Happy Birthday Derrick!!

On Monday Derrick turned 3! I cannot believe it! That morning I took him to the doctor to get his well check. I love our pediatrician and feel comforted that he is very thorough. As he was listening to Derrick's chest I noticed he was listening for a very long time. Usually they listen for a few seconds and they are done, but he listened for a few minutes. He said he didn't want to alarm me or make me worry, but he heard some premature heart beats. He said a lot of doctors don't even tell their patients because it is normal and nothing to be too concerned about. But he also said that he would like to refer Derrick to a cardiologist to get it checked out and just make sure every thing is ok. Surprisingly, I'm not freaking out about it. The doctor said Derrick is very healthy and he just wants to do this as a precaution. I will keep you updated after we see the cardiologist. I also talked to the doctor about asthma. In December when I took Derrick to Urgent Care the doctor we saw there told me I should talk to Derrick's pediatrician about asthma because he was having "asthma like" symptoms with his coughing. But thankfully Dr. Jones said Derrick has Reactive Airway Disease. He said basically when he gets sick, he gets wheezy. Well, that much we knew! We have a machine and albuterol at home. Derrick usually needs the breathing treatments a couple times a year. But other than that he is fine. So, no asthma! I was very happy that Derrick was in the 10 % for weight at 27 1/2 lbs and the 15% for height at just under 36 inches! That is progress for him! Last year he was in the 3% and before that he was never on the charts! So I will gladly take 10%. He really is making progress on his eating and for that I am extremely grateful for! For his birthday party Derrick chose to have a Fire Truck party at the Fire Truck park. Rather than bother my mom to make a cake for him this year, I decided to try my own. I bought a Wilton Fire Truck pan at Michael's and attempted to do it! It definitely was not the best, but Derrick liked it and I guess that's all that matters! One of my moms cakes would have been much prettier, but I have to remind myself..."He's only 3, he doesn't need a crazy party and cake!" One of the downfalls of making fire truck red frosting was my hands were stained pink for a couple of days! Jon and I bought Derrick his bike last week as part of his birthday presents. He also got a couple Thomas trains, some Lightning Mcqueen things and an action figure of his favorite Motocross rider, James "Bubba" Stewart (or maybe it's Daddy's favorite rider :) ). From family he got a Monster Truck, a Fire Truck, a new Thomas movie, a scooter and the Sherriff''s car from Cars. He has consistently played with every new toy he got, not favoring one over the other. I love birthdays and Christmas because the kids are always so occupied for the next few weeks with their new toys! It was a fun night and I appreciate those that came. Derrick is and always will be my baby no matter how old he gets! Happy Birthday and I love you Bubba!