Change of Plans

Well, we were supposed to be headed south today for our post-op visit to discuss scar care, but since poor WC woke up throwing up in her bed yesterday morning, we've rescheduled for next Tuesday.

I'm getting worried as the bandage wears off though. Click on the pic to make it bigger- see that red raised area on the top part of the wound? That doesn't look right to me.

I've emailed the nurse practitioner to get her opinion. I'm pretty much convinced that when WC was having her devil-possessed drug-induced fit after surgery, she messed up their work. They did internal dissolving stitches and Dermabond on the top layer- and I'm no expert, but what if her thrashing around messed up the part they did the Dermabond on?

I'm crestfallen.... Now I am thinking surgery #2 is definitely in our future and I was really hoping we were done.

What do you guys think? Any experience with post-surgery wounds?

I'm Thankful For

The Politician and The Wild Child

I've been thinking a lot about the holidays and how it's really over-commercialized these days.

I really want to concentrate this year on making it about family, and being thankful for the blessings we've been given.

P and WC, you make it all worthwhile.

What did I do before you? What made my life complete back then?

How did I get so lucky as to be your mom?

GDA: Sephora Inside JCPenney

Thanks to Elaine for sharing!

Good Deal Alert: Glade Holiday Candles at Target

There's a fabulous deal at Target right now on the Glade 4 oz holiday candles. A few of the scents are pictured above- I think there are five holiday scents in total, but the Apple Cinnamon and Cinnamon Gingerbread are my two faves, and since I have my finger on the pulse of the brains of moms everywhere , they'll be your favorites too.

If you purchase 4 of the candles at $2.50 each (total of $10), you'll get a $5 Target giftcard. To make the deal sweeter, you can use two of the coupons that are $1.50 off two candles (11-2 Smart Source insert). So you'll get 4 candles for $2! I'm planning on doing this deal a few times to use as part of my teacher gifts.

New Drink Find

Sierra Mist Free Cranberry Splash tastes a little bit like an alcoholic drink.

That's just what I need right now, so it's really hitting the spot. I've got a cranky copier and 25 copies of a very large document to print.

Good Deal Alert- Free 8X10 at Walgreens

Giveaway!

My FIMH (Friend In My Head) Lyndsay at I Used to Be Witty is having a neat giveaway of Method Baby Bubble Bath.

Go visit, enter, and tell her Sasha sent you!

Dessert Contest Help Needed!

The annual Sasha's Work Thanksgiving Dessert Contest is coming up and I need your help.

Previously, I've won third place twice (read about it here and here) so I need to step up this year!

What's your no-fail recipe that will guarantee me a first place win?

More Sensory Books

I had a question about the prior book and if it had info about children who are sensitive to sound.

I think that book is really more of an "overview" and I don't remember anything specific like that. The two books below, the first in particular, have come highly recommended to me and I have them coming to me.

Too Loud Too Bright Too Fast Too Tight

The Out-of-Sync Child

Recipe: Taco Cornbread Pizza

Last night I was really craving cornbread, so I made the Sasha Family Favorite, Taco Cornbread Pizza from the Kraft website.

I modify slightly, so here's how I do it.

What you'll need:

• 1 pkg. (8.5 oz.) corn muffin mix (I ONLY use Jiffy! 44 cents!)
• 1 egg
• skim milk
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix (I typically get the low sodium McCormick)
• shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare corn muffin batter as directed on package using egg and skim milk; spread into well-greased 12-inch pizza pan. Bake 8 to 10 min. or until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, cook meat with seasoning mix as directed on package.

Spread meat mixture over the crust and sprinkle with cheese.

Bake an additional 4 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted. Top as desired with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, etc.

There's just something about taco meat and cornbread together that is so yummy!

Christmas Shopping- Post 1

I'm starting to pick up some things for Christmas if I see good deals, which I'm glad to share.

Over the weekend I was telling Mr. Sasha that I really hate the over-commercialization of the holiday season, and I told him I'd heard about doing a "Wise Man Christmas", which, if I understand right, involves giving 3 presents and relating it to the gifts the wise men brought Baby Jesus. Anyone know anything about this idea?

Anyway, I found what I consider to be a good deal on some character Crocs for the kids- regular price $29.99, and they are on sale for $16.99. Remember to use free shipping code crocsavp08.

Cars Crocs

Dora Crocs

Out of the Mouth of WC

Lately, in the car on the way home from school, the kids have been talking on top of each other trying to monopolize my attention.

Yesterday WC got especially frustrated and said, "Mommy, Bubba is messing up my talking!"

Dear Joy Johnson,

You are my hero.

I hope I can be like you when I grow up.

Kudos to you.

Fun Survey Site

Are We Sure It's November?

Last night was a night game, and I had purchased a red cord jacket that I hoped to wear to the game that was sure to make me the best dressed gal in the land.

However, it was 83 degrees at 3 pm yesterday!

So I wore a t shirt, shorts, and flip flops.

In November.

Crazy weather.

Sephora $10 code for the first to take it!

Here's a Sephora code I won't be able to use tonight......

code is YQ7U8UCG

Post in the comments if you've used it so no one else tries it!

All's Well That Ends Well

We are home. And the surgery went great. Here's what her arm currently looks like. They told us this bandage will come off on it's own in a few days.

I'm not going to bore you with all the crazy details of the day, but here are some highlights:

• WC threw up not once, but twice, in her carseat on the way there- evidentally she doesn't do well with orange Gatorade on an empty stomach
• WC can never ever again have Versed because she turns into the devil- hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, basically thrashing around trying to hurt herself and everyone around her
• In fact, after 45 minutes of her beating us up, they had to give her hydrocodone in the recovery room to knock her out so we could get her to calm down so we could start home
• And upon arriving home, we had two flat tires

Mr. Sasha and I appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. We are glad that the procedure went well and anxious for the bandage to come off so we can see it. We may or may not have another procedure done in six months or so to remove the rest of the scar tissue. If it look pretty good, we may just call it done. I needed a beer after all that was over and I'm not sure I want to do it again.

Good Deal Alert: Crocs Pelican Toddler Shoes

Remember how much I love the Crocs Pelican???? Well now you can score a pair for $12.99 with free shipping! The free shipping code is crocsavp08. They have navy for boys, and two different colors for girls.

Now, these only go up to size toddler 8/9, which is what WC wears right now. She's got quite a bit of room left in the lilac , so I ordered the pink ones because I am weak and I cannot resist. Mr. Sasha may be mad at me, but they are only $12.99!

Edited to add: They now have the toddler 10/11 on there in lilac! Don't think I didn't order those too! Mr. Sasha, calm down. They are for next spring.....

Ice Ice Baby

Well, we haven't left yet. Turns out WC's surgery isn't scheduled until 12:30 tomorrow, so we'll just drive down in the AM and save ourselves a hotel stay.
So my main problem right now is how to keep her happy before the surgery tomorrow morning since she can't eat anything after midnight tonight. She can have water and gatorade until 9 am tomorrow though. I got a fabulous tip from a friend to get her some Sonic ice and let her "eat" that on the drive down tomorrow. I think once we get to the surgery center at 10:30 and start doing pre-op stuff, we can keep her distracted.
But I am open to tips and suggestions. I am packing lots of toys and books, including Aquadoodle stuff and coloring books and crayons. Lots of movies too since we have a portable DVD player.
Any ideas?

Where's Sasha?????

Just wanted to let you guys know I'll probably be a bit MIA for the rest of the week.

We're headed south tomorrow to spend the night in a hotel since WC's hemangioma scar revision surgery is scheduled for Thursday morning. Assuming all goes well, we'll be headed home sometime Thursday afternoon since it's an outpatient surgery.

This is also one of my busiest times at work, so I'm trying to get quite a bit done before we leave tomorrow.

We'd appreciate your thoughts or prayers for a safe trip and an uneventful, successful surgery.