We got home late last night. Let me tell you the airport experience for this family of five was quite the comedy show! After stopping at Costco to buy another large suitcase to consolidate... We had 4 large roller suitcases, a duffel, two backpacks, a diaper bag, stroller, three car seats, and various blankets, coats etc. Brian pushed a luggage cart, I rolled a suitcase and pushed Aubrey in a wheel chair, and Three year-old Malakai pushed Zoe in the stroller. Our finest moment came as we tried to board the tram to the ticketing area. I got Aubrey and the suitcase in and Malakai was trying to get the baby in as the doors were closing. Somehow Brian ended up getting there in time to dump the luggage cart in the doorway and delay the train! All the people in our car were helping us pick up bags and hold on to Zoe, and several people took our bags and kids off the train at the stop. We were a mess!! There was one advantage to looking as helpless as we did--was we got some great service from the ticketing agent and the TSA workers. TSA even gave the kids stickers. Everyone was so nice to us.
We came home to a clean house filled with the sweet smell of a fresh Christmas tree! Thank you Bridget, Oberlees, and Carlsons! What a fun surprise!
Aubrey is doing great so far today! She is moving around well and happy, and much more independent than I was expecting her to be. We miss all our friends and would love to have some visitors in moderation! We need to protect Aubrey from getting sick so please only stop by if you are well and don't be surprised if we ask you to wash your hands! Aubrey will be recovering for the next five weeks with some limitations. We are told the pain should subside in about another week, until then she is doing well with Tylenol and occasional ibuprofen. She is not allowed to push, pull or lift anything. She needs to be careful not to fall, so no bike riding or rough play. Until her incisions heal, we have to clean them daily and no swimming or submerging them in the bath. Other than that, exercise is important for her recovery so she can be as active as she wants to be, balancing that with rest.
Now on to unpacking....
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