Andrew’s back at school

I’m really glad that we elected to have Andrew’s umbilical hernia surgery done when he was five.  He’s done so well, and he’s bounced back so fast!  By dinner time on Wednesday, he was hungry and eating and talking like normal.  Our sweet neighbors brought by a stuffed frog for Andrew, and after dinner, he walked over to their house to thank them.  Then (surprising me!), he went into the garage and got his tractor which he pedaled up and down the driveway.

On Thursday (that’s yesterday), Andrew, Sylv, and I took it easy.  We watched shows, played cards, read books, and stayed in jammies until the early afternoon.  Andrew was subdued, somewhat cranky, and maybe at about 40% of his normal exuberant self, but he was getting better and better.  And despite feeling kinda crummy really, he hasn’t seemed to be in any pain, which is great.  (He looks sooo sad in this picture, though!)

After having sibling-relationships break down numerous times, I decided that we could all use some time out of the house.  So we went to Door Creek Orchard and met up with Jessica, Eli, and Celia to pick some apples and to get some delicious cider.

The mosquitoes are still really intense at the orchard (soo glad I didn’t schedule an orchard mini-session this month!).  So we wandered through the trees for a little bit before beating a hasty retreat to the orchard barn where we gathered some pre-picked apples and a gallon of delicious cider.  Both boys had attempted to climb the apple trees.  Another indication that Mr. Andrew is feeling pretty agile.

I’m hoping that Andrew’s winning smile makes more of an appearance as time passes.  He woke up this morning feeling good, and he’s been off at school all day…hopefully doing alright!

Sylvia and I have had a really nice day together.  As much as she loves Andrew, she does so well when he’s not around.  She and I went to MamaTone to workout this morning (I worked out, she played!), and then we’ve just snuggled and laughed and watched shows together on this somewhat chilly fall day.

Almost time now to pick up my boy from school.  I hope it went well!