Whew!

We've made it almost half a week without Grammy & Papa Russell - they've gone south to vacation for the month of March! Would would leave my beautiful babies for an entire month?? Just kidding, we love you =) and after all the help you've given us you really needed the break from reality!

Most of you know that Garrett had tubes put in his ears on February 18th after many, many ear infections his first year. He is doing great and the only challenge we have now is keeping water out of his ear during bath time. The nurses suggested cotton balls coated with Vaseline but sneaking those into his ears and washing his hair in lighting speed is really harder than one would think! We'll get it down sooner or later.

Matt can drive!! Whoo-hooo! He is actually very independent now, only needing help lifting heaving items and getting his socks on - we've come a long way from those first few days home from the hospital! He has a follow-up appointment this week - I will be sure to let everyone know how he is doing!

Madison is such a gem! She has really stepped up and become so helpful these last few weeks! She too is becoming a little more independent and while I welcome the help I don't want her to grow up too fast. Or ever =)