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March 15, 2000

My life is getting a bit hectic and complicated! Not that I mind much, but when I make a laundry list of everything that needs to be done or considered, I get dizzy!

In addition to the buying and selling of our home(s), we have some new health issues with Max, shift changes for Ross, decisions about another baby, and job decisions for me. We've got pretty exciting lives these days.

Last Friday Ross and I took Max to the doctor because of a cough and fever that he had for about three days. After checking his ears (which were fine) and listening to his chest, the doctor said "I think Maxi may have asthma." Ross and I were both stunned. Max was put on a nebulizer for 10 minutes and then the doctor listened again. He breathing was still labored, so we may have to go in for more tests to determine if he definitely does have asthma.

I immediately pictured the worst -- my son sitting on the sidelines watching his friends run up and down the field while he sat there wheezing and taking hits off his inhaler. I know that isn't an accurate picture of asthma, but it worries me. The good side is that the doc said that if he has it, it will probably only be triggered when he gets sick rather than all the time. For that I am grateful!

Yesterday Ross took Max to the ENT doctor to have his ears checked out for tubes. Within minutes the doctor agreed that he needed tubes, so we're trying to schedule that surgery in conjunction with his re-circumcision (it wasn't done properly and I'm tired of fighting infection so we're having it re-done).

Through all of this though, Max is the same energetic, happy little boy. He still is happiest when he's outside running around in the yard, getting big, wet kisses from our dogs or taking a wagon ride.

Last night was one of those nights where I was bummed to see him off to bed. He was acting tired an hour before bedtime and I mentioned going night-night. Next thing I knew he grabbed his blanket, waved bye-bye to the dogs and wandered down the hallway to his room. I wanted to stay up and read books with him, but as soon as I started he drifted off so I lay him down and he was out until this morning.

I went into his room three times just to see if he was going to wake up or needed me. I stood there listening to him breath and stroking his hair. I desperately wanted to scoop him up and just hold him for awhile, but I decided to leave him alone. Of course I had to write in his journal just how much he means to me and what a special little guy he is.

The other day someone asked me what I wanted Max to be when he grew up. After thinking about it for awhile and not coming up with anything, I realized that I don't have specific professions in mind, but rather traits.

When my son grows up I want him to be...

• trustworthy and reliable
• honest
• big-hearted
• fun-loving
• humorous
• a good friend
• someone's first love
• a good boyfriend
• someone who sticks up for the little guy
• a caring husband
• a great dad
• a good person

Hopefully Ross and I can instill these qualities in him.

Until next time... Kim

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