A Friend for Peter

A few weeks ago, Abby and Isaac had their last soccer games of the season. As we sat there watching Isaac's game, I looked across the field at the parents of the opposing team and saw a lady holding a baby wearing a helmet that looked just like Peter's.

"She and I are part of the same club!" I thought.

At about that same time, the woman saw me and brought her baby over. Her son is just six weeks younger than Peter and just like Peter, he was diagnosed with craniosynostosis early enough to have surgery from Dr. Siddiqi, And for the next several months they both get to wear styling helmets.

Peter in red.

I see kids wearing helmets all the time these days - but very few are wearing them because of craniosynostosis. It really did feel like we were part of a club as we sat there and talked. The best part of meeting this family, was watching Peter and this little boy interact. I don't know if Peter recognized him as part of the same "tribe" but they did seem to have a special connection. They wrestled like bear cubs and then gave each other loves as they played together. It was so funny to see.

Yes, we are an elite group, the Craniosynostosis Club - but there are worse clubs to be part of.

Springtime Update

We have been slacking for a long time now. This is a post I wrote several weeks ago which only scratches the surface of what a busy and fun spring we had. It's hard to believe spring is over and as of yesterday, summer vacation has begun. More updates to follow....

There is something miraculous about this time of year. I love seeing tulips push up through the dirt after a long, cold winter and feeling the grass tickle my toes when it's finally warm enough to be outside barefoot. I love eating lunch and dinner outside on warm days and smelling the sweet air as the blossoms bloom. Spring is just a delicious season.

For our family, this time of year is made even better because it is birthday season. Isaac recently celebrated his fifth birthday, and five days later, Henry turned three. (Yay! We made it through the twos!) We love these boys so much and celebrated each of them and all that they mean to our family.

Snowstorm on Isaac's Birthday.

We have been busy with soccer, t-ball, school performances and ballet recitals.

We celebrated the first of May with a great snowstorm.

Later in the day, as I was fixing dinner, the doorbell rang and I got a surprise from the May Day Fairy. On my front porch was a tiny bouquet tied with a big pink bow, and a note from the fairy herself. (Who knew there was such a thing as the May Day Fairy? Aren't I a lucky Mom to get a visit from her?)

A special note from the May Day Fairy

It has been a wonderful spring for our family. We are so glad winter is over and it's starting to warm up. I really think Henry summed it up best when I looked outside and saw this:

Who doesn't love this time of year?