Woo Pig

Football season is here!  The Pitts boys (and girl) were there to cheer on their first win of the season!

 Kyler and Jayden tried hard to get on the Jumbotron . .  I have a feeling I am a game away from shirtless, red and white painted chest boys!

 Jayden brought a friend with us . . . we have six tickets to each game - so come on and join the fun!  Actually, we decided after 4 hours of whining from Evan that he would be perfectly happy with a sitter while we go to the games! 

 Labor Day weekend wasn't only about Football . . . we had a mini- celebration for CiCi's bday, Jayden and I got to check out Cabellas and eat at PFChangs with Pop and Cici on Friday after his doctors appt and Sunday we had a Suite B-day party for a friend at the Naturals game . .  and then back to football with practice on Monday!

Jamboree

Since I only talked about the wasp sting part of the Jamboree, I think I should go ahead and document the "before". . . After all, the Jamboree is only held at Farmington every EIGHT years and is THE big fundraiser for our PeeWee Football program, AND was quite a busy and well prepared for day!

 The Pitts boys entering the stadium - looking forward to a FULL day of Football and ready to not only PLAY football - but fill in at the gate or where ever else needed. . . a family affair. . . not knowing that we would spend most of the day in the ER.

 Jayden and Kyler both played in 3 games each.  I only got to see part of ONE game out of 6 of my boys games!  During Kyler's games I was running back and forth between gates and the bank - getting change and making sure my shifts were covered. . . I did get a few random pics of his games though.  He did great!  I am so impressed with our little Kyler - I mean, he is playing UP with the fourth graders and not getting discouraged at all!

 Kerry pulled off a great Jamboree!  Evan was able to ride in the Gator with Kerry, back and forth between gates and putting out fires.  My kiddos were stadium community kids this day- just hanging out, helping when needed, playing when time and asking people where their parents were so they could get more money for the consession stand:)!  Of course, this is before the wasp insidence- I missed ALL of Jayden's games because I was at the hospital but he made an interseption!! and TWO fumble recoveries!!  Luckily, we get great edited videos of all games so I was able to see all the great plays of both Kyler and Jayden!  Wahoo . . . Jamboree 2012 is complete!

Kyler the day after . . . CiCi requested a pic of Kyler - Jayden assisted with his smile:)!

Timing is Everything

In the time you take a shower . . . life threatening symptoms of Anaphylaxis begin.
In the time you bend down to tie your shoe laces . .  sweating, flushes, dizziness and tongue tingling can begin.
In the time you check your email . . . tongue swelling, throat tightening and shortness of breath can begin.

Scary.

We learned a lesson in timing this weekend - one that will forever haunt me.  one that will forever leave me fearful.  and one that will forever worry me.

Luckily there is a "magic wand" and in the time it takes you to sign your name, all those symptoms can begin to dissipate.  Our magic wand:  the epipen.

I have diligently carried this magic wand around with me since Kyler was diagnosed with food allergies at the age of 18 mo.  I have made sure it was in his backpack every time he left the house, the school has one, and we have multiple ones scattered in our typical places.  Never have I had to use it until Saturday.

It surely took a special angel (Kyler's Grandmother angel, perhaps? That's what I believe.) to insure the timing of benadryl and adrenaline following Kyler's multiple wasp stings.  I look back on it and still don't know what led me to run to our car from the football field to get him benadryl (even though we thought he was NOT allergic to stings).  Or what led me to run through Walgreens ripping open benadryl ready tabs with my teeth.  Or what led me to speed and I'm sure violate several traffic laws to  get to Urgent Care - even though symptoms were mild at that time.  By the time we arrived at Urgent Care, symptoms were obvious - tongue swelling - hanging out of his mouth, sweaty, flushed, dizzy, tight, swelling throat . . . epipen was administered at 3:05 - I know this exact time because it is what the nurse said as we ran out the door - "tell them in ER, epipen was administered at 3:05"  TIMING is everything.

I told Evan and Kyler to buckle up because Mommy was fixing to do some stunt driving.  And I did I'm sure, although it is all a blur.  Kerry and Jayden were obliviously engaged in football.  It all happened so fast - yet looking at our time line, doesn't even make sense.  By the time we arrived in ER and I rudely (so unlike me) interrupted and jumped in front of this mother and child who were clearly NOT having an emergency - his vitals were good.  They were good.  His tongue was back in his mouth, he looked better, he sounded better, he was better. 

We spent the next 6 hours in the ER, he was given a steroid shot 3 hours in and was monitored to insure that a second episode didn't occur (apparently, 2-5 hours after first episode it can reoccur).
He was ok.  Just like that he was in the scariest moment of his life and then just like that he was ok.  Today, you would not know what his body went through, heck Saturday night when we got home - you could have never noticed. 

We had a doctors appt with his allergist today.  One of the things that has left me so fearful is that I can't control those little insects -- I can control what food he has, I can't control a bug.  We left with some good news: once they identify what he is allergic to(they are doing a blood test), he can have allergy shots to lessen the reaction.  For now the Dr has instructed us to take precautions...Kerry is doing a clean sweep of our property, he can't carry a coke can outside, go on a picnic, walk barefoot or be around food/trash that is outside.  We are still in prime stinging conditions this time of year - so we are going to be very careful.  The entire fam is getting a lesson and practice in epipen administration and TIMING.  We are also armed with EIGHT magic wands!  Take that stinger!

Must Remember

*** Jayden's paper from today ***

Jayden Pitts
funny, awesome, crazy

wishes to fly
wishes to own a pet store
wishes to have a comaro
dreams of being a marine biologist
wants to have a monkey
wants to go to costa rica
wants to be famous
who wonders about the military
who fears cows
who fears ghosts
who fears the dark
who is Loved by mom
who is Loved by dad
who is Loved by brothers
who likes reptiles
who believes in god
who loves family
who plans to go to Florida

I am awesome.

*** gosh I love this kid :) and I learned some things too!***

First Day Updates!

Sorry, no pics with this post . . . I just wanted to remember how things went!  Evan ran to the car with the biggest smile on his face saying in the cutest little voice, " I Llllovvveedd it!"  I pretty much can't ask for a better first day for the little guy!  Apparantly, his teacher is the "awesomest", he made 11 friends (and Evan is very specific about this friend stuff - he's kinda like facebook - he asks - will you be my friend and then if accepted then they are officially your friend), and opening his lunch box is like opening a treasure chest!  We heard who got in trouble, who had a Justin Beiber lunch box AND backpack (ooh gross!) and all about his TWO recesses!  His older brothers are pretty disgusted with this. . . I mean they had to do real stuff:) . .  according to them, Kindergarten is a party!

Kyler's report -- they had to do WORK!  I guess when you loop, you don't need to get into all that "newness" - just get right down to business! He did say that he had a good day and is really excited about the decrease in homework this year!  Can't beat that!

Jayden's report -- it was "SCHOOL" - meaning just what I'm not sure.  He said he likes his teachers and is excited that he gets a LOCKER this year!  wahoo - that's big time! 

When the boys entered the house they said, "ewwhh it smells like toilet bowl cleaner in here".  Hmmm --as opposed to smelling like a urinal . .?  I'll take that as a compliment!  At least my bathrooms can be clean betweek 8 and 3 everyday!

Let's remember we are on day 1 of the honeymoon phase . . . let's hope the excitement continues!  Evan told me tonight when I tucked him in that I can just drop him off in the morning.  When asked if he was sure, because I can still walk him in . . . he looked me like I was crazy and said while shrugging his shoulders, "I know where my class is now".  And just like that, he's a big boy!

Back to School 2012

Here they are . . . ready to embark on a new school year!  Jayden and Kyler are relaxed and ready  . . . Evan looks a bit nervous!  He kept saying his stomach didn't feel so good this morning - but he was ready and such a big boy!

 Our 3rd Grader . . . Kyler!  Decked out in his sports attire and very specific Nike running shoes we had to track down! Looking cool and ready to be the big man at Williams Elementary!

 (sniff, sniff) Our Kindergartener . . . Evan!  My baby heading off for his first day of school, decked out in "big boy" clothes like his brothers and his new running shoes (this kid is usually doing good to have flip flops on - so shoes that must stay on your feet is a big step!)

 His backpack is almost as big as him!  He picked it because it has yellow on it (one of his favorite colors!)

Our 5th grader . . .  Jayden!  Gosh he looks old!  He was the first kid up this morning, fully dressed and fixing his hair.  His socks are probably the favorite part of his attire -- CiCi found them  while doing their back to school shopping - we had been searching for this specific type with no luck.  He darted up to the school, big man on campus this year - Ledbetter Intermediate look out!

This was one of the attempts at a group pic, but Kyler kept trying to give bunny ears to his borthers!

 We sat in traffic to drop off Jayden FOREVER!  It was really backed up, so by the time we got to Williams most of the parents had already said their goodbyes.  Evan went right to his seat and then put up his backpack and started playing with play doh.

Here's our big boy ready to start what is sure to be a fun year of Kindergarten!  Kerry and I walked Kyler down the hall and then went back and peeked on Evan  . .  still doing great!  I didn't cry  . . . until I got home and realized the Disney Channel was on and I didn't have to leave it on that channel and that his bink was sitting on the couch, just waiting for him . .  boo hoo! New Beginnings - so exciting and a little bittersweet!

Twas the Night Before School Starts 2012

Twas the Night Before School Starts. . .  here we go again!  Like I say every year . . seems like yesterday I was doing this for a 4th, 2nd and Ruler of the Roost . .  here I am in the blink of an eye with a FIFTH, THIRD and KINDERGARTENER! 

 So sweet, first to sleep and oldest Pitts Boy, Jayden, resting up for a day in the 5th grade!  He will report to Mrs. Herndon (who we hear  is WONDERFUL!) front and center table and ready to reconnect with friends and be the big grade on campus!

Little "baby" Evan, holding his Bink and sleeping soundly, resting up for his first day of Kindergarten.  I know I should be one of those crying Mommas, but I know that this little guy is ready and I am so excited for what lies ahead! He reports to Mrs. Gardners's class, seated front and center and ready for a year of learning and fun!  We know he will have a great year and are super excited that one of Jayden's friends's Mom will be his teacher:)!

And Finally, Kyer . . I guess I should document this correctly . . . I keep trying to get his yearly, traditional, sleeping pic and he looks at me wild eyed and asks what I am doing!  I really wish he would go to sleep so I can get this done and report to my pillow!  In the meantime . . .  lunches are packed, first day outfits are layed out, I think we are ready but I know that Monday morning is fixing to rock their world!  Won't be long I will be scrambling to turn in the Monday Folders and running left lunch boxes to the school . .  for now we are ready and awaiting what is sure to be a great school year!

Here it is . . . better late than never . .  Kyler's sweet sleeping pic!  Just for the record, the click that my camera makes is enough to wake this kid up!  Talk about a light sleeper!  Kyler will report to his same classroom as last year, with his same great teacher, and his same classmates, even starting in the same table as last years first day . . . I think we are going like looping!  He's got this! Big grade on campus, 3rd grade here he comes!