ALMOST SHOW TIME BOYS AND GIRLS

We had a great weekend. Saturday Colby and I both got haircuts. The nurse and I cut his here at home - really, really short. I did a little get-ready-for-the-hospital packing. We hung out and relaxed the rest of the day/evening. Sunday I went out with friends for brunch and Bloody Marys. Just seemed like the thing to do. The nursing agency sent out another new nurse for a meet and greet and orientation. Really? How many nurses are we going to have before we have enough? I can tell you this. We have 5 currently, but they're all part time, and not all of our shifts are filled. This would be fine with me except we'll be home from surgery before you know it, and we'll NEED the help then. I won't just want nursing help. I have no idea if we'll be granted extra nursing hours or not for a while after we get home. And I have no idea who will be filling the shifts. Oh well, I'll worry about that later when I have to worry about it.

Today was spent packing for the hospital. And holy moly, there's a lot to pack. But I think we're ready! For the most part. There are things that always have to wait for the morning of, until you use them one last time, but overall we're ready to get this party started. Not much else to say I guess. Colby is tucked into bed. The nurse just walked out. Time to take a long bubble bath with the wonderful peppermint and eucalyptus, stress-relieving bath stuff my BFF gave me. Up early tomorrow. Have to be at Cincinnati Children's by noon. Oh goodie. Actually I'm so ready to get this over with, you have no idea. Colby is going to do great, I know he is. He's one tough kid. Of course I'll be blogging frequently, since there is little else to do while your kid is in the hospital. Thanks to everyone who has called, texted or come over in the last few days. I know Colby has the prayers and good vibes of many wonderful people coming his way. Seriously, thank you all so much for caring and loving us. I believe in the power of prayer, I really do. Go, Colby, go. You got this, sweet boy.