For Rowan to remember

As we all know today January 20, 2009, is a day that will be remembered widely throughout history. Why?... well for 2 reasons and I'll touch on the obvious one first. Even a stanch Republican...ahem...will agree that today was a great day for American History. The inauguration of Barack Obama will be remembered probably more so than any other American president because of the special significance it has. Like many people of my generation ask..."Where were you on 9/11?'"...kids from Rowan's generation will ask...'Where were you when Barack Obama was inaugurated?" Funny you should ask! Rowan Little was in our Nation's Capitol watching it all unfold (kinda) on TV. All be it very sick, Rowan can look back at these photos in 20 years or so and know where he was and what he was doing. Since Saturday morning, Rowan's been throwing up and fighting off a virus (I'll spare you the details). Today was the first day that he didn't upchuck, so maybe Barack is bringing him some luck! We took him to the Pediatrician this morning because we thought he had some blood in his diapers. Ends up he's very dehydrated and crystals can form in your urine when that happens. Needless to say, I was overjoyed to hear that! So many things ran through my head last night and I didn't sleep a wink. We took the little guy to Target to pick out some new toys for enduring his worst sickness yet. Well we took him down the Thomas the Train Isle...BIG MISTAKE!! It was like going into a combat zone, with Rowan being the Frenemey! All of us got out alive and with him walking to the car holding his new train track set (above picture) and 3 new Thomas DVD's. He deserves it for sure....the kid LOVES Thomas!

Ok, onto the 2nd reason why this day is important to Rowan. Well, it has taken a few days to sink it (we've been a bit preoccupied) that the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to the Superbowl! In just two seasons of being a fan, Rowan is witnessing the perks that goes along with it. Lots of showing off to his friend Leah whose mom is a HUGE Raven's fan (he's not 'wacko for Flacco')and lots of wearing his Steelers hand me down sweatshirt from Charlie, even though it may have some chunks on it - he doesn't care . I'm so excited for Rowan to watch the Superbowl and see his favorite sports team put the smack down on Arizona. He's a Steelers Fan no matter where he lives...just like his Mommy!