Lies

Grayson lied to me for the first time yesterday. At least, I think it was the first time. He told me he had already taken his medicine and then when I talked to Matt a few hours later, I found out that he had not. I know it's not a big lie and it certainly could have been a misunderstanding, but it makes me sad for the lies that are coming. I don't know that I am ready to handle all that comes with getting older. As I hold Matalley in my arms right now, as she is sleeping (I know that you are not supposed to hold your children during naps, but I don't get to very often and one day she won't nap in my arms anymore), my mind starts drifting to those teenage years when she'll tell me she hates me or give a snippy response. I dread that because I know how much it will hurt. But then someday they'll understand how much I love them...at least I hope:)

SO the reason Grayson is taking medicine is because he has strep. This is the 4th episode in 6 months so the doctor is recommending I talk to an ENT about having his tonsils removed. I don't know what to do. I'm frustrated that they didn't remove them last year when they removed his adenoids, wondering what will happen if his tonsils are removed...I mean they are the first line of defense against illness, right? And thinking about the horror stories I've heard from others about tonsillectomies that didn't go as planned. I guess that's why I need to at least meet with the ENT.

Yesterday Grayson was frustrated with me because I didn't let him push a button. He told me, "Mommy, you have to share!" Touche G. Matalley has started "roaring." It's a nice change from the screaming but I hope it isn't hurting her throat. She will also stand without holding on to anything so she's got good balance and I assume that means she'll be walking on her own soon.