Cunninghams....an update

It seems like I don't have much time for blogging anymore.  Actually, I have the time, but not always the energy.  It seems like so much has changed for our family the past year, yet so much is the same.  We still live the Crazy Life everyday.  But, we live a new crazy life. 

When people get married, they usually have a time called PK (pre-kids).  Chris and I had this time.  Then, it becomes P2 (pre-kid number 2).  We loved these years with Mackenzie.  But, then that era ended with the arrival of Carson.  So, then we began P3 (pre-kid number 3).  We had fun as a family of four but knew that this time was short as well.....three years.  Because, after all, birth control can and does work when it is supposed to work!!!  And, then we had William. 

So, we began AK3 (after-kid 3).  Our AK3 was/is not at all what we envisioned it to be.  But, it's our life.  We are trying to embrace the moments with Mackenzie and Carson here on Earth while aching daily for our baby boy!  And, I must say that I think we are doing an okay job.  The lesson of life goes on is hard.....but, it goes on, just a different and new way.  There's not a moment that goes by that Will doesn't cross our mind.  School, Work, Illness, Holidays, Sports, Church, etc.  So, here are some pics of our Crazy Life!!!

10 months ago.....

10 months ago was my baby boy's birthday.  And, it does not seem possible that 10 months have passed since William joined our family.  His birthday was an adventure of new sorts for Chris and I, the nurses in the delivery room, the doctor, and our families. Delivery was just the beginning of his adventure.  And, his adventure was short and compact yet ever so busy. 

Can many say that they completed as much as Will did in 4 1/2 short months?  He had 3 ambulance rides--1 in utero, 1 on his birthday, and 1 at 12 days of age....and, I have had only one in my life (and, William was there!!)  2 open heart surgeries, 2 attempted cardiac catheterizations, multiple (okay, multiple, multiple) feeding tubes.  Still not sure how one little finger could hook that tube and pull it out in no time flat.  William had 11 different cardiologists see him, 2 cardiac surgeons, so many NPs (his mommy kind of likes this one, she is a little partial to NPs), so many nurses watch and love him day in and day out.  2 amazing fundraisers, 3 newspaper articles, and a Firetruck ride to his final resting place.  And, after that final ride, William still managed to find his commercial debut.  He has spots on 2 different Children's Mercy Hospital commercials.  If you are ever at our house and one comes on, be prepared for the TV to pause, so we can have our moment with the beautiful red-headed baby boy.  The list of William's accomplishments in his 4 1/2 months goes on and on. 

But, his memory shines the brightest in our home.  We talk about William with Mackenzie and Carson all the time.  I never want their memories to fade.  I want them to know that he was a miracle and now works Miracles.  The love of a family never fails.  And, this is what seems to make the darkest days a little better.

Chris and I cry for our littlest man every day.  We ache to hold him.  But, we know that William is now holding us.  He watches over his mommy and daddy.  He helps his big sister and big brother every day.  Will still brings us to smile as we cry.  Happy 10 months, Baby Boy!!!

Heart Surgery....."That was EASY!!"

Giggles with Daddy!

True William!