 event a few weeks ago, we are somewhat recovering and enjoying the Minnesota warmth. Ya know it's not gonna last forever.
I signed Isaac up for another soccer camp since he missed the last after his accident. I will have to tell you I am working through some PTSD of watching my own child get hit by a car. It came flooding back at that first drop off. Even though it was a new park location, every time a car went by as I pulled up that first day, I had chest pains, anxiety, sick to my stomach, and breaking into tears. But as everything in life you work through it. Acknowledge the feelings and the emotions and grow stronger because of it.
While Isaac was at soccer in the sun, we enjoyed the park nearby.
Emma had painted this snake earlier this Monday at park playdate. They are all signed up for playground play in the mornings. It has been an AMAZING program and what I account for my summer sanity. Have the option to drop them off Monday through Thursday at a playground to burn some energy has been great. Isaac has gone almost everyday (except the one day he missed when in the hospital and a few from needing to go to the chiropractor). The girls were iffy at first. Emma had always liked it but Mary was a little slow to warm up. She actually didn't go this day that Emma did and painted the snake and Mary was a little sad she didn't get to paint a snake. So we haven't had any issues with her wanting to go since. Anyway an awesome option to have for us and we paid so little that if we don't want to go one day I don't feel guilty. I think that's the best part!
Anyway, back to soccer camp. We enjoyed being on the sidelines, packed a snack each day and just enjoyed the summer days!
We didn't pack our suits the first day, but the second we did and the kids LOVED the wade pool at the same park. We waited for Isaac to finish with soccer and spent a good hour and a half here that second day of camp.
Third day we enjoyed the park and water again during camp and again afterwards.
Thursday of that week it was rainy and camp was cancelled :-( Kids went to park playdate then we had a mellow day at home.
Friday was penny carnival. The kids collected some pennies and we went to enjoy the festivities.
The girls have been enjoying running through the sprinkler and playing in the water table. Isaac was inside busy with his new marble maze. He bought one of those round marble mazes with his own money the other day and it has provided HOURS of entertainment for him.
We switched out his infant seat this past week and he is now in a full sized rear facing seat. Oh the milestones, he's growing fast.
Last week Isaac's buddy rode home with us after park playdate to help out his mom while she had an appointment. The kids were SOOO excited, it was rather comical.
Learning from the lack of schedule last summer. This year I was prepared. We've been hitting up the library story time on Fridays (the one day there isn't playground days). Thomas and Mary LOVE it! Isaac kinda complains throughout the story time but sticks with it. Then they love playing at the library and picking out books. Thomas LOVES dancing right now, so the music is super fun for him.
Doctors in a America do sometimes perform unnecessary surgeries. Many cancer surgeries could be prevented if alternative therapies proven in other countries were available here under a paid insurance plan. America, on a whole, is more obsessed with allopathic medicine who does not always perform the most necessary procedures for patients.
There is still so much about how the human body works that we as a species do not understand. Some doctors are too quick to assume that they understand what is going on and then acting on those quick assumptions. Most diseases and illnesses have many symptoms which could be due to any number of problems. It often takes time and patience to properly diagnose a patient, and I believe many doctors are too fixated on income rather than care, so they rush into the operating room rather than explore all other options first.
With the will to pay for all of the expensive equipment and their own salary, Doctors would probably perform some unnecessary surgeries. People are just learning that surgeries like an MCL reconstruction may not be necessary for some or many of the people receiving the surgery. With this in mind, you can come to the conclusion that Doctors would be willing to do this.
As with any occupation, I believe there are some doctors who are a little more thorough than others. I am relatively sure there are many unnecessary diagnostic tests performed every day in this country due to the threat of malpractice suits. I also tend to believe there are unnecessary surgeries performed for the same reasons. If I were a doctor, I might schedule a Caesarean instead of allowing a natural birth.
The doctors in America do not perform unneeded surgeries. They try their best to help people and other Americans and yes sometimes they are not perfect or perform a surgery we might not of known about but I do know that sometimes it is better to try and get rid of an issue before it is a big problem.I work Monday - Wednesday from 5:45am- 3:30pm.

5:45-7:30: All three kids are sleeping(hopefully)

7:30-8:00: Big boys wake up and watch TV.

8:00: The big boys have breakfast. Baby wakes up.  I feed the baby and then he naps.

12:30-lunch for the big boys. After lunch they play outside or in the sun room. I feed the baby again.

1:30- Middle brother goes down for his nap. Big brother has a "quiet activity.

2:15- Big brother goes down for his nap. So does baby.

3:00-3:30- Momboss comes home.

On Tuesdays Middle brother doesn't have school so we do a craft and play from 9-11.

This week was spring break so we went to an indoor playground with bouncy houses, the zoo, and a really awesome park. It was so much fun to break from our normal routine.The add a touch of sweetness as well as a smooth and creamy mouthfeel.
Bottles are available now at the brewery and are on their way to select private liquor stores this week.
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