Ear Surgery

Hi all-

A week ago today our girls (Rachael and Hope) went in for ear tube placement to hopefully cure them of the constant trips to the doctors for antibiotics. Since January of this year between the two ladies we have had ~14 ear infections. Luckly we have not developed any hearing loss and to prevent that we decided on the surgery.

We got there at 10AM -- Surgery was at Noon and half-past. Everyone was in the car ready to go home by 2:30. The funniest part of the whole day was when Hope and Rachael where in recovery. A cry into the waiting area from a nurse was "Hope Davis' parents please". We go to the recovery room find Hope just crying uncontrollably. The quote from the nurse "She is a little spitfire". Yup that is Hope. Rachael - being Rachael -- was taking a nap. At around 2pm the nurses said "Okay you can go home now" as both kids started to run around getting into everything.

Aline and I must say that we are very impressed with the nurses and doctors at Children's Hospital . Such a nice group of people. Thank you for making the experience and the outcome better than expected.

Tom Barrington -- our Rector at All Saint's Church in Chelmsford -- also showed up for a better part of the day. Tom it was wonderful to have you here to help us through this simple surgery. Your presence made the time fly by faster and the prayer of support was welcome. Thanks.

Having fun...

Happy First Birthday Rachael and Hope

Welcome Happy Birthday!

Rachael and Hope turned one today. Wow what a year. From feedings every 2-3 hours, going through 40 diapers in 3 days, getting the best Christmas gift ever -- sleep, rolling, crawling, scooting, walking....

If this is what the first year is like, then I can't wait for the rest.

Daddy

Nana and Papa are coming

Hi everyone-





Nana and Papa (my parents) are coming up for a week long visit. What a wonderful gift. Not only do my parents get time to share with the twins, they are also being the primary care giver for the week while we are at work during the week. Very way cool. Daycare only needs to get half of their amount - awesome - so we will treat my parents to a few things while they are here. Hopefully the weather will cooperate enough -- it will be cold -- just no ice please.