Parachutes are fun!
I feel like we have been imprisoned since October. Elijah caught a really nasty cold in early October and then he had his heart cath and then the nasty cold, snowy winter hit and during that time we hibernated and endured more sickness and then he had another heart cath and then his health started to decline rapidly and we spent time in the hospital and then he had his surgery and recovery and the winter weather continued on, and.......now, finally, today we feel FREE! We aren't in the hospital and we aren't sick and it's not winter and we can actually get out! After seven months of basically not going anywhere unless absolutely necessary, this feels wonderful!
We went out for lunch today and Elijah was in total heaven! I think he has forgotten that there is a world outside of our home and the yucky hospital. Then we went to the mall and strolled around. Then we came home and sat outside and played. Then we went for a walk in his wagon that my awesome college friends gave him last year. Then we took a trip to the grocery store in his new big boy car seat. We heard a constant stream of laughter coming from the back seat the entire way there and back. It's such a new perspective for him to look forward and he very obviously loved it. You would think we were at Disneyland instead of the grocery store, listening to the squeals of delight and watching the constant leg and arm flapping that occured while there.
It was a good day! We are still trying to figure out the napping, but we really can't complain. Elijah is feeling so good right now and he is such a good, happy boy. Dan and I are constantly saying to each other, "What did we do to deserve such an amazing baby?"
I better make this quick. Dan is grilling up some dinner so I should go help! Thanks for checking in!
Elijah was helping me pack my parachute today! He's excited to jump out of a plane soon (in 17 years).
Look at that pretty face
Whoa, look at all of that hair! This was Elijah's first wagon ride. He loooooved it.
What is this sunshine stuff?
9 comments:
So nice to see him with such a big smile on his face! I'm sure he felt like a kid at christmas going out & it not being to the hospital or doctors!
We're jealous of all the curly locks here! We're full of stick straight, baby fine hair. And at the rate Vaeh is pulling her's out, she'll be bald by her 2nd birthday!
Hopefully you enjoy supper! Glad the weather is finally cooperating so that you can get out & get some fresh air!
Give him a big hug from us!
Tina:0)
Looks like someone had a terrific day!! I am so happy that you were able to get out of the house. That is enough to get your battery charged up a little bit!!
He is such a cutie. I am loving that hair - you can't ever cut it. He is so flippin adorable!!
<3,
Jennifer
What a great day! Kate's Nana
What a wonderful day you had!!! YAY!!! Elijah looks just precious as always and it is so nice to see the sun shining in there in MN!!! The picture of E with the parachute had me at first...I was thinking...oh no...they are starting him early in life!!! I am sure he will be sky diving with you soon with the look on his face!!!!
Have a wonderful day today...may the sun continue to shine on you all and continue to lift your spirits up!!!
Love,
Samantha
The look on that adorable face says it all!! How great you guys got to spend time outside in the sun! You sound like a little kid now who is so excited about exploring all the new surroundings. It's so great to "hear"!!
Have a super day!
~Cindy
What fun! It is so nice to get out and enjoy gorgeous sunshine and weather after a long winter. :-)
So nice to see you guys out and about. I just love the wagon!
Take Care!
What a wonderful day, Elijah has really made a comeback! It must feel terrific to have so much freedom to do what you love, and I can see Elijah really loves being in his wagon outdoors!
Just look at that handsome little guy...did he pick up any girls on his ride??
(show him that there's an extra seat for the ladies!)
Glad that you guys have sunshine..and you were able to get out of the house...what fun!!!
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