This & That

Since we've been home from Houston, I've slowly conquered Mt. Laundry (only to have it pile up again!) and have enjoyed getting back into our routine.  We've been spending time with friends, going to gymnastics & playdates and also taking Caleb on his first trip to McDonalds for a Happy Meal with his friend Parker.  We also had our first trip to the local water park today which was a total bust.  Caleb was terrified of a large bucket of water that spills every 2-3 minutes.  When we got home he kept telling me, "bucket spill down! more water! more water! more water! scared!".  Maybe we'll try again later this summer!

On July 1 Bryan officially became a second year resident -- he no longer has the label 'intern' anymore!  With his new title comes new responsibility in the ER, including managing one pod (wing) of the ER, helping oversee medical students and interns, taking incoming calls from ambulances en route, as well as carrying a heavier patient load.  I know he has felt overwhelmed at times but within a few weeks he will be adjusted, efficient and performing at his best.  Unfortunately he's had to work many night (6pm-6am) or evening (2pm-2am) shifts since the beginning of second year.  We have both missed him a lot, especially Caleb.  When we got Caleb out of his crib at naptime yesterday he insisted that we both hold him while he patted us and gave us hugs.  It is obvious to me that he is happiest when he is with his Mommy and his Daddy.  Fortunately Bryan will have 8 days off in a row starting on Saturday - so there is one benefit of the ER shift work!

And lastly, I want to document several funny Caleb-isms that have come up lately so I won't forget them:
-Today I put on my swimsuit to take Caleb to the water park and he declared, "Cute Mommy!".  What a sweet boy!  He will be a great husband some day if he keeps handing out compliments like that!

-Tonight at dinner Caleb asked me for a bite of 'so skinny'.  Translation:  zucchini !

-At night I ask Caleb what he wants to thank Jesus for before we say his bedtime prayers.  His first answer is always "Daddy, Mommy"  followed by his grandparents, friends, and on one evening he felt especially grateful for "Pop Pop's pool".

-Caleb can now recognize the make and model of Gran Jan's car out on the roads!  He also has started to point out "Uncah Keg's truck".  He has reminded me several times that "Keg and Shell" let him go fast in his wagon!  Ha!

-On Monday night Caleb went with me to the large group meeting for Medical Campus Outreach, the medical student ministry we are a part of.  I told him we were going to 'bible study'.  While we were there he got to play with older kids in the upstairs playroom, including playing with a race track and cars.  He spent the next day asking me repeatedly to go to 'bible study' to 'play other people toys'.

Coming up next- funny pictures of Caleb playing around the house!