Doctor Appointment All Good!

What a busy week! Lukkas and I took the big plane to Anchorage on Sunday for some doctor appointments on Monday and Tuesday.  After recalling my easy travel with Leinna, I wasn't quite prepared for the way Lukkas travels.  First of all, he's so stinking strong and he likes to do what I call his Crocodile Roll when he's mad - oh, he just tries to spin out of whoever or whatever is holding him.  Anyways, our plane was late getting to Cordova, so all of our "happy time" was spent waiting for the plane. By the time we boarded, Lukkas was beyond ready for a nap.  Both of the kids like their own space to fall asleep in.  So, you can imagine a very tired little boy who was stuck sitting in his mom's lap- did not make for a very pleasant flight.  Thankfully, the flight was only 30 minutes long and the person sitting next to us was very patient and tried to help in anyway that he could.

We land, of course Lukkas is as happy as he can be now - but we still had to go get the rental car.  With Lukkas strapped to my back and me toting the suitcase and car seat - away we went to the rental car.  While I was getting his car seat buckled in, the safest place for him to be was playing in the front seat of the car.

Oh - the giggles from him. I just had to stop and snap a quick photo of all the fun he was having! This certainly made up for the difficult flight into Anchorage.

We went to an eye doctor for Lukkas. At his 1 year check-up he was referred. Not sure if I wrote about earlier- so I apologize for the repeat if I did.  Anyways- he was referred for something called cornea reflex.  I initially thought this meant that his eyes did not focus at the same speed, but I was wrong.  It actually meant that when light is reflected back from his eye it should be centered in his pupil, but in his right eye doesn't do this.  This is an early indication that they eye may start to wander.  Well, the doctor was amazing and she did everything she could to try and make Lukkas' eye wander - but it wouldn't do it.  So she said this could be a version of normal for him, but she does want to follow up in 3-4 months to make sure nothing has changed.

We also had vaccinations to get - poor little boy was ready to be back home and in a normal routine.  We were able to spend some good time with our dear friend Heidi - which is always a special treat when we are in Anchorage.  Pretty soon, we'll be calling Anchorage home and able to see Heidi anytime we please :o)

The flight home went better- he only screamed for the 10 minutes prior to take-off, but then slept the whole flight home.    I ended up with a horrible cold, so the remainder of the week has been spent taking care of myself.  Leinna so sweet and kept offering me hugs so that I would feel better.  Such a sweet little girl.

Well, I hope to take more photos this week - but no promises.  With the end of school 3 weeks away and preparing for our move life is going to be a tad bit busy!  Until next time...