Tubes.

Today was the day that Ben and I have been dreading/ anxiously awaiting for sometime now. After many (too many to count) ear infections, and a hearing test that indicated Mackenna had substantial hearing loss, she went in for surgery this morning. We were nervous about her going "under," but so excited about how much better this would make her feel. She had fluid drained from her ears, and tubes put in her ear drums to allow them to drain properly. Her hearing future looks bright: 100% hearing, and hopefully no more ear infections.

Ben reading Mackenna the last book she might not hear the words to.

Mackenna right before she left.

Arriving at the hospital.

Poor little bugger, she was NOT happy to be changed into scrubs and forced to wear an ankle bracelet. Not even the Barbara Bush teddy bear stopped these tears.

Dad didn't want to let go.

It's all over. Here she is waking up from surgery.

Mackenna, you were such a trooper today. I know you will never remember this experience. But someday you will "hear" about it. (Pun intended.) 

All the nurses couldn't believe how sweet you were, and people were coming in to the recovery room left and right to comment on how beautiful you are. The Doctor who did your tubes confirmed that this was the right decision, after he saw how much fluid he drained from your ears.  We love you.