hola, senoritas

Last night the teaching nurse came to show us how to use the pen that injects the shots for Whitaker's growth hormone treatments. She was very kind and helpful and we learned pretty quickly. Despite being relatively intelligent individuals, John and I are not educated in anything medical, so it was new territory for us. After two hours, we understood every aspect and had administered the first shot.

Whitaker did great, especially after we told him that he didn't really have to get his first shot right up his pee hole as John had told him on the way home from school. Somehow, John and I don't exactly see eye to eye on the potential for psychological damage when he makes jokes such as these.

The nurse told us that we would see an improvement in his stamina even before we see any physical growth because everything on the inside has been deprived of what it needs to grow as well. We were very happy to hear this, because we had noticed his stamina decreasing over the last 12-24 months. Also, the point of the growth hormone is not only to make him taller, but to make him feel better physically and emotionally. We are really hopeful that it will be beneficial to him.

John's team still hasn't won a game. Hoping that changes soon, as he started the season sitting on 99 wins. Really would like for him to get his 100th win this year. Anything is possible with God, and divine intervention just may be necessary in this case.

I am nervous about letting the boys play indoor soccer tomorrow. Last week we skipped it, but this week I think I am going to let them if Whitaker promises a)not to hit the ball with his head and b)take a rest if the back of his head starts to hurt.

Snow might be coming.....can't beat a late January snow day! I love snow days - they are like a gift. Even if we have to make them up, I still have the greatest job in the world because it calls for work 182 days a year. Snow days for me include snuggling with the boys under warm covers, coffee in my sweats, and Regis and Kelly - it just doesn't get any better than that.

I heart HGTV, cupcakes, and friends.