1. Gage’s boy scout cave sleepover was canceled due to freezing rain and snow in the South. I just canceled the morning everyone was leaving. We thought this was funny that they waited to cancel, since you know, one of the boy scouts mottos is Safety First.

2. We’d planned a girls day with 4 girls and 2 moms coming over. They are in the neighborhood and I’m very excited. We’re still going to try to get rid of the boys since Gage can and often does change the dynamics of such a girl event (because 2 of the girls really like Gage).

3. I hear that the kidney transplant of someone I know went well. It was on the news in Kansas City so I guess it is public now. But a PKD Foundation staff person donated to a Walk for PKD coordinator she met in September. It happened in Arizona, so she had to travel to do it. That’s how it works you know, someone hears a story, feels a connection, then donates. Brings me back to when we learned our people wanted to donate to Gage. And then the day of this transplant I was thinking about Jody all day. I still have her little card and gift from our 9 month anniversary – just a tad behind as we mark 10 months next week.

4. Baby Parker, who was admitted for lung issues and infections is “as stable as he’s going to be” says mom. There are some 5 specialists debating a g-button for feeds and meds because he is aspirating into his lungs when he eats…one doc doesn’t want it done right now. Rachel – I hope you talked to Jen last night. I know you could offer input. I couldn’t offer any real advice besides listen to your intuition and that’s it’s okay to question and push for something. You though, have real experience.

5. Quinn’s tooth is loose. It’s the other top front and now has shifted to the middle and looks quite strange. Mutant looking for sure. She won’t wiggle it or let me near it. Even the promise of a fairy dollar won’t do the trick.

6. We’ve put an offer on a office building. It’s good space and nearby. This could mean that we will get a floor of our house back. Gage is very excited about this prospect because some of the space would become a playroom. Also, when I told him that I would probably keep my office here he said “I want you to have an office there so I can go to aftercare.” Apparently all we have gone through to be at home for him has gone unnoticed. Ungrateful.

7. Happy Saturday people. If you are in the south, stay warm and go and buy milk, bread and toilet paper RIGHT NOW! You know the shelves will be empty soon.