Hospital Week, Part I
So this was the week where things started to get a little crazy. I accepted a project that was pretty much made to put me back on track — the loss of a client had sent my self-confidence into a temporary tailspin, and it was simple and fun enough that I figured I could get it done. I had estimated I’d have time to mess with projects after the kids went down for the night. However this also happened to be the week that Melissa was away taking care of the DeVos Children’s Hospital opening, and I didn’t realize just how draining being Mr. Mom and Mr. Dad could be. I stressed myself out, could only rest (as opposed to work or play) at night, and didn’t give myself time to “vent.” The kids handled it all like champs, even as their parents entered into the frenzy.
Here’s Nina having a great time. Check out those teeth on top! You might need to click the link to the right to see the image larger… See this image larger.
Consider what he’s been through. Nina’s a trooper, but she’s known nothing but fight since she was born. Ian knew a paradise where he was the center of all attention – and has had to cope with having to share every aspect of his life. He’s been amazing. See this image larger.
It helps that he has a pretty good sense of humor developing. See this image larger.
A whirling galaxy of hair on Nina’s noggin. See this image larger.
Yep, we were just talking about you, cutie! See this image larger.
Nina gets the patented “George Washington” powdered-wig (or “Flying Nun”) look from an inverted diaper! See this image larger.
*That was fun, Daddy!* See this image larger.
Love these kids! See this image larger.
*Ian… stop trying to scare your sister, please.* See this image larger.
Ian pointed out that the little red symbol on this sign means “Do Not Enter.” I was so proud of him I made him pause for a photo. He smiled brightly and I said “Not this time… look angry and hold your hand out like ‘STOP!!!'” See this image larger.
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Click here to get a very brief tour of the Children’s Hospital. On the 4th Ian, Nina and I went down to see what Mommy had been up to, and got the full tour. What you’ll be seeing in this video is the lobby, then the route from the main elevator to the family waiting area. Next you’ll see the anesthesia area, the initial after-surgery holding area, and finally the true recovery area where there are fold out beds for parents, etc.
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