We went out in the boat for the first time this year. Nathan was a little fussy at first but we stopped at the Campbell's, gave him a bottle, he napped a little bit and was much better on the way back home. He enjoyed standing up and letting the wind blow in his face.

Nathan really dislikes the life jacket the most. It is a little snug around his face and his movement is restricted.

We took Nathan to Central City Park for the Cherry Blossom Festival today. He got to ride a pony. We didn't stay till dark so we didn't get to see his reaction to the lights but he was very interested in all the activity... especially the little girls riding the merry go round.

My Father had emergency surgery today. They found a perforated Divaticulitis (sp?). Nothing showed up in X-Rays until this morning and at that point something had to be done immediately. They do not know if this is the cause of his recent illness or the symptom of something bigger. He came through the surgery fine. His platelet counts were low so there was a lot of bleeding and there is a fear of internal bleeding and infection.

Nathan went to stay with Gigi and Poogoo (Heather's mom and dad) this week. Heather had to go to Michigan again for more Six Sigma training and I was making sales calls and visiting my father near the end of the week. Heather and I went down to Lake City in Saturday to pick up the little rug rat.
Gigi found it much easier to feed Nathan candy (fruit) than vegitables... imagine that. Just kidding. Nathan was fussy one night and fruit was the only thing she could get him to eat. I have teased her about it though.
We were worried about Nathan being to active to sit in Poogoo's lap but Dan found that if cartoons were on Nathan would sit still so Nathan was spoiled with cartoons and candy.
Gigi and Poogoo took Nathan to the park. He loved the swing but wasn't too sure about the slide. He was also fascinated by wind.

My dad (Shearl Dummitt) was put in the hospital today. They do not know what is wrong yet. He has been running a fever for two weeks and has suffered from vomitting and diarrhea.

I don't think I have mentioned it in the log but Heather is pregnant. We had a little scare yesterday. Heather started spotting a little. A sonogram revealed fluid buildup next to the sac. The doctor says that she has a blood clot that should pass in a few days. She's on light duty until then.

Nathan fed himself for the first time tonight. We went to Harbor Point for dinner. Nathan loves bread and we normally feed him small bites. Tonight Heather broke the bread into small bites and put it on a napkin in front of Nathan. With a little coaching Nathan picked it up and it was all we could do to keep the boys plate (napkin) full.

3/2/04 Nathan waved goodbye and said ba ba (bye bye) to his mother when she dropped him off at Day Care.