News is good News even after a HARD night

This little guy didn't do much of this last night:

 In fact, it would be pretty accurate to say he is using his daylight hours to make up for last night. 

Going on his second hour during his nap today.

He needs his rest. And strength to kick those heavy blue wrapped legs around. 

Sleep a few more hours so I can play catchup in my Domestic Duties little man.

Love your baby breath.

Most people are curious to know what goes on during one of Baby J's appointments.

A few behind the scene shoots during a typical clubfoot/Knee appointment:

Some waiting. Actually, Shriners and the doctors are very punctual and we don't have to wait too long.

Play time with Dad. Yes, this makes me nervous, 

but little man and Mr. P seem to get lots of giggles out of it so I can't take that away 

before the torture comes.

Then, they lay him on the bed and begin the flexing and stretching and manipulating. Here he is calm. The older he gets the harder it is on me. He looks over at me with his grunts and cries begging me to pick him up, but I can't. Just have to reassure him its for his good.

The GOOD news: (at least for now)

They seem to be confident he will develop his knee cap.

But he will need more casts and probably a few more surgeries.

Afterwards: Playtime with his favorite sis!!

He ADORES her and so do we.

These kiddos of ours... sure are blessings!!

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Can it be...

Why does it seem as though the days drag on yet the weeks and months fly by? We have reached so many milestones in the last few months. As a mother I feel guilty... is this the product of a second child. Even with all of the attention and "special" doctor visits for our little man, i still sometimes feel as though both kids are getting lost in the madness.

We are currently living with Mr. P's parents, which isn't the last stop in our nomadic lives. In three months, we will most likely move in with my aunt and help her with Katrice, our 23 year old down-syndrome cousin, while my aunt travels during the summer. I am excited to spend more time with her... it is easy how the "unimportant" things in life melt away when she is present. It will be good for us, especially me.

For now, we are back in the county we consider home and our hearts are well aware. It feels good to be surrounded by love, extended family, and friends. Though we are in limbo-- still, it feels good to be back home.

As we were walking through the familiar hospital hall from seeing Grandpa P last sunday, I had one of those moments you want to capture in a bottle and save it to display on your fire mantel.

{On the way to one of Baby J's doctor appointments}

My sweetheart was swinging baby J in his carrier, and Lil miss was running behind trying to be the first one to the elevator button. Even though daddy was quickest, he sweetly stalled while she reached up to light up the circle. The smile was precious. I am blessed x2 plus one amazing partner.

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