I'm up so why not post an update

Well, it is 11:45pm and I have a ways to go before I am relieved of duty so I figured I would post an update on young Mikaila's progress. We had a routine visit today with her pediatrician, Dr. Miller. We are very fond of Dr. Miller. He has a very pleasant way about him and he comes highly recommended from friends of friends and the team at the NICU. Dr. Miller was quite pleased with Mikaila's development and did his best to assuage all of our recent, somewhat ill-advised fears; are her legs a bit bowlegged, stuff like that. She was weighed at her visit today in the buff after a timely and significant bowel movement. Mikaila tipped the scales at a robust 6 lbs 6 ounces. Keep in mind, this is an unofficial weight for our purposes but significant none the less as she has gained 18 1/2 ounces in the last 14 days.

Mikaila's gifts continue to pour in; just today, she received a very cool motion glider from my aunt Cheryl. She seems to really enjoy it. Last week we received a personalized book from some friends. Yes, Mikaila's name is actually integrated into the book. How cool. Frankly, I shouldn't name any of the gifts as we have survived by the good graces of the friends and family that had the kind of foresight we clearly lacked. We have purchased very little at this point. Other than her crib and an air purifier, I think all of the items we use to care for Mikaila have been gifts. Thanks to all.

I will name one other very cool gift. The Boyle clan led by Grandpa Mike made it their life's mission (at least for the day) to source and purchase the ultimate jogging stroller. Perhaps they are trying to tell me something? Well, they found it. A Jeep jogger with all of the amenities. I mean, all of the amenities. This thing has it all- 18 inch tires, a roll cage and a built in mp3 interface with integrated speakers. No, I'm not joking. This thing is bad ass. Pardon the profanity. Call it a shout out to the recently late great George Carlin. We have had to make modifications to accommodate Mikaila's stature (or lack there of) but it really works quite well. When I say modifications, I'm talking breaking out the sewing kit to temporarily shorten a strap, a blanket to sit on to raise her to the appropriate height etc. I can't wait to take her out on the bike trail later this summer. I can tell you, I need the exercise.

I'll leave it at that for now. Good night all.