Monday, September 28, 2009
Add University of Iowa to the List
That's pretty much all there is to say about that! Maybe we'll end up where all the other Van Heukelom doctors are in Iowa City. I'll continue to keep you all posted. Now we just have to schedule all this craziness.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Flu Shots, Pinwheels, & Cheese balls
On Thursday, I had the great idea that Maverick and I both get our flu shot. It seemed harmless enough, until Maverick woke up on Friday morning with a fever and was completely out of it. Luckily, Jesse had the day off (except for the fact that he was going to go work on his research all day), so he was able to stay home with Maverick. Meds brought the fever down, but he wasn't feeling the best until today, Sunday. Needless to say, we also had to cancel our babysitter we had for the Coyotes game yesterday; it was probably going to be the last game we EVER went to, but that's ok, it was on TV. 
Maverick and I looking cute. He is very attached to his pacifier, however, he only uses it in the house. As soon as we say we're leaving and going somewhere, he puts it away in his crib!
Saturday was the most beautiful fall day! I was feeling like junk food, so Maverick and I had chips, cheese balls, and a Mello Yello for me! Being sick let's you break the rules, so Maverick ate all the cheese balls he wanted!
Here's the pinwheel Maverick got after his shot. He played with it for about 5 minutes then was done. Actually, he lost it when we were riding the bikes back home, he stuck the pinwheel out, and it got caught in Jesse's bike tire, and flew away. It was pretty funny! Maverick really didn't care.
Maverick and I.
And, Jesse. He loves Maverick's blocks. He's always building these elaborate structures while Maverick naps. Maverick undoubtedly destroys them within 5 minutes of being up each time.
And an exciting note, Jesse has 3 interviews scheduled already!! We are very excited. So far, he is interviewing in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and St. Louis!! I am so proud of him. He'll be gone a lot this fall, but I'd rather have him gone then versus after the new baby.
Ahna recently emailed this picture to me. It seems everyone likes getting their picture taken next to something that reminds them of Maverick!! They were having a fun day at Cedar Point in Ohio! Wish we had been there. I could have held their sunglasses while they rode the rides.
Maverick and I looking cute. He is very attached to his pacifier, however, he only uses it in the house. As soon as we say we're leaving and going somewhere, he puts it away in his crib!
Saturday was the most beautiful fall day! I was feeling like junk food, so Maverick and I had chips, cheese balls, and a Mello Yello for me! Being sick let's you break the rules, so Maverick ate all the cheese balls he wanted!
Here's the pinwheel Maverick got after his shot. He played with it for about 5 minutes then was done. Actually, he lost it when we were riding the bikes back home, he stuck the pinwheel out, and it got caught in Jesse's bike tire, and flew away. It was pretty funny! Maverick really didn't care.
Maverick and I.
And, Jesse. He loves Maverick's blocks. He's always building these elaborate structures while Maverick naps. Maverick undoubtedly destroys them within 5 minutes of being up each time.And an exciting note, Jesse has 3 interviews scheduled already!! We are very excited. So far, he is interviewing in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and St. Louis!! I am so proud of him. He'll be gone a lot this fall, but I'd rather have him gone then versus after the new baby.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Oh, How we love Austin Playground!
Already I'm worked up about what's going to happen when it gets cold and the sand at Austin playground freezes! It has been such a sanctuary for us. Everyday after nap, Maverick and I load up the bike and head for the playground. He burns off his energy and usually gets to play with other kids. I better start saving our pennies to invest in a super warm snowsuit!
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Superman...really it's a plane. Maverick has ears like a hawk! He can see and spot them a mile away. He even sees the tiny little jets up in the sky. Sometimes I have a hard time picking them out. But, with a name like Maverick, should we expect less?
Maverick pointing it out to dad. Jesse will be finishing up his NICU rotation in Sioux Falls next week. He has absolutely loved it and thinks he may have found his calling. We all know he has the compassion and heart to deal with helpless babies and distressed parents. I think the NICU is lucky to have him around!
Maverick and dad again. Maverick always likes when his dad is around because he's better at playing on the equipment. It's really funny because when Jesse is around Maverick goes on all the toys I get too nervous around. It's much easier for Jesse to maneuver him and lift him up. Maverick knows mom is a little clumsy!
He loves his bucket. Yesterday we tried to go to the playground without the bucket, and he wouldn't have a thing to do with it. There were no other kids there yesterday, so I suppose it would have been a little boring for him. All the other kids love his buckets too when we go. Dollar Store special. We've gotten more use out of $2 worth of toys.
Close up! Maverick rarely gets close to the camera and hardly ever looks at it.
Dig and dump. Dig and dump. He's like a dwarf with one task!
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Superman...really it's a plane. Maverick has ears like a hawk! He can see and spot them a mile away. He even sees the tiny little jets up in the sky. Sometimes I have a hard time picking them out. But, with a name like Maverick, should we expect less?
Maverick pointing it out to dad. Jesse will be finishing up his NICU rotation in Sioux Falls next week. He has absolutely loved it and thinks he may have found his calling. We all know he has the compassion and heart to deal with helpless babies and distressed parents. I think the NICU is lucky to have him around!
Maverick and dad again. Maverick always likes when his dad is around because he's better at playing on the equipment. It's really funny because when Jesse is around Maverick goes on all the toys I get too nervous around. It's much easier for Jesse to maneuver him and lift him up. Maverick knows mom is a little clumsy!
He loves his bucket. Yesterday we tried to go to the playground without the bucket, and he wouldn't have a thing to do with it. There were no other kids there yesterday, so I suppose it would have been a little boring for him. All the other kids love his buckets too when we go. Dollar Store special. We've gotten more use out of $2 worth of toys.
Close up! Maverick rarely gets close to the camera and hardly ever looks at it.
Dig and dump. Dig and dump. He's like a dwarf with one task! As for me, my MOPS group started again this week which I love! It is a lot of fun to socialize with others moms and to hear about their joys and struggles of motherhood. We are all in the same boat. I am also organizing the annual D-Days Breakfast at our church which is Oct 10th. I always forget how much I love planning events until I'm doing it.
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