Zachary's Recovery

Zachary had his tonsil and adenoids out and his tubes replaced (in his ears) this passed thursday 2/14. He was quite the trooper, and came home the same day. He has done pretty well with his recovery thus far although at times it is hard to swallow and he would rather not take his medicine or drink anything. He has been happy and smiling though as you can see here, so we are hopeful he wont hate us forever for subjecting him to this torture!

Zoe has reaped the benefits of videos and snuggling on the couch. She has seen enough Little Einsteins to be the brain of her preschool class next year. She has been doing her best to help her big bro feel better bringing him his loveys and snuggling with him. Tugs (Zachary's dog) has been right with him most of the time. Zoe even occasionally gives Zachary a love bite ... see below.

Big thanks to GG who has been here to help out during Zach's recovery. He has been enjoying having her here and so are we. Zachary is very excited that Grammy and Grandpa will come next week to help him feel better too. We are hoping that he will feel well enough to do something fun outside of the house!

Early February

Zoe has learned how to climb up on our bed. She uses the chest at the foot of the bed and the climbs her way up to roll around in the pillows or pester Winston. Ah the freedom to maneuver makes Zoe very happy!

Zachary helped me make Rice Krispie treats this weekend. He mixed and poured and also tasted ... see below. Now he knows what the dessert treat is this week.


Zoe is wearing shoes now ... she found them a bit awkward at first, but now she has adjusted. It was fun to take both kids to the shoe store and pick out shoes for them, until we had to pay ... oy vey two kids in shoes, and their little feel grow so fast. Oh well, at least their cute!


Zachary here (hard to tell) wearing a hat that Great-Grandma Rita knitted a long time ago. Sweet face despite the funny hat.


Here we are at the Laurie Berkner concert. The kids first trip to a concert. It was fun to hear the music we listen to (over and over) and experience a concert hall. We went with friends so that was fun too. We aren't sure Zoe knew what was happening, but she danced anyway.

Zoe shaking that egg ... what fun!