So, it has been so long since I've updated on here that I will have to just start from the most recent news.
Erin and I just went on an awesome trip to Costa Rica. We were gone 7 days. The first day was a little frustrating as Erin's flight got cancelled and we had to make some adjustments to our schedule, but after that, we couldn't have asked for a better trip! We went during rainy season and we were so lucky with the weather. The weather did not cause any of our plans to be cancelled. For the most part, we did our activities in the morning, then the rain came late afternoon or evening. We only had one day that it really rained for a LONG time. I kept a blog while we were there and then added pictures when I got back. Once the whole trip was updated, I created a book. Here is a link to a book that I created.
http://www.everlater.com/store/books/16541309218521
I really missed the boys while I was on the trip. I am very thankful for Skype! I was able to see them several times while they were either with Zach or with my mom. My mom watched them while Zach was at work, then Zach took them to see his parents for Father's Day weekend, and Willodene watched them one day. It all worked out very well. The most eventful thing that happened while I was gone with the boys was that Trevor got potty-trained! Grandma Hoeptner did her magical day of playing outside in underwear and he is now a big boy using the potty (the small potty that is, he is scared of the big potty). He is still having some trouble with pooping in his pants, he's only got to the potty a couple times for that, but he will learn. I have not been able to be much help since I wasn't home. Unfortunately, Trevor has to see a Urologist in two weeks because when he goes potty, pee squirts straight to the ceiling. We can control it a lot more sitting, but it is still all over. I wish we had found out about this before potty training as I worry it will make him regress (depending on what they say we will have to do).
The day after I got back from my trip, Cameron had his second teeth cleaning ever. This time I took him to my dentist instead of the pediatric dentist. He did fine! He is still grinding his teeth pretty bad. They said most kids out grow that, so hopefully that will be the case for him!
The following day, I had my tonsils out. I had this procedure scheduled 3 years ago, but got pregnant and just never had any time in the summer to do it until now. They said 2-3 week recovery for adults, so the summer is the only time I can do it. Today is day 6. I felt the worst I have felt this morning and didn't even get out of bed until noon, but since then, I've been doing pretty good and catching up on the world (via laptop). I just need to not over-do it. I talked too much with Zach when he got home from work tonight and now my throat is throbbing. I have not eaten anything but broth and ice cream. I'm so desperate for change that I had Zach get me some pudding (which I usually hate) and amazingly, it was the best pudding I've ever had! I have to stick to soft foods until I go in for my post-op appointment, which isn't for another 2 weeks. The doctor and tons of people said this was a painful experience, but I thought it wouldn't be as bad as they had said. I was wrong! Hopefully, I will not have to deal with strep any longer though and I will have a healthier year at school!
