Let it Snow!

Winter has arrived, and all in one week, apparently. 

This winter Eli is a lot more adventurous in wanting to brave the cold and ride the sled, I had thoughts that Hannah would want to just stay inside with me and watch the boys play from afar. 

Nope. 

This girl likes to be right in the action. 

Even if it's face first. 

She still hasn't figured out quite what this white stuff is (and her snowsuit is a little small) but that doesn't stop her. Next year I think she'll tackle the downhill!

Even though I haven't left the house since Tuesday we have had lots of fun playing inside and out. 

Baking. 

Cleaning (yes, Eli is starting to become so helpful).

Making the birds a treat. 

And eating. LOTS of eating. 

Snow cream. ❄️

Cookies. 

And more cookies. 

I guess all the extra energy being exerted outside makes the little ones eager to eat more and more. 

We've had lots of fun finding inside activities to do when Mama just can't drag 2 kids outside another time. It's really been fun, and not filled with movies like I was expecting. 

Snow, it is nice that you came and even nicer that it seems to be warming up this week and we won't be stuck with you for too long. 

Here's to all the fun memories. Thankful for each and every one of them. 

Plugging along

This was Hannah (& I) last Thursday morning for her hearing test. 

We haven't had one of these since August and even though it's still the same test (for better or worse) Hannah has grown up a lot since then and it's getting harder. 

First of all it's just emotional. For Hannah, because she had to wake up early, go out in the cold, she doesn't want to sit on the bed and wait for the doctor, she wants to move around, get on the ground and more. Of course, since it's only 6:30am she forgets how tired she is and remembers how hungry she is so there's lots of bumps and tears and you get the picture. 

For me, it's also emotional. I think I've started tensing up when I pull into the hospital parking lot. I am tired of the silly questions about her delayed development and doctors and nurses who think they are pointing it out for the first time. Really? 

Since Hannah is getting older she is also more able to fight the sleep induced sedation and gets mad when we wake her up and force her to drink something so we can be discharged. 

So yes, just fun all around. 

The result is her hearing remains the same. Good news! Also, the doctor hopes to try a booth test next time instead of sedation. Even better news! Of course we will continue to monitor her speech and hearing. 

We have lots of professionals and professional parents keeping a pretty close check on Hannah. She is one of the sweetest children I know (not showing any bias here) and I am so thankful that she is part of our family. 

As she gets older her cries in pain, discomfort and confused looks hit me harder and make me get more defensive when doctors want to do yet another test.

But today we are well. 

The hospital is forgotten (by most of us) and we are anticipating the 1+ feet of snow predicted for this week. 

Thankful.