Bathing with a Cast & More Snow!

I have to give two special Mommy's a lot of credit for creative bathing when their own children were in casts recovering from surgeries. Robbie and Verna, thanks for all the prayers and tips.

Let's just say that bathing isn't nearly as fun for Miss Josie when you can't get your arm wet. Instead of a 20-30 minute bath of splashing fun, it's a quick dip and hair scrubbing and then we're out again. During bath time we're protecting her cast first with a bread bag and then covering it with a long sock. Emma has been amazing with all the help that she's provided as a big sister. She's been super at assisting me with Josie's dressing, bathing and feeding duties. You are an awesome BIG sister. We love you so much!!



In other news, the snow and wind continues in West Michigan. Here are a few shots taken this morning of the drifts on our deck and out the front door and around the bird bath. The shot on the deck really doesn't reflect the one drift that is nearly 3 1/2 feet tall.







In addition to a sore hand, Josie continues to battle her chest cold and a slight fever, which makes for some very fussy moments. Her awful sleeping reminds me of our time together prior to her heart surgery (lots of thrashing and crying throughout the night). Despite our unhappy tantrum moments, she still a trooper and we're seeing improvement.

Stay warm everybody. Only 4 days until Christmas!!