Happy Holidays!

I was at Walmart and told Ty he could have any sippy cup he wanted. Which one? The pink one!! I encouraged a blue of the same kind and he said, "No, dis one." Ryan is so proud. :)
Andrew loves to do things with Tyler. They both enjoy having their baths together. Andrew is starting to think he's to big to lay down, even for washing. They're so fun to watch together!

We got the new button last month!! It is so much nicer than the long tube. We just plug in the extension, feed, and un-plug. We've started using dressings on the site again. For some reason that red spot on the side doesn't go away. If I leave it then the site leak's and the skin gets more red, so we put diaper cream and gauze on it everyday. I still love it so much more than the GJ, although I'm grateful that the GJ was available when he needed it.

Daddy and Andrew at the park.

The family at Peyton's blessing.

Not sure when we'll get a family photo I think we all look good in.

As far as the other events of this month: We had a nice Thanksgiving with my family. We stayed the weekend with my grandma. We'd been off schedule before the vacation even started, so the boys were a little out of sorts with naps and bedtime, but not too bad. Ryan and I still managed to get some games in with the relatives.

Last weekend we were planning on a Christmas Party with Ryan's family. But all of us came down with colds, so it's been postponed. Drew also has his top front teeth coming in, so he was really miserable. He slept or fussed for 3 days straight. No amount of medication seemed to make a difference. Monday was dilation again, but he woke up happy that morning. Dilation went smooth as usual.

Andrew is getting closer to crawling. It's so hard for me to not just give him the toys he's reaching for. I have been working with him some to help him learn the process. It's slow, but I am seeing improvement. I've also been working with him on walking. A month ago he wasn't stepping at all. Now he does little steps. He'll go forward with his right, and then bring the left to match it. He gets tired of it pretty quick still. I think he just needs more muscle in his hips and torso.

He's decided that he no longer likes yogurt. He'll still try anything that we're eating. The problem is that most of what we eat gets stuck in his throat. So baby foods would be the best thing, but he refuses them. Tonight I finally broke out the food processor and pureed the meatloaf I'd made. He really enjoyed it, and ate a descent amount. So I guess I'll start doing that and see what else I can get into him. It's some progress toward tube removal, so it's great.

Tyler is . . . . two. He keeps us going all the time. I'm amazed at how fast he learns how to mimic us. Although I wish he'd learn obedience as fast. He loves to play in the sinks, pretending to wash dishes or using all the soap to wash his hands. He gets into the cupboards and the fridge when he wants a snack or drink. Somedays I keep ahead of him better than others.

Ryan has been working so hard. He's been trying to get overtime while it's available. With frequent days off for dilations and other appointments it means long days. We enjoy the weekends relaxing though.

I had 2 students stop taking lessons last month, but have since got 3 new students. I currently have 14 total. This Saturday is the recital. I'm so grateful to have the income to cover payments on Drew's bills, and like having some other definition for myself than maid and mom.

Although I love the mom part too. If only I had a maid . . . here's to dreaming!

Hope all is well with you and yours.