Gage's trip to the E.R.

 A couple of weeks ago I blogged about Gage's birthday and what a fun, but CRAZY kid he is. The very next day, his craziness got the best of him. We were all in the theater room trying to spend some time with Mike while he watched his football game. Gage was falling backwards into the humongous love sac. He was having fun and giggling, but then he missed it and fell and smacked his head on the corner of the stair. It's carpeted so I didn't think much of it. I thought he was still laughing for a second but then realized he was crying to I picked him up and blood was gushing from his head. So we ran upstairs and tried to clean it up but it was really deep and the bleeding wasn't stopping. So we jumped into the car and headed for the E.R. He was a trooper until they put him in a straight jacket to stitch him up. He kept screaming at the doctors "Go Away" and he cried and cried. It broke my heart. But, as soon as they were done he got a sucker and all was well again. He had the stitches for five days and I can't believe how well it's healing. You can hardly even see it anymore. I wish he had learned a lesson and would slow down a bit, but he's crazier than ever. I guess that's what we love about him.

Not-So-Terrible Twos

 

Gage turned two a few weeks ago. We had a fun birthday with him full of presents, balloons, cake and a trip to the zoo. He was awesome the whole day.

Gage had a rough start into this world. He was such a difficult baby, but he's turning out to be a super fun kid. He's SUPER cuddly. He gives great hugs and kisses. And when I sit next to him he leans over and rubs my arm and looks up at me with the cutest little grin. He loves to be my helper and pick up toys. He loves to watch cartoons, especially Tom and Jerry. He acts out the cartoons as he watches them and it's a total crack up. He's all boy, he loves cars and balls and trucks. He's crazy busy all the time but rarely gets into trouble. Even though he's small for his age (10th percentile for height), he's got a big personality. He loves to climb and run and jump and keep the whole family busy trying to keep him safe. And on top of everything else, he's super handsome. Watch out ladies!

Haylee was the cutest little party planner. For weeks before his birthday she started planning his surprise party. It was all she could talk about. So on his B-day she sent Daddy and Gage down to the basement so we could put out the presents and decorations. Then we hid and jumped out and yelled "Surprise!" when he came upstairs. I don't think he really cared, but it sure made Haylee happy and I thought it was super cute.

 

p.s. Anyone have any tips on getting rid of the pacifier? I'm too chicken to just throw them all away!