sick of the sick

Ethan's sick again - and so am I. He's got a terrible cold that has a thick, runny nose that needs wiping about once a minute. He has a bad cough, and occasional fever. He'd only eat icecream for dinner last night. He wont drink. He has an eczema flare up on his face and arms over a week old that wont go away. He has conjunctivitis in both eyes. And I'm wondering if I have Strep. It hurts so bad to swallow.

I soooooo don't need this right now. I'm so exhausted.

At least we both have an appt with our doctor today at 10:30 to get checked out, among other things. I hope he gets on the mend soon. Because my daycare lady M is on vacation with her family today until Monday, we're home anyway, so I don't have to feel guilty for staying home with a sick kid (why is it that a supposed work/life/family balance valued organization makes me feel like crap when I have to take my kid to the Dr or stay home because he's too sick for daycare? I understand it's an inconvenience for work, but its not like I have a choice).

Oh and I'm also bummed because I job I applied for I didn't get. Rats.

So E's been up since before 6 - I can't wait until 8:00 am nap time when I can have a shower and maybe a teeny lie down myself before we hit the road at 10:00.

And that's an update on our little sick existance. You all come back soon!

I feel on the edge of big changes coming my way - in several aspects of my life. All aren't for sure - one is a definite pretty sure, one is a "oh dare I hope it to come true?" and one is an ominous maybe bad news hold-on-tight in case it happens but maybe you'll be spared kinda news. Only time will tell on all. But I'm feeling braced and welcome to change. No matter what happens, all will be good. On top of all this, the daily grind continues and all the joys and stress it brings, but life is good and I'm smiling. I have a long weekend I'm touching down on tomorrow, visit with far away family, precious peanut-butter time with my big boy and maybe even some time to read? I promise to take some pictures so I can post some new ones soon. I look forward to sharing some news, when I get it, when I can when things unroll. Cryptic? Yes. And that is all. xo

now we're talking

There's nothing quite like:

1) A happy, cute, healthy little 13 month old boy.
2) Said boy getting a nice note written about him by his Daycare Lady, and put in his lunch box on Friday. Good boy!
3) A fresh hair cut and colour.
4) A glass of cold Lindemans, and another cold glass-ful left in the fridge for after boy is in bed.
5) getting caught up on mommy blogs and finding that a recent find and favourite has already found you, read you, and linked you as a fave read. How cool is that?
6) Making plans for a hot bath and book after boy goes to bed (yes this is an important part of my day - the part where my beloved boy is bedbound).
7) Knowing a 5 day weekend is only 4 days away.
8) In which I might see my brother from out of town.
9) striped socks.
10) melted cheddar cheese.

That is all.

well really.

Parenting manuals for toddlers should come with a requisite chapter (or at LEAST a page) about how little boys will do anything for a Matchbox car. Ethan has 2 Matchbox cars (a red sportscar and a green Jeep) and he does not let them out of his hands. All. Day. Dinner time tonight should be interesting.

Ok wait. Now the Jeep is in his mouth.

You guys I'm so busy and tired and busy and tired this is all the update you get. I'm sorry. I'm at work every day now, and then have my hands full when I get home, then its BEDTIME before 9:00 pm which leaves no time for a life or anything. But we're all fine and Ethan's officially a boy and NOT a baby one bit.

Ok gotta go feed the baby I MEAN BOY.

in case you were wondering

Ethan is always happy to show you where his kiss is, and sometimes he'll even locate his nose for you. Give him a hi five, and he'll also wave hi!

And I'm so BUSY - and Troy's been hogging the computer, so I've not been updating. And Ethan's back to his 5:30 wake up call.

But all's well. More soon.