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So, that's the latest. I have one pill left. I feel and look better, though walking still hurts like a bitch. We're going to get Jack dressed soon (the boy sleeps most of the day and likes to hang at night) and take him out in the stroller. Nothing too far. Just up the block and back.
Kali started 4th grade at her new school yesterday. She loves it. Her favorite thing so far? Her Trapper Keeper. Boy, those things have come a long way since we were in school. It's awesome! Her least favorite thing? Her new school bus schedule. She used to get on the bus around 8am and was home between 3:45-4pm. Now, her bus arrives at 7:15am, but she gets home around 3:15-3:20.
As for Donny, he continues to be an amazing father. He's so gentle with Jack, but at the same time it's like he's a newborn pro. He changes diapers without having to be asked. It's funny because while Jack's circumcision was healing we had to keep it covered with gauze covered in Vaseline and were instructed not to use a baby wipe on his penis. So, when changing him we'd first prepare new gauze and have it ready on the side with a new diaper and the wipes, we'd keep his penis covered and wipe everything else, put the new diaper under him, and swap out the gauze last minute. This ensured that we didn't accidentally swipe his raw penis with a baby wipe and that we didn't get peed on... though Jack did get Kali on the foot once and spray our bedspread another time.
Yesterday, the doctor said he's all healed so we don't have to use the gauze anymore. Now, all of sudden Donny is looking for something to cover Jack's wee-wee because he doesn't want to get peed on. I had to laugh and give him a big, "I told you so!" Then I tossed him the Wee Block. Bet his ass is glad I bought it now. Jack's belly button stump also fell off Sunday night so he can take a real bath now though I'm waiting till tomorrow so it will be one full week since his circumcision before I put him in water.
Anyway, back to Donny. Donny does all the hard stuff I don't want to do... or I'm too scared to do. If Jack finds his way to the first floor, Donny carried him there. We only had to do it once at the hospital, but Donny was the one to use that bulb thingie to get the excess fluid from his mouth. And when it comes to his long finger nails, Donny files them because we're both too afraid to use the baby nail clippers. (Or so I thought!)
As for Jack, his personality (so far) is a mixture of both Donny and I. He's quiet most of the time, like Donny. But when he gets annoyed he goes from zero to eighty in like five seconds. He gives you little warning before he loses his shit, and when he does you better watch out. Just like his Mommy. He's fascinated by Kali and follows her with his eyes whenever she's in the room. She loves holding him until he poops then she's all, "Ok, someone take him."
And, I think that's about it. Life is good. Sleep is elusive. But life is good.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nina Perez is the author of The Twin Prophecies: Rebirth, the first in a YA fantasy series. The second, The Twin Prophecies: Origins will be released in the spring of 2012. She enjoys spending time with Donny, Kali, and Jack in their suburban Atlanta home. When she’s not writing she’s watching massive amounts of Doctor Who, and wishing she had her very own TARDIS. If you’re an adult, you can follow her on Twitter (@AuthorNinaPerez). If you’re a fan of The Twin Prophecies, follow her at @TwinProphecies. You can also find her on Facebook or by email: nina@blogitoutb.com