Happy Birthday Brandon!

Today is Brandon's birthday. He thinks it's the best birthday because it is strategically placed 6 months from Christmas so he gets presents every 6 months.

For those of you who don't know my husband, he totally rocks! We might not be rich but we have each other and two amazing kids. We are certainly not perfect but at the end of the day, there is always love. Brandon is the most amazing father I have ever seen. He picks our kids up every single day and always has. He cooks dinner most nights, even tonight on his birthday, he will be the chef de cuisine. It is such an awesome feeling to know you are loved everyday. I have never doubted his love for me and the kids.

Our children absolutely adore their "Daddy." Parker gets upset if he leaves for work before she gets up. She asks to call him so she can say good morning, I love you and have a good day! You can see the love in Grant's eyes. When Brandon is out of town for work (or say, in the hospital for 4 days), Grant will not let Brandon put him down for long periods of time. We do not have any lap babies at our house, they are both very independent.

Happy Birthday B! The kids and I think you hung the moon! See-ya-bye!

Almost back to normal

Thanks to everyone who kept us in your prayers. Brandon was released from the hospital Saturday in time to be home for lunch. Grant was so happy to see him after not seeing him since Tuesday. He is still home from work but getting around much better than this time last week.

On another note, Parker started swimming lessons last night. She has never been afraid of the water but 2 weeks ago when we went swimming, she was completely freaked out. On Memorial Day weekend she is floating all over the place and we were not even in the water. We wondered if she was ready or if we were wasting time and money. I am happy to report she did great, even went off the diving board at the end of class. She can't wait until tonight when she gets to practice again. She is not swimming yet but is floating and more comfortable in the water. Yeah!

Happy Hospital Father's Day, at least for us.

Brandon was hospitalized on Tuesday night with a funky infection in his skin called cellulitis. His right calf looks like it is sunburned and at one point, twice its normal size. He had been to his regular Dr on Tuesday morning but was steadily getting worse as the day went on even after starting anti-biotics. Lucky for us, we have a relative who is an ER doctor. We called him and he said to go to the hospital and plan to stay a while. Cellulitis is a bacteria infection that can get your bloodstream if not treated aggressively. That was Tuesday night, he is still there. I am trying to maintain a sense of normalcy for our kids and me. My bosses have been very generous by allowing me to come in late and use OT from last week to cover the shortage so I don't have to use all my vacation time to go to the hospital. The kids are going to school/camp every day. My in-laws are picking the kids up for me so I can go to the hospital. Parker knows her Daddy is sick and in the hospital, she gets to go see him every afternoon before she and Nanny pick up Grant. Grant is too young to understand so he thinks Daddy is out of town.

The doctors said this morning, at least one more day of IV antibiotics and possibly released over the weekend. Keep your fingers crossed. Happy Friday.

Monday potpourri

A couple of pictures from San Antonio

Brandon at the Pep RallyBrandon and Blake

Grown men acting like teenagers

My funny Grant story... he does not like putting on shoes, he is okay once they are on but getting them on is challenging. One day in my morning struggle to put his shoes on, I made up the following for entertainment value. I tell him we need to put his 'pigs' (toes) in a blanket (sock) and then get the pigs in the barn (shoe) and tie them up tight! This seems to work, he thinks its hilarious and it allows me to get both shoes on without breaking a sweat or trying to hold him down. This morning, he picked up his shoe and said "barn," I hope he doesn't think his shoes are really barns? Also he now says "yashe" which is yes in Grant-ese. It is so darn cute!

Now for my funny story. I fell yesterday over Grant's ride-on toy and broke not one but two of my toes! I was holding Grant when I tripped, we both crashed to the floor. He bumped his head but I think I broke most of his fall. Yes, he is okay, he barely cried over it .. I however am in a great deal of pain.

I hope everyone has a great Monday!