Happy Halloween!

Zackory, Drew and Joey Anna at Cub Foods
Cake walk winner at Cub

Loot!!!

Today after ice skating lessons we had some Halloween fun! We went to Cub foods first. They had pumpkins to paint, a cake walk (Drew won the first time he played), crafts and games. Then we went across the street to Lunds. They had all kinds of thing too. Including decorating a huge cookie, a grocery size treat bag, samples, face paint, story time and balloon animals. Then we headed into Wayzata for Boo Blast. We went trick or treating at all kinds of businesses in Wayzata. Drew got so much stuff! This past Thursday we went to Byerly's for their Halloween party. More loot, lots of dancing and again Drew won the cake walk the first time he played.

Tomorrow we are going to a Halloween dance and then Monday night a little Trick or Treating in our neighborhood. I LOVE Halloween with Drew at this age! He is having so much fun!!!

Week 2 of school

Drew's rash
First time on the school bus

Dylan, Drew and Joey Anna 1st day of school

a plant Drew planted from seeds in preschool. It's a monster marigold!



Drew woke up Monday morning with a rash over his entire body. A trip to the Doctor confirmed Mono. The Doctor was surprised the rash didn't happen sooner. He had been on amoxicillin for Strep for 7 days before the rash started. Usually the rash starts as soon as you start amoxicillin if you have mono.

They had to do a finger prick to test for Mono. You would have thought they cut off his arm to get the blood by his reaction. He threw a 15 minute fit. He was kicking things, ripping the paper on the exam table, trying to throw chairs and crying and screaming. So out of character for him. He did it again at home over a toy. After a nap he felt a little better and we have not had any more fits.

Drew has been sleeping 10-11 hours at night and taking 2-3 hour naps. His energy level has improved greatly in the last 2 days. He has had the Mono for at least a week and a half already. He has to be careful with activities that may cause a blow to his tummy for 2 more weeks. The Doctor could not feel his liver or spleen, but it is a precaution. He is most upset because the Doctor said no bike riding.

The school bus situation is finally straightened out. Drew is now on the bus route after school to be dropped right at our driveway. I had been picking him up everyday until I was sure they were bringing him to our house after school. I talked with the driver yesterday and she confirmed he is on her route starting today. The morning bus stop will be at the end of our street starting tomorrow. We had been walking 2 blocks the opposite direction of school to catch the bus. This is the only year Drew can ride the bus because we live so close.

So far Drew says he doesn't like school and doesn't want to go. He is fine as soon as we walk out the door. After school he is happy and seems to have had fun. Maybe his attitude will change when he is feeling better. We love his teacher. Joey had here last year so we know he is in good hands!

Kindergarten

Drew is now in Kindergarten. He seems to be having fun. He developed Strep right before school started. This is his first time having it. He is able to go to school because he was only contagious for 24 hours after his first dose of medicine. The Doctor was concerned about Mono too.

Drew has been having a hard time wanting to get ready for school. Once we are walking to the bus stop he is fine. It is probably because he doesn't feel great yet. When I go to pick him up from school he is always in a great mood. Well, except today. He skinned his knee right before school finished for the day. He said he fell off the tire swing. We are planning a low key day today to try and get healthy.

His bus stop info was screwed up so for now we are going to a temporary stop in the morning (2 blocks further than we will have to go in a week or 2) and I am picking him up after school. When it is straightened out he will get dropped off at our driveway after school. He goes to school from 9:10am to 11:40 am. Mommy got emotional, but didn't cry the first day of school. Daddy on the other hand did let a few tears fall! Mommy cried at the Open House though. It was hard to see him sitting at his table labeling his supplies. We cannot believe how fast he has grown!