Snow bunnies

Well, it was snowy in Michigan this weekend. The boys suited up and went out sledding. I know at some point, I need to stop thinking this way, but every time the kids do something so "normal" together, I am just overwhelmed. Aaron was fussy until we made the sled GO, then of course, our little action hero was all smiles.

He is utterly fearless. Pam, his PT was here this week, and we were laughing about that. Now it is not enough to crawl through his baby tunnel, he wants to climb ON TOP of it. With Sam, we had a certain level of comfort because he is shallwesay the cautious type. We are in for a whole NEW world. I remember when our eldest niece would come over and climb on the BACK of the couch, and I'd think that it would never occur to Sam to do such a thing. Somehow I think all that and more might occur to Aaron! Anyway, Pam was not very worried about the hamstring tightness and very encouraging about his progress. He really seems to know her and perked up immensely for her visit.

Feedings continue to be a struggle. We tried a med to increase appetite, but it didn't work and made him drowsy. I have nothing more to say- there's really not much new. Pam is going to send the OT over to re-evaluate him.

Since I have stopped pumping, I have been spending more time with Aaron at the last feeding of the night. He dozes off, then wakes and eats a little more. I sing, he plays with my hair, we snuggle. It is all so typical, but it is something that was missing before in the rush to get to the pump, do the dishes, etc. I think we both actually ENJOY that bottle. I wish they all could be like that!

Sam out of nowwhere today remembered something about watching the Pistons with Aunt Andrea while I was in or at the hospital. And then, at prayers, he thanked G-d for helping Aaron crawl. I am sure there is more going on in his head about the last 9 months than we will ever know. We went to the science museum with our dear "Auntie" Chris this week, so maybe all the ambulance talk there brought it up.

Well, Aaron is clearly understanding "throw the ball" and "give kiss" and I think my mom is probably right as usual and he may know to look for mama and daddy. Today, I said let's find Sam and he headed right toward him.

Well, on a last note, I received the most amazing email from an old friend today via my new Facebook account. We had grown apart and had some "bad blood" in what now seems like ancient history. Well, she read the blog link and sent me a really really nice note about it---it was a very pleasant, very big surprise. I guess that's the gift of technology and sharing the story.