So, we have had quite the two weeks. As you all know, my little brother had a pretty big surgery on April 25th. He stayed over night at the hospital and had his palate repaired (mom tells me that's the roof of his mouth) so that he can eat and talk better. I was a great little girl for my Grammy, who came to stay and take care of me. And when Poppy came, my oh my, the fun we had! I also was a great big sister when Leo came home. Mom and Dad say he was a trooper in the surgery, but the transition home was tough. Leo was in a lot of pain and it didn't help the sanity of our house that the rest of us got the flu! But we are all recovered, and most importantly Leo is doing great. He's happy and eating and drinking like his old self. And the drool, oh, the drool! He could get a little better about waking a little later than 5:30am, but hey - he's happy. So are we. Mom and Dad say this was one of the hardest things they have had to do - hand a baby over for major surgery and see him in pain after. We couldn't have made it through the week without all of our wonderful friends and family. The visits at the hospital, hospitality, hugs, sentiments that "it will be OK," cards, notes, calls, and cheers in support of our little family will never go unappreciated. We love you all and invite you to come and see my little brother and his fancy new mouth. :)
Waiting to go in for surgery
A few hours after surgery, recovering with some Grammy love
About 6 hours after surgery and he's smiling!
24 hours after surgery - amazing!
A week after being home - happy boy!
"Problems eating, who me? Nah."
Leo's new favorite place to sit - I think it is so he can keep an eye on me
