Saturday news

Braxton doesn't make life predictable. Yesterday afternoon his blood work showed that his kidneys are, once again, having some trouble. Creatonin is higher than should be so, the nurse came out and connected him up to an IV drip bag for more fluids. Today, his creatonin has dropped but not enough to lose the IV so...one more day carrying the backpack around. Braxton gets discouraged that he reacts to everything, so extremely. I do too.
Uncle Jeff is in town for the weekend! He arrived around 3 pm after a long drive through rain and too many state troopers. We kept him busy with goofy kid antics, ice cream and a movie (Narnia- because Jeff hasn't seen it before) and stupid pet tricks. Sadie (Jeff's big white Siberian Husky who used to be our's but we gave her to Jeff because she kept digging out under the fence and running all around town...) came along too. She isn't "comfortable" with Sunny and Rufus too near to her so they have to go outside when she eats, or she won't eat. Is this a doggy tantrum? Some owner manipulation?:)
Today we took everyone to the dog park. It's been a nice day and all of the dogs and children (and Uncle Jeff) enjoyed the park. Braxton didi not go. He does not like to carry his IV pack too much. It's quite heavy with fluid, a battery pack and pump. Braxton also had a visit from his math tutor this afternoon. He continues to do well in math.
We did go out for dinner, though, and came home so Brax and Jeff could have guy time to watch the Twins and the movie "Spaceballs" (totally 3rd grade boy humor). I am trying to dig into homework and planning for Preschool conferences this week. I have SO much to do.
Braxton is taking his IV in stride and is making Uncle Jeff laugh with his silly comments and observations. All is well...
-posted by Beth