Sickness

If its not Parker it's Austin who is sick. This episode started two weeks ago with Austin having an ear infection and RSV. After giving 1/2 the antibiotics, I decided to stop giving it to him because it was causing horrible tummy aches and sleepless nights. Only days later, he was running a fever of 102, not taking his bottle and not sleeping. The ear infection was back. I was very thankful the Dr went ahead and called in a new prescription rather than having us make the haul to Arlington. We will now suffer through the tummy aches and sleepless nights for 10 days so his ears can heal.

While Austin is on the mend, Parker spiked a fever Thursday and has had a fever since ranging from 100-102. His only other symptoms were runny nose and cough until last night at 10pm when he woke in a blood curling scream. He told me he had owies in his ears. He also woke up soaking wet in sweat with a fever of 102.6. So this morning we made the trip to the on call Dr. After waiting and hour and a half we were finally seen. By there Parker was saying 'done' and ready to go and Austin was screaming his head off. As the Dr walked in, I said 'looks like you better take a look at this one also'. She was a very nice Dr that examined both Parker and his duck! Parker insisted that his duck get his ears and mouth looked in as he had to also. He was a real trooper and didn't scream when examined. Austin was also examined. The consensus was that both have a respiratory virus and Austin is on the mend from an ear infection (which we already knew). For now all we can do is fluids, humidifier, saline and cough medicine (for Parker only) and only hope that is passes quickly.

At bed time tonight, Austin was fever free and has been all day but Parker still had a fever. Hopefully tonight will be a good one and tomorrow will bring new hope and more sleep!!

(pics to come this week...trying to get caught up on other things first)

He pee'd in the potty

My friend Janna had told me about starting potty training early and I always thought it was a crazy idea until tonight! No not Parker but Austin went in the big potty. At bath time, I undressed him and had a crazy idea to put him over the toilet, make the " sound", and he pee'd!!!! Parker got very excited too. Maybe if I continue, Parker will eventually catch on, but for now I will continue doing it with Austin! Such a Big Boy!!!

Another Day, Another Milestone

We had a very busy week last week. It was the first full week (3 days) of work, we went to the zoo, had Parker's 2 year pictures taken and cleaned the house. Whooo I'm exhausted thinking about how busy we were! In the midst of all the chaos, I discovered Parker has finally cut 1 of his 2 year molars. This would explain the fever, runny nose, fussiness and no appetite lately. Only 3 more to go. Saturday, Austin successfully rolled from back to front. He has been working really hard lately and would get very frustrated that his head was weighing him down!! I got so excited in the moment I started screaming and both boys looked at me. Austin then got excited but Parker was still confused as to why I was so happy. Only hours after reaching that milestone, he laughed out loud for the first time as I played with him. It wasn't just once but several times and almost so hard it was a belly roll!!!! We now begin another great week! I hope one of the boys has another exciting milestone this week. Makes me a proud mama to know they are growing and thriving!!

First Solid Food

This past Monday, Austin experience his first solid food and has since been fed twice. we chose pears which was also Parker's first food. He made lots of funny faces and pushed it out of his mouth with his tongue. I am going to try and be more consistent this week and feed him a solid food every night. Oatmeal and carrots are next!!!

Our New Journey

Since leaving Eagle, We have been busy dancing, playing, cooking, painting, and just going and doing!! I love all the time I get with my family now without the stress of deadlines and phone calls. These are some pictures of all our doings...

Getting a hair cut today..He did very well and didn't scream once!

Nap time today at school. I teach in Parker's class on Thursday's and actually love the time with him and his class!

Eating the yummy lasagna mommy and I made! Parker is a big helper in the kitchen.

Playing with Daddy outside!

Playing in the tent mommy made me with a blanket over the kitchen table.

Super cool!!!

Enjoying his snack outside while mommy stands inside! Too cold for me!

Yummy Fun Dip!!

Pushing his friend Cammie at the park

My little artist!!!

Parker got a new toothbrush at the store this week and loves to brush his teeth even more now because it plays music!!! This video is of him and his toothbrush dancing!

4 Month Check Up

Monday, Todd and I took Austin for his check up with Dr Davidson. He got 2 shots and an oral vaccine. Dr. D says he is a growing healthy boy!!!

His stats were...

Height: 25.5 in. ---> 75%

Weight: 16.2 lbs. ---> 75%

Head: 42 cm ---> 50%

He has moved into size 3 diapers, wearing size 2 shoes and wearing 9 month clothes.

Some of my favorite pictures of Austin in the last week...

Brotherly Love!!
Happy Chunk after Bath time!

One Door Closed and Another Opened

My last day at Eagle was last Friday but last Wednesday I had told Parker's school I was switching him from 3 days to 2 days. His teacher asked why and proceeded to tell me that the school may be hiring. On my way out the door that day I asked the Director Laura who was taken back and surprised me by saying 'yes' we are actually in the need right now. We agreed that we would meet today to discuss. You can call it luck, you can call it fate or even a coincidence but I call it God's work. He always provides. I had no intention of trying to find a job but this is going to work perfect for me and my family. I will still get the time with my boys, not put them in a day care all day for someone else to raise and only work 3 days a week. I truly believe if you stop, put your problems in God's hands, he will speak to you. I know it is sometimes easier said than done sometimes. I am excited about my first day tomorrow. Please pray for me and my family as we begin a new journey!