http://michelle.themccallums.org A way to keep family and friends updated on our lives. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:21:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Height: 29 1/4 inches (45th percentile) Weight: 19 pounds 14 ounces (23rd percentile- no forward-facing carseat for a while) Head: 45 1/2 cm (57th percentile) What Grace Can Say: hi, hello, bye-bye mamom, dada, dad, "Dadid", Leo, brother up, all done yeah, da (yes), no bottle, "dup" (cup) dog book go (as in "Ready, Set... Go!") baby, doll hot bow (as in hair-bow) and she ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/08/19/graces-one-year-stats/ David hasn't had any pain meds for about 36 hours, and seems to be doing fine.  I don't think he is back to 100% yet, but he is pretty close.  He is much calmer than usual- or maybe the surgery affected his disposition.  The doctor said that if his sleep ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/08/19/doing-much-better/ The first couple of days home David did really well.  He was eating well, sleeping well, and playing almost like he normally does. But by Sunday, David had changed. David's change from Saturday afternoon to Monday evening Starting Saturday night, David was sleeping with us because we would wake up in ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/08/12/things-are-worse-before-they-get-better/ David, obviously, wasn't in the mood for photos (he threw a fit while we were trying), but I was able to take a couple of cute ones with Grammy and Gracie. http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/08/12/grammy-visits-kids/ David's surgery went well this morning and we came home only a few hours afterwards.  He had both his tonsils and adenoids removed and is doing really well.  The worst part was when we could all hear him screaming down the hallway, but we weren't allowed to see him yet.  ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/08/07/home-from-hospital/ David has to be at the hospital at 6:15 AM tomorrow morning. The surgery is planned for 7:15 AM. Please keep him in your prayers! I will post again tomorrow to let you know how the surgery went. ~~~~~~~~~~~ My mom arrived this morning and is doing better, but she still isn't feeling back ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/08/06/very-early-tomorrow-morning/ David's surgery will take place on Thursday morning. I have to call the doctor's office tomorrow to find out the exact time.  They schedule the surgeries in order of youngest to oldest- which means David will probably be first thing in the morning. I will be posting tomorrow to let you know ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/08/05/surgery-will-be-this-thursday-morning/ Gracie and Mommy.  Grace's Ladybug Cake- I always call her my "bug", so I thought it would be neat to make her a cake with little ladybugs on it.  I ordered the bug and flowers online, but made the stems, leaves and rocks from chocolate.  It was really fun ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/08/04/graces-first-birthday-bash/ One of Grace's favorite things to do is to play Peek-A-Boo.  She does it every time that I change her diaper.  She is using a present that she got from her Aunt Lu in these photos. Where's Grace? There she is! http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/08/04/peek-a-boo-with-grace/ http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/08/01/i-am-one/