summer vacation comes to an end

The first day of September started off with a trip to the GI for Jason. For the first time ever I had to drive into Philly myself (yes, it's true). I had done the drive to CHOP with my dad enough times though so I felt fairly confident I could get there. Jason packed his little backpack of toys and we were off. Not until after he clearly told me that he was NOT interested in going after over-hearing that he had an "appointment". He walked around whining "ock er urt" (doctors hurt). Poor baby has clearly been to too many specialists.

We survived the drive there without issue. Jason was not pleased about being there, and everyone knew that. Luckily once the doctor came in he was fairly cooperative. The doctor did an exam (including a rectal exam...again, my poor baby). He then ordered bloodwork and a ton of stool samples. They want to see if there are any signs of anything that would indicate any inflammatory diseases or bacteria/infection. Depending on the results of these we will need to do an endoscopy or possibly just allergy testing to see if he's allergic to something he's eating. The fun never ends. We did the blood tests right there cause I wanted to get it over with. Jason was not pleased, to say the least.

I survived the drive home from Philly as well, after just getting lost briefly. I love my GPS. As you can see, Jason was worn out from all the crying at the doctor's. Poor thing.

The next day Jason's new phrase, not surprisingly, was "I mad". It's actually too funny as he puts his hand on his hip, stomps, or gets a big attitude. Hard not to laugh.

That afternoon Beth invited Tyler over to host a lemonade and cookie sale with Mackenzie. Jason and I were their first customers and then we were off to have my blood drawn (Jason screamed the whole time in fear that it was his turn next). Then Jason was so upset that we went back to buy another cookie. LOL. Tyler and Mackenzie each made over $3.00. Awesome summer job for a 7-year-old!


The next day Tyler had his friend Luke over for a playdate. We started off with a trip to Bob Meyer.

On Sunday night my parents were still away for Labor Day weekend (my most uneventful Labor Day weekend EVER) so we joined my grandparents at Golden Corral for dinner.

With yet MORE rain Tyler and I had plenty of time to finally finish that darn 501 piece puzzle. Tons of fun. Yep.