Back in the Saddle

Hey All,

Jenn and I were back in the saddle yesterday as I relieved Janice so she could do her own thing while Jenn and I took Graeme to his second Dr. appointment. Continuing the trend form yesterday, yes Graeme is already trending, we had no major poop issues at the Dr. office and Graeme turned a corner and weighed in at 7 lbs 4 oz! He was up for the first time since his birth. He is still below his birth weight, but with a couple more good days of feeding he should be back at his birth weight on his way to packing on the lbs as he grows. After our trip to the Dr. I dropped Jenn and Graeme at home and headed to Safeway to pick up a few things; deli meat, cottage cheese, Metamucil, chips and dips. Yep we needed fiber, as the new Warburton has no trouble pooping the same cannot be said for the one from which he came. So we'll see how this helps. While I was at Safeway I bumped into our friend Liz, we had a little pow-wow in front of the busiest freezer section in the lower 48!! There was a run on Eggos, must be snow in the forecast. We also had the pleasure of having Liz, her mother and her sister, Cathy, over later in the afternoon. Having the Evans' clan in town is always fun, even if they are of the Ohio State persuasion. Graeme must not have have minded, he seemed to love the attention even as the discussion somehow turned to talk of a nurse at our hospital who was famous, or infamous I'm not sure, for writing, "Small Penis" on all newborn baby boys first health assessment! Clearly not the case with Graeme, but the damage may be done only time will tell.

After our visit with the Evans ladies the rest of Graeme's days was filled with a few gifts and his first lesson on Easter! Carl and Ariana Curcio sent a stuffed animal (an elephant, the mascot of the republican party delighted Graeme, Jenn would have preferred a donkey but hey we're all for an open debate), some very cool Trumpette Johnny's (we love these) and a great card which will go into Graeme's baby book. Thanks Ariana and Carl, Graeme is looking forward to meeting the Strong Island Crew.

We had a few other gifts dropped by from our neighbors. Chris and Ursala, from across the street, already had given Jenn a great pillow to help with recovery and last night they dropped by with some very nice gourmet coffee to help us during some of our late nights. From right next door, Andre, Stephanie, Little Andre (7) and Katya (5) sent over a few drawings from the kids, a nice onesie from Stephanie's trip to South Africa and a decadent Chocolate Ganache Cake. Very Yummy.

Last of the day's gifts was a book on Easter from my Grandpa Bill and Grandma Kath. Since we knew we wouldn't be able to make the Easter Service at church (We are now members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Old Town) Jenn decided to read to Graeme. I think he snoozed through it a bit, but he seemed pretty happy. Thanks Grandpa Bill and Grandma Kath!

The last stimulation for the day was a visit from Janice's partner at The Ickes Enright Group, Harold Ickes. Harold brought Fannie, his 5 yr old Golden Retriever for a little playtime with Kayla and Rugby before coming in to meet Graeme. Always good to see Harold, he is a good friend to Janice and Gary and a mentor to Jenn.

After everyone had left, I somehow ended up watching March of the Penguins, Jenn dozed and Graeme was in and out of sleep, ate a couple times and tried to escape his Miracle Blanket. We had our moments, but nothing like night one. Graeme is the coolest.

Jenn and I can't thank everyone enough for their support and gifts. Now off to Easter with the Picks

Peace