1st Valentines Day

Hi, it's Sharon here. The kids had a nice first Valentines Day, and especially enjoyed their new outfits from Grandma Cordes! Unfortunately, a few days later Gavin had a fever, so I took him to the ER Sunday night and it turns out he has another urinary tract infection. The only good part was that he got to come home and did not have to be admitted overnight.

Uncle David met us at Edward Hospital to lend moral support while Francis stayed home with Evie. She managed to sleep through the whole thing! Gavin is back on a full dose of antibiotics ( a different one than before) and let's just say the diapers keep getting interesting. He also started teething and has become a real drool-factory. It's funny how one minute he'll be grasphing your finger, and the next thing you know he's chomping down on your kunckle (a lot harder than you'd think!).

Evie is scheduled for her first unifocalization surgery tomorrow - everyone please say a prayer for her! She should be in surgery for 3-4 hours and in the hospital for about 6 days. I took her for a pre-op physical yesterday and she charmed everyone who walked by. Even the nurse that drew her blood said that she had never seen so many people make a fuss over a baby!

"Can we have some of your Valentine chocolate, Mom?"

"I just can't be bothered with all these boys calling me. Let Gavin get rid of them!"

"If anyone wants to date my sister they have to talk to me first! Kung-Pow!"

The twins both want to hold onto their bottles while we feed them - they don't quite have the hang of it but they sure look cute trying!