Cardiology Appointment

N had his checkup for his murmur yesterday. For starters, Whoa Baby! We have picked up our weight to almost 13 pounds! Now we look a little chubby. The murmur checks out fine. It's called innocent and we can move on from that. The doc did find a small defect in his aortic valve. This should not bother N though. It's just something that needs to be watched over the years. The complications that are seen from this aren't usually noted until the person is in 40's or 50's. So, no biggie for now! They will see him again next August and decide from there if he needs to be seen every year or every couple of years.

School is starting again on Monday and everyone in this house is looking forward to it. T is a little nervous about going into the 4th grade and testing for the gifted program. They will start the testing soon after the school year gets under way. A is absolutely proud and excited about the 2nd grade. He tells anyone who will listen about it! N and I are looking forward to quiet, peaceful days (for the most part) and mostly, uninterrupted naps!

My birthday is coming and I suppose I can say I'm a little excited. It's a big one. I am turning 30 on the 30th. It's interesting because I sort of feel like I'm turning a corner in who I am. I have been a overly tired, depressed, stressed worrier for most of my 20's. Lately, I am still overly tired and still feel the effects of stress, but for some reason there is a new calm over me. I don't know if maybe I have just worn myself out on worrying but I can't say I am hating this new feeling. It's nice to be able to take things in stride for once. I couldn't believe how calm I felt after that appointment. Normally, I would have been freaking out and worrying about when he gets to that age. I was totally able to just be happy that he is healthy and has a positive outlook over all. : )

My loving husband is providing me with a plane ticket to Oklahoma to see my best friend for my birthday! This is such an exciting thing for me! I haven't seen her in about 4 years so I'm totally looking forward to this.