ear tubes

Yesterday morning bright and early (we had to be there at 6:15), we had ear tubes put in Madison's ears. She has had an ear infection on and off for the last 2 or 3 months. She was on antibiotic number 6. The antibiotic was clearing up the infection, but the fluid wasn't draining and so as soon as she got off the antibiotic the infection would come back.
Its a very standard procedure, but we were nervous, of course. We finally went back to the pre-op area about 7:30. They tried to take Madison's vitals with a band-aid type thing on her big toe, but she was not interested and screamed and struggled. Even tried to rip it off. So they gave her a sedative to calm her down. She fought the sleepiness with all her might. She did get happier and would sway like she was drunk. It was actually kind of funny. She finally agreed to let us put the gown on her and cover her up with the blanket. I thought she might fall asleep, but didn't. Then they tried to take the vitals again, but she fought even though she was sedated. They finally got it though. Then they took her back for the surgery.
It only took about 30 minutes and then the doc came out. They said she did great and that he drained a lot of mucus from behind her ears. He said things might seem loud to her for a while because it was like she had cotton balls in her ears. But she did really good.
The nurse came to get us when she woke up and took us back to the recovery room. They said she wasn't any happier than before surgery and sure enough she was screaming until she saw us. Then she slept on me for about 20 minutes. They took her vitals again (which she hated again). Then she ate some crackers and we left.
She was a little tired yesterday and we mostly watched movies. But she ate like normal and by last night was herself.
This morning we went shopping and had lunch and she was in a much better mood than I have see for months. So hopefully this will keep her well and happy ;) We are so thankful everything went well and she seems to be feeling better.

fixing breakfast

Sunday morning before grandma and grandpa left, Madison fixed them breakfast. She had a great time seeing them and misses them.

shopping

Saturday it got cold and Madison and I weren't feeling very good, so we mostly hung out around the house. Madison went shopping for some food with her shopping cart (christmas presents from Aunt Ashley). And she shared her food with us.

night night

That night Madison practiced putting her baby to bed again. And then grandpa took some pictures of Mom and Madison reading before bed.

visit from grandma and grandpa

Last weekend my parents came down for a visit. They came Thursday in time for dinner. Friday it was 83 here, so we went to a couple of different parks and enjoyed the wonderful weather.

Grandpa decided to go down the slide after Madison. Silly Grandpa.

surrounded by her friends

Last night I went to check on Madison right before I went bed like usual. When I went in she had one doll next to her, Curious George on the other side, and her other doll laying on top of her. It was so cute.

dollies on a trike

Madison found her trike in the utility room this Sunday and decided she needed to take Ariel and her dress-up doll for a ride. She also gave Ariel kisses.