Feb 28th-March 6th

The last week of Delayed Intensification!!!!
We deservingly had this week off from clinic! And in true G style-he showed us there was NO NEED for visits with his energy levels!
My mom arrived at our home on Sunday and stayed the whole week to watch the boys. It was so stree-free! I loved it! Having that consistency all week was a treasure. The week still held its usual hecticness (wakes, funerals, Caden dr aptpmt, Awana, errands, attempts to clean, visits back and forth to the house and hospital to visit Charito's parents, oh and I finally made it to my drs office for a urinalysis that was supposed to take place back in January!) but at least it felt turned down a notch.
I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to have her here. We miss her so! G had a blast being a king. I embraced her opportunity to get to know the boys inside and out. The daily ups and downs of their lives. I felt like I could finally share what we go thru each day in person. God, I miss her! Believe, there are all too many days I cannot believe I accomplish what I do as a mother without her around. And on those tough days-I remember she and my father are the ones who gave me that strength.
And you should know that G had a FABULOUS, FANTASMIC, INCREDIBLE week!!
Not only was he spoiled with "Mama" (Grandma) love and actions all week but he was spoiling us with his actions. He ate wonderfully- I am talking steroid-like quantity with mommy loving quality! Yes, there were many handfuls of spicy nacho doritos but he soaked up and even requested tons of veggies and meats-
broccoli, green beans, carrots, lasagna, chicken nuggets, Mcdouble cheeseburgers (he is finishing off three quarters of one!), chicken, lots of yogurt, cheese, and cheezit crackers (alphabet only, I couldn't persuade him/trick him to eat the Spongebob ones) and pizza.
I was thrilled! His mood was even better!! A one of a kind clown, running everywhere and doing everything. We filled the week with lots of music and dancing-one of T and G's favs. Caden even got into the groove, swaying side to side ( I have a great video of this!) and perfecting his "tick, tock dance". Grandma couldn't have asked for a better week with her boys.
Caden stole her heart again...he was charming her at every angle. Grandma discovered his first tooth on Monday and practiced his sitting with him. He has mastered it-the past two weeks he has increased in duration and wallah! He just beams with pride when he is sitting! I really think it is the gravitation toward being at the boys' level and a better view of their antics. Caden is their best audience! So, at 7 mos I have a sitter and a toofer!! Crawling is right around the corner for this kiddo-you should see him squirm his way around the play mat.
We even had more than one visit with Ayden, sleepover style. T had no school on Friday nor tomorrow. All this cousin time is definitely welcomed.
T and Caden are off to another sleepover tonight while I take G to chemo tomorrow. We have a busy day of port drugs and spinal planned. I hope this week goes as smoothly. We will def let you know.
Overall, it was a week of well spent family time-much needed and unforgettable. Miss you already, Mom!