When we went to the airport to pick up dad we had to wait for a while, because there were so many other people traveling also. While we waited I played and also offered my toys and crackers to all the other people waiting.... they also looked a little hungry and bored. They all smiled back and said thank you. I made a lot of new friends at the airport.
When dad walked out, I went right over to him and gave him a big hug and then I smiled at him and told him about all the things I have done lately. But most of all, that I have been a good boy while he's was on the boat.
On our way home form the airport, we got to ride the shuttle. I loved that and watched all the cars and airplanes rush by. And then the bus was a little jumpy too.
Since dad came home we've played a lot and I have showed him all the new things I'm doing these days. We also went to Lowes... just like real men!
Christmas is right around the corner....!!!Benjamin
Dad will be home in 2 days and I am counting down the days until I get to see him. For now, I am still at home and grandad comes over every morning to play with me. We have a lot of fun. Today, we went to the store and I got a balloon and also a toy that shakes when I push it. We also went over to the playground and I giggled a lot. I like to hang out with grandad.
Our neighbors, Don and Rhonda, have a cat and a dog. The cat is called Cocoa and the dog is called Gracie. I love to play with them and chase them around, but they always hide when I am around. I always try and look through the fence to see of they are there and I call for Gracie.
I love to blow bubbles. I have no problem dipping the stick into the soapy water, but blowing the bubbles is a little harder. Most of the time, I end up putting the stick in my mouth. Sometimes when I try and blow bubbles, there is no air coming out... only this hhhhoooo sound
Waiting does not work either... those bubbles do not appear on their own.
Enough bubbles. When I get tired of blowing bubbles, I rather try and fill up the bird bath with rocks and birdseeds.
Today I got a sandbox. We maneged to set it up just in time. As soon as we were done, it got dark, so I did not get to play in it.... just a little bit. But it was enough time to get sand everywhere, even my pacifier was a little crunchy. I'll take a picture of it and show you.
Then I dig in....
mmmm..... pasta is still my favorite!!! peas and corn are good too..
I was then transferred to another room and this is where I slept. I tried so hard to get some rest, but the ladies came in every few hours to check on me. After a while, mom took me over on the sofa. I held on to her and I finally fell asleep and was able to get a few hours peaceful sleep.
The following day, I improved little by little. In the morning I was still feeling bad and only wanted to be held. From time to time, I tried to walk, but got frustrated by all the wires. In the end, I pulled out the IV – enough is enough!!. They tried to put it back it, but weren’t successful. I told them no more – they had tortured me enough.
Grandma and Grandad also came to stay with me. They drove all the way from Austin. They arrived shortly after I got into the hospital and stayed until late at night and then they showed up early the next morning. When I am ill, I just want to be with mom, but I really enjoyed having them there. … especially when granddad drove around with me on the floor where I stayed. We started out with the stroller and walked around and around and around……
... then in a little car....
... then in a bigger car.... (we circled the floor around 100,000 times... or at least really often)
Santa also stopped by to visit and I was only a little afraid. I didn’t cry, but was just staring at him and wondering who this guy is that keeps popping up every where these days. He gave me this little boy that prays his good night prayer when I squeeze his belly. I also got some of the little people toys. And Santa walked around and just kept laughing. What a strange guy!!!
Later, the doctor came and took a good look at me. He told me I was well enough to go home and told mom to give me medication to make me well. We waited a long time to get out of there. Maybe they just wanted to keep me around?? I slept in the car all the way home and it was so nice not to be interrupted by all these nurses. When I got to sleep in my own bed, I slept well, but had some bad dreams. This week, granddad will come over and play with me here at home until I am well enough to go to daycare to see my friends. Today, Granddad and I played a lot, we did hide and seek and he pushed me around on the airplane. I love playing with granddad. Thanks for coming to the hospital, grandma and granddad!!! 
