Mama Shannon & The Wright Trips

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Nobody hurts mama's babies...

I'm a little (lot) over protective of my kids. I'm definitely the crazy mom. I will tell you, I've created a bit of a problem with the kids though. At the beginning of the school year I kind of gave them a speech that was basically like this..."If anyone is mean to you, tell me because nobody hurts mama's babies." Well, they tell me...ALL THE TIME, they tell me.

Little Miss Brianna in Izzy's class is quite the bully. This came from all three kids. I've heard stories after stories. One morning while walking them down to their classes (because yes, I walk them in everyday...looking haggardly I must add {I do at least wear a sweatshirt or coat if I am braless...your welcome for that visual}) little Miss B walked past us just smiling away. She says, "Hi Isabel. Hi Shannon." I say, "Hi Brianna. You need to be nice to Isabel." Her eyes got big and she gave me like an "Oh crap" look. Isabel proudly looked up at me as if she were thinking, "Yea, that's my mom. Don't mess with me." I will add, I think Nate is embarrassed by my actions at times.

So the car ride home from school usually goes like this, "Mom! Dakota was being so mean today! Are you going to say something to him since nobody hurts your babies?" Or, "Mom! Corbin wasn't writing his name on his paper so I told on him." Or, "I only told on 2 people today, mama." Oh my. What have I done?

This brings me to my next point of being over protective. Isabel received her lovely crowns yesterday. I was pleased with how well she did. We won't talk about the $1000 and odd dollars I had to pay at the time of service...even after insurance. I gave her the medicine to help settle her stomach. It was also supposed to make her a little tired. It didn't. We got to the office and I had to go through the money crap. The whole time I'm freaking out because I didn't think we would be able to get the work done, she kept pulling at me saying, "I don't want to be here."

Once I paid they took her back. I was allowed to go back as they took a few more xrays. At which point I will say that the hygienist said, "Mom, you can stay here. Now, you aren't pregnant are you?" No, no I'm not. I'm just very overweight. The whole time I held her hand and stood right next to her. She cried. The dentist came in and said it was time for me to leave. She begged for me to stay in there and hold her hand. He walked out so I could talk to her. It was a few minutes and I know he was thinking, "She isn't having a triple bypass lady, she's getting her teeth fixed." I walked out with her crying. Talk about feeling worthless. In my mind I keep thinking that one day she will say, "You weren't there for me! Remember when I laid there crying for you and you left?" That stuff eats me up.

I waited for an hour and a half. I will add, it was with a lovely couple with 2 children and the dad yelling, "You sit your a&% down!" I tried to focus on my People magazine word search. Finally, they called me back. They said she did well. She cried out for me a few times. I asked if she fell asleep since they put her under conscious sedation. The lady said, "Nope...not really." Poor Iz. We got out to the car and I hugged her and cried. I told her how proud of her I was.

Mama doesn't ever want anyone to hurt her babies :)

Thursday, February 16, 2012

The kid with the silver teeth

If you will recall my post from last January regarding the dentist, http://http//thewrighttrips.blogspot.com/2011/01/dentist.html you will see how Isabel and Jonah were both a hot mess. It DID NOT go well. Jasper was great! At the time, Jasper & Isabel both had some cavities. I'm thinking one or two a piece. Fast forward a year later and their loser of a mom not taking them back to get their cavities filled. That would be me. I'm not sure if I was scarred from the first dentist trip or what. But the whole dentist thing slipped my mind. And in the last few months Izzy & Jasper have both complained about some aching in their teeth.

A few weeks ago I made an appointment to take Jasper. I decided this time that I would take them individually. That is a lot of appointments but I'd rather do that than trying to keep them all happy at once. So off Jasper went. He did great again! He did exactly what they told him and didn't whine or cry. We left with the news that he has 2 cavities. I expected that. After the appointment we went and got a milk (for him...Diet Pepsi for me, of course) and a Kit Kat; probably not the best choice after a diagnosis of 2 cavities. But hey, I had to do something fun so he would continue his positive outlook on the dentist.

Last week it was Isabel's turn. She acted fine on the way there. The hygienist called her name and off she went without me. About 5 minutes later they came and got me. "She has some anxiety and wont stop asking for you" is what the lady said. I went back and held her hand. She asked 3000 questions. She shook like she was having a seizure. Isabel has always had "shaking" issues. But when she's really scared, look out! She cried, pulled away, cried some more, tried to get out the chair, etc. The dentist came in, took a look and started rattling off tooth names to the hygienist. I said, "Those aren't all the teeth that have cavities, are they?" Her response, "Yes. She has quite a few." Are you waiting in anticipation for the number of cavities she has? Are you? S I X! Six stinking cavities. Do kids even have that many teeth? I'm joking.They give me the news that they weren't going to treat her there. They referred me to a pediatric dentist because of how high her anxiety was. We went ahead and made the appointment for Jonah with the pediatric dentist as well. I figured his reaction would be like last year. This morning was their appointments. Jonah did FANTASTIC! I was shocked. He even repeatedly gagged while she was trying to put the things in his mouth to take x-rays and never cried once! And he's the only one who doesn't have have cavities!

They did x-rays again on Isabel and she jerked out the thing they put in her mouth. She cried. They had to take a couple of pictures because she wouldn't hold still or do what they said. And then the dentist looked at her teeth. Just looked! She freaked and cried and said she wanted me. I was standing right there. I had to stand up right by the dentist's face so she could look up at me. They told her if she didn't stop crying that I would have to leave the room. She reached her hand up and pushed his hand away from her face. He said, "You need to put your hands down please." Meanwhile I'm sweating and praying we don't get kicked out of the dentist because of my belligerent daughter.

The diagnosis is that she has to have 6 teeth crowned...silver crowns. You know, those crowns you see on kids and you think, "Oh, pitiful thing." The good news? They are in the back so at least her front teeth wont be silver. There is a possibility that 2 more will have to be crowned. He'll know when he gets started. The other news? She'll be sedated during this. I have to give her something to settle her stomach an hour before and when we get there they will sedate her. It will be conscious sedation. There is a possibility that she'll remember some things. And he told me she may cry and if so, I could go to my car if I need to so I don't hear it. I'm thinking maybe the local bar? And if she fights them, they will have to use a papoose. In other words, a straight jacket. And from her previous antics, I foresee that happening. Oh Lord.

Monday, February 13, 2012

7 Years

Today would be Elijah & Olivia's birthday. They would have been 7 years old. Wow! 7 years old! I think of them often and miss them dearly. I know they were only here for a few brief moments but they sure did make an impact on our lives. The triplets are at the age where they sometimes ask me about them. I've never made it a secret that they have a brother and sister in heaven. I know it is hard for them to understand why they are there and not here. It's hard for me to understand. But I know they are in a place where there is no grief or sorrow. I know they are in a place that is more beautiful than anyone can imagine. I know they are with Jesus...probably nestled in his arms or playing with other children.

I appreciate the people who remember them and their short time here. It means so much to know that they are not forgotten. My mom & step-dad make donations several times a year in memory of Elijah & Olivia. And when I get a card in the mail that says, "A donation has been made to the Henry County Community Foundation in honor and memory of Elijah & Olivia Wright", it makes me smile. And when I get a phone call or a message that says, "Just want you to know we are thinking about you on this day", it makes me glad. For those special moments, thank you.

So, happy birthday sweet angels! You are loved and missed dearly and NEVER forgotten.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

The Children's Museum

My girlfriend, Courtenay, and I tried to take our kids a few places before school started last year. We have the best times when we are all together. Her boys are great and my kids absolutely love being around them. One of our adventures was to the Children's Museum. This was a lot smaller museum than most. However, it was perfect for us. We could actually sit down and pretty much know where the kids were at all times. When there isn't a lot of adults to chaperon, this is perfect!

Izzy

Jasper

Simon

Cainan

On the train

Our clan in the ant farm. Those are some cute kiddos! Isabel is the only girl but she loves those being with those boys!

Jonah in the big rig. He loved it! Ten four good buddy.

Simon is checking to make sure Cainan's ears are clean.

Getting a closer look.

Abe raising the flag

The carnival...isn't it cute!?

Ride em' cowboy!

Izzy & Abe checking out the fun mirrors.

Not sure who the little boy is next to Jasper but I liked this pic.

We even got to make paper airplanes!

Abe & his plane

Jas, Ronald & Iz

Love the way Isabel has her arms around Ronald and how Jasper has his hand on his leg. Just a cute (and a little creepy...Ronald, that is) little family.

You are my sunshine

Friday, February 10, 2012

Mud Slingin'

This little boy...

had a really fun afternoon this past summer.

He took all of the sand out of their sand box (shovel after shovel) and put some in water to make mud (kind of) to work on his house. The sand box was located several feet from his house and he carried each shovel full over. He's a hard worker...I have to give him credit for that. I wasn't angry because you know what? It washes off with a few rains. And he had a blast working all afternoon on it.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Happy 4th everyone...7 months late!

Yes, it is ridiculous how far behind I am. I'm not sure exactly what is going on with me. If you have spare energy, send some my way. By the time summer comes along I'll hopefully have the Christmas pics up!

Checking out a local band that we know on the 4th. This is the kids with Brittanie...our friends' daughter.