Saturday, January 5, 2008

The Next Mark Spitz

Today Akins started his swim lessons so he will be fully prepared in the spring when we open the pool back up. Unfotunately, he will not be able to return for three weeks due to the surgery.

No Fear! None at all!

Checking out the girl and getting some tips on kicking.

No problem with holding his breath for 10 seconds.

Learning the dead man float

Okay, Mommy check - yep she's still here.

Friday, January 4, 2008

Dr. Mary delivers bad news!

About two weeks ago we started noticing that Akins belly button was beginning to grow. At first we thought oh, it is just as a result of too much food over the holidays, but after it did not settle back down I took him back the the surgeon who performed his surgery and she confirmed that his hernia has recurred and he will require surgery AGAIN. Of course we knew he was high risk for recurrence but never dreamed it would be so soon. Surgery is scheduled for 1/11 and explaining this to him is going to be difficult because in his mind he already has a new belly button and is fine with it. The lack of trust for doctor's continues to grow and the appointment yesterday left that examine room in a shambles, with chairs and the big table itself out of place from all the kicking, screaming, biting and swinging.

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Our Little Ladies Man

On Sunday we went to the Olive Garden for lunch. Akins is very interested in pretty girls and will stop dead in his tracks if one comes on the television. Well, our waitress was this young, blue eyed, girl with long curly red hair, probably about 20 years old. He kept asking and asking "where is she going" every time she would leave our table. Finally, he says "dat gur is pretty, aye wan to tell hur". So, when she comes back by I said "don't you have something you wanted to tell her"? He, says "you pretty" then really blushes and hides. Honestly, I did not think he would have the nerve. Well, in the car he says "aye wan to come here tomorrow, aye wan to see the gur". Later that night he says again "aye wan to see the pretty gur". Flash forward two days later and again he is still talking about her. I guess this is his first crush, God help us he is going to be a big ladies man!

Monday, December 31, 2007

Domestic Re-Adoption Update

Well, this phase of the journey has been additionally frustratiing although not as frustrating because at least I know my child is well, receiving medical care, eating good food and drinking clean water. My attorney which I cautiously chose despite a higher rate, decided to take a job at the DA's office and failed to inform me that I had been passed not once but twice around like a football to other attornies in her families law firm. WHAT!!!! I figured all this out when I started being my irritating self and demanding to know what the hell was going on. As a result of all of this nonesense a court date was not established in December but is now set for January 14 at 1:30pm. If all goes well the judge will sign seal and deliver on that date. I have to appear and it should be a done deal. This whole experience leaves me cautious to be hopeful until all is done and the documents are safe in my hands. Only then will I finally be able to apply for a SS number and then finally a U.S. passport.