There's nothing like a nasty case of the flu to put you in your place! This week has been so difficult for me. The funeral on Monday, a crabby boy on Tuesday, and the flu yesterday. I'm just finally starting to emerge from the fog.
I woke up at 2am Wednesday and commenced vomiting and other bouts of intestinal difficulties about every 20 minutes for the rest of the day. I couldn't eat, and was worried about Baby Max being affected by all the illness. I called my doctor who reassured me that the baby would be fine (even if I couldn't eat anything) as long as I stayed hydrated. So, I raced to the store in between bouts of nausea and bought stock in Gatorade and popscicles. I was miserable all day, so of course the day went by SUUUUUUUUUPER SLOOOOOOWLY.
Liam and Aaron got home later that afternoon, and my sweet boys took such good care of me. Liam sat in the bed with me and told me about his day (he got a sticker at daycare for being the only one to listen when his teacher asked the class to do something) and put stickers all over my hand to make me feel better "because you feel yucky, Mama." Awwww. What a sweet pea. Aaron did dishes, laundry, cleaned, brought me stuff, took care of Liam, checked on me, put Liam to bed, kissed my head, and was just the perfect man in general. He even insisted on sleeping on the couch so I could have our whole bed to myself! Although, I don't think I'd want to sleep with a sweaty, barfing woman either.
I'm feeling one thousand times better today, but I'm also humbled by how helpless I felt when I got sick! I'm lucky to have such a great family to help me when I need them. I guess I'm not superwoman afterall.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The Happiest Days of My Life
I'm taking a cue from Erin's blog and writing a post on the happiest days of my life.
I would have to say that one of the happiest days of my life was the day that I met Aaron. We were getting very nervous to meet after having some great conversations at a distance. We met at a graduation party, and were both SO nervous in the days leading up to that day. I remember practically barfing as I waited for the party to start and for Aaron to arrive. Part of me just knew that I was going to meet someone amazing that day...and when I did finally meet him, I knew I was right. There are no pictures from that first meeting, but here's a little drawing to help you visualize:
August 6th, 2005 - the day we got married. After all the stress and planning, I was strangely calm that day. Almost too calm...I didn't cry once! I thought I would lose it as I walked down the aisle, but Aaron did instead! I was just so happy that everything went well and that everyone was happy and excited for us. It was so great to be surrounded by all of our friends and family and just feel so lucky. I won't ever forget the sun shining through those stained glass windows as we said our vows, and my best friend Kelsey singing "The Lord's Prayer" for us as we lit our unity candle. It was just such a perfect combination of all that we are together.
I couldn't have anticipated how wonderful it would feel to see Aaron as a daddy for the first time. This is one of my most favorite pictures of him holding Liam just after birth. It was an overwhelming feeling to see this little baby in his strong daddy's arms. I still can't help but feel thankful, and so lucky, when I see the two of them together.
What were the happiest days of your life?
I would have to say that one of the happiest days of my life was the day that I met Aaron. We were getting very nervous to meet after having some great conversations at a distance. We met at a graduation party, and were both SO nervous in the days leading up to that day. I remember practically barfing as I waited for the party to start and for Aaron to arrive. Part of me just knew that I was going to meet someone amazing that day...and when I did finally meet him, I knew I was right. There are no pictures from that first meeting, but here's a little drawing to help you visualize:
August 6th, 2005 - the day we got married. After all the stress and planning, I was strangely calm that day. Almost too calm...I didn't cry once! I thought I would lose it as I walked down the aisle, but Aaron did instead! I was just so happy that everything went well and that everyone was happy and excited for us. It was so great to be surrounded by all of our friends and family and just feel so lucky. I won't ever forget the sun shining through those stained glass windows as we said our vows, and my best friend Kelsey singing "The Lord's Prayer" for us as we lit our unity candle. It was just such a perfect combination of all that we are together.
I couldn't have anticipated how wonderful it would feel to see Aaron as a daddy for the first time. This is one of my most favorite pictures of him holding Liam just after birth. It was an overwhelming feeling to see this little baby in his strong daddy's arms. I still can't help but feel thankful, and so lucky, when I see the two of them together.
What were the happiest days of your life?
"You need to be quiet"
This is Liam's new phrase of choice. And it is SO sassy. Only, I don't know if he quite understands that it is. I'll be trying to tell him something and he'll be more interested in doing something else or talking to someone else, so he'll turn to me and say "Mama, you need to be quiet" all while tilting his head in a most serious manner.
Life
Liam has been to two funerals in his 2 years and 3 months of life! He's a veteran of the visitation, unfortunately. But, he's such a sweet little guy that people can't help but smile when they see him. I guess that's a good thing when there's so much to be sad about.
He and I drove north on Sunday night for a funeral. It was nice to see my parents, but sad to have to be there under those circumstances. Liam was so sweet just looking around at the visitation and being very quiet. I am always so proud of him for how he picks up on how to act in certain situations. He was so good.
In other news, Max is about to burst out of my belly. He seriously kicks me in the ribs on the left and then punches me in the gut waaaaaaay down on the right. How tall IS this kid? I'm only 27 weeks!
He and I drove north on Sunday night for a funeral. It was nice to see my parents, but sad to have to be there under those circumstances. Liam was so sweet just looking around at the visitation and being very quiet. I am always so proud of him for how he picks up on how to act in certain situations. He was so good.
In other news, Max is about to burst out of my belly. He seriously kicks me in the ribs on the left and then punches me in the gut waaaaaaay down on the right. How tall IS this kid? I'm only 27 weeks!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
I'm not doing that either
The roads were slippery this morning after our mini-snowfall last night. I usually tell Liam to please sit quietly while I'm concentrating on driving. He was more vocal that usual this morning and had trouble keeping quiet so I said:
"Could you sing me the seven days of the week song?"
"No."
"Sure! You can sing the seven days of the week song! I like that one!"
"No. And I'm not singin' Rainbow either," he said!
What a little smart aleck!
"Could you sing me the seven days of the week song?"
"No."
"Sure! You can sing the seven days of the week song! I like that one!"
"No. And I'm not singin' Rainbow either," he said!
What a little smart aleck!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Playdough Jewelry
Liam loves to make playdough jewelry! He always makes sure to make something for Daddy and for Mommy, too!
Aaron did say that he's always wanted his own playdough slap bracelet!
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