The Surratt Pack: Down-Wind

What a week! Kyle had his tonsils and adenoids removed on Thursday and as always, he was a trooper! During the pre-op, at least 4 different nurses and doctors came to check him out and each time he happily took deep breaths and lifted his little hospital gown so they could put the stethoscope on his chest. He was probably only out of our arms for a little over an hour (Tracy and Eric handled it all very well!) and was very happy to be back with mommy and daddy when it was all over.

As soon as we got home he inhaled 2 apple sauce cups and a half a banana - the anesthesia was still working well! The next 5 days have been more challenging however he continues to sip juice well and eat the occasional pancake. We now know he loves chocolate shakes and he can give or take a popsicle! He has also been battling a high fever, which the doctors say is a secondary infection but as to be expected from Kyle, he always has a smile ready!!

Tracy and Eric have had their fair share of Blues Clues and the Letter Factory and are ready for our little man to be back to his normal vibrant self:-) We are also ready for his breath to stop STINKING!! Eric plans to hang an air freshener around his neck! Oh, one more thing - Kyles vocab has already increased a lot! All we can figure was having two huge water balloons in his throat has prevented him from even trying to say certain words!

Riley has definitely benefited from Kyles distress! She has had more popsicles and icecream than we can count (each time Kyle refuses it, Riley willingly finishes it for him) and she has enjoyed many fun excursions (to keep her happy while Kyle is home on the mend sitting in mommy's lap) She spent a fun morning jumping at Kangaroo Jacs with Lexa and Aiden, went to the park to run, scooter, and feed the ducks, and a couple dinners and lunches out with Daddy!

The Surratt Pack hopes to be back to their regular 100 mile an hour lives by next week - enjoy the pix!

Riley on the new rock wall at the park.