graham: tubes.

Last Friday we went to our ENT to have Graham checked out to see if he would be a candidate for receiving ear tubes. You see, he'd had an ear infection for the past eight weeks. I mean, don't get me wrong, there were a couple of good things that came from being sick for so long. We literally tried out every antibiotic under the sun and along the way discovered he was allergic to amoxicillin (just like big brother Sawyer). And because he was on antibiotics, he got to miss out on some of the fun colds that his big brothers brought home. So see, not all bad! And he's just following in his oldest brother's footsteps, right?

At our appointment, everyone was in agreement that tubes were the way to go for Graham. And thankfully they were able to get us in quickly for the surgery. So we went this morning. We had to be there at 5:45. I asked Jeremy when the sun comes up because it was DARK on our way in. Sometime while we were inside the sun did rise, so that's good.

The surgery went well. He was in and out super quick. He only got a little fussy about ten minutes before they took him back, but that was mostly due to being hungry. But we took care of that as soon as he was brought back from recovery – nursed and passed out. When we got home he proceeded to take a four hour nap. And is now back to crawling everywhere and getting into everything. So I would say he's fully recovered. Ha!

6/52

Cayden: Reading books on his own. Our minds are constantly blown.

Sawyer: Dressing up as our favorite superhero is the new thing. Again.

Graham: Pulling up on everything and slowly starting to cruise on furniture.

the destroyer.

I know people say that every kid is different. And I mean, I know that's true? But maybe I didn't really know it was true until our third child. Sure, Cayden and Sawyer are very different from each other, but as babies/toddlers, they were very similar. Not super-curious. Not into everything. Not trying to climb the steps. Not trying to get in kitchen cabinets. And most definitely not trying to unplug things from the wall.

Yes, I realize we were probably just super lucky and that most inquisitive itty bitties probably DO get into all the mischief. So it shouldn't surprise me that Graham is into everything. And when I say everything, I mean it! He leaves a wake of a mess behind him wherever he goes. I have no doubt that this child will be our crazy one. I thought it would be Sawyer for a while. But now? I'm not entirely sure.

Graham's only nine and a half months into this life and I wouldn't have it any other way. Keeping us on our toes is an understatement. I think I need to lace up my sneakers to keep up with this one. He's pretty cute though, so I guess that makes it all ok? Ha!

5/52

Cayden: Tracing is his new favorite.

Sawyer: Still loving his "iPad." Still patting ourselves on the back for that purchase.

Graham: Working on that pincher grasp and loving some pancakes.

sibling dynamics.

I remember when Cayden and Sawyer were younger. And Cayden would be happily playing and Sawyer would come along and just "ruin" everything. Oh, the good 'ole days. Well Sawyer... the tables have seemingly turned. And now that you're happily playing and building things with your duplos, here's Graham to ruin everything for you. Watching the dynamics between each of these boys develop is humorous and sometimes infuriating. I guess this is your payback Sawyer? I'm sure you'll have your chance to get back at Graham sometime very soon though. Just you wait...