Recovery

This week I am recovering from a little procedure I had to have done on Monday at Children's Hospital in Seattle.

The Pediatric Urologist had to correct my hypospadias. I know you're probably thinking what is a hypospadias? Well hypospadias is one of the most common conditions in the United States. It occurs in 1 in 250 newborns and has increased over the last 10 years. Hypospadias occurs when the opening of the penis is not at the very tip. Surgery is done to move the hole to the correct location.

I was in surgery for 3 hours yesterday and then a 2 hour recovery time. Mommy, Daddy, Grammy, Grandpa and G were all there to support me and keep me company. Mommy helped take me back into the OR, she had to wear a funny suit and was really nervous. She sang "The wheels on the bus" while I sniffed some strawberry gas and went to sleep.

When I woke up I was back with Mommy and Daddy and some nice nurses who fed me apple juice and graham crackers. Mommy said I was going to be spoiled with all the sugar they gave me since she doesn't let me drink too much juice at home.

After we got home I was able to play a little with my toys while Daddy ran all over town to pick up my prescriptions. I had a normal dinner and slept so good last night except for Mommy and Daddy waking me up every 4 hours for medicine and a diaper change. I go back to the Urologist on Tuesday, July 7th and should be good as new in a few weeks.

Wow, I Feel Old!

Yesterday was my first birthday party! Mommy and Daddy were congratulating themselves for surviving a year, they've done pretty good, even survived my sleep torture system. I was so excited for my party that I didn't take an afternoon nap; and hindsight being 20/20 that probably wasn't the best idea.

We had a big turn out and I really made out with the gifts. All of my grandparents were present, also there were Nanny, Uncle Josh and Aunt Loren, my friend Tom and his parents Randy and Jean, my new friend Kaylin and her dad Pat, our friends Paul, Ana and Brian, and Daddy's Aunt and Uncle Goldy and Sam. (I think that's everybody.)

Daddy grilled burgers and Mommy made pasta salad and we had fruit salad supplied by Grammy and potato salad supplied by G. After we all had a late lunch we had birthday cake; I think this was my favorite part. Daddy tried to encourage me to eat my cake with my hands but I decided that was going to take too long and so I dug in face first. That icing was yummy! After I had eaten enough that people said I was going to be sick Mommy took it away; she didn't want to clean up colored vomit, and G fed me some of the cake part. I REALLY LIKE CAKE!

After the cake and festivities I finally got to open my presents with Daddy's help. I got a few cool clothing items; and lots of fun looking toys. I even managed to score some LSU gear, diapers and gift cards to my favorite stores.

Mommy and Daddy say that I am a pretty lucky boy and evidently much loved because everyone is so generous to me. I can't wait until the next party, but mostly just looking forward to the next cake.

Don't forget to click on my new video, showing off my cake-eating skills.

Mommy's Birthday

Today is Mommy's birthday and Aunt Loren's graduation party. I'm excited because a lot of our family is in town. Mommy said this year she is only 29 years old; I'm not sure she's telling the truth but she's the Mommy. Tomorrow is my first birthday party, I get to have a few of my friends over for a BBQ and cake. I'm excited because I have a big pile of presents already to open.

I took some first birthday pictures the other day but I wasn't too happy about the big flash. It's a good thing that Mommy and Daddy had a pictures taken of me a few months ago.

Grooving and Moving

I have recently discovered my love for music. I like to dance to classic rock and 80's music and I enjoy playing the piano. Daddy caught some video of my love of music the other day and posted them here under the video section of the blog.

I've posted two new videos for your enjoyment, "Seated Dancing" and "Learning Piano". Both star your's truly, and Grandpa costars in "Learning Piano".

Mommy's First Mother's Day

Today we celebrated Mother's Day for Mommy, G and Grammy. Daddy and I cooked a roast, Aunt Loren made Pete's potatoes and Papa Boogs made dessert. Mommy got some really special gifts; Daddy and I bought her some massages and flowers and Nanny sent her a "World's Greatest Mom" mug and a gift certificate to Gene Juarez, and G and Papa Boogs had some sodas made with a special label that included my picture and a message for Mommy even Uncle Josh got Mommy some flowers to celebrate her first real Mother's Day.

I think all the gifts are pretty neat but I have a feeling that "World's Greatest Mom" mug is going to come back to haunt me when I'm older. I hope all the other Mommies out there had a special day.

My First Easter

Yesterday I got to dye easter eggs for the first time; I think I'm really good at it; maybe I'll be an egg artist when I grow up.

Here is my basic strategy: first you have to crack the egg a bit on the side of the cup, this helps it absorb the dye; next you plop the egg in the cup and slosh the dye around with your hands, don't be afraid to get your hands full of dye; finally when you've got enough dye on your hands, stomach, pants, and table top you can pull the egg out, make sure to taste it! Let it sit until dry.

Last night I set out the easter basket that Nanny sent me, it's a cool dump truck, and waited patiently for the Easter Bunny to bring me goodies. I got some snacks, some baby food in jars, some dinosaur pajamas and a really neat boat for the bathtub.

This Easter thing is pretty cool; I got some toys from Nanny and some books from Grammy and Grandpa too! Mommy even let me get messy with egg dye which you all know is quite a leap for her. I hear next year I might be able to hunt eggs...I wonder how that works?

Viva Las Vegas

We spent the week of Spring Break in sunny Las Vegas. Our first few days were great; we stayed at the Mandalay Bay hotel because they had the best pools. I got to go swimming for the first time. I didn't really like it at first but once I understood it was like my bathtub I enjoyed myself. We toured the city a bit and rode the monorail to the other casinos.

It was a good thing that our hotel was nice because I got a stomach virus and then Daddy caught it the next day, so we spent the last 2 days of our 4 day trip mostly in our hotel room. Mommy was a bit disappointed because she had to take care of everyone and didn't get to spend time in the sun or see a show like she wanted. Fortunately Mommy didn't catch the virus until we got home.

Everyone is mostly feeling better now; I'm still not back to eating what I normally do which is a bummer with Easter this weekend. I hope the Easter Bunny still brings me goodies that I can eat later.

My New Tricks

This week I started pulling myself up in my bed; I just get so bored laying there sometimes. I also figured out how I can turn on my mobile by myself. Mommy was very surprised one day when she thought I was napping and heard it turn on. She snuck in and found me playing in my bed with the mobile. I thought it was really funny that I could do it all by myself. Daddy's only comment was "I guess I have to move down the crib mattress again this weekend." - Poor Daddy, my new tricks mean more work for him.

I'm really excited. For Spring Break we're going to Las Vegas. Vegas baby, Vegas! I wonder if I can pass for 21 yet? I hear that we're going to be spending a lot of time by the pool. My babysitter, Amy, is also coming with us so maybe Mommy and Daddy can have some relaxation time too.

9 Month Checkup

Today we went to the doctor for my 9 month checkup. I'm glad I only go there every 3 months because everyone acts really nice and friendly and then right before I leave they give me shots. I've had just about enough of that.

Here are my current stats: Ht. 29 3/8 (78%), Wt. 23.4 (82%), Head Circumference 18 3/4 (94%). I guess I'm not going to be wearing turtlenecks or many hats with this big noggin.

Daddy's Birthday weekend

This weekend we're celebrating Daddy's birthday. His actual birthday is Monday, but Mommy told me he was really busy last year during this time with the remodel project and didn't get to celebrate his big day.

I bought Daddy a cake and some balloons. I still haven't gotten a piece of cake but Daddy let me play with his balloons; they're really neat. Mommy and I bought Daddy a little flat screen TV for the kitchen for his birthday. So far I think I've gotten the most use out of it because I like to watch Dora the Explorer when I eat breakfast.

Enough about Mommy and Daddy and more about what's new in my world. Last week I stood up on my own for the first time! Mommy was watching me play my piano and I decided to use it so I could stand myself up. I've done it a few more times since then but haven't figured out how to pull myself up on anything else.

We got our family pictures in this week so I know Mommy is going to be sending them out to all my fans just as soon as she can.