Feeling better

Nikki came up to help with the kids while Rob shuttled me back and forth from the hospital. Kids had LOTS of fun!  Slumber parties for two nights, driveway hockey, Legoes and more!  Meanwhile I had a date with the DaVinci robot. So far, everything they claimed about this new technology seems true. I am now 24 hours post-op and feeling pretty good. I have 4 punctures on my abdomen, some swelling and tenderness. This morning I was able to walk a few houses down to the pool to see the kids do their final swim lesson of the season. They were awesome!  Jack does full swimming, face down, kicking and big arms. And Lauren can go underwater like a champion and swim around the entire pool with her vest on. Amazing progress this year!  They both got gold medals. 

Nikki sent this photo to me of the kids with their funny faces. Jack said funny faces make Mommy feel better :-). He's right!

Thank you!

Beautiful get well flowers from Nick, Paula and Grandma Dotte. I feel better already!  Thanks so much. You guys are the best!

Some people say...

Some people say this father and son have the same smile.

Lauren's Little Baby

Lauren is already a mommy in training. This morning she put Cookie Monster down for a nap in her bed. Then she came out and shushed me to quiet down so I wouldn't wake him. Finally, she brought him out, put him in her old highchair and gave him lunch. Note the Cheerios, both on his tray and (later on) one in his mouth. She is pretty cute!

Saturday Morning Breakfast

Jack and Lauren enjoyed their donuts this morning.

JACK

Bag Lady

Lauren came down the hall pushing everything she owns in that little stroller, plus her backpack. Coat, hat, magic wand, baby doll, maracas, jingle bells, composition book...she was happy as a clam. Kind of reminds me of Steve Martin in The Jerk...all I need is my beaded necklace and my teddy bear hat!  That's all I need!  And my doggy purse. And my kazoo :-)