Buzz to the rescue

You're sick. It started Monday... you were a little off and seemed more tired than usual and by the afternoon it was official, you had a fever.

I thought it would just be another cold, you had a cough, runny nose, and the fever. But, by Wednesday, I was worried that it might be an ear infection. We took you in that night to see Dr. Cox (we actually took the whole family, since your sister was also sick). I was relieved to find out your ears were okay, but then she said you had pneumonia. That was a new one for me. She started your on two different antibiotics, and told us to be careful with Kate??? I was already trying to disinfect and wash in between touching the two of you, but that only helps so much. Plus, she was already sick.

I've only seen you that wiped out when we were in the hospital last year. On Thursday you slept ALL day long. I woke you up a few times in the morning so you could drink a bit, and brought you downstairs, but you asked to go back upstairs. I kept Tylenol and Motrin going, and tried it keep you hydrated. You slept until dad came home for a few minutes and brought you back downstairs. I think you stayed awake for an hour or so... but then went back upstairs. It was pretty sad.

You're feeling better now. You've moved into the super ornery stage. Fever is gone, but you don't have much of an appetite and the smallest little think absolutely sends you over the edge. Your sister and I both of colds, but have managed to stay away from anything serious. And your dad, as always is totally fine.

Also... your Grandma and Grandpa felt so bad for you, they brought you back a Buzz from their quick little vacation. So... I think you'll be fine.

This is you... waiting so patiently while dad gets Buzz out of his packaging. And... plays with him for a minute.

Just the two of us

Okay... so Kate was there too. But considering how our week has been, just the three of us was probably a treat for you!

Between your sisters blessing on Sunday, spending the day with Grandma on Monday, the horrible evening that was Tuesday night, tending a couple of kids Wednesday and Thursday, and my book club (6 extra kids) on Friday, I was looking forward to today. Even dad was gone, which usually isn't a good thing, but you did great all day long. I think you were so happy to not have to share your toys, sit in time-out for hitting other kids, or have our house full of people, that you just loved playing with me and your trains! Because, that's pretty much what we did all afternoon.

A little YOU time

Yesterday was all about your little sister, although with all of the family there to pay attention to you, I don't think you noticed. The three of us came to Roy afterwards, to watch a little football and keep Grandma Hardcastle company today. To get you and Grandma out of the house, we went to the Treehouse Museum in Ogden.

The first area you stopped at was a little bit of heaven for you. Train heaven.

We looked around at the rest of the museum, but kept heading back to play with the trains.

You did really like the music room, and played with the babies in one of the areas (a good reminder that you shouldn't be left alone with Kate quite yet).

Babies from Melanie Lafeen on Vimeo.

I tried to get you to sit like Obama in the 'oval office', but only ended up with this picture.

The best part (other than it was a discount day and only cost us $5 to all get in) was, after a quick lunch you went right down for a nap. You were pretty tired!