Poor Ryan has been sick with non-stop colds and ear infections for the last several months. We took him to the ENT to be evaluated, and they recommended ear tubes like we did for Lily last spring. His surgery was this past Tuesday (on my birthday!) and it went really well. We could tell the difference right away - he was much happier, more comfortable and independent within just a few hours. He didn't even cry when he came out of anesthesia! When we went back to get him after the surgery, he was just sitting there snuggling with one of the nurses. She didn't want to give him up :) We're looking forward to more sleep at night, fewer appointments at the pediatrician and fewer doses of antibiotics!!
In recovery just after the surgery
Ryan has also (finally!) started moving around on his own. He really went from 0 to 60!! In just two weeks, he went from sitting and scooting to crawling, pulling up and cruising on the furniture! He loves trying to keep up with his big sister, and most of the time she is very patient and loves playing with him.
The kids have become veteran travelers in the car too. We took a trip home to Rochester in January to see Mark's sister and her kids while they were visiting. The drive took about 5 hours, and isn't too bad if we make a stop. Otherwise the kids get really antsy! Rochester had lots of snow while we were there, and Lily and Parker got to go sledding at Nana's house. They had a blast!!
Just last weekend, we also took a trip to Michigan to see our close friends Hillary and Quinn and their little boy, Bennett. Lily and Bennett had so much fun playing together, and Ryan tried to keep up with them too! They showed us a great time, kept us entertained and well fed! Their house in Michigan is adorable, and it was so nice to see such great friends again after much too long (2 1/2 years!). Lily keeps asking to go back to the "bounce house" we took the kids to one day. We can't wait for them to come see us in Pittsburgh soon :)
Last, but certainly not least, Nana came to see us this week. The kids were exited to see and spend time with her. It was nice to have an extra set of hands, and Mark and I actually got out of the house and went to a hockey game, which was a lot of fun! Lily stayed home with her a few days this week, and they went shopping and to the Children's Museum. I'm sure they will miss her this week!
Please send good thoughts, prayers and energy to Mark's sister and her kids - both boys are sick with the flu, and the little one has pneumonia as well. We hope they're feeling better soon!!
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