Dear Sydney,
Today marks your 4-weeks-ago-you-had-heart-surgery day. 4 weeks! Can you believe it?! Yesterday was your first day off of all your medicines. You have been on medicine for almost your whole life so this is a big moment for us! For a while there, I was feeling like I was running a mini pharmacy right out of my mom's kitchen. It's just good to know that your body is now healthy enough to do things on its own.

Over the weekend we went up to Donnelly, ID and spent some time with the Hessing side of the family. We had so much fun. You had your first 4-wheeler ride which you obviously loved because it was always only a matter of seconds before you fell fast asleep. Maybe your Dad and I need to invest in a 4-wheeler in order to keep you asleep at nights. Ha. Right.







I do have to say, however, that your sleeping habits are getting better. Two nights ago you only woke up twice! We couldn't believe it! Last night wasn't as good but I am thinking that every week will get better and better. This may sound a little odd but I am grateful that I am complaining about how you don't sleep. You used to sleep too much and it was so hard to watch but now you have no interest in sleeping. Your little body just has so much energy now. So, this is a good thing. I just hope you get back into a regular schedule soon.

You rolled over for the very first time on Friday! We were so proud of you. You went from your back to your tummy. The only problem you had was trying to figure out how to get your arm out from underneath you. You haven't rolled since then but I'm sure it will become more and more frequent.

Yesterday afternoon I gave you a bath. After I got you all wrapped up in your towel I set you in your swing while I went upstairs to get your clothes. I turned on the TV to give you something to look at. Star Wars was on. You were captivated. Your Dad and Grandpa Moon would be so proud. :) It didn't take much longer though and you were asleep. You looked too funny to not take a few pictures...





Last night was the Boise State game. We had you all dressed up and you looked so cute! Your Aunt Mollie made you a really cute Boise State hair bow that matched Claire's. So you two were lookin' good with your bald heads and huge bows.





So, there's your update. You are doing so good. We're getting to the point where we can hold you underneath your armpits now. We couldn't do it for a long time because your chest bone was still trying to heal. I am loving that I can treat you like a normal baby more and more everyday.



We love you so much!
Love, Mom