Gil, Quinn and Lisa returned home today. Our visit was fabulous and fun, short and sweet. We already miss them, but have some lovely memories to keep with us until next time! Here are some photos of Charlie and Mama just before bed last night.
...meanwhile, Uncle Gil read good night stories to Walker.
On Sunday, the Greenman clan headed for the Arboretum. The weather was breezy and overcast, perfect for a day at the lake. Quinn was so impressed with the green-ness of the grass that he had to get a little closer.
Here are two videos of wrestling and rough-housing on the lawn.
Walker was in heaven! (I think Quinn was too.)
I had to snap a shot of my favorite sculpture at the Arboretum.
Isn't she lovely?
Quinn contemplates jumping into the infinity pool.
Uncle Gil and Lisa man the stroller.
Quinn wants a turn in the wagon, but Walker finds it difficult to pull him.
Ah, that's better!
Quinn attempts to domesticate the local wildlife.
Charlie gets a turn in the Wagon too!
After the Arboretum, we head downtown for gelato and a very full trolley ride around the arts district. We saw this Vespa on the street with its own Texas flair.
After our spin around Uptown, and dinner at our favorite restaurant, The Porch, we headed home for some kid canoodling.
Charlie Update:
We met with Charlie's urologist today. She explained that Charlie's kidneys were functioning beautifully and that he had no signs of swelling (as in his previous ultrasound), infection, scaring or damage due to his duplicate collecting system. She concluded that he does NOT need surgery to correct the duplicate system and that he should stop taking the antibiotics effective immediately. She wants to see him in six months for another check up and then after that, our pediatrician will conduct a yearly renal exam to watch out for kidney issues. Our Urologist said that while infections are still possible, there is no need to do surgery if his system is functioning properly. She went on to say that some babies' systems learn to work around the problem without ever having any urinary tract issues. So, we're checking that off the list. All that is left now is Charlie's cranio-facial pre-op appointments, which will culminate in surgery this summer. Jack and I are both amazed and elated at this news. Charlie seems to be shedding the physical mistakes one by one. We're down to one more week of Phenobarbital and by March 1st, Charlie will be drug free for the first time in his entire life. Hooray!
