The Long and Winding Road

No one said life was easy. No one said life was fair. We just take what we are given and roll with it.

Yesterday was a long day. We sat at the hospital for most of the day just waiting to hear how the surgery was going, then how recovery was going. Nolan was so irritable in the afternoon. But who could blame him? He was cooped up in the hospital all day with nowhere to burn off that crazy 3-year-old energy. By the time they brought Larea up to her room, we were all just exhausted. Nolan wasn't so sure about the mask on her face and he was worried about hurting her if he gave her a hug or kiss. He just doesn't understand.

Last night it was good to get into bed. We were all ready for it. Nolan snuggled up with me while watching some Micky Mouse Clubhouse. He wanted to call his mommy and tell her that her favorite song was on (Micky Mouse Clubhouse theme song... lol). So we did. And then they sang it together. It was pretty cute. Shortly after hanging up, he fell asleep. He didn't even make it through that episode. And every hour or two, I'd wake up and then frantically ask him if he had to go to the bathroom. LOL. I think we went to the potty 3 times throughout the night. LOL. I have to say... I really enjoyed snuggling up with him. He was so sweet.

Today, is a new day. And it's another reminder of the long and winding road recovery really is. Mom says Larea was up this morning sitting in a chair for a little while. I heard they were going to get her up and moving sometime today. Hopefully, they'll get her started on a liquid diet. As soon as she can eat real food, I'm going to get her whatever she wants! LOL. That's what sisters do, right? And now I'm about to head up to visit her again. I guess this is day 1 of recovery?? Let's make this a good day!