Boo!

Boo! I'm feeling much better, thank you.

Story of My Life

I miss my house :(

Alive. Barely!

So, I'm not blogging for lack of material. I am just TIRED. Becks ran a fever and was absolutely miserable for FOUR DAYS straight. And everyone knows, when baby ain't happy, ain't no one happy. No one being primarily me. He didn't sleep but for 3 hour stretches overnight for two days and I haven't caught up yet. Plus, there is not time for blogging when you spend your waking hours forcefeeding a toddler mouthfuls of tylenol and motrin and alternately holding and cuddling him. Gagging him with medicine was just AWFUL.

For the record, he had what is commonly referred to as Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. He had blisters on his lips, tongue, and in the roof of his mouth, not to mention his feet. Very painful. His appetite has just resumed and he doesn't have a fever anymore, so we're on the upswing. He has eaten chicken nuggets and fries for two days straight because they are the only things he will eat. I wasn't about to protest when the most nutrition he'd had in 72 hours was milk and Juicy Juice. He even turned down ice cream and popsicles! Pitiful and miserable are the best words that described him. Also, it lasts 7 to 10 days, so that's fun.

To update, we are still at my inlaws and will likely be here through next weekend. Fortunately, they are very accommodating, and we have really enjoyed our time here. {I hope they feel the same way!} It's truly like we're on vacation. Our entire wardrobes are here and someone else makes the coffee in the morning. Only there is 6 inches of snow on the ground, and we're expecting another 7 over the next two days. So, I'd prefer the beach, but this isn't half bad ;)

Anyway, the combo of the floor refinishing project + sick baby + snow + away from home + observation at school today have absolutely drained me. I had a complete meltdown before we came over here on Friday night, complete with anxiety attack, because I was just so overwhelmed. Becks and I were driving over here in the crazy snow and all the sudden I was like I am going to cry. So I called my momma and cried and told her I just needed a good cry to rid me of all the anxieties that the aforementioned were causing me. Then I felt better.

And now Becks is better, the floors are looking beautiful (pics to come), I'm going to have a snow day tomorrow, and I can watch DIY Network 24/7, so life is getting better. Also #ATFT was tonight and it makes me happy to watch it with good company! Truly look forward to it! I will post my recap tomorrow, but I'll give you a little preview: it might talk a LOT about crying. {SRSLY.}

Good night! Off to watch some cable TV! Ha!

This is what progress looks like!

I can't help but want to sing What a man, what a man, what a man, what a might good man! while checking out B's handiwork. Everything seems to be going smoothly. I stopped by for a brief visit early today and it was dusty, lonely, and cold over there, so I am thankful for his determination! Becks and I are snowed-in with B's parents. And, I must tell you, it's nice to have furniture to sit upon and the DIY Network all under one roof. Plus, we appreciate the good company! Hope you're warm and cozy wherever you're spending your Saturday :)

Prepped for landing, I mean, sanding...

Don't be fooled. Little man only feels good when his tylenol is in full effect. I wonder if his throat is bothering him because as soon as he ate the above-pictured cheese, he held it in his mouth and eventually I had to coax him to spit in in my hand. Lovely.

The rooms are all emptied and ready for their big weekend. B insists that this is all going down this weekend, despite the impending snowstorm of doom. I did my part and prepped everything, so Becks and I will hang out at B's parents' house (probably snowed-in) and B is going to work at our house. He's nervous about doing it by himself. {If you've ever finished hardwood yourself, all tips are welcome! We don't want to mess anything up.} However, if it doesn't work out, there's always carpet, right?

The kitchen finally has a use other than sitting around being ugly. Sorry, kitchen. Sometimes the truth hurts. And, yes, I moved the matress and box springs myself. {Insert smug smile here}


Hopefully, I'll be able to post some updates throughout the weekend. Off to pack our bags!


PS. Good luck Josh and Michelle. Can't wait to meet Baby P!!!!!! Thinking about y'all :)

Sick Day

Becks was up at 4am crying loudly about the travesty of running a 102 degree fever. I went bounding up the stairs, an eyedropper full of tylenol in hand, to battle this nasty bug. He was so hot and upset and pitiful looking. I brought him downstairs where we snuggled on him and offered him juice. I cranked out some quick lesson plans and called in for the day. I hate when he's at this age and can't communicate just how bad he feels. But I could tell he wasn't feeling good at all.

So, I'm home today. With a feverish baby. And no furniture which to snuggle upon.

Fortunately, the tylenol/motrin combo is doing its job and Becks is feeling better for the moment, though that fever hasn't broken yet. He managed to slurp some oatmeal and play with the sander. We've already cancelled our girlfriend's dinner tonight, and I wonder if the impending snowstorm of doom will delay our hardwood plans too. B's determined, so we'll see.

Thanks for your well wishes for my boy!

Feel Better, Becks!

I wish all it took was a bandaid to make him feel better...

He insists on wearing one on his head and one on his hand, despite lack of injury. Bandaids are just cool. But can't combat a fever :(
Get well soon, Becks!
{The doctor thinks it's just a virus. Wishing for a snow day tomorrow so I can stay home with him.}