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Happy Birthday Sheridan

This past weekend, we had the opportunity to attend the third birthday party of one of my favorite little guys - Sheridan! We all had a wonderful time celebrating with him. Micah ate a half dozen of Aunt Kim's dumplings and a big piece of cake.

Pause to Remember

To most of the US, Memorial Day marks that start of the summer. A time for family, picnics, parks and walks. As you enjoy your blessed family, please take a moment to remember the men and women who have died in the course of duty to their country. I have the utmost respect for those in our all-volunteer armed forces. I'd like to send special thanks and prayers to the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. I can only imagine your pain.

Thanks to my friend at The Seventh Diamond for the picture.

Brave Little Guy

We reported dark and early this morning to the hospital for Micah's ear tube procedure. He didn't really enjoy much of the morning, but, who would? After checking in, we were brought back to a room where Micah donned a cute little gown with whales and penguins. Mama donned a fashionable paper jumpsuit and cool blue footies so she could go into the operating room with Micah. He was pretty distressed about the whole thing, but I don't think he was actually uncomfortable. He hated the pulse oximeter and having his temperature taken and I KNOW those don't hurt.

After meetings with the nurse, the anesthesiologist, and the ENT, we were finally wheeled back to the OR. Mama and Micah rode together, waving at all the doctors and nurses along the way. I was allowed to be with him and hold him until he went to sleep. I think that helped him to be more comfortable, though he still shed many tears.
The procedure was fairly quick. They said he had lots of fluid in his ears, so I'm glad I pushed for them to put the tubes in. Though I was able to be with him before the procedure, he woke up in recovery without Mama or Baba and boy, was he pissed!

We're home and he's already had breakfast! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Here's our little guy relaxing at home after the procedure.

Second First Haircut

I failed to take pictures of Micah's first haircut. Not to worry, because haircut #2 was just as dramatic. I was armed with the camera as he had his second "first haircut." We went to Snip Its, with its kid-friendly atmosphere, in hopes of happier haircut. No dice! He had a bit of a meltdown, but the stylist handled his squirming well. He looks very handsome with his new cut.

Just Like Baba

Micah loves to be just like Baba! From the moment Hubby gets home from work, he has a little shadow, helping him change out of his uniform, grill food, walk the dog or whatever. If Baba does it, Micah wants to do it too!

Elmo goes 8 seconds on a bucking Libby!