Right now Parker is doing this:
He is totally ZONKED OUT after a busy morning of:
Dragging out and playing with every toy his owns.
Twice.
Having great goofs with the long sheets of butcher paper that came with today’s delivery of ostomy supplies.
I dyed a couple of bags of lima beans up for Parker to ‘dig’ in. This scoop is a bit big for his hand, but he he LOVED scooping up the beans and sliding them into his bucket. Then we drove Parker’s truck over a lima bean road. Afterwards Parker just enjoyed the feeling of grabbing big handfuls of beans and letting them slip through his fingers.
Sometimes life is better with the simple, little things.
I’m packing up Parker’s toy bag for his stay this week. I’m including a couple of much loved books:
I have a couple of versions of this classic. Each with different illustrations. While the pictures may be at first unfamiliar, Parker pretty much knows the rhyme/song by heart.
All I am going to say about this book is, “Go! Buy it! You can sing my praises later.” Oh, btw, THANKS Steph and Joey. Smooch!
I read an article online of the value of kids’s journaling after they have completed a unit. In most cases it would be the child writing what he had learned and loved most from the unit of study, adding pictures as desired.
But since Parker can’t write yet…..or cut…..or you know really draw a frog………I decided to adapt this concept into our units of study.
The other day while sitting in my Dr.’s office (for a really, really, really long time I might add) I was reading a copy of Real Simple. I came across an advertisement with this picture. Since I had been in his office for so long (really, really long I might add) I felt totally justified (and a bit guilty for) ripping it out.
That is until I got farther along in the magazine and discovered that somebody before me had ripped out the entire recipe section.
My doctor may want to re-evaluate exactly how long he leaves us in the waiting room.
Anyway, I am using a artist’s sketch pad that I got on clearance for less than $2.00 to glue pictures of what Parker and I study in. Think back to scrapbooking before scrapbooking became such a commercial industry.
My Mom is adamant that the word for each object should accompany each picture…..so there ya go Mom. Now you can’t complain that I never listen to you.
Oh. And as a PSA , ANYTIME you happen to stumble apon a giant sized artist’s sketch book on clearance for less than $2.00 HUG IT TO YOUR BODY AND RUN LIKE H*LL. Cause you never know when a totally crazed fruit loop kinda woman might try to rip it out of your hands claiming that she should be the one to have it.
True Story.
Actually, I felt kind of sorry for that woman. She had absolutely NO idea that it takes much more than just crazy to intimidate a Mom of a medically fragile kid.
The first thing you notice when you walk into Parker’s safe room is this Believe sign. And that is what I am trying to do today. Believe.
We would be simply honored and humbled to know that you are keeping our Brave Hero in your prayers as well.
Praying and sending warm fussies out to all of you!
Oh man, that was supposed to be FUZZIES, not fussies. Geez, like you need fussies right now. Hah!
You and your brave hero both make my prayer list. In fact, I’d say you’re a brave heroine, if anyone asked me. (And I mean heroine in the good way, you know, not the drug addiction way)
Been thinking about you and Parker today.
I believe that Parker will do great tomorrow.
I’m saying extra prayers for you guys.
You make me believe….in so much. Thank you!
OK, those lima beans are great, Tammy. And you’ve inspired me to start a monkey book for Cameron. How cute is that frog book?
Your adorable baby (and you) will be in my prayers. Parker’s such a trooper, I know he’s going to do just fine.
Our prayers continue for Parker! We will be praying for you all tomorrow and thinking of you.
lots of hugs!
Michelle
You will both be in my prayers tomorrow.
I am keeping Parker and all of you in my prayers!!! Many blessings.
What a doll, sleeping so peaceful. I love you Parky and have been thinking of you all week. Actually, I think of you every day. It looks like you had a lot of fun today! I LOVE the lima beans! Great idea Tammy!
Of course I will be praying for you all. Please give Parky lots of kisses and hugs from me.
Love always,
Amy
Twitter: livingingrace
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I’m praying for you guys and know He will carry you through tomorrow and the day beyond it.
‘ll be waiting for news of how things went tomorrow. Know i love you.
Hugs Mr. Parkie extra tight for me
Good luck tomorrow. Parker will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Parker is always in our prayers. We will keep him covered especially tomorrow. You are a Brave Hero too
Peace be with you
Kim and Miss T
Sending many prayers and good thoughts your way. We also love that animal book, it’s Nathanael’s “velveteen rabbit” of the book world…it’s all dog-eared and the binding’s giving way..he studies those pictures daily as I scramble to learn the signs for each one!
I hope your brave little hero does alright tomorrow and man that road through recovery is going to be interesting. Many prayers for you, love, Kitty
Praying, thinking about you all day. Will be doing the same tomorrow.
Making you guys my home page for tomorrow so every time I open up the internet (which sadly is many many times a day) I will be reminded to pray.
Lauren and I will both be praying and I will be fasting. I’ll put Parker’s name on the temple prayer roll this weekend.
See you next Wed. if you are up to it.
xoxo
Prayers and hugs from Texas
Tiffintexas
I so believe…in my dreams I see Parker running wild and crazy with other kids. Really.
ox and prayers.
Love you all.
You are awesome for fighting that woman off! Good luck tomorrow! You are all in my prayers!
You and Parker are in our thougts, tomorrow as always. May we hear good news soon!
Debbie and Binny
I believe that Parker is going to do wondrous things and fly through this surgery and recovery like the Brave little hero that he is!!!Our prayers are with you always.
Praying for Parker!
Praying for skilled physicians, calmness and peace for you and your family, and quick healing for Parker.
It worked. I hopped on my ‘puter to check email and Parker’s page came up first. Praying!!!
I’ll be saying extra prayers for Parker all day today and in the days to come as he recovers. Praying for his doctors and nurses to take the very best care of your sweet boy. Special prayers for you, Reed and the rest of Parker’s amazing family as you go through this time of surgery and recovery. We do believe in that sweet boy of yours. Lots of HUGS from Ohio.
Barb and Michael
Keeping Parker in our prayers. Sending so many positive thoughts your way as well! He’s going to do well and be home and recovering before you know it!
Love ya!
Sweet Parker is in my prayers today – as are you!
Praying!!!
I’m saying a prayer right now for little Parker, that all will go amazingly well today during his surgery and that his recovery time will be his best yet. Of course I also have you and Reed in my prayers as you go through another hospital stay.
Love in Christ,
Suzi Searles
howsluke.blogspot.com
Okay… Wendyj’s comments at the top made me laugh… sorry
You are in my prayers… you and Parker are both amazing strong people. I know you’ll both pull through this
I will continue to keep Parker in my prayers. Wish you the best.
Praying and thinking of you and Parker today
Praying for your brave warrior.
In constant prayer for little Parker today!!!
I wish we didn’t have to meet under these circumstances, but I am glad we met today! We will be thinking and praying for you today! Lily thought Parker was so cute!
Love you Parky!! I am thinking of you nonstop today and praying and sending love and hugs!
Amy
I’m thinking of Parker and you today! Praying all goes well.
Sending hugs and prayers.