What have we been up to?

So, it's been awhile since I have just filled everyone in on the things that are happening in the Springer household. I hope I don't make everyone yawn with boredome! I'll start with the smallest one in the family....

Collin Wyatt~ Where do I begin? He began walking independently about a month ago and getting quite fast at it on August 8th (at Jess's wedding). Then on the following Monday he suddenly stopped. In fact, he wouldn't use his left at all. I was quite scared and it was obvious that something was very wrong. You could move it and he wouldn't cry but yet he wouldn't stand on it. Urgent Care took x-rays and found nothing broke and sent us home thinking it was bruised cartlidge. The following day he wasn't even crawling around normally. So was it his foot, leg, or hip that was bothering him? I honestly couldn't tell? A friend from work (physical therapist) thoroughly examined him on Wednesday and our doctor ran blood test on Thursday and Collin seemed to have everyone baffled. By Friday he was pulling up to stand but still not bearing much weight on the left foot. Over the weekend he slowly got better and by Monday he was back to walking. I'm thanking the Lord that it wasn't one of the many horrible things that kept running through my head that LONG week my sweet boy wouldn't walk!

While at the doctor we found out that Collin weighs just 19lbs 5oz. He's still my tiny little guy and he just might have to stay my baby forever ;-) However, he is growing up! He is working on teeth number 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 at the moment. OUCH! He uses his spoon to eat an entire meal (something Carson still does not do!), he likes to draw (maybe he'll have Brett's artistic abilities!), and he loves to ride push toys all around the driveway! Collin has decided to worry me some more by not talking. His one and only consistant word is "uh-oh". Now, I sit here and go over and over it in my head....is he not talking because of all the ear infections? Does he understand what I want him to do? Is the whining really getting him everything he wants? Does he have a chance to talk with non-stop chatter from Carson? Anyway, I'm keeping an eye on him (with great support from my SLP co-workers) and reminding myself daily that all kids develop differently.

Carson Michael~ Hmmm....where do I begin with him? He is growing up before our very eyes! During the past 2 weeks he has managed to keep his pull-up dry every night and he decided on his own that he was ready to wear underwear to bed. He has been such a BIG boy and has gone 4 nights staying dry! He is also getting to the "no nap" stage. Something I'm not quite ready for but then again I knew this time would come. When Carson does nap it takes us hours to get him to stay in his bed and go to sleep at night. Honestly, my eyes shut before his do. So the time has come to say goodbye to naps and hello to rest period. He will be starting preschool on Monday and is truly excited about his upcoming role of being in Mrs. Koenig's pre-k classroom. He has his bag packed and ready to go!

Brett~ He has been working in Grand Island on the Casey's gas station for the past month or so. We have all enjoyed having him home every night! It is such a change for all of us. But a nice one. I believe he is 3 weeks ahead of schedule and spending long and hot days working on the job site. Carson was his "assistant" for a few hours last week and loved every minute of it!

As for me, I've been busy too. I started the new school year which is always exciting because all the staff is back and I'm not alone in my office anymore. It was quite a s-l-o-w summer for some reason. I'm going to plan my schedule differently for this year so that I can spend more days home with the boys next summer. I'm so happy I have the luxury of flexible scheduling! I will be begining two online classes for my masters program on Monday (it's school day around here). I'm hoping they aren't too difficult, Brett will continue to work in the area so I have help at night, and Carson goes to sleep at night. That isn't too much to ask for is it?