custom laptop decor

Finn decided that my MacBook needed customization this morning. I would have kept his creation but resale value dictates an all white MacBook. F.Y.I. Rubbing alcohol removes Sharpie from white plastic.

Growing up "Twins"

Kai and Finn are growing up faster than we ever imagined. It seems like just yesterday they were tiny babies, yet they've changed so much in the two years and three months they've been on this earth.

As twin brothers, they often bicker and attempt to get each other's goat, just as brothers are known to do. However, there are times that are surprisingly sweet and special to us, when we see how much Kai and Finn love each other and appreciate having a brother/friend. Tonight was one of those nights.

After putting them to bed, Sarah and I switched on their audio monitor and went to the kitchen to prep our dinner. A lengthy chat ensued between them, which is something they do regularly before falling off to sleep. After 10 minutes or so of conversation and mumbling, it was obvious that the sandman had finally arrived. When we went to check on them before going to bed ourselves, this is what we discovered:




Kai and Finn had moved every blanket, pillow, and stuffed animal from Finn's bed into Kai's, and they had fallen asleep on the pile.

Growing up as a twin might be rough at times, but it has its advantages too.


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March 2011

March was supposed to be a month filled with spring break fun and birthday celebrations. It turned out to be the hardest, most emotionally trying month we've had since becoming parents. The thought of losing a child is unfathomable, yet Christian and I were faced with the fact that Kai had developed a life-threatening condition called hemolytic uremic syndrome, which resulted from an E. coli infection. The first few days in the hospital were filled with uncertainty. There wasn't a "cure" for his condition, and the doctors couldn't even give us a prognosis of any kind. The treatment for HUS is supportive care, which means a lot of watching and waiting. So we watched, and we waited, and we hoped for the best outcome. Family and friends hoped and prayed, too, giving us the emotional support we so desperately needed.

Thankfully, Kai was released from the hospital after 10 days. He's not completely back to normal, but he's doing much better. It takes time to recuperate from such a traumatic ordeal, but I'm confident that Kai will make a complete recovery. April is a new month, and I believe good things will come from it.

We want to thank all of the people who gave us support during this difficult time - family, friends, and even complete strangers who were dealing with their own hardships. And of course we want to thank the doctors, nurses, and other members of the hospital staff whose expert knowledge and caring touch were instrumental in leading Kai on the path to recovery.

We love you all.

Moon!

Kai and Finn love to point out the moon. Stars too. Tonight on our wagon ride/walk through the neighborhood Kai found the moon first. A perfect crescent!



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