Increasing the mom responsibilites

Mommy Erin was able to help give Garret a sponge bath today. Apparently, he did not enjoy getting wet and clean as he was working his lungs to nearly full capacity!

Erin was also able to hold Garret for a while, but he decided to become feisty and had to lie back down. While all the action is happening G.G. had to go for a walk to take a few deep breaths! All-in-all everyone is doing well, considering the circumstances! Stay tuned for their weekend plans.

Almost a 3 hour nap time!

Erin was able to hold Garret for nearly three hours today. She even feel asleep while holding him! Of course, while Erin was kangarooing with Garret there had to be a picture snapped of G.G..

And, WOW can we tell what Erin is going to look like in a couple of decades? Seriously, she's Gail's spitting image!

Also, notice Garret's stylish new hat. Erin is learning to use the knitting loom, and will likely have a new hat for every preemie in the NICU before she leaves! Overall, it was a pretty calm day - because as said before, things just seems a bit easier when mom is around.

G.G. heads to town

G.G. (Grandma Gail for those who may not know) headed down to Milwaukee today. She'll be able to be there through Thanksgiving. Erin will certainly appreciate her support the next couple of weeks, as Jim heads back to work. That certainly doesn't mean they won't drive each other crazy...G.G. will certainly insist on daily walks and extra vegetables, which is definitely out of love, but can come across as nagging! Maybe they can pick up a few hobbies together, like learning a few more crochet stitches or mastering the cribbage board.

At any rate, everyone knows life seems more feasible when your mother is around. Little Garret is certainly aware of this too. While Garret has been testing his boundaries (in more than just the incubator),Erin will likely continue to test her boundaries with G.G. At any rate, both moms definitely have a way of comforting the way no one else can.