After our appointment with Tate’s orthopedic surgeon last Thursday, we decided to make a day of it and do some fun things in Madison before heading home.
I’m SO glad we did!!
I have heard Tate tell some friends since that day that he got to do these things with Blake and I!
First we decided to go to the zoo.
It was a beautiful day, and the zoo is free!
While we walked around the zoo, it gave Tate the opportunity to ask some very mature and good questions about his prognosis that the surgeon had shared with us.
I was very impressed with Tate’s thought process and his ability to ask us good questions!
We saw lots of things at the zoo that we loved, but my favorite was the flamingos.
God is SO creative!!!
Can you just imagine Him thinking “I’m going to give some bright pink birds to this earth I created, and while I’m at it, I’ll have them stand on one leg.”
They are majestic birds!!!
We saw a carousel and Tate wanted to ride.
Memory made!
After the zoo we headed to Chipotle for lunch.
I was impressed with how they cared for someone like me at this place!
All I had to do was say “I have celiac disease” and the server took off his gloves, washed the whole counter down, washed his hands, put on new gloves, and stayed with me the whole way down the serving line.
Lunch was delicious!!
Next up was a trip to Costco to get grocery for the week and to also stock up on anything we needed.
We had a HUGE cooler in the back of the van just for this purpose!
On our way out of town, Blake stopped to get coffee.
Not only did he get one for himself and me, but he also allowed Tate to choose a decaf treat!
I would have given Tate a mountain that day if I could have.
He drank his coffee treat just like Grant drinks coffee treats – it was completely gone in 2.2 seconds, ha, ha!
About half way home I looked back and saw this – he is under there, I promise, and sound asleep!
I was SO thankful for the beautiful day as we drove home.
This is how we roll once home after medical days –
It was wonderful to have a dynamics change and have a day with just Tate!
He is a cheerful gem, and very fun to hang out with!!
I am glad when he is asked about his doctor’s appointment that he tells about the rest of the day too!
Eliza’s turn is coming up next, and we will have a long travel day with her too.
I still cannot believe all the Lord has trusted us with!!
We just are NOT worthy!!
I am SO thankful that I get to be Tate’s Mama!!
What a privilege!!
Thankful for the memories from our day together!
Memories made and now memories kept!!
