365: Momma, Jonah Broke

Lyndsay Stradtner2020-01-20T23:11:15-06:00January 19th, 2020|365 Projects, 366 - 2020, Jonah, My Family, Zachary|

The adjustment in dealing with a broken bone has been a little easier this time. First, because we just did this. Second, he is in a cast from the start vs a splint so we don’t have to restrict him quite as much. Third, Z is already used to being more gentle with him. Squashing the constant wrestling the first time around was tough.

On the day Jonah broke his arm, I pulled in to the campground to pick them up in the truck. Z flung open the front door to the RV and declared “MOMMA! JONAH BROKE!” Oh sweet boy.

365: x-rays with Iron Man

Lyndsay Stradtner2020-01-20T22:57:37-06:00January 16th, 2020|365 Projects, 366 - 2020, Jonah, My Family|

This week has been really rough. Cheating with a cellphone pic because I totally fell off my 365 when Jonah broke his arm. I have no idea how we scraped together enough money for this co-pay but we did. It has been really difficult. Thankfully his swelling and pain have improved.

365: Again

Lyndsay Stradtner2020-01-20T22:51:49-06:00January 13th, 2020|365 Projects, 366 - 2020, Jonah, My Family|

Again. Jonah broke his left arm. While sitting down, no less. Zachary tried to climb in a chair with him and it toppled over. Jonah’s arm snapped in the same spot he broke it in Acadia 5 months ago. Jason was home alone with the kids and I was on my way to shoot a session. He called and I quickly turned around. After our last experience we went straight to Children’s. It was…..ok. Not great but he’s ok and the reduction was successful. He is in a big plaster cast for awhile, then he will move to fiberglass as some point. Total cast time will be at least 3 months this […]

365: A Gift

Lyndsay Stradtner2020-01-12T11:40:41-06:00January 12th, 2020|365 Projects, 366 - 2020|

Last night at the end of my session my long time clients presented me with a gift! How sweet is that!? I love it! I am so thankful to be surrounded by loving, supportive, encouraging people. My clients have stuck with me, through thick and thin, even when I leave town for most of the year. I am so grateful!

365: Boo boo check-in

Lyndsay Stradtner2020-01-10T22:58:19-06:00January 10th, 2020|365 Projects, 366 - 2020, Jonah, My Family, RV Life, Zachary|

I cannot pick one photo for today. I love them both. Zachary fell and Jonah was first on the scene to console and check the boo boo. With a slew of busy boys we get lots of skinned knees around these parts.

Mom tip: I keep a spray bottle of colloidal silver in my purse and hiking backpack. It is a great antiseptic that works to heal cuts, abrasions, and wounds. It’s perfect for a little cleaning but the best part is that it takes the pain away super fast! I use a spray bottle so I don’t have to wipe or touch it because […]

365: 4 pm nap

Lyndsay Stradtner2020-01-09T21:48:24-06:00January 9th, 2020|365 Projects, 366 - 2020, RV Life, Zachary|

He climbed up on my lap and fell asleep super fast. I tried to keep him awake because 4 pm nap means a rough bedtime. Nothing worked. He was out. Photo credit: Jude

Super thankful for a husband that is always willing to console a woken up too soon toddler who just wants to cry for a bit. His best trick is to take him outside. It calms him and has worked since he was just a few months old.