Melur Vacuums

I took a picture of Melur today, just a random picture of Melur with the vacuum cleaner. Our living room is our family room. And I’d say we spend about 90% of our time in this little room. So it gets dirty and messed up pretty quick, especially with the kids around. And so just about every night before the kids get ready for bed, we get the kids to help clean up their stuff in the living room. And sometimes, that entails vacuuming the carpet floor as well, just in the living room. It’s usually Arman who quickly volunteers to vacuum the room. I think he thinks it’s fun. He beats Melur to the queue almost every time. But today, Melur got a chance to vacuum.

She’s really working hard at it. We try to get the kids to help around the house, especially when it’s safe and fun. I think it’s a good habit to have. Anyway, thanks Melur for helping us keep the house clean.

Arman's Legs

It’s been over 6 months since our last trip to the BC Children’s Hospital. When we were here last March, the doctor wanted to wait to see how well Arman’s leg adjusts, before deciding to do anything. Anyway, I took the afternoon off today to take Arman to the doctor again. Our appointment with the Orthopaedic Paediatrician is always on a Thursday afternoon. I made my way by bus from the office and rendezvoused with Arman and Mommy at the bus stop near the hospital. And then we made our way in together.

We were right on time. We registered at the front desk and waited for our turn. We were a bit confused about what we were supposed to do exactly. At one point, we were asked to take x-rays first, which we did. Arman’s an expert at that already. It is his second set of x-rays at this hospital. After that, it was back to the waiting room.

Mommy had to leave early to pick up Melur from school. So it was just Arman and I waiting for the doctor. We were finally asked to wait in the examination room. We saw x-rays of Arman’s legs both from today and 6 months ago. Everything was computerized.

When we finally met with the doctor, he wanted to wait another 6 months. But he said, in all likelihood, Arman will need plates put into his leg, which will stunt the growth of his bone on one side, effectively straightening it as the bones grow. The procedure itself is quite minor, and we can expect Arman to come home on the same day, if not the next morning. Arman would need to wear the plate for a few years while the bone straightens, and then removed later.

Anyway… we really hope the best for Arman. We have another appointment to meet with the doctor next May. Hopefully, we’ll have something good for Arman then.

New Costumes

So this is going to be a short entry. We went out today to get Melur and Arman some costumes for the upcoming Halloween. As you know, every year, they go out Trick or Treating around Acadia Park. Last year, Melur went as a princess, and Arman went as an Ape, the same Ape costume Melur used the year before. Basically, we have a budget for only one new costume every year, and this year it’s Arman’s turn.

For some reason, whenever we go shopping, I forget to take the camera out and take pictures. And so this is the only picture we took today – Arman trying out a ninja costume as Zellers. You’ll see more pictures of him come Halloween time. We got the ninja costume. So Arman’s going as a ninja, or as he’d call it: a “Henja”. I find the pronunciation so adorable, that I find myself saying “Henja” too. Maybe I shouldn’t aggravate the situation. Anyway, stay tuned for costumes from Halloween, coming up soon.

Scarring Conversation

About one month ago... on the way back from school...

Melur: Mommy, when is this (pointing to the scar on her upper left cheek) going to go away? Mommy: I don't know, sayang. Melur: I want it to go away. It's ugly. I want to have a clean face. ...Enough said.