mini-crisis?

Ok, now don't freak out by the blog title. Actually, I hate that there has to be a blog title. Sometimes I am ready to post for a long time, but because I have to title my blog, it gets delayed. From now on, I will just put the date.

So, because you know I am rambling about a blog title, know this min-crisis ended FINE.

I'll start with Kayla because, after all, this is her diary ;)

Kayla had her first day of school here at St. Jude! It went great! Her teacher said that she has been in touch w/ Mrs. Boerio and so she started off to see what Kayla would remember from where she left off. Kayla was SO excited to get to work. She didn't miss a beat. Her teacher said she did great! We got our first homework assignment. I told her to feel free to LOAD us up!

The second big happy news is that Kayla successfully completed her 2nd trial radiation w/o sedation! She did great. After she completes tomorrow (and she will) we will be able to have breakfast as a family again!!!!!!!!! That will be SO great. GO KAYLA!!!!! :) :) :)

Ok, now onto the drama of my night and the reason for tonight's late post.  Tonight, Target II hosted a "january birthday" dinner. Between that and the craft room, Anthony lost his precious and beloved BABY PUPPY!!!!! Ok, anyone who knows him knows that's like cutting a life line. Denny searched all over T2 and couldn't find him. I did my best to get Anthony to understand... but it was so hard for him. He cried and begged me to not let anyone throw him away. It broke my heart. With the strict sanitation rules around here I kind of wondered what they might do if they found him. But, this is a kid hospital. SPARE BABY PUPPY!!!!!!!! I printed out a flyer:

HELP! Have you seen my baby puppy?

Last seen: last night (Tues, Jan 9)  in the Target House II. 
If you see him, can you please let the front desk know?
Love, from a VERY sad 4 year old who lives in Target House I - Room 508

At 10:00pm I had had enough. I felt that it was my job as his mommy to go and print these flyers in the main lobby (that's where there is a printer). I printed out 6 copies. Two for the 4 elevators spaced between T I & T II and for both of the main bulletin boards. As I was on my last sweep of T II, I was telling Debbie, who was still dilligently working away in her office,  to search the mens room while I searched every chair. Lo and behold... I FOUND HIM!!!! In the Brad Paisley room..... just waiting for his boy to find him. I felt like I was in a live version of Toy Story. I was so happy I cried!!!! Debbie was SO happy too. I ripped down the flyers and almost ran (yes, almost... ha) back up to our room. I happily tucked him under Anthony's arm as he slept. I can't wait to show him the posters I printed tonight. He needs to understand now why we keep telling him NOT to bring him out of our apartment. This is why! I remember when Kayla was Anthony's age and she lost her beloved blankie in Target store!!! I tore that place apart until a kind woman heard us both sobbing and came up to ask if the blanket she was holding was "the" blankie we had been searching for.... Ironic. Anyway, Anthony does not need to lose his comfort item here while we are going through all of this. It would be the worst time and place ever. Debbie said, "I sure hope you will get a good night's sleep now"...... Yes. I will!!!! 

I hope you all have your "luvies" hugged tight tonight.  A lesson in love, I guess!