I am going to start things out today with a little experiment. I heard again today from someone, “I would like to comment on your posts but don’t want to register and bother with another password to remember”. This is probably at least the 20th time someone has said this. I set up the blog for user registration mostly because I was nervous about spam comments and bots.
But because I secretly wish more people would comment because it really helps keep us in good spirits, I am going to do a little trial. If you are already registered and logging in – thank you, and please continue to use your login! For a short time, I have opened comments up to anyone and all you have to do is type a name and email address (email will not be published in any way, it will just link your comments if you post more than once).
We will see how it goes. If there is spam, I am closing it up. Google Analytics tells me that 35-45 unique visitors come to see the blog every day, you should say hi once in a while!
Next up – two adorable videos.
Trevor loves his dogs!
Brendan is not wearing his speaking valve (he still hates it!) but he is getting better and deliberately pushing an exhale past his trach so he can make noise. His little coos and squeaks are so cute, I can’t stand it! I caught a few here:
We had a super busy day. We had PT which was awesome, OT which was a crying mess, Oxygen refill, and monthly supply delivery (Fedex, UPS and Ontrak all visit and drop boxes). The boys handled it all pretty well, so many people coming and going. What I haven’t figured out is Trevor’s evening tantrum time. As soon as Bill comes home from work, Trevor goes in to meltdown mode. If Bill takes him outside or even to a different room to explore, he is fine. It is like he knows that I have Brendan and Daddy being home means he gets to finally break free of baby jail.
He will cry the whole time I try to cook dinner and go crazy until it is time to eat.
Brendan has to see the show
More crying at the gate
“He’s really mad now!” says Brendan, pretending that he has been the perfect angel all day
Arms up, wiggle them around, arms down, wiggle them around….
The bad part about teaching babies to tear paper for fun is when they find other important pieces of paper.
Brendan has his procedure tomorrow and it is going to be a LONG day. We have to drive to the hospital during rush hour. I really really hope that everything goes smoothly!
thoughts and prayers with Brenden and all of you for a smooth procedure.
After a very long day, with lots of heavy wet snow, and poor Caleb having a bad cold and feeling bad…I looked at the blog and the videos are great! Brendan made me smile with his little sounds, and his other pictures watching Trevor “pitch-a-fit” are funny!
Then there’s Trevor’s video with the dogs, I can’t help but laugh!! His laugh is so infectious! I could watch it over and over. 🙂
I will be thinking of you tomorrow and will be anxious to hear how it all went. Give Brendan extra love and hugs and kisses from me. I’m sure he’ll do fine. He’s an amazing little boy, and gets cuter by the day!
Lots of love (I have to watch the videos again),
Gramma XOXO
I love watching and listening to Trevor laughing with the puppies. You can tell the dogs love it as much as Trevor does. Also, it’s so fun to hear Brendan make noises. I wish he didn’t hate his speaking valve so much so we could all hear him more. We will be sending good thoughts and prayers for you all tomorrow. We’ll look forward to the update.
The videos are sooooooooooo precious. I love hearing Treavor laugh ……Brendan enjoying the show his bro put on is adorable what an angel face. My prayers are with you as always for an easier day and smooth going procedue. One pic of momma…..
Hi! My mom got me addicted to this blog before Brendon was home. It’s the first thing I look at in the morning. Your whole family is inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing. My thoughts and prayers are with Brendon today for a quick, successful procedure. See you tomorrow.
Thank you for letting us respond without remembering that dreaded password! Great pictures of your little angels.
Hi Aylesworth family. I am one of the daily visitors that don’t stay enough to say hello. Your blog is the first thing I see when I log in. I like to check in and see the progress and make sure you all are doing well! I will make it a point to at least say hi! Take care!
I just said a prayer for all of you. For Brendan’s procedure to go well and that you see great results. I know this is nerve racking for you and Bill, but hang in there you are doing a great job. 🙂
Good evening from the East Coast!! Prayers all day and lots of love and hugs to all of you!!! Sending extra hugs to Brendan, hoping everything went smoothly!! 🙂