Happy Grandparents Day to my Grandma! Grandma and Grandpa K. made a huge impact in my life and I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for their help and influence. I am very grateful.

I speak for my little boys when I say that they are blessed with a very loving and dedicated Gramma as well. She has given so much of herself to all of her children and grandchildren and I hope some day that they realize just what an impact that she is having on them. When the boys were just buns in the oven she said, “I want to be a part of their life and not just that Grandma in another state”. I think she got her wish, although I don’t think anyone could have anticipated this level of involvement! We all appreciate her very much. The boys have a special art project that they are working on for their grandparents for today, but Brendan needs to ask for an extension to finish his part, he had something come up!

The boys are very glad to have had a chance to meet Grandpa Dusty, although his visit was short. Although they haven’t met their Granddad (trainsdad), we appreciate all of the supportive comments and we are glad he is able to know the boys through their blog.

Trevor had a great day today with Gramma. I hear he behaved himself, he must have known today was special! He knows Brendan loves beards so in preparation of Brendan’s homecoming, he tried on a few styles.

A bath isn’t over until you bite the drain plug

Trevor looked cute in his big boy shorts and t-shirt (that says “mess maker”). He is learning to stand and balance on his own although he would rather not.

Trevor’s favorite thing right now is Cheerios. No matter how much he has eaten, if you put Cheerios in front of him, he will eat them. If he finds half of a stale Cheerio on the seat of his high chair, he will eat it.

Brendan had another great day today, making good strides towards coming home. Rumor has it that homecoming day MIGHT be Tuesday. We can’t be sure until we see how he does with his ever increasing food.

He liked being held today, he is less sore and stiff and swollen. He is hanging out with Daddy.

He was extra-chompy today, teething on everything, including Daddy. He has SHARP little teeth! Ouch!!

Daddy chomps back

Brendan steals Daddy’s drink

“What is this? Water!??”

Brendan discovered that his metal crib was perfect for making raucous noises and had an absolute blast shaking his keys!

All of that chomping and shaking made him so tired! (Brendan is not the least bit dramatic about his napping poses)

“Woe is me!!”

To be fair, he is still doing a lot of healing and hurting and itching. Bill and I have to pretty much stand at his crib nonstop in order to keep him smiling and comfortable. He is a bit scared and feeling rough.
When I left tonight, he was up to 25ml and hour on his formula (full strength is 45ml). He is still doing well on that and had another good poop tonight.

Hang in there Brendan, it is almost time to come home!