Anna

Anna is still far more likely to be sporting her swim goggles (which, incidentally are pink, not the blue ones pictured) poolside than diving for treasure in the shallow end with Thomas. Still, she enjoys the combination of splashing and dress-up that is the essence of goggle-wearing for her. Thomas and Anna continue to play in the pool most afternoons, although the water temperature has dropped to the upper 70's. Chilly! We will keep the pool open until after Iain's birthday, but swimming will stop well before that.

Anna's heart surgery is going ahead as scheduled, barring illness or fever in the days preceding the surgery. Her pre-op appointment is on Thursday the 20th, and her first meeting will be with the Child Life department. She will tour the hospital with someone trained in helping little ones know what to expect on surgery day. We hope that this experience will help prepare her for the waiting and getting ready for surgery on Friday. The good news, as far as she's concerned, will be that she will be allowed as much TV as she wants that day!