In January, I celebrated my Birthday with family and friends. My family had a nice birthday celebration for both myself and my dad (we have the same birthday! and I love it) We brought all of the kids to the country club (my dad's choice) for a nice BIG family dinner. Though it is always great to get together...it just makes it difficult to enjoy dinner and such with a very alert infant who does not want to be in her carrier and a very rambunctious 2-year old, who does not want to sit still. Also, my (almost 1-year old) nephew and 6-month old niece- both of whom were very good- Mason and Jacob enjoyed wrestling on the floor while we were there too (NOT that it was appropriate @ the country club)- but glad to see that the 2 grandsons are starting to play together. The next night, Rocky and I enjoyed some "adult time" celebrating my birthday with friends at dinner. That night, Rocky let me sleep, while he got up with Emme, that morning, they all came into the room to wake me up, and Rocky took one look at me, and was like- "wow- you are going to have a rough day today, I am so sorry I am leaving you with 2 babies while I go to the Bears Game." Needless to say, I had a great celebration the night before, but the aftermath was not so nice- that was my first "hangover" with 2 kids- wow- that was not fun. On Monday (my actual birthday), Rocky made me dinner, and we had a nice family Birthday celebration. This was the happiest I have ever been on my birthday because I feel so blessed with my beautiful family...and we were able to all spend it together. Jacob and Emerson are the best gifts I could ever have!!! Happy Birthday to me.
The next week, Rocky flew to Hawaii for a few days (for work) and left me for the 1st time with 2 Little Ones. (I chose not to go, it was a short trip and with all that travel and a 2-month old at home, it was just too much for me- I WILL be going next time) Though he worked while there, he did come home with a nice HAWAIIAN tan- I was so jealous! While Rocky was away, my dear friend, Laura spent the week with us...she helped me with the kids- watched Emme while Jacob and I went to Spanish class, played with, entertained, and SPOILED Jacob, let me take a nap or two, washed dishes, and kept me company- we had a great time!!!! I miss her so much, it was SO FANTASTIC to have her there (it was more work for her then an actual getaway)- to get to know the kids more, and reminisce with me about "the way we were," watched "The Real Housewives" over and over again, and just hung out (after the kids were in bed) like old times. I was so sad for her to go home...it was just a great time! She really got to see how my days are, got lots of tastes of 2-year old tantrums too. We LOVE you Auntie Laura (and Zoe- her doggie- who also came for the stay) THANK YOU for taking care of us. After Laura left, Jacob said- "Mommy, where's Lowa?" We miss you.
The following couple weeks, we have been just fighting the same cold going around over and over again - passing it back and forth...the only one who has been in the clear has been Rocky. I've had the same sinus infection for 2-months now (I think it might be gone now). Jacob has been fighting it too with a cough, runny nose, and slight fevers. Emerson (poor baby) has ALSO been fighting it with a stuffy nose causing her to have difficulty eating and getting comfortable to sleep- we've used the bouncy for her sleep many nights lately.
The worst of the cold just hit last Monday. Emerson woke up at 5am for her feeding (BTW- she has been sleeping through the night for 2-weeks now- whataboutit?!), and I felt her head, and she felt warm, so I took her temp, and she had a slight temperature, however; it broke within minutes after undressing her and using cool compresses. After, she had her tylenol, she was fine- eating, sleeping like usual. That morning, I went to exercise after Grandma Olivia came over, and later received a call from Grandma saying that Emme felt warm again. I called the doctor, made an appointment, and rushed home- to not only find Emme not feeling well, but Jacob had just woken up from his nap, warm as can be (fever), and his eyes just looked SICK. Another call to the doctor, they got both kids in, and come to find out Emme is fine (besides a little cold), but Jacob has an ear infection (his 1st since November). Needless to say, I had 2-sick kids. Though, Emme is still sleeping well at night, Little Jake has been waking up (now we know why). Everyone is starting to feel better again. However, just as I write this, Emerson will be visiting the doctor again today because she seems to be REALLY suffering from Acid Reflux...so off we go to the doctor (our weekly visit). If anyone has any suggestions on how to handle this, please let me know.
All in all, it has been very busy. So by the end of the night, 9:30ish- I really don't want to be blogging, I just want to sit. Then I go to bed and start all over again in the morning.
To conclude with a smile, Jacob has been really into "Toy Story" lately- he repeats tons of lines from the movies- just the other day, he was kissing Emerson and said "I Love You, Cowboy."
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Sick kids are no fun! Hopefully you guys are going to be clear of it all very soon!
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