The Device

On Jan. 19th, Meah was fitted with this distraction device to stretch the existing bone more forward in preparation for her major reconstruction surgery. I wasn't sure if I was going to post any pictures of this device, but after a special visitor in the hospital, I decided to post these pictures. While Meah was in the hospital, the nurse came in with a special request. Another patient, who was going to be scheduled for the same surgery, was really nervous and wanted to see the device. She asked if it was ok, to let him meet Meah. Knowing Meah's personality, I knew it would be ok and invited him and his parents into Meah's room. He was a very kind and sweet boy and I know it really helped to be able to come in and see Meah with the device. So, I'm posting this in case there is someone else out there, who might possibly be getting this device and might be a little nervous about it.

Meah's next surgery is March 8th. Once she heals, I will post pictures, so everyone can see the transformation. We are very anxious, but know that this surgery is in Meah's best interest, we are very saddened to lose a piece of the little face we fell in love with.

The best $1.00 I've ever spent!

When Meah came home from China, she was obviously a pro at using chopsticks! Isabel learned very quickly, however the boys have never been able to figure it out and had little patience to keep trying. So, I've looked for teaching ones and found some, but they all had little bunnies on them and I knew the boys would be humiliated, so I didn't buy them. Well, when we were at Epcot, I found these chopsticks for $1.00 and they were called EZ Chopsticks. The boys can finally eat with chopsticks! Of course, since I didn't know if they would work I only bought two pairs, so if anybody knows where to buys these chopsticks, please let me know! The boys were so proud of themselves!



The boys eating their Chinese New Year lunch with chopsticks! Happy Year of the Tiger!

A New Date!

Well, a couple of days ago, Julien decided to tell Mark and I about Cupid. Cupid, he said, is a baby who shoots a love arrow. I won't tell you where he said Cupid shoots the love arrow, we had to have a talk about that, but anyway, he said, "Mommy, maybe Cupid can shoot you with a love arrow." I said, "Oh, Julien, I love Daddy, I don't need to be shot with a love arrow. Julien said, "Mommy, Daddy's old, You can find a new date!" Oh, how I love that kid!