Talk to the Hand

The yellow hand, that is.... We had a good time today painting birthday cards for Will's mom - her birthday is not until Friday, but I know how the week can get, so we planned ahead of time. The children had fun and Wilson actually did get some paint on the paper!!!!

Henderson has good moments, but is still running a very low grade fever and sleeping a little more than usual and wanting to be held constantly,s o not 100%, but definitely on the way.

Yesterday we all went to the Alabama/Kentucky basketball game and then headed to Birmingham for an engagement dinner with my sister and my parents and her fiance's parents, grandmother and brother and his wife and baby. It was at an authentic Italian restaurant in Alabaster and it was so much fun. It did emphasize why we do not EVER take Wilson to restaurants - at nearly 2 1/2 he still doesn't do well. When a child is in no way entertained with food and has the energy of a 6 week old puppy, you might as well hang it up for sitting still for 2 hours. At one moment I looked up and Wilson was in the KITCHEN - I think the cooks were about to have a heart attack! He is so little and fast that I kept thinking he was stiing with someone else and I lost him, but only for a moment! In the end he was satisfied with the AWESOME cake Matt's mom bought (a miniature of the wedding cake Katie picked out) and sugar packets - YES this Dietitian mom let her children eat sugar straight out of sugar packets at the table!!!! Whatever works, right?

I did not have my camera at the restaurant, not that I could have taken any pictures anyways, so pre-game pictures will have to do!

Henderson and Emma Claire were perfect - they both like to eat and can sit still for more than 3 seconds. It was a great time of family, food and fellowship. Katie is marrying into a wonderful family and I am so excited for her!

Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Pavlick for an awesome dinner and night!

Sickness update

To update any who were wondering.... Wilson is pretty much all better - both boys stayed home from school on Thursday and seemed to be getting better. The fever was gone, activity and appetite was back...So they went to school on Friday.

Still no smiles from this little guy though....

At about 10:30 I got a call from the school notifying me that Henderson was running a fever again and coughing really bad and just seemed sick. So my father-in-law picked him up for me and I called the doctor. They told me to bring him in, and the diagnosis...

Bronchiolitis aka Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), it's only in the beginning form, so maybe he won't get any worse. Apparently it's pretty common and not too severe among babies his age. I've known several babies to get VERY sick with it, but they were all under 10 weeks old at the time, so maybe he'll get better in the next few days - any prayers are appreciated!

These little blue eyes...

These little blue eyes aren't smiling much these days.... Wilson and Henderson are both sick - came home from school snotty and coughing and quickly began running a fever - both want me to hold them constantly. Henderson has been sleeping most all day, so that has made things a little easier, but nothing is easy with Wilson. In my attempt to get him to take some tylenol and simple cough syrup, the old gag reflex kicked right in. All over both of us!!!! No medicine is getting in this guy unless it's intramuscular!

Good news is, no climbing is going on either, just laying around watching movies and wanting mama to "hold you". I hate to see them sick, but it sure is nice when they slow down enough to want some "mama time." Henderson slept in my arms for 30 minutes today until I had to put him in his bed when Wilson woke up and wanted me to hold him. My children are not "normally" cuddly - not even my infants - they get this honestly - their mommy is not a touchy feely type person AT ALL, but I do love some cuddling - even if it is with a fire hot baby!

About a month ago Wilson finally learned how to open the pantry door and quickly learned how to scale the shelves and get what he wants, though what he wants is still a mystery - to all of us. The eating hasn't gotten ANY better.

Henderson is getting faster and faster every day. His favorite spot is at the top of any of the 2-step steps in our house (there are 3 of them). He just sits there and smiles and waits for someone to help him down - he's fallen enough to have a healthy fear! Now for the big staircase, that's another story. Wilson has also learned in the last week to unlock the gate, so I can't keep Henderson out of my sight when Wilson is awake!

Hopefully they will take a turn for the better overnight and be all well by the weekend!

Farewell!

I am giving thanks to God today as we say farewell to President George W. Bush. He's not been a perfect president, but who has? He HAS kept my family and I safe for the last 8 years, and for that I am grateful. He has pulled America through some of the toughest and most strenuous times in American history. I thank God that he was a Christian President. Thank you President Bush!

I am also praying for President Barack Obama, as he begins his presidency tomorrow. He was not my choice, but he is my President, so I will be faithful to pray for him and his family. I pray that he will surround himself with people who will seek the guidance of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray that God will work through him to make America an even better place to live!
(and besides, I can't wait to see all the cute outfits Michelle wears and how they deal with 2 very young girls in the White House!)
Happy Day to you all!

Pray for Harper!

Please pray for Harper - she a tiny (big 9 lbs 12 oz) newborn that is having some BIG problems, please pray for her and her mama Kelly and the whole family and doctors and nurses!

A fun time!

We had a great time last night at the Alabama Gymnastics meet - Will and I took Emma Claire and Will's sister Ellen and her daughter, Chandler went with us too! Emma Claire and Chandler are 3 years apart, but everyday they seem to grow closer and closer together! Emma Claire even got an invite to spend the night at the last minute, which she joyfully accepted, with my approval of course! Emma Claire looks up to her cousin so much and I can't think of a better person to look up to. Chandler is fun, energetic, smart and very sweet to everyone! They are both "RULE FOLLOWERS" so they end up being pretty easy to have around! Thanks Chandler and Ellen for a fun-filled night!

Of course our night would not have been complete without some pictures with Big Al!!!

And we ran into Emma Claire's teacher, Miss Crystal, whom we all love!

Emma Claire is still at Chandler's house and both boys are asleep (for the moment - I'm sure Henderson will be up any minute now from his 45 minute nap=). I'm still in my pajamas and loving a COLD day inside with no plans to go anywhere!

Happy Saturday and Happy LONG Weekend (for me anyways - thank you, State of Alabama)

Walking on Water?

I just saw this story on Foxnews.com and it is a US Airways plane that crashed into the Hudson River in New York today - it's alledged that it flew into a flock of birds (scary huh) and that there were no deaths or injuries, but take a look at the second photo - does it not appear that the people are walking on water? My guess is maybe they are standing on the wings of the plane, but would that not freak you out? I would think that plane could sink any minute!!!! Go to http://www.foxnews.com/ and see for yourself!


*****An update -- after seeing more details about this on the news and Internet, this was an amazing event - maybe Jesus really was there walking on water with them all! A big shout out to the quick acting and talented pilot and his crew and to all the rescue workers in the fine city of New York! Once again, we see the community come together for good!