Ugh, what a day!

Well, this was suppposed to be a post about William's new braces for his ankles, but I'll just have to get to that in a minute.

I had to call 9-1-1 for the first time in my life today! William crawled into the bathroom, shut the door and opened up the cabinet drawers. The door wouldn't even open an inch. I could just barely get my fingers through the space. So, I sat there for a few minutes trying to talk William into closing the drawer (which he knows how to do), but he ignored me and just kept trying to open the bathroom door. I called everyone I thought might have ideas, but nothing worked. I tried to push and pull the drawer closed with a hanger -- nothing. At this point Will was starting to get very upset and I, of course, was beginning to panic so I called the fire department who arrived in about 2 minutes, borrowed a butter knife, shut the drawer and was gone. VERY embarassing since I had been envisioning ladders up to the bathroom window or other such heroic measures. A butter knife. Honestly.

Ian informed me before they arrived that he would just go hide in his bed because he was pretty sure he'd be scared. He did just that while they were inside the house and then told me afterwards, "Mama, lets not do that again, ever." I agreed.

On to other things. William's PT brought his new braces yesterday and fitted them. It was kind of bittersweet. Of course I want William to get everything that he needs or could be beneficial, but seeing your baby with braces on their legs isn't easy.

Anyway, they seem to be working out pretty well. He was a bit clumsy at first just getting used to the braces and the fact that he has to wear a bit bigger shoe. I think the whole thing probably feels heavy to him as well. But, after two days he already seems not to notice them and I think he looks so much sturdier and straighter on his feet. I think that they're going to be helpful and the therapist said they may even help him walk sooner than he otherwise would have. So, these are just a few pictures of him wearing the braces and then one of the braces themselves for those of you that are curious. Here's hoping the next time everyone sees him he's taking a few steps!

Just having some fun.

No news to share today. I just thought I'd share some pictures of the boys playing around. Enjoy.

Brothers in the tub. We have tub markers and stick on letters and Ian refers to the whole process as a "messy bath".

Ian riding his new tricycle and William looking on. It works a little better when it isn't on the grass, but my opinion is already obsolete around here.

Playing in the Thomas tent that Aunt Meghan gave Ian for his birthday. They both love it!

Ian driving the firetruck. He really wanted to drive, but it took some convincing to get him anywhere near the fireman. We are working on our social skills. :)

Our visit to Aunt Jenny's

These are pix from our September visit to Aunt Jenny's house. The boys and I had a ton of fun.

Great Grandaddy and William "sharing" the remote...

Baking a chocolate sailboat cake...

Looking at pictures with Nana...

Climbing the stairs...

Ian turns 3!

Ian had quite a day. We found out that he is very easy to get along with when we just say "yes" to everything! Mike took the day off work which made the day pretty special already. We opened early morning presents and then headed to McDonald's for pancakes and some time on their playground. After a trip to Toys R' Us we headed home and had pizza and cake. We spent the rest of the day playing with new toys (that very conveniently arrived spaced out throughout the day) and finished with a ride on Ian's new tricycle. He really did have a blast.
Mmmm...Cake!

First round of gifts. I think the quote was "OOOOH my Goodness!" to everything he opened.

Ian's (unfortunately) pink firetruck that also looks like it may have been in an accident. At least 3 year olds aren't picky about such things yet and lucky for Mama, there was no one else to impress. :)

William enjoying Ian's cake.

Ian talking on the phone to Nana. He spent a lot of the day on the phone and loves to wander around and talk (just like his parents).

There are no words...

When Ian dresses himself...

A visit from Nana and Grandaddy

Okay, so it has been over a month, but I'm on a mission to catch up. These are pictures from our Labor Day weekend with Nana and Grandaddy. We spent a day in Snoqualmie seeing Snoqualmie Falls and taking a ride on the train. This is a part of the original railroad that ran between Snoqualmie to Seattle and we rode in a car that was built in 1921. Ian enjoyed the train, but was more excited about the gift shop and its assortment of Thomas trains.

Our two "Williams" on a train ride.

William loving on Nana. He loves to give hugs and kisses (complete with sound effect...mmmmmwah!)

Grandaddy and Ian going to see the trains. Ian usually doesn't like to hold hands, but there is just something about his Grandaddy.

Looking at the water fall.

We also spent a day at the Evergreen State Fair. Ian's highlight was the tractor and he even rode some rides for the first time! Mama's highlight was eating. We have ONE picture of the whole day because shortly after this we lost the camera. Amazingly, it was turned in to lost and found and we retrieved it at the end of the day. So, no pictures, but at least we saved the camera and all the other pictures we had until that point.

Ian's "ride" on the tractor. The man at the display gave Ian a brochure with pictures of tractors which he insisted for quite some time that we "read" before bed. He still loves to look at the pictures. Who needs to spend money on books -- just send us brochures.

It was a good weekend and the kids really enjoyed seeing their grandparents. Mike and I of course enjoyed them as well and can't wait for more company. Our doors are always open.