One week to go

Sadie will be getting her cast off next Wednesday and I have to say that barring anything major happening in the next few days, this has been a breeze. She really couldn't care less that she has this rigid fiberglass protective gear on. She has said on two different mornings, very first thing while she is still in her crib, that "I like my boot." I am actually a little worried that she is going to be sad when they cut it off. The only thing we sometimes forget is to put on the cast shoe, but she quickly reminds us by saying, "slippy boot" when she tries to take a step on the hardwood floor. Such a good sport, this one.

The cast

As some of you know, Sadie broke the first distal metatarsal on her right foot after tripping on the rug at home on Wednesday. Even though neither of her parents has ever broken a bone, somehow our cautious little girl managed to break her foot making the trecherous trek across our living room. She stopped putting weight on her foot after that and wouldn't take any steps. So, we made a stop at the pediatrician's office, the x-ray place and the orthopedist over the next several days. She was pretty excited about her "purple boot" and doesn't seem to mind it at this point. She can even take a bath and go swimming because we opted for the gortex wrap that is waterproof. All in all, she is much happier now because she can get back to the business of playing. She will be in the cast for 3 1/2 weeks and then she should be fine.

Bubblegum medicine

Sadie has her first ear infection and so it is time for antibiotics. She said that the medicine was "tasty" and is able to drink it out of the little cup all by herself. It just goes to show how grown up she is now. Especially since this was the first pediatrician's appointment that she didn't cry in since before she realized she should be upset about it.

Change of plans

Sadie and I were supposed to drive out to the lake today with Bebe to get the lakehouse ready for a girls' weekend this weekend (yay, girl time. Can't wait!) Sadie had other ideas. She was pitching a hissy fit minutes before we were supposed to leave. This may have been the biggest toddler tantrum we have experienced yet. Red-faced, screaming, crocodile tears, kicking...the whole 9 yards. So, lest you think our little angel doesn't have some fight in her, this is proof. Ultimately, we changed our plans with the thought of 2 hours locked in a car with the little monster. So, Bebe went on the the lake and we headed home. My mind was racing as I drove home thinking, "how am I going to keep her entertained without turning on Elmo," which by the way was the only word she could utter during the fit. Then I remembered, it's Tuesday! Storytime with Miss Elizabeth at the Yarborough Branch of the Austin Public Library. What a life saver! She, of course, was fine by the time we got there. And like nothing had happened, she sees Lucy Hamre and says, "Hi, Lucy" clear as day! All is well. She is sleeping and we are going to try to get back to our routine after 4 nights at Bebe and Papa's house for wedding and Restaurant Week festivities.

Coloring

Sadie is starting to experiment with crayons. I had to break them out to keep her from losing it while I attending to the fun business of being on the phone for many hours trying to get our cable/internet/phone stuff figured out. We have spent a lot of time at home this week because we have had people coming in and out to work on the house (sheet-rock, carpet cleaning, etc.) I think she is feeling a little neglected. Hopefully next week will be a little better and we can get out of the house more (although, we may have our new countertops installed at the end of next week.) One day at a time.

Poor baby Sadie

She has been so cranky with these molars coming in (poor Bebe who kept her while I worked this afternoon). Apparently she only slept about 1/2 an hour (even after a dose of tylenol) and didn't want to eat anything. So then we have a sleepy, hungry baby in pain. Not a good combo. She ended up falling asleep before I got home from work and Matt got her up so that she would sleep tonight. She didn't even want beans for dinner, that's how unhappy she was. But, she finally ate a huge helping of mac and cheese, had her milk and went to bed around 7pm. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.