Notice the cup is gone?
Enter Gus
A very proud Holton
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
I Scream, You Scream
We'll let the pictures do the talking on this one. Here's what you get when you give Holton some good ol' Blue Bell ice cream for an after dinner treat.
Notice the cup is gone?
Enter Gus
A very proud Holton
Notice the cup is gone?
Enter Gus
A very proud Holton
Monday, August 18, 2008
Stop
Four little letters.....with so much power. Stop is Holton’s new anthem.
You see Holton is nearly two and he is already starting to exhibit some of the fun “Terrible Two” antics. He climbs up the headboard, tries to pull down the lamp, he slams open the glass shower door, be bangs silverware on the table, he climbs up on the table, he gives the dog his dinner instead of eating.
Whenever we tell him to not do the lovely things he replies with “stop”. He says it very clearly with defiance…….stop. Excuse me? Aren’t you the cute, lovely child and aren’t we the parents, i.e. rule makers? Not in Holton’s world. He’ll just say “stop” and expect you to leave him alone.
I’ll think I’ll try that approach at my job this week. When I'm supposed to go to a meeting, my response will be "stop". I’ll let you know how it goes.
You see Holton is nearly two and he is already starting to exhibit some of the fun “Terrible Two” antics. He climbs up the headboard, tries to pull down the lamp, he slams open the glass shower door, be bangs silverware on the table, he climbs up on the table, he gives the dog his dinner instead of eating.
Whenever we tell him to not do the lovely things he replies with “stop”. He says it very clearly with defiance…….stop. Excuse me? Aren’t you the cute, lovely child and aren’t we the parents, i.e. rule makers? Not in Holton’s world. He’ll just say “stop” and expect you to leave him alone.
I’ll think I’ll try that approach at my job this week. When I'm supposed to go to a meeting, my response will be "stop". I’ll let you know how it goes.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Date Night
Since Adam is feeling much better, we had a lovely date night on Saturday. We took Holton over to spend the night with Grandma and Grandpa (but Holton says Bah-Bah) and we headed downtown.
We ate a trendy restaurant that would not welcome babies. You know the kind of swanky place that’s all dark and has a cool bar scene? Anyhoo, the waiter recommended the fish or the steak and what did I order? Sushi! Terrible idea on my part.
After our trendy dinner we went to see Joel McHale of E's "The Soup". Every Friday The Soup makes fun of all the weekly reality TV and day time talk shows. It's very funny and it's kind of my 30 minute treat on the weekends.
Well, his stand up act was pretty good, but not nearly as funny as the show on TV. Afterwards we didn't go bar hopping or anything like that. We went home at 10 PM because we party like rock stars!
It was so great to be able to sleep in the next day and to have some time alone with Adam. Thanks to the Grandparents for watching Holton. Many more date nights to come!
We ate a trendy restaurant that would not welcome babies. You know the kind of swanky place that’s all dark and has a cool bar scene? Anyhoo, the waiter recommended the fish or the steak and what did I order? Sushi! Terrible idea on my part.
After our trendy dinner we went to see Joel McHale of E's "The Soup". Every Friday The Soup makes fun of all the weekly reality TV and day time talk shows. It's very funny and it's kind of my 30 minute treat on the weekends.
Well, his stand up act was pretty good, but not nearly as funny as the show on TV. Afterwards we didn't go bar hopping or anything like that. We went home at 10 PM because we party like rock stars!
It was so great to be able to sleep in the next day and to have some time alone with Adam. Thanks to the Grandparents for watching Holton. Many more date nights to come!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
The results are in
Adam and I just returned from his follow up visit with his Thoracic Surgeon and he got the all clear! His lung is fully expanded and his X-Ray looked great. The Surgeon reviewed Adam’s surgery, how his lung was originally “squish like a pancake” and just how impressed he was with Adam’s progress.
He can now fly if he feels up to it, can begin speed walking and various range of motions activities, and the news that made Adam extremely happy, he can pick up Holton! The Dr. said Adam runs no risk of further infection or causing any damage to himself through moving around. He told Adam that he’ll probably have pain for another 3 weeks. Because of that, he did tell him not to lift anything very heavy (like weights) or play golf (darn) during that time. But other than that, Adam can return to life as normal!
Adam was very, very relieved to have this good news. He can simply follow up with his regular doctor as needed. It’s so great to know we are moving forward and I know Adam will get stronger each day. We can’t thank you all enough for the support and encouragement. Adam and I feel very blessed to have so many people that care for us.
Adam is one strong fella' and I sure do love that guy.
He can now fly if he feels up to it, can begin speed walking and various range of motions activities, and the news that made Adam extremely happy, he can pick up Holton! The Dr. said Adam runs no risk of further infection or causing any damage to himself through moving around. He told Adam that he’ll probably have pain for another 3 weeks. Because of that, he did tell him not to lift anything very heavy (like weights) or play golf (darn) during that time. But other than that, Adam can return to life as normal!
Adam was very, very relieved to have this good news. He can simply follow up with his regular doctor as needed. It’s so great to know we are moving forward and I know Adam will get stronger each day. We can’t thank you all enough for the support and encouragement. Adam and I feel very blessed to have so many people that care for us.
Adam is one strong fella' and I sure do love that guy.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Our Little Handyman
In preparation for a big shin dig at our house for my brother Patrick and his wonderful fiancé Amanda, we had some things that needed "a fixin". (I hope to post pictures of the couples shower soon. We had such a blast).
Adam is the original handyman in our house, seriously, that guy can fix anything! I hit that jack pot there. Now it seems that Holton wants to follow in his dad's footsteps.
Here is Holton helping Adam with a new ceiling fan.
And here is a cute one of Patrick and Holton. Patrick came over to do the heavy lifting for Adam.
Holton fears nothing! Notice the concerned look on my mom's face.
We politely encouraged Holton to climb down.
Adam is the original handyman in our house, seriously, that guy can fix anything! I hit that jack pot there. Now it seems that Holton wants to follow in his dad's footsteps.
Here is Holton helping Adam with a new ceiling fan.
And here is a cute one of Patrick and Holton. Patrick came over to do the heavy lifting for Adam.
Holton fears nothing! Notice the concerned look on my mom's face.
We politely encouraged Holton to climb down.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Summer Time Treat
Holton has found a new summer time treat. He's kinda like a dog with a bone when you try and take it away from him.
Holton felt the need to go shirtless while eating this.
Holton felt the need to go shirtless while eating this.
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