Reflections

It's so weird to think that two years ago today we were in the labor and delivery room at St. Joe's, actually getting induced at about this time. The little bugger's heart rate would drop after contractions, so the docs wanted him out a little quicker.

Early the next morning we were introduced to this tiny little red-headed thing that has since stolen my heart. It's certainly been an adventurous two years! It's also hard to believe that we've been dealing with this crazy disorder for almost a year (in December).

I also found out today that my cousin had the same illness when she was little. I heard some talk of that, but my mom confirmed it while visiting my aunt and uncle in Michigan. Strange. She had to have her spleen removed when she was four, but I'm trying not to think that far ahead yet.

We will do blood work next week. I told the scheduler I'm not in any big hurry, because I'm afraid to hear the numbers. Trenton looks pretty badly bruised lately, and has the spots all over his belly, so I'm not real optimistic.

Nonetheless, Trenton continues to amaze me every day. He finally learned to say his favorite neighbor's name, can jump like a pro, and Tyler swears he changes the TV channel to cartoons while he's getting ready in the morning.

Happy Birthday buddy! (maybe wish for some platelets when you blow out your candles tomorrow!)