Trent is Home

Just a quick note to let you all know that Trent is home from the hospital.  He's still running a fever, but we know it's not bacterial, which would have been more serious.  So, it's lots of Tylenol, rest and fluids for the little guy!

It was quite a whirlwind.  Who knew that if you show up with a kid with a 101 fever, who is under 6 weeks old, that you're not going to have a choice if you leave?  Well, I had a choice, but the medical staff said that they'd be calling Child Protective Services if I left.  So, stay we did!  

Here's hoping the little dude gets to feelin' better soon!

Hospital visit

Memorial day

How are you spending yours?  Ours: spinal taps, xrays, ivs and much more.  Poor little guy.

Shorts

1.  I have the flu.  The upside of this is that I have a few minutes to write a quick blog.  Otherwise, I do not.  The downside is that it feels like someone put all of my muscles in the dryer and shrunk them to the point that they are no longer effective.  I cannot extend my fingers even.  Typing the blog hurts.  Really.

2.  Trent cries a lot.  I love him, but this is not cool.

3.  Trent has thrush.  I thought that was a bird, but apparently it's some sort of oral yeast infection.  I could not have withheld the jokes that this would have caused when I was in high school.  I'm older now.  It's still hard.

4.  To fix the thrush, Erin keeps talking about having to boil his nipples.  I cannot tell you how terrible this sounds to me.  Dick Cheney himself couldn't come up with such a terrible idea.

5.  Grant's favorite bands right now are Metallica and the Beastie Boys.  I don't know if I'm failing or succeeding as a parent.  I know what Erin thinks.

Back to bed.  I'll be keeping a close eye on my nipples around Erin.

Playing Catch Up

Things are hectic here, to say the least.  I am saving a big "Trent" blog for when we are 100% certain he is our baby "for keeps," which will happen in the next 10 days or so.  Until then, I have some pictures...

A crazy little girl sang in her spring program.

It's been sooooooooooooo hot already!

Someone looks so cute playing tball!

Mr. Trent

And, my sweet baby graduated from preschool.  Next step=kindergarten.  Cue tears!

Work in FLA

Oh, silly rental car company...

Paternity Day off

Just because

Concerning

Yesterday afternoon as I packed for a business trip, Erin and I had a brief conversation regarding my safety.  Neither of us has had much sleep since the little dude came home, and I was staring a three hour drive in the face.

"You be careful.  We'd be in bad shape without you!"

I basked in the sentimentality for a moment, when Erin lovingly followed it up with "We don't have enough life insurance if you go."

I guess I know my role at this point...Sheesh.

Just a few pics for now...

Welcome to the world, baby boy

Trent David arrived on the scene late Thursday night.  Both birth parents have already signed consent, so we are 99% he is our love bug forever.  More to come when we get home tomorrow, but as for right now, we are beyond excited and thankful to God, the giver of all good gifts!

Racer

This does not bode well for the future.

Worn Out

I think we wore them out today in Gatlinburg...

A day at the park

Isn't she just beautiful!!??!

Kites!

It might be a tad bit chilly, but it is perfect for a kite-flying day!

Easter Morning

Thankful beyond words that we were able to celebrate the Good News of Jesus this morning with friends at Harvest!  So thankful for our great church and our brave Savior!  Oh, and the kids are cute too!

Airports Stink

Welcome to my Friday night. While others are at home, playing with their kids, I'm watching a dude clean up vomit in the Gainesville, Florida airport. The wife called...'buy a book' she said. Oh, but if I could. All they have are magazines, most of which feature a rapper or Kardashians on the cover. No thanks. I'll watch the vomit dry. Long, cynical night ahead. Be warned. My flight is delayed...connections missed. Spending the night in Charlotte. Daddy. Is. Grumpy.

Spring Break

Words of wisdom: Avoid playgrounds in parks over spring break!  They are CRAZY!  You know where to find empty playgrounds?  Schools!  We even had a teacher volunteer to give us an hour long private tour of the outdoor education center near the playground!  Fabulous!

Who is protecting you?

Geocaching

We have become quite the little geo caching family.  The kids love it, a modern day treasure hunt!  I like it because it's free... and we get to spend the entire day outdoors!