Quick update

It has been a while since I have been able to post an update, but believe me, a lot has happened since the last post. Probably the biggest, and in my opinion most exciting news is that my wife has been discharged from the neurosurgical unit at UAB. We have moved on to a long-term care facility to do rehab. The staff at the hospital has a very aggressive plan for getting my wife to the point where she can begin acute rehab so that she can return home. Also, since school has started back, we have lost a very valuable asset in helping take care of the kids. My mother had to return to Huntsville, and I have been alone with the girls. The first couple of days, I was very anxious as I did not know what to expect, but now we have settled into a routine. During the day, they go to an aunt's house so that I can go to work, and in the evenings we get to spend time together. I don't know why people make this out to be so difficult, it's a piece of cake. Just remember, anytime that they sleep sneak in a quick nap, and be very flexible. ;-)

Today the girls got to go to the hospital to see mom after their pediatrician visit. I was actually hoping that it went a little smoother, but they were hungry and tired from a long day at the pediatrician. They are getting very big, but still require lots of sleep. This does require some getting used to because everyone I speak to expects that they should be up more because they are so old. I have to keep reminding myself that they were seven weeks early, and are doing great! Nonetheless, seeing mom was very therapeutic for mom, the babies and me. It was great having my entire family together in one spot. In fact, I still have this big ol' stupid grin on my face... I think we will do that more often.