Wild goose "hunt"

Yesterday Kobe's flip flops broke (2nd pair since spring began). When we were getting ready to leave to go over to my parent's house I told Kobe to go up stairs and get his tennis shoes on. He comes down with an old pair and says he can't find his good ones. I told him that's fine, to sit down and I'll put them on him.. Well remember the Ugly step sister on Cinderella? The one where her foot would NOT fit in the shoe and yet they tried and tried to get it on and finally did but then the shoe popped off.. That's pretty much what we looked like yesterday getting Kobe's shoes on LOL. It was a site let me tell you. I told Kobe we are gonna have to look for his good ones.. so we f0und them and again.. too small. He JUST wore these a month or 2 ago. So therefor Kobe had NO shoes. He didn't even have shoes to wear to the store to get NEW shoes ( he had to wear his baseball cleats). I told him that we were going to have to get new shoes, of course he had a pair he saw on TV in mind and tells me "all" about them but has NO idea what brand. *Sigh* Lets just say Thanks the men(or women) who invented Google and YouTube. The only "info" Kobe had on these "Awesome SHOES" was that "when you walk they have have this thing that airs up". That was not very much info to go by but it was enough. We well I ;) found them. *pats self on back* haha. After a google search of "air up shoes" and Sketchers commercials on YouTube it was confirmed...

Sketchers Airators

The BEST part about these shoes~ They were on SALE for $19.99 :)

Update on Kobe..

Today we went back to see Dr. Dan so he can evaluate Kobe now since he is on the medicine. Dr. Dan talked with me after he spent time with Kobe and ask how I felt about things. Things like "How is he doing on the medication?", "Do I feel its working?", Etc. I how ever have not seen any change in Kobe what so ever and Dr. Dan agreed with me. I told Dr. Dan I feel almost as Kobe has gotten worse. Plus his appetite INCREASED which is not what happens while on this kind of medicine. He is sooo hard to get to sleep at night, which is a side effect, but I feel he isn't getting enough sleep. He said he was going to send the report to Dr. Amy and have her up the dose and he may even have to have it more than once a day. I'm just so nervous because school is sneaking up on us soooo fast and I want things figured out before then which I'm afraid it won't be. I fear Kobe will be labeled as a bad kid and he REALLY isn't. In fact he's an awesome kid, really his is :) *sigh* I pray every single night that we will fine the right dose soon. Not just so he is calmer but because the thought of him feeling soo wired inside.. that's got to be exhausting for him :( In fact I know it is because before the meds as soon as is head hit the pillow at night he was OUT. So "out" that some nights he didn't even take his shoes off let alone get in his jammies :( So "out" that some nights I didn't even say good night because he was sound asleep before I even got to his room. I just want my baby to feel good and have a fair chance doing things.. We go back to Dr. Amy on Aug 2nd I'll update again after that :)

Got'a roll with the punches..

Kobe recently was diagnosed with ADHD ( Attentions Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Today we went to see Dr. Amy to get the meds he will be taking, since Dr. Dan (Child Psychologist) can't prescribe the meds. He has only taken one dose so far and he is already tired and says his belly hurts *sigh* Those are both symptoms of the medicine. I hope this works. He needs a fair chance come August when he starts Kindergarten. He needs to be able to focus on his school work and be able to sit and listen to the teacher. I don't want him to go to school and be "labeled" as a "bad kid" because he needs help and I, being his mother ignored a chance to help my child. Like Dr. Dan said we are going to "stack the deck" and get him ready for school years. It was so bad I couldn't even get him to sit long enough at the dinner table and finish a plate of food. When he would play video games or color he had to stand the whole time and constantly move while doing these. The thought of putting medicine in my son made me sick. I am one who doesn't even like to take meds unless they are absolutely NEEDED. But what kind of Mom would I be if I didn't give my son a fair chance and got him all the help he needed. His brain is working faster, a LOT faster than most kids his age. I know some people are going to disagree with this and some people will look down on me for it but this is my decision and I've thought long and hard about it and I feel it is the right decision for Kobe. He is such an AWESOME kid! He really is. He is sooo fun and funny and a lot of people (my friends and family included and sadly I was one too) thought he was just being "a little shit", "a brat", "hard-headed" etc. Or I thought I was to blame for being a single mom, maybe I let him get away with too much, maybe I didn't parent right etc. It's almost a relief that I wasn't too blame as selfish as that sounds. I try my best to be a good Mom and to sit here and think I'm the reason behind it all killed me inside. Dr. Dan assured me Its not that at all. Soo hopefully we've got the ball rolling and things will get straightened out.. *finger crossed* and praying hard :)

Kobe's Interview (thanks Star)

Kobe's interview these Answers were right out of Kobe's mouth... I stole this idea from Star Riker... She's awesome!


What is your name?
Kobe

How old are you?
5

What is your favorite color?
green red and brown

When is your birthday?
February 14th

What is your favorite number?
I don't have any favorite numbers, I don't. Mom I don't have any


What is Momma's name?
Andrea

What is Daddy's name?
I dont have a dad (he does, he just isnt in his life)

Where were you born?
at the hospital

What size clothes do you wear?
5s

What is your favorite outfit?
my handsome suit

What color is your hair?
brown

What color are your eyes?
brown

What time do you like to get up in the morning?
I have no idea

What time do you go to bed?
at 10 o'clock


Do you like wearing shoes?
yeh

What size shoes do you wear?
sketchers. size 5 LOL he was way off he wears a 12

Where do you go to school?
kindergarten

Who is your best friend?
Sly and Harris...


What do you love best?
toys

What is your favorite food?
candy


If you could go on vacation anywhere, where would you like to go?
the water park

Have you ever been skydiving?
Whats sky diving?? after I told him he said "umm NO.. Mom you know that. But I want too. Can Kids even do that?"


What do you like to play with the most?
Mobigo

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Policeman


If you could be an animal, what animal would you like to be?
A bird, they can fly

Do you like going places?
yes

Where is your favorite place to go?
walmart

What do you want for your birthday?
Dirt bike


Where do you live?
Washington

What is your favorite room in your house?
livingroom


What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas

Do you like to buy things?
yes

If you had money to buy anything in the world, what would you buy?
dirt bike

If you could have anything you wanted for breakfast, what would you eat?
hot pocket


Do you like to read books?
I dont know how to read

What is your favorite book to read?
None of them

What is your favorite song?
Country girls shake it.. LOL


If you could have any pet, what would you like?
a doggy

Do you like to watch television?
Umm yes I am right now


What is your favorite show on television?
Sponge Bob

If you want something you can't have, what do you do?
Just nothing... but I (mommy) beg to differ LOL

Do people call you anything other than Kobe?
Mom you call me your son...

What other names do people call you?
Koko Bean

My Little Preschool Graduate!

Kobe Graduated from WC Preschool on Friday. I will admit I got a little misty-eyed as he walked acrossed to get his diploma. He is growing up WAY too fast. He is sooo excited to start Kindergarten come August.

Out with the Old in with the NEW!

Yesterday I turned my keys in at my Jamestown Apartment. It was kind of a bittersweet moment. I Loved my little apartment. It was our home for 3 years. That 3 years it was just me and my baby. After the divorce I had no where to go. I couldn't afford the house we had so Kobe and I moved in with my Grandparents. We were only there for 2 months before Jamestown called and had an apartment ready for us. It was so weird to be in my own house, alone. It took us both time to adjust to the situation but we transitioned nicely, I think lol. Not to mention not long after we moved into the apartment and just started to adjust I lost my job do to them closing the daycare I worked at. That was another bump in our life.. at one time I didn't think it could get any worse. But it only got better from there.

My empty apartment :( lol

Check out THIS "New Beginning"

!!NO TRAINING WHEELS!!

Saturday Kobe begged Chase and I to take his training wheels off his "big bike" I was against this idea only because I thought the bike was too big. So he begged Chase. Well Chase was busy doing other stuff around the house so Kobe said "give me the tool I'll do it" and sure enough Chase gave him the wrench and he took them off himself and hopped on and took off riding LOL he's too big for his britches sometimes I tell ya... Sooo finally that brings us to this next pic.
The KICKSTAND All Kobe asked for Christmas was a Paper Jamz guitar and a kickstand for his bike. So Santa brought him both and of course with tons of other gifts. Now finally he was able to get his kickstand on...

New Kicks!!

Mamaw bought Kobe some new shoes this weekend and he thinks they are the best things EVER...

Sketchers Hot Lights -Police Car