The day that I’ve looked forward to the most – going for bike rides after dinner! We got Crawford his bike last year for his 3rd birthday but he’s really just now to the point that he can ride it. Conlee chose the big wheel!
Love that they both have their heads down concentrating. How precious!
We had a “romantic” valentines dinner at the kids favorite place – Flying Burrito! I was just so glad that everyone was healthy and hungry.
Of course Babe had the kids decked out for the occasion…
The BEST part – the presents. Bo just doesn’t understand why we get the kids gifts???? Or I should say why they don’t each just get one gift (vs. the full bag that I get them). Let’s just say this year he was right. We could have just given them candy and they would have been MORE than fine!
Forgot to post the amazing heart cookie cake we made in between hospital visits!!!!
I definitely got my love of cooking from my Dad – he’s an amazing cook. So if there’s ever anything that I cook for him and he requests it again – I know I’ve got a winning dish.
My chicken-pot-pie is his all time favorite Sunday “dinner.” Yes we are in the South – lunch is dinner; the night time meal – supper! Despite the hospital drama – I couldn’t let him down. So I got up super early and whipped this up!
How funny is this. The snow is completely gone out of our yard – but everyone else’s is still covered??? Crawford was just glad he got to play baseball!
Mommy pile!
We woke up to a MUCH better Conlee. She was supposed to only eat the liquid tray – but they brought in a “real” breakfast for me and Bo. One whiff of sausage and she was begging to eat. This was the first time in a week! Thank goodness for apps. We played a ton of Dora and then we were able to come home! I hate that she had to be hospitalized but I honestly think she’d still be sick if she hadn’t been!
The doctor calmly informed me that the ER doc had been wrong – Conlee did NOT have pneumonia. Apparently if she’s been an adult – it would have been a near fatal case; but a kid’s lungs can have “junk.” Instead, he was concerned about her level of discomfort and said while she had tears – her guts were dehydrated. So a night in the hospital for an IV and possible scans is what he ordered.
Con and I went on over to get checked in. Babe and Crawford brought Bo. Cracked me up how Crawford wanted to take care of her. She was ordered a liquid tray for dinner. Here’s Babe having to feed both of them!
Who’s happy; who’s not?
We finally got her IV in and got her settled down for the night. Thank goodness the hospital had a DVD with a Barbie movie! You can barely see it in the pic below, but she actually smiled “cheese” for the camera.
Here’s to a joyful night of me sleeping in the hospital bed with Con while Bo is on the pull out (less than the size of a twin bed). Praying she’s better in the morning.
To say I am so DONE with Conlee being sick is putting it mildly. Imagine how she must feel! Last night was yet another night of up all night; her in our bed; covered in vomit. Again – I won’t gross you out too bad – but it’s BAD.
Then out of nowhere this morning – she asked to go outside. So I bundled the 3 of us up in all of our gear and we headed out. Can you see in the pic below that she changed her mind as soon as we got outside? Screaming at the top of her lungs. She got sick (we’ve moved on from vomit; you can imagine). So I had to haul her into the house, strip down the 4 layers and change what turned out the be the second of 24 diapers today!
Thankfully Babe and Pops arrived right in time. The took care of Con, while Crawford and I built a gigantic snowman. I’ve never in my life had this much snow to work with. We could literally roll the balls to form the body and the head.
I had to text Bo a pic. You remember the pitiful baby snowman he built with the kids :) No cheese ball eyes here folks!
So, I mentioned a TON of diapers today. Let’s just say that by 2:00 – Conlee was still screaming and we’d all had it. My Mom MADE me call the doc and get an appointment. We were there by 2:40 and being admitted to the hospital by 3:30. I’ll post those pics in the next post :(
Nope –this post is NOT about a fun trip on a roller coaster. It’s about the emotional roller coaster we’ve all been riding with Conlee’s pneumonia.
This morning, after screaming and being sick for an hour – she just started laughing and having a blast. Not sure if I gave her too much Tylenol with codeine – but I’ll take it :)
We managed to play a game of Memory (which Crawford managed to win BIG time).
Conlee even asked to get her piggies polished. She chose a gorgeous blue!
But, here’s where the ride begins. She goes through another spell of extreme sickness; then another happy spell. By nap time – I was shot. Babe and I headed for Target while Pops watched the kids. Yes, it may seem strange that in 2 feet of snow – we went shopping. But, keep in mind I’d been dealing with vomit for 3 full days. I needed a break. Plus I needed to buy Valentine’s Day stuff.
We arrived home to what can best be described as a scene from The Exorcists. Not to take you through the gory details – but after another 3 hours of BAD stuff – with some more medicine she felt better.
Crawford in the mean time, finally got to play in all of that snow!
Con even felt good enough to make the Valentine’s treats for her class. Crawford LOVED making his!
Crawford made rockets (a mini M&M tube is the rocket). I love them. It was good to have something that I could do with him as he hasn’t gotten much Momma time this week!
Conlee made tootsie roll flowers.
I had a hat on; so Con had to have one too. LOVE to see her smiling.
Now off to bed, let’s pray we get some much needed sleep.
So, the weathermen kind of missed the mark on this snow storm. Went to bed last night thinking that we’d get 3-5”. Nope, try 24”!!!! It literally set a record. I’ve never seen this much snow. For the second time in 2 weeks – my office is closed today! Heck, the bank is even closed.
Yes, that’s my car!
Where did my patio furniture go?
Crawford gasped when he saw what’s in the picture below, “Mom, our house sunk!”
I’m so glad that my folks didn’t wait to come into town! They got here last night. But because Conlee’s been sick since Monday – we are keeping Pops quarantined away from her.
I can’t hardly muster the courage to blog about my day yesterday. I was home with Conlee, who was puking her guts every 15 minutes, and my fake tooth broke! It’s just a chip – but I can’t handle it. So I had to bundle up a puking kid and take her with me to the dentist. Thank goodness for Dr. Lance Osborne! He had me fixed up and out of there in 30 minutes. Con didn’t even get sick…until the car ride home. That’s all I’m going to say about that as the pics of my tooth and Con’s vomit are too GROSS to post here!
Again, thankfully my parents are in town to help! Mom always brings her “fresh” groceries with her (so they don’t spoil). This trip included a fresh loaf of Texas toast. There must be a medical reason for why snowfall makes you eat! So with this much snow and the mess I’d been dealing with, I just had to whip up French Toast.
Crawford was extremely happy.
Conlee (who is still sick as a dog) not so much :(
Thank goodness Bo was home, because I needed all of the help I could get to take care of Con. Around 11:00 – I had a BAD feeling that she was getting dehydrated. Of course, my doctor is closed. When I talked to the nurse she said that we needed to take Con to the ER.
God really does work in mysterious ways because thankfully, my Mom and brother were able to get to our house in 4 wheel drive so they could watch Crawford. Bo and I were the only crazy people on the road as we headed to the hospital.
As expected, she needed IV fluids. She was NOT happy about that. After several tests (including yet another chest x-ray) the doc told us she had pneumonia! Thankfully we were able to bring her home tonight. We’re on instructions that if she vomits again, we need to bring her back to be admitted. Praying hard that that doesn’t happen.
We played it VERY low-key for the Super Bowl. After the “party” yesterday – I couldn’t muster enough energy to have another party! So a few apps was all we had – but it was so much fun.
Crawford insists on wearing his football uniform every time we watch football!
Conlee, not so much. She snuggled up with her baby and took in a movie.
I can’t believe I didn’t get any pics from half time. As some of you may know the Black Eye Peas are the kids FAVORITE band. They really know almost all of their songs. So, you can imagine the dance party that took place during half time!
I’m officially old – Super Bowl at home with the kids – a TON of fun.
