Shhhh... the boys are all sleeping. Henry has slept all night long and I am fighting the urge to go check on him as well as the need to nurse him. Things are well in the Stek house. Henry had his big dermatology appointment on Thursday and we got answers and solutions, which is such a relief. The official word is that he has x-linked ichthyosis, eczema, and dermatitis. The eczema is treatable and this seems to be what has given him all his problems - the itchy, gooey and bleeding skin. He got a topical ointment and his life improved from the first application. We thought we had a happy baby before but now he laughs, talks and smiles all the time. (And sleeps through the night!!). (I didn't want to say that last sentence out loud in case I jinx it).
With the warmer weather, Ian and Noa are experiencing a whole new level of independence and with it comes trouble making. Which means Mom and Dad are learning a new level of letting go. Sigh. Either Noa or Ian will collect the other one, they will put on their shoes (or not) and walk outside to play. Sometimes we don't even know they have left the house. They know how to turn on the hose and always show back up at the door a muddy mess. Baths will become daily this summer.
We can't wait until the weather decides to stay warm. It's going to be a good summer. Oh and if you are coming to Noa's birthday party, might I suggest a change of clothes for all children or children at heart. There may or may not be water balloons involved. Hint hint.
