We got back last night from the boys' checkups with their hemophilia care team. What a crazy but fun time. First off the weather in Seattle was amazing!! It was so nice and springy it was kind of a downer to come home to our frozen driveway.
The flight down was kind of a surprise. We have been flying with Evan since he was 3 months old and he has been the model flyer. I guess he was just saving up for the opportune moment. Which was this flight. The first flight since he turned two. I thought having his own seat would be a huge bonus. It was, until he realized he had to be buckled up. Then he screamed, and screamed until he fell asleep. I would guess it was at least a half hour of screaming. Then he woke up and was fine while he could be unbuckled. When it was time for landing it was the same screaming experience all over again. Yuck!
We landed in Seattle with just enough time to get a rental car and drive straight to our appointments. Grandpa Lynn met up with us there to come along for our wild ride. The appointments went pretty well. The boys are looking good. Our nurse could not believe that Evan was a wild child. He was glued to me most of the time. I think she thought I was exaggerating. I only wish I was. They also let us know that Evan's behavior during infusions is typical for his age and that Ezra is just amazingly behaved. They say that usually poking a 3 year old is a 2 person job, at least, not the one person job it is with Ezra. At least we luck out with something. After meeting with the crew it was time for blood draws. We got our favorite phlebotomist, Hector, I swear he is a magician. He just throws the needle like a dart and magically every time he is in. I love him.
After lab draws it was time to party with Grandpa. Off to Target to get some much needed energy out and prizes for good behavior. Then dinner time. Then a nice night drive back to the hospital pharmacy because they take so dang long to fill a prescription.
Yesterday we woke up and got ready for another busy day. We did our big Costco run. Then went to Toys R Us to play. Lunch was at the Rainforest Cafe and then it was time to say goodbye to Grandpa Lynn and head to the airport. Or so we thought. We were already on our way sitting in traffic when we found out that our flight was delayed for 2 hours. Oh well. That just meant we had time to play in the awesome play area and get dinner before the flight. The flight back home was much like the flight down for Evan but luckily Ian took a turn with our crazy monkey and I got the easy kid.
Hooray for being home!
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