Visit to Legoland

Just had a fantastic visit to Legoland Windsor resort to mark T's second 'celebration day'. It was a very wet day, probably not the best weather to head out to a theme park in, nevertheless it didn't seem to matter once we got there and at the end of the day, our visit regardless of the rain was well worth it. T and his friend who we went with had so much fun and no surprises he is already asking to go there again. As a result I am hoping to do it big next time and take him on holiday to the original Legoland resort in Billund, Denmark. Fingers crossed!

It's a birthday party

T had his birthday party yesterday and it was a great opportunity to get his friends together in one place, catch up, play, and parrrty! The kids had so much fun playing various games including 'pin the tail on the donkey', 'musical chairs', 'pass the parcel', and the one that proved the most popular, ' a pinata'. Overall it was a great day and a marvelous celebration. We are thankful to everyone that came out to help us celebrate.

Bye bye chickenpox infection

Yippee!!! T's chicken pox infection is over. The last scabs have fallen off and other than the specks and spots which will fade in time, he is fully recovered. He was actually a better patient than I had expected; sweet and in control of his emotions throughout. On one occasion while I was getting him ready for a salt bath, he walked over to the mirror, stared at himself and said to me, 'daddy you gave me chickenpox but it is okay, it will all be gone soon'. That made me feel horrible but also melted my heart at the same time. Other than one night where he didn't sleep due to the discomfort coming from the rash on his scalp and having to lay his head down, he sailed through the whole episode without much fuss. I was most surprised by how he didn't cry and heeded my advise not to scratch the itch because scratching it will leave scars. Instead whenever he felt an itch, he called me, pointed at the spot and I tapped it lightly until he felt better. Having now recovered, it is one less thing for us to worry about concerning him in future.
It was not fun having to spend his birthday with scabs falling off all over his body but at least it will be one birthday to remember when he looks back at the pictures.

Happy Birthday T!

T turned 3 today and as he sits eating his cake I am staring in amazement wondering where all the time has gone. It seems like it was just yesterday he was a baby. Before I know it, he would be all grown and wanting to fly the nest. Happy birthday T. You are an amazing individual and a truly wonderful son. I love you!

The chickenpox menace continues

Having just recovered from my bout of chickenpox, the infection is back and this time T is its victim. The first set of skin rash and bumps appeared yesterday on his chest and armpits and by today, it had spread to his neck, thighs and back. So far he is keeping very well, jumping around and just in general being very boisterous; unlike me during my episode. This morning when I told him we have to put our schedule and routine on hold, he walked over to the mirror, pointed and asked if it was because of the bumps on his chest. Yes, you have chickenpox I answered. 'Did you give it to me'? He asked. Yes, I replied sheepishly. 'That's okay, it will soon be gone', he said. I suppose having seen me recently go through it, he is feeling very positive about it all. Hopefully he doesn't get too many bumps and it is all over soon.