ER Visits: Trevor 4, Allie 2, Kara 0

Allie really does look up to her big brother and everything he does... She is starting to close in on Trev in the ER dept. Luckily Kara is deciding that is something she does not want to do :)

Last Friday I was thinking how nice it was that Trev had no school and we could all stay home and have a pajama day. It was a nice thought. Just not reality. I was starting to make breakfast while all 3 kiddos were sitting on the bar stools in the kitchen. Allie had just told me she was getting down to use the potty. From the corner of my eye I had seen her starting to get down. I turned away from them and started to get the bowls for cereal. I heard a crash and the other two said Allie fell down. I slowly walked over to her and picked her up. I did not think it was going to be very bad and I did not want to upset her anymore than she was.

Although, when I picked her up it didn't feel right. She was not crying and I thought it was because she was so worked up she was preparing for the screaming. But it never came. I felt one breath then nothing. I kept patting her back telling her that it was okay and to breathe. But still nothing. I slowly pulled her away from my chest and I started to freak out. Her eyes were rolled into the back of her head. She was pale, lips ghostly white and not breathing. She was limp. I immediately got the phone and called 911.

I took her over by the front door and laid her on the steps. Kara was frantically trying to move her and wake her up. Trev did more of the comforting for Allie while I tried to hold Kara back. Finally while talking to the 911 dispatcher Allie started to get a little color back to her lips. She was still staring at nothing while taking slow shallow breaths. By the time the paramedics arrived she seen something that startled her and she climbed into my lap and clung to me.

The paramedics thought she still looked a little off and wanted to get her checked out immediately. Of course this would be the day that Scott took both my car keys and his. Luckily my good friend Sarah, who lives close by came to the rescue and took charge of Kara and Trevor while Allie and I got to ride in the ambulance.

Allie enjoyed her day at the hospital and wants to go back. Just like Trevor is looking forward to going back to the hospital again. Silly kids! Thanks to awesome neighbors who took the other two kiddos that night so we could spend some down time with Allie. It is hard to keep an active 3 year old from running around. Especially with her equally active brother and sister. Thankfully she is showing no signs of trauma since her concussion. Now to keep her in bubble wrap for the next few weeks...few years...

Thank you for everyone who was praying for her.

Happy Halloween!!

The kids had so much fun dressing up for Halloween. I think that was there favorite part! The girls decided to be lady bugs again this year. They somehow still fit into the 24 month costumes! Although they could not wear the tights as they were too small. Trevor wanted to be Captain America, a costume I bought on clearance last year after the holiday. Very convenient and cost effective!

I decided I needed a new costume too. How many times can one go as a pumpkin? So I bought a ladybug costume too :) We had a "practice" run doing trick or treat in downtown Arlington the Saturday before Halloween. The kids had a lot of fun going to all the stores.

When Halloween actually came the kids were so excited. But they were more excited to have everyone come to the door so they could pass out candy! Trev lasted about 30 minutes before heading back home. The kids did great passing out candy in their adorable costumes!

Now if I can only get the kids out of their costumes! They would sleep in them if I let them :)