Nana sent Leo a "toddler tunes" CD. We popped it right in the player and it was a hit. We listen to a lot of music around here, but kiddie music is especially appreciated by Leo. Here he is showing off his moves.
So, Leo's surgery is scheduled for March 31st, which is right after my winter quarter ends and about a week before my spring quarter begins. I can completely dedicate myself to pampering my son during his recovery. From what I understand, the recovery should be pretty quick. Little kids have an amazing way of bouncing back fast. Though the timing of the procedure is perfect, it's a little ways away giving me a lot of time to obsess on it. Maybe it is because I've been through so many surgeries and procedures myself, I know what's in store and I don't want to think about my little boy having to go through it. I'm trying to remind myself that this is a very simple, routine procedure and he is going to be fine and once this is behind us, our normal life will resume as if it never happened. But mama fear is strong and I can't help but worry and obsess. Maybe my sense of this stuff is heighted because of my experience with my brother, Mikey. I don't know. I read a couple of blogs by parents of kids with special needs. One little five-month-old girl with spina bifida just underwent brain surgery (she did really well). It helps put it all in perspective. I'm very lucky and my son is amazing.
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