February 2016

For those of you that are new to our blog, I am currently catching everyone up to speed this post will get you through February 2016. It's important to me that you know our back story and how we got to where we are today; so, if you are new, you may want to start from the beginning so you don't feel lost. Thank you for joining us on our journey.

"It's not enough that we do our best, sometimes we have to do what's required." -Sir Winston Churchill 

Reflecting back on the way January ended, it definitely took me a few days to get my footing back and realize that Nate's eye appointment wasn't the end of the world, but just one more thing to overcome and get through. Sometimes, I feel like that's all we're doing; just trying to "get through" life. Is that okay? Is that normal? I honestly don't feel like it is. I want to live. I want to not be anxious about the little things. I know I have to make the conscious decision to do that and just do it. Ahh...if it was only that easy.

"Tough times do have their benefits. They show you who you can really count on."

As of February, Nate had been continuing his weekly appointments with the nutritionist to check his weight, which has remained unchanged, and his height. At the table, we discuss the foods he eats (which now consists of hard boiled eggs, blueberries, strawberries, the random PB sandwich, sometimes waffles, cereal, M&M's [haha!], and water), and all of the foods he refuses. We talk about techniques and suggestions and everything in between. I honestly don't want to think about it anymore. That's not to say I'm giving up on trying to have him at least "try" chicken, meat, fish, pasta, or any vegetable, but I just don't want to continue to worry about what's going into that little body of his. In February, we discuss a method called Food Chaining (What is it?) and I attempt it at home. Needless to say, it was unsuccessful. Was I always consistent? Probably not. Am I going to force feed my child? Nope. 

We always try to celebrate all of the little things that the boys do, especially those that they've been fearful of trying. In February, Nate put on his first tattoo. I know it sounds incredibly silly to most people, but for Nate to be willing to do something new, especially putting something on his skin, and be excited about it at the same time is cause for celebratory champagne (I'm kidding, well, maybe).

So exciting!

We took a family trip to our place in Florida; it was really nice to feel the sun on our faces, but I was sick almost the entire time and even had to visit the doctor while down there. No fun.

The month ended with our favorite canine deciding he wanted to take a jaunt around town. Now, mind you, he was diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy (What is it?) in January after a few months of symptoms. He ran off of his collar and was gone for almost an hour. I couldn't find him and I knew he couldn't have gotten very far. I didn't have much time to continue to look for him as I had the boys and Nate was in no condition to help look. My in-laws were kind enough to head over and continue to help look for him. On their way, they saw a police officer and asked him if they had a report of a boxer being picked up. Sure enough, they did. I headed across town to pick him from the pound. He must've been afraid knowing that his first therapy acupuncture appointment for his legs was that afternoon. Damn dogs. :)

 "I love those people who can make me laugh during those moments when I feel like I can't even smile."