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Just a few of the items that fill our living room floor on a daily basis. Does the picture look stretched to you because of the date being stretched horizontally? Illusion? Maybe... The picture has not been stretched.

Sick... Sick... Sick...

Have I ever mentioned how I don't "do" vomit very well? (What a way to start this posting, right?) Well, just in case you aren't aware... I don't "do" vomit very well. Get my drift?

Wednesday, Jackson's day care called and said that his fever was a little high. However, not high enough for me to come and get him. He didn't seem too unhappy but he seemed to be a bit clingy. Now, if you know my son, he is the least bit clingy. He is very good about playing and occupying himself. I find this to be a very good trait sometimes -- especially when I have other things to do. I still felt like I really needed to go get him. I wanted him to be able to rest if he wanted to and I wanted to be there for him if he just wanted to cuddle with me since he wasn't feeling the greatest. Yes, I am already cherishing those moments. Of course, when we got home, it seemed as though he was just playing hookie. Didn't seem like anything was wrong, other than he had a temperature. I did give him a bath early and he had a little bit of dinner. Then went to bed right around 7. I decided to take him to the doctor Thursday morning because he did have a snotty nose and sounded really horse. I thought this junk may have something to do with his throat as well as the fact that he is cutting four, yes FOUR, teeth right now.

Doc said he has avirus going around... fever, hacking cough, irritated throat, diarrhea, and vomiting. Well, he had everything except the vomiting. Note the word HAD... Wayne was able to watch him Thursday, so I went back to work. Told him to be careful because of the diarrhea issue and I know just how bad he hates those kinds of diapers. Really... who does though?

Well, Friday morning, I thought I was going to take him back to day care because he didn't have fever at all Thursday and he hadn't thrown up. However, his snotty nose seemed to be worse and his diarrhea hadn't gotten any better... If anything,it was a little worse. So, I just decided to stay home (Wayne needed to sleep because he is working the late shift this weekend). Plus, it would have been nice to get some laundy done while I babyied my little guy. He seemed to be okay for the most of the day. However, after he ate his dinner, while he was still in his chair at the table, everything came back up. Projectile. That is the worst kind. Now, I will say that it all stayed in his chair tray, which was a good thing but it was still hard to clean it up. I guess I also don't need to leave out the fact that my step-mom was with him when this happened. I was at the sink washing dishes. So, this whole experience could have been much worse than it was. But, I just don't do vomit.

He seemed to be much better afterwards. Don't we all? I just hope he doesn't wake up in a few hours -- starving...

Unloading the diswasher

Jackson loves to help with chores around the house. Can't you tell?

update

I took this just after I got my camera. I am not sure what is creating the shadow on the left side of the picture, but it adds a nice touch. I love this little guy! Such a happy baby.

Now, for those of you who want a little GREEN for St. Patty's Day. Here ya go! Just know that Jackson was not playing "muffs"... he was playing peek-a-boo. This was before he knew that he needed to cover his eyes.

Blessings

When I drive, I am finding that is my quiet time to just think, refresh, and do some praying. Of course, it would be the time that I am by myself because kids music is usually blaring when Jackson is in the car. So, I really only have a short time in the morning and the afternoon because work is now not very far from day care.

This morning, I was waiting at a stop light. The thought of yesterday's picture just popped in my head. Knowing the background info on that picture -- Bo was trying to lick Jackson and Jackson was trying to get him away --isn't really what is potrayed with some digital cropping and editing. Picturing the bond between Jackson and Bo really just makes me think sometimes. It makes me think about all the blessings God has given me. I have a husband that is great and loves me with all of his being (even when I get under his last layer of skin). I have a son who I don't think could be a better baby. I have doggie that loves me in any given situations. And I have all the necessities -- shelter, clothing, food, water. I know that I take all of these things for granted way to often. And too often I don't thank the Lord above for all the many blessings in my life. However, I am very thankful for all of these things and so much more.

I will leave you with today's picture. I so much would love to be back at the beach (with my son this time) -- kicked back and relaxing with not a bit of stress.

so the race is on...

the finish line? december 4, 2010. yes, my brother is getting married. i am a bride's maid. the dress has been bought. halter top, empire waist, poofy (but very pretty) skirt. sized at 3 sizes too small for me.

'nough said.