Ducks In A Row?

We're still here!  Still waiting to just do a little heart surgery.  We've had some major things happening here at the Wallace Abode.  Our little people's oldest brother, Caleb, has come to live with us.  A dream we've had for years and years!  Every one under one roof!  There's new emotions and new adventures to be had as everyone adjusts.

Meanwhile, the littlest of the Littles have been doing lots of activities to keep them busy learn their letters and fine tune some skills.

 

I have been frazzled with all that this summer has brought on.  It has been an interesting few months. Max reminded me the other day that Daniel Tiger would have me "take a deep breath and count to four".

Thank you.  Daniel.  Tiger.

Evidence of frazzle-ment in the house:

Max is actually in this picture.  Zander asked for stamps.

Heartwise though, this thing is getting harder and harder to watch.  About two weeks ago Max was running around with Lola and Finn when he suddenly collapsed on the floor.  He was cold and breathing so heavily.  His heart was racing and it was rather scary.  It took him some time to rest and he was able to get up.  It's happening a lot more often now.  He just can't run around with the other kids.  We are all keeping a closer eye on him.  I hope to remember these moments when I have to say goodbye before surgery, to remember this is for the best and it will return him to his crazy playful self.  That moment scares the shit out of me though.  There's no better way to say it.

Anyhow.  Keep us in your prayers.  Labor Day is my goal at this point.  After that we will be at New Normal.  The ol' ticker will be repaired.  Caleb will be settled in.  The steps to be taken to get him here will be complete.  We'll have more answers about Jason's bout with Crohn's.  Ima take a nap on Labor Day.

Thank you to everyone who has been praying for us and asking what they can do.  It truly means the world to us.  When I get my ducks in a row (pretty dang literally) I'll start calling on you guys and updating more.