been dress up..... Here is a picture of her and the new outfit her Aunt Haley got her for her birthday!

Next Monday Riley and I are leaving to go to Texas for 2 and half weeks. Honestly it will be nice to be in warm weather again. I feel like I haven't been warm in months!!!!!! I know that Riley is excited to see all her cousins and aunts and memaw and paw paw! Her cousins are planning what to do with her everyday and can't wait for us to get there. It will be nice to have a little break from the past month!