Today started out well. Trevor slept in until 7am. Brendan had a nice morning and did his 4hr sprint with no problems.
But Trevor tried to skip his morning nap and didn’t go down until 11am, then he slept through lunch hour and got all off his schedule. In order to try to wear him out and help get him back on track, I took him down the street to a friend’s house to swim.
Trevor had a great time, he really relaxed splashed around.
But I am very mad at myself for being an idiot. I managed to walk in to the pool with Trevor with my smartphone in my pocket. I have never been a huge fan of people that are intertwined with their devices so deeply that losing their phone is like amputating a leg. I reluctantly got a phone this time with a data plan just to see if I would use it. I still don’t think it is worth the monthly expense. It isn’t until after the phone was fried that I realized how much I had come to depend on it. Sure, I got instant notice when I got an email, but more importantly it was all set up with Brendan’s med schedule and reminders, all of his doctors contact info, my calendar of appointments, and a lot of text messages back and forth to Brendan’s medical team. I feel out of sorts and nervous without it.
In a way, I am glad for the wake up call. I don’t want to be tied to technology. But I am extra tired and trying to figure out what to do for a phone is beyond my mental capacity right now. Bailey gave me an old Blackberry to set up in the meantime so I can get important phone calls. I haven’t managed to activate it yet, I have to call Verizon customer service.
Brendan plays with a bottle top.
Trevor tried blueberries today. A few shudders and eye twitches later, he decided he liked them. Except then he ate them all and ended up spitting out all of the skins at once. He doesn’t like to swallow anything that hasn’t melted or broken down smooth.
I made Trevor do the laundry again.
He says “Hey Brendan, come help with this, there are lots of socks to fold”
Brendan says, “Um, sorry bro, I am having a conversation with a very awesome baby, can’t help!”
Good afternoon from the East Coast!!! Sooo glad to be back to” techy” forms of communication. Wow Tiffanie, not having your phone is really a hurdle…my sympathies! Catching up on the boys has been quite a journey! Trevor you are really growing up too fast…I almost missed your first steps!! And Brendan…4 hours of sprinting, Woo-Hoo!!! Good job buddy!! Soo glad that Grandma and Grandpa are coming to bail Mom and Dad out!! Sending tons of hugs, prayers, and lots of love!! 🙂
Ouch on the phone. Sometimes you don’t realize how much those annoying little devices really help until they are gone. I hope the Blackberry helps you get back on track with Brendan’s meds and such. I know how much organization Brendan’s care must take! No skins for Trevor, so he cheeked them all? Funny!