We have moved into the category of habitual, Bastien and I. If you’ve ever seen Fight Club, you know what I mean when I say we’re like Edward Norton and his group therapy addiction. Today we checked out Mother Goose … Continue reading
Bastien is really getting into the swing of Toddler Time at the library. What I don’t understand is how he was able to NOT MOVE A MUSCLE throughout the reading of FOUR straight books today. Perhaps it was the riveting … Continue reading
Here’s what he picked for the car ride to Grandma B’s this morning. He hurled it from his car seat onto the floor about 23 minutes in. Either he finished, or he couldn’t take another page about the World State. … Continue reading
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Internet, we proudly welcome you to the Grand Opening of Bastien’s New Room. The good news? He LOVES it. And we should hope so after two grueling* trips to IKEA. *trust me, I am sparing … Continue reading
Whoa, this has to go down on my list of best days ever. Just look at what showed up in our mailbox! Here is where I interject with a back-story about how we live next door to a small army … Continue reading
To celebrate this big milestone, we dutifully attended our well-baby visit. Bastien’s not a big fan of doctors or nurses these days as it turns out. But we managed to suffer through. Pacifier, how we do love you. The nurse … Continue reading
Today was our first session of “Toddler Time” at the library–a three-week program for 18-36-month-olds. Here’s what blew Bastien’s mind: The parachute The glue stick. Or maybe the lid to the glue stick. It wasn’t completely clear. Here’s what blew … Continue reading
Here’s Dad, enjoying the Snuggie (and FREE booklight!) we gave him this weekend. Honestly, what says “Happy Birthday!” better than a little public humiliation? Many happy returns of the day…
From January 20 – February 20 Cheating a little as this photo was snapped yesterday. Still bulge-y and squinty. Actually, his left side is pretty good looking. The incision looks great too and is almost all covered by hair (just … Continue reading
From Crafts Fingers have been busy and pink yarn has been flying. Very therapeutic for long surgery hours, for winding down the evenings, and just for dreaming of that day (soon!) when we will meet.
Today is dedicated to creating Bastien’s “big boy” room. With the promise of a 9:00 Five Lakes Grill reservation to keep us all going. From January 20 – February 20 From January 20 – February 20 From January 20 – … Continue reading
If it does, I will blame the insurance company. Because why would they approve an expensive surgery that does that? Please don’t let this man be our plastic surgeon’s inspiration. Please oh please oh please. (Nothing personal, Mr. Arrington).
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Bastien from the front at 12 months and 17 months (3 weeks post-op): Bastien from the top at 17 months 1 hour pre-op and 3 weeks post:
Oh I’ll just tell you… Bastien peed in his potty this morning!!! Like immediately after I told him to sit on it and watch his movie while I took my shower. Can you even imagine my surprise and delight when … Continue reading
Finally, just a normal, happy day at the mall. Even as a professional writer, I cannot come up with the words to describe Bastien’s complete delight with the play area. Climbing, sliding, running, hiding…oh my. It was any little boy’s … Continue reading
Found a solution last night for getting Bastien to favor one side while sleeping (to reduce swelling on the right side of his forehead). I simply moved his crib light show to the other side. He usually falls asleep looking … Continue reading
Doesn’t it seem like his surgery was months ago already? Well he sure acts like it was. I snapped this quick pic with my iphone this morning before delivering him to Grandma B. My sister pointed out that he tends … Continue reading