The Icks

Let's start with the cuteness, I think this photo rivals any Renaissance mother-and-child painting I've ever seen. It's such a classic, Veronica will always have it in a frame near her and someday she'll take it to her dorm room where she and her friends will marvel over how tiny they once were (and how Veronica's tattooed mom is CLEARLY so much cooler than their pleated-khaki-pant wearing mothers, no offense to Those Who Love Pleats or Gidget).



And for some good news: Amanda got her pick line out! That was the gnarly but health-helping tube that went through her arm, threaded her body and ended at her heart. We never took any better pictures of it (partially because Saucy, one of our main photographers, is skeezed out by all things needle related), but here's one for reference.



So it's out and that's great, although Amanda's found out she has to have surgery on the wrist that troubled her during pregnancy - she's going to wait for a little while, though. And continuing with the health-and-wellness theme of this posting is the news that our sweet Veronica has her first cold, with some sniffles and troubling lung noises. Was inevitable, I suppose, but it's hard for Team Gore to hear - oh, the things that are out of our hands!



I think once she kicks that and all the nursing issues get sorted, all will be settled. Or she'll be in kindergarten. We'll see how long it lasts! Amanda also was alone with the baby for the first time last week (lucky girl), when Amber was at work and Kathleen went home to check on her house (hope the fires stay away from Home Base, mama!). All went well, we're happy to report.



I'm so happy Halloween is almost here because I got a preview of Veronica's costume a few weeks ago and I promise you will all squeal like you've never squealed before!

Drea