pics added! Now with Dalton LOL

[DrKym]

As most of you know I have been a foster mom for years................today it became official my 2 new boys are here to stay.

Yes my health is not what I wish but the boys are angels and I must say........a full table at dinner is a joy every night. I will Post pics of the "new" brothers ( yes Donna you already knew this) but please welcome Brandon Christopher (15) and Dalton (14) to the Goodnow home. They get along very well with Adrian and the critters and seem to be pleased with a new chance. Other than back breaking hugs I have no complaints!

[Glacier]

How wonderful! I was a child protection worker for years. I know how rare a permanent place for teenagers is! What lucky, blessed boys! Welcome HOME!

[sirrahved]

Congrats! What a wonderful, happy event!

[moosmom]

Kym,

Those boys are the luckiest kids on the face of the earth!!! I wish there were more homes like yours. That's good!! Lexie Joon has two new hoomans to train, I MEAN CONTROL, no no, that's not it, to PLAY with, YEAH, that's it, play with!!!

[critter crazy]

Congrats Kym!!! Those boys sure are lucky, we need about 10 million more people like you!:)

[DrKym]

Don't be silly all of you! I am the blessed one here! I now have 3 boys...........a loud house.....and truth is best med for my heart. These boys are amazing! I mean truly amazing.................I am not supposed to do so many things. and I know how ppl think of teenagers..but all my boys make it so easy for me to get well.

[Karen]

Congratulations.

[DrKym]

Thank you!

[Lady's Human]

There are worse things to have to worry about other than back-breaking hugs! :D

Congrats!

[DrKym]

LOL do NOT tell them that!!!!!!!!.............(admits quietly that boyz are sweet) Boyz smell and uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh are rough and uhhhhhh

[jenluckenbach]

How WONDERFUL! Congratulations, times two. :D :D

[Dorothy39]

You sure do have a great big Heart Dr.Goodnow~(insert a back breaking hug here ;) )


Congratulations !!!!!!!!!

[Freedom]

Such happy news! Congratulations to all!

[sandragonfly]

congratulations!

believe me and having no kids yet, I DO know life is more fun with kids! ;)

[DrKym]

To be honest I would not give up ome MINUTE or one back breaking hug.................................... just don't tell my sons that! :p

[Marigold2]

Congrats. Sure hope you love to cook. LOL You are blessed

[DrKym]

Yes Monica I do.......................and these 3 boyz EAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

[crow_noir]

Congrats and thank YOU!

[ChrisH]

Wonderful! :D Congratulations and bless you.

[anna_66]

Congratulations!

It's nice to see people with such big hearts:)

[Pawsitive Thinking]

How wonderful! Welcome boys!!

[cassiesmom]

Congratulations, Goodnow family! Welcome, Brandon Christopher and Dalton! I wish you happiness, joy, success and health. Same goes for Adrian too. Everything wonderful in life.

[pitc9]

Congrats to you all!!

[AmberLee]

Congratulations!

[lvpets2002]

:) Many many Congrats on your two new boys.. Pictures soon ok.. ;)

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Congratulations!!

[DrKym]

I am as we speak uploading pics of my boyz.................... for those of you that are Adrian fans..he just cut his hair.

The Blondie is Brandon Christopher and my dark haired young man is Dalton......now to figure out how to get them to use gurly smelling soaps!


J/K they all use Ivory but I keep telling them my house smells like boy..........................(shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't tell em i love it) :p

[DrKym]

*k proud Mama bump*

[Catty1]

I would think you bumped it for the pics...but I don't see none! :)

*goes off to clean glasses...*

[DrKym]

how bout now Candace?

[Catty1]

YUP!
Thanks!

[DrKym]

ty!11111111111111111111
trying to get the rest darn USB cord sux
but he is a doll aint he?

[Catty1]

He is cute. Kind of got that teen 'do you have to take my pic', but seems pretty pleased actually. He can't hide the smile!

[DrKym]

yeah I know *giggles* says he won't smile for any pics........................AHEM.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Congrats and good for you. Bless you for doing this, you are an incredible person for sure. Very handsome young man your boy is!

[Laura's Babies]

Is he blond headed or white headed.. His hair looks like my middls son's did.... WHITE! CUTE! CUTE! CUTE!!

[DrKym]

Is he blond headed or white headed.. His hair looks like my middls son's did.... WHITE! CUTE! CUTE! CUTE!!


He is white headed..and antural remind me to be jealous LOL My comp froze last night I am still trying to recover the pics of all three boyz (their spelling) LOL

[cassiesmom]

Brandon Christopher (Does he use both names?) is definitely a handsome young man. Is he in high school? He looks right around the same age as some of my nieces' (10th grade) friends. He must have a fast metabolism, since he can eat like a typical guy and still be that thin! Remind ME to be jealous! Again - Brandon - I wish you a terrific, bright future!

[DrKym]

Brandon Christopher (Does he use both names?) is definitely a handsome young man. Is he in high school? He looks right around the same age as some of my nieces' (10th grade) friends. He must have a fast metabolism, since he can eat like a typical guy and still be that thin! Remind ME to be jealous! Again - Brandon - I wish you a terrific, bright future!


Yes he does. and he is a sophmore this year :)

[moosmom]

Is that Murdy Bird with Brandon?? He's huge!!

Welcome to PT guys!!! :D

[DrKym]

Is that Murdy Bird with Brandon?? He's huge!!

Welcome to PT guys!!! :D


Yep thats my Murder burd......................

[DrKym]

and Dalton lol finally.......stupid cam....................

[Dorothy39]

Those pictures came out pretty good Doc!!!! ..... those young men are certainly lucky to "live" with you and your family. Blessings to all of YOU!!!!!

Welcome to Pet Talk Boyz!!!!!! ;)

[DrKym]

Those pictures came out pretty good Doc!!!! ..... those young men are certainly lucky to "live" with you and your family. Blessings to all of YOU!!!!!

Welcome to Pet Talk Boyz!!!!!! ;)


Thanks Honey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but I think I am the lucky one here. The boyz all have a few issues, (anger and ADHD and such) but I wouldn't trade a minute. Even the sleepless nights LOL

[critter crazy]

Ha ha ha ha!! Love the pic Kym!! He he he he!! Tell Dalton I think he is too adorable!!:D

[Catty1]

Dalton! You smarty-pants! LOL that is CUTE!

Great boyz ya got there, Kym!

What do they think of the nekkid cat?

[ramanth]

Congrats!

[DrKym]

actually Candace they bought her the outfit she is wearing for the game................................... Have to admit for LJ not meeting kids...... (read loud boyz) She has them well trained......and they fight over who gets to keep in whose bed till I go to sleep...................

[cassiesmom]

now to figure out how to get them to use gurly smelling soaps! J/K they all use Ivory but I keep telling them my house smells like boy..........................(shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't tell em i love it) :p

Ivory soap ... good clean smell ... hey Dr. G., do you have a photo of Adrian in your camera?

[kimlovescats]

Congratulations to all! :)

[DrKym]

Ivory soap ... good clean smell ... hey Dr. G., do you have a photo of Adrian in your camera?


More than I can count! trying to recover them all.......... Adrian pics soon.......................


and pics with all the boyz with the nekkie LJ and the dogs I am a very blessed woman...............

[crow_noir]

Just wondering... Have they been tested for sleep apnea? I read an article about a study done where a high percentage of kids were misdiagnosed with ADHD, when really their only problem was having apnea. (It was well over 50% misdiagnosed.) Just thought I'd mention it. No sense anyone suffering if they don't have to.

(At one time it was a misconception that only adults have SA. Now they're finally realizing that anyone can have it.)


Thanks Honey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but I think I am the lucky one here. The boyz all have a few issues, (anger and ADHD and such) but I wouldn't trade a minute. Even the sleepless nights LOL

[DrKym]

Just wondering... Have they been tested for sleep apnea? I read an article about a study done where a high percentage of kids were misdiagnosed with ADHD, when really their only problem was having apnea. (It was well over 50% misdiagnosed.) Just thought I'd mention it. No sense anyone suffering if they don't have to.

(At one time it was a misconception that only adults have SA. Now they're finally realizing that anyone can have it.)

Never heard that kids can have it but will ask the pediatrician next week.

[crow_noir]

Never heard that kids can have it but will ask the pediatrician next week.

I couldn't find the article i read, but here are two links:

Is it ADHD, Sleep Deprivation, or Both?
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/site/c.huIXKjM0IxF/b.2419141/k.59F9/Is_it_ADHD_Sleep_Deprivation_or_Both.htm

Sleep Deprivation And ADHD
http://www.drgreene.com/21_621.html

Always a good idea to rules things out. Good luck to you and your kids! :)

[DrKym]

I couldn't find the article i read, but here are two links:

Is it ADHD, Sleep Deprivation, or Both?
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/site/c.huIXKjM0IxF/b.2419141/k.59F9/Is_it_ADHD_Sleep_Deprivation_or_Both.htm

Sleep Deprivation And ADHD
http://www.drgreene.com/21_621.html

Always a good idea to rules things out. Good luck to you and your kids! :)


Crow thank you! will certainly have this checked out. ADHD is very over (shall we say prescibed) used. You gave me something to think about................as usual :p

[crow_noir]

No problem!

I've seen plenty of people suffer from the effects of ADHD prescriptions. (It's my opinion that but in VERY rare cases kids be put on these things. These meds acts soooo different in kid brains than they do in adult brains.)

I also know what sleep deprivation can do to people. 1st hand sufferer, 1st hand receiver of sleep dep anger, and 2nd hand seen the effects.

S.O. was AMAZED at the difference going on a CPAP made. (And i was relieved at how much healthier he has become mentally and physically.)

What can i say... it's just in my nature to try and watch over others and make sure they're safe.


Crow thank you! will certainly have this checked out. ADHD is very over (shall we say prescibed) used. You gave me something to think about................as usual