Sick!

For the third time in the last two weeks, I found myself contending with a sick kiddo. His fever of last week is a memory, but it now has been followed up by a rather "lovely" cough, for which we went to the DR today. He is approaching an ear infection (the meds are on hold for us if necessary), and we are now working with our ped and with a pulmonologist (on the 23rd) to develop some preventative measures for his habitual developing of a cough every time he gets a cold. I sometimes feel like a bit of a ninny when I balk at my friends wanting to take some fun field trips with the kids, but I am on a first-name basis with all six doctors at the ped (Grayson even knows the names of two of them), along with the nurses, and are ready to be able to be at daycare for more than 4-5 week stretches at a time. All in all, though, I count my blessings with our little boy - we could have to contend with dozens of other issues because of how premature he was, and we are lucky to have a child as developmentally sound as he is. I just can't wait till I have the ability to take a day off on my own wishes...:)

Sunday silence...

At this moment, I find myself sitting peacefully at the computer - Grayson is in bed, and Russ is at work till late. I sometimes forget what it feels like to be alone - though it would be more enjoyable if I didn't have the laundry and my homework calling my name.
We had a busy but enjoyable weekend - it began with my being bummed out about not going to LC because Grayson's fever of the last week became a cold, but it ended on a great note!
Friday night was the Sunrise Staff Show - since we were in town, Grayson and I went to it with some daycare friends - it was the first time I'd ever watched the performance versus being on the stage for it, and it was a lot of fun! I connected with many old colleagues, and felt a pang of longing for the MS. Who knows what next year will bring...
Russ worked long and hard to install a new closet system this weekend, and I was in heaven as I put away our clothes. It is amazing what some nice drawers and shelving do to such a little space! I am reminded again of what a shopper I've been, but with pride I can say that I've only bought a few things in the last 4-5 months in an effort to simplify and save. This morning, we ventured to Hastings and met up with my family for a brunch. It was fantastic, and my mom continues to amaze me! For the first time since her illness began, she reached down and helped Grayson up into her lap with no assistance! I really have missed my mom, and each day more and more of her old personality appears. We are so blessed, and I cannot wait for her to come home! Hopefully later this spring this could actually become a reality!
I am procrastinating right now in building some of my choreography for Aladdin Jr, so it is time for work. Wish me luck!?!