Let’s see… It’s been a nice vacation for sure. Got to spend some quality time with keike, and had some nice personal time to recharge… Sleep, however, is something that was not a major activity during my time off. But, it’s all good. Heidi has been taking the brunt of the feedings and comforting when Hambone cries. I took a day to give mom a well deserved break, but it was not near enough for her I’m sure. We’ve got a bit of a routine worked in now, and hopefully that will help once I return to work on Saturday…

Rhys weighs in at 6 lbs 13 ozs!! He’s been gaining like mad. Which is a surprise since he’s been spitting up like a broken lawn sprinkler, too. The doc says he can spit up as much as he wants since he’s gaining weight. And, besides, she doesn’t have to clean it up. She finished out that statement with a manical laugh. :) Ha friggin ha. :) His doc, however, is the best doc in the world. I couldn’t imaging feeling more comfortable with a pediatrician. :) That’s a major load off my shoulders. We’ve talked to the NICU nurses in email and on the phone. We miss them so much! One of his primary nurses will be seeing him at his next doctor’s appointment! It was so nice of her to call and show an interest. They are truly remarkable people.

In other news, I’m having one of my breakdowns again… ugh… I can’t wait for Rhys to grow up so I can ask him what he wants to do when he grows up — I’m bound to find some good ideas that way! :) I need to do something creative (not necessarily at my job, tho that would be a bonus). My head is just so full lately I can’t concentrate on anything. But, I guess that’s to be expected. What I need right now, is a nice bike ride up the mountain. Something to clear my head. But we have to sell our land before I can get a bike, so it’s still put on the back burner.

All in all life is quite good. We’re happy to have Rhys home. Even in light of all the non-normal things we have to deal with for our son (like oxygen tubes, etc) it is still a major joy. It’s the happiest time in my life right now, and I’m the most miserable and sleep deprived I’ve ever been… Yay! I’m a paradox!

Lastly, Heidi and I celebrated (I use that term loosely) our 6th anniversary on the 25th! Yay!!! I can’t imagine being with anyone else, yet sometimes I’m amazed at how compatable we are in light of how many polar differences we have!! Opposites attract for sure. :)

Take care out there. :) Here’s some pics of Hambone.

Rhys in my favorite outfit for him:

Dad! Can’t you see I’m eating!?

Hey man? Is that bottle for *ME*?

Last is what I found on the couch the other night. Rhys, Mom, and Pouncer (aka: retard)