September 17, 2012

Good morning.  It is so nice to have a 4 day weekend.  The schools close here for the Jewish holidays.
Thinking of all my friends that celebrate.
We started off the school year on a good note.  It has been very busy but Cody seems to like his classes.  Well, most of them anyway.
We were looking forward to the 4 day weekend.  I persuaded Cody to come to a fair with me and "That 70's Band" was playing. Those who know me, know I love this band!  It was a beautiful day and I was looking forward to just sitting out by the beach and relaxing.  We got the fair and Cody ate sausage and peppers and a funnel cake.  About an hour later, we were heading to where the band was and he said he felt nauseous.  He was sitting on the beach and felt sick every time he stood up.  He asked for my help to stand so I knew he felt weak and was most likely showing signs of being dehydrated.  So I got him a water and a Sprite.  He drank some water but said he could not make it to the car and that he needed to go to the hospital.  He knows his body so well and he knew he was dehydrated or else the food made him sick.  So I told the guy in the Beach Hut that we needed an ambulance.  He called and in a few minutes one was there.  They loaded Cody up and pushed him through the crowd to the ambulance.  Once there, he vomited and it was a lot!  He was really embarrassed and felt he let himself down.  I went to get the car and made my way to the hospital.  He was there when I got there and they were waiting to do bloodwork and to hook him to some fluids.  We were at Good Sam in Islip.  They were all nice there.  We actually saw Joe from Spuntino there.  His son had gotten a bump on his head.  We were there till around 12, 4 hours later.  Cody felt much better so we made our trip home.   He asked to sleep in my bed so I know he was scared.  It is always scary to me when we do bloodwork.  His white count was elevated but not enough to alarm Sloan.  So it is Monday and he is doing better.  I know he needs to stay hydrated and drink more!  He knows that too!
Thank goodness that was all it was.

September 7, 2012
Stand Up 2 Cancer is on and I am sitting here crying, some happy tears for Cody and those surviving but so many sad tears for all those lost to this horrific disease.  Too many, too young.  
School started this week for me and Cody.  It was fun and tough being back in Kindergarten.  I do love the little ones but it is hard.  Cody did well and really likes his Science class.  I am proud of him and happy for him.  I just wish his social life would kick off!  
He is into setting up his saltwater tank.  He is very excited and is bugging me to help him.  He is trying to make some money but it is hard with his busy schedule.  Hopefully we will get something started tomorrow.  
Casey is busy with his new house.  He and Nicole bought one and are busy decorating it.  Hopefully I will get to take a weekend and go see the house.  I miss him!!  
Have a good weekend everyone and I will be back soon...thanks for reading!