More ear trouble

Poor guy, he had another ear drum burst yesterday. He's a tough little dude, but for those few hours before it happens, he sure is miserable. But now that it has, he's feeling much better. And the surgery to have tubes put in his ears is set up for the 13th, so hopefully he won't have to put up with all of this too much longer.

I'm just so proud of him lately. Last night he ate almost his whole dinner by himself...with a spoon! I've tried a few times to let him practice, but up until yesterday the only thing it accomplished was giving him a fun and effective method of food flinging. But he was really trying yesterday, and he wouldn't eat a bite if I was the one holding it, so I let him be messy for awhile. By the end of it, he looked like an old pro. I was so proud! When he sets his mind to it, and with his determination, he can accomplish anything. I just know that will be his personality for a long time to come, and I hope it carries him far in life.

Over the weekend we went to visit my sister and her two girls, who are growing like weeds! Brent had a wonderful time playing with them and running around the house. And it was entertaining to watch everyone. It was almost like they had their own telepathic kids language. I know there are aspects of daycare that are good and bad, but it's times like that I really love that I can put him in just about any situation and socially he fits in well. He may have been like that no matter what, but I know it must help seeing so many people and getting to play with the other kids. And it certainly doesn't hurt that everyone loves and spoils him without shame, both at home and at daycare.

Other than the family visit, we spent most of the weekend outside playing in the beautiful weather. Or sometimes I pulled him around the yard in his red wagon, which he absolutely loves. Only you can't go to far away from the house, because sometimes he changes his mind and wants to help you pull it, and then the going gets very, very slow.

And...on this last note...I've got his Steelers jersey clean and ready to wear on Friday. There's no way they can lose with such a cute guy on their side.