Tuesday June 23

Tuesday was a busy day, but yet we didn't do a whole lot. Josh went back to work so it was strange to not have him with us. The kids and I were lazy. Well I started the quest to get caught up on cleaning up. With josh not feeling well and then back in the hospital, i just let the house take a backseat, the laundry monster was out with a vengeance!  The kids didn't mind not having to do anything or go anywhere.

Around 1130 we got a quick lunch, Bella got changed in her swimming suit and we headed over to my sister's. We decided to try swimming lesson via Elly at my sisters' pool since i couldn't figure out where locally to put her in.  So Bella got a swimming lesson in, and max got to play with Drew. Once Bella was done in the pool the kids played with all the fun toys and had a snack before we headed back home.

WE got home just for Josh did. Quickly chores were done and a bath for the kids. Then we loaded up and headed into Madison. We were on our way to Gilda's Club for Support group meetings. Once we told Bella what was really happening and the fact that the outlook isn't so great, i knew our family needed something more. I had troubles finding anything close by or something that address cancer as the big issue. They have a supper for everyone and then support groups for each of us. Because its summer, it was a smaller group, so Max got to be on his own and do whatever he wants. Which turns out was to hang out with the big kids. I felt like i was in the right spot and comfortable with my group. Even Josh agreed it was good for him, too. I think we were in the car for 10 mins before Bella asked to go back again. 

It was passed bedtime when we got home, but totally worth it.

Swimming Lessons Round 2

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Bella’s 2nd round of swimming lessons were a bit different then the first. She knew more, which was good, but her class was bigger and had a different teacher. She did manage to figure out how to float on her back though, and could get her legs up to swim a bit, but she is still lacking the staima or strength to keep at it. She had a lot of fun though, so that’s what really maters.

Swimming Lessons

 

Bella started swimming lessons in June. IT’s for one hour Monday though Thursday for two weeks. She will be taking another two week session starting next week. She’s got a ways to go to pass this level, but I just discovered on Wednesday that she doesn’t hold her breathe when trying to float, so yeah she just sinks. She has made progress and I hope she makes some more in the next two weeks.

 

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third day.

first day

July 25-28

The 25 and the 26th were the last two days of swimming for Bella. She did such an amazing job and really came a long away in the 4 weeks of class.
 



On the 27th Aunt Diane came for a birthday visit. She brought presents for the birthday peeps. Bella got new puzzles and was so happy. She had to put both of them together while Aunt Diane was here!

28th- Mommy was really tired due to a cold, so Daddy let Mommy sleep while he took Max out into the barn, This was really his first time out in the barn. Daddy told me he had a blast and was so entertained by everything.

july 23rd and 24th---port and radiation simulations

Well we started out the week with a bang. First up was Josh’s surgery to have a port placed to help with his chemo for the next 8 or so months. I decided to just take the kiddos with me and it overall went great. Josh was only gone from us for the 30 mins it took for him to be knocked out, port placed, and wheeled back. Bella watched TV and snacked on juice and crackers, I walked the hall with Max in the stroller trying to get him to nap. Thankfully he was napping when Josh came back since Josh was pretty loopy and scared Bella. It only lasted a few minutes and bella warmed back up to her dad. We were in and out in 2 hours total. This was great news so that Bella was able to go to her swimming lesson. Josh was feeling pretty good too, just a bit sore.


Then Tuesday we had Josh’s simulation. This meant I got to hang out in the waiting room with the kiddos while Josh was subject to a test run of radiation. It took about 45 mins, but the kids did great again in the waiting room. The receptionists are so nice and friendly. Bella got a sucker and is in love with the fish tank.  After we were done with that it was back home again. Bella went to swimming lessons again. THis time she went off the diving board.

BElla going off the diving board for the 2nd time

July 9th–July 12th

So it got hot! This meant we spend a lot of time in doors. We did go out in the mornings for Bella’s swimming Lessons, which was a nice treat since it was in the upper 80’s by 10am! We went to playgroup on Tuesday and the library on Wednesday early.

play group at the pool

Making stepping stones with daddy

trying out the walker

The girls has fun with Max

Swimming in the “deep” end

Max just chillin

my mom came to help out with one of Josh’s doctor appts..so she got to play outside with the kids

Swimming lessons.. Max got to hang out on the ground and didn’t seem to mind
 
Bella actually went off the diving board

Max in the waiting room..right after I took this I was called back.

Wearing my new barn boots.. they were only 10.00!

When you have a fussy baby you get nothing done.. so you put him in a basket until he screams for that too

Bella was so good at playing with her toys.. Daddy tried to get max to sleep, but Max had other ideas.