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So it's been awhile since I've posted! I'd like to think you've missed me, but I know better. Har har. Here's the haps:


We spent yesterday at Primary Children's Hospital with marathon doctors' appointments. Lizzy needed an ultrasound on her hips, which our pediatrician was slightly worried were misaligned. She's actually good, they're just fine. Phew! That is good news because Jack has to have surgery on his feet. Most of you who've seen him know that he's had wonky feet since he was born. "Metatarsis Aductis" it's called (this, apparently, is latin for "bean shaped foot" but what do I know? It could just mean, "Your kid has wonky feet, that will be $6000 please"). We found out that the bones themselves are straight, which is great--this means no breaking--but the muscles and ligaments on the insides of his feet are short so the outside of his foot is growing at a normal rate, pushing the bones on the inside to a curve, causing them to grow slower. Essentially he's just going to snip those muscles and ligaments so they'll stretch, allowing the bones to straighten instead of being pulled downward causing the curve. We'll do this July 31st and he'll be in walking casts for 4 weeks. Poor little dude has no idea what he's in for and he's going to have a miserable August! We wanted to get it done before preschool starts in September, though.


Lizzy is growing fast--10 lbs!--and is a good little girl. She's got a pretty set routine so while it's crappy to get up during the night with her, we know to expect it. On those rare occasions when she skips a feeding (or even sleeps through the night!) it's a happy event.


I've been thinking lately about friends--I have some great friends and I'm really grateful for all of them--both old and new. I've always had this fear that I would lose someone I love without them knowing how much I appreciate them. This fear is still present as I think about all of the acts of kindness I have received lately. Jessica brought me cookies last week while I was sick. Heather stopped by while I was sick just to see how I was doing and if I needed anything. August has taken Jack to play at her house for awhile (and she was in the middle of packing and cleaning!) Kristin and Susan made Lizzy some beautiful artwork for her room...That isn't even mentioning all of you who have offered me words of encouragment as I try and figure out who I've offended enough to be called as the Primary President with a brand new baby!! (Lizzy was 2 weeks old when I limped into the Bishops' office thinking I was just formally being released from my calling as a Den Leader--something I told the cubmaster I couldn't do anymore after having a new baby! This is what happens when you ask to be released from callings, people. Don't do it!) Anyway, the moral of the story is, I am so grateful for you. I wish I was the kind of friend I used to be, who did all these great things for people. Maybe someday I'll get my act together and be that friend again. It probably won't be until I have a mental breakdown and have extra time in the "happy home" between group therapy sessions! ;o)


Finally, on a happy note--look what I made!

A ward fern has one of these for her baby's carrier that I've been coveting. Since coveting is a sin (and I already have enough strikes against me!) I decided to haul out some old fabric and make one myself. So it's only a square with tabs, not quite rocket science, but I like it and I'm proud of it. And I LOVE not having a blanket on top of her carrier that blows off with the slightest breeze! My next project: re-doing Jack's mobile to fit Lizzy's pink and brown motif. I need to figure out what I can hang from it that'll match. Any suggestions? (keep it appropriate, John B and Joe H!)

Bisous!