Brendan had such a miserable night, I felt so bad and I just tried to keep him comfortable, but there wasn’t too much I could do. Withdrawal is a terrible thing. His day wasn’t much better. We are grateful for the little bucket swing that calmed him enough to sleep.
It is hard to look in to this face all day and not have the ability to make it better.
He finally got to a point where he was able to get a nice deep sleep.
He did find his bath to be soothing and was able to relax tonight a bit. He seems to be doing a little better, but still is uncomfortable now as he tries to go to sleep. Daddy is rocking him.
Trevor is cute and awesome. In comparison, he had a fabulous day.
Gramma cuddles and tickles him. She is checked in on her flight for tomorrow afternoon. After 8 weeks with us, she finally has to go home.
Trevor is trying to figure out if his laptop can video chat so he can talk to the family in IL
We also have a little news that we have been waiting to share about what happened at Gramma’s birthday party. She got an extra big surprise!
She could not believe that this happened two years in a row!
Brendan and Trevor are going to have a new younger cousin in January!!! Congratulations Aunt Schnah and The Bearded One!!
Packing to go home is not easy to do. Tucking Trevor in for the last time until I return for Brendan’s surgery is even harder. I can’t believe how fast 8 weeks can fly by. I beat my record this trip by staying 8 weeks and changing my ticket to go home 3 times! There never seems to be a good time to leave.
I will now have to go through my own withdrawal from the babies. I have become so attached to them and their day to day lives, with all the ups and downs, growth and change, challenges and accomplishments. Brendan and Trevor are special little boys, each in his own way. I am a very proud Gramma. I am thankful to be able to spend so much time with them, and to feel like I have been able to help with this difficult situation that no one could have imagined would happen.
My daughters are a special gift to me, and the beautiful children they have brought into this world are the greatest joy in my life.
Being here with Tiffanie, Bill, and the boys has shown me that it truly is silly to sweat the small stuff, and that a little smile on Brendan’s adorable face, or a giggle from Trevor, or Caleb learning to walk, or Ashley playing the piano without looking, and Kayla reading as well (or better) than a senior in high school, are the things that matter.
One thing is for sure, I have learned a lot this past year, and it has changed me forever.
Tiffanie and Bill, your love for each other and your little boys is amazing. Your strength to endure what you go through every day is beyond amazing. I am so very proud of you. I love you all with all of my heart.
That little bearded baby is a tad frightening. Woohoo Shannon! The boys will have someone else to chat with. Of course, it could be a little girl cousin (which Ashley is rooting for)… I hope Brendan has a better day today.
Oh Li’l B, that face is killing me!! I don’t know how your Mom, Dad, or Gramma (or brother for that matter) can take it. We all hope that this passes quickly and you get back to smiles and giggles.
All my nephews and nieces are the among the greatest joys in my life. I can’t say how excited I am that our son or daughter will have such awesome cousins (and aunts, uncles, grandparents, great aunts, great uncles, first cousins-once-removed, second cousins…am I forgetting anyone? One wonderful great-grandparent, of course!).
And Heather – if the baby is born with a beard, then I will be more than a TAD frightened! 🙂 I know Ashley is rooting for a girl, but I bet Trevor is rooting for a boy so he is not the youngest!
Sending all my positive vibes and virtual hugs out to AZ today!