Totally Tubular

I thought after getting home after my bedtime last night that Mommy would let me sleep in this morning. But at 5:00, she came into my room and woke me up. She put me into some fresh PJs and we all got into the car and headed out.

Mommy told me that I was going to have surgery to make my ears better. She said the doctor was going to put tubes in both of my ears so that all the stuff that makes them feel yucky would drain out.

When we got to the surgery center, it wasn't long before a familiar face walked in the door. Last week I met a baby named Drew at the pediatrician's office. Well, here he was again! It turns out he was having ear surgery too. I had fun playing with him in the waiting room. He crawls really fast. Soon after that, another baby showed up. I was having a blast!

Well, soon after that I had to go back to the surgery room. They put a mask on my face. The next thing I remember is waking up with all these strange people around. I felt really funny, too. I never want to feel like that again. I was so groggy and upset. Mommy told me later it was because of something called "anesthesia". The nurse brought me back to Mommy and Daddy, and they let me have some juice. After a few minutes I started to feel better and calm down.

By the time we made it home (before 8:00AM- that surgery thing was fast!), I was feeling pretty good. I had a big breakfast, and settled down for a much-needed nap. I woke up from that nap feeling better than ever. My ears are feeling great, and I can hear much better, too.

For the rest of the day, I was in a great mood. I got a little cranky once evening hit, but all in all I think this surgery was just what I needed!

Me in my funny hospital shirt...it made my back cold.