Bieber Fever & Sickly Fever

Miles' hair is looking a little Bieber-ish these days. I like it longer with curls and Darrin likes it shorter. Every time we get it cut, I regret it. It's usually wild & crazy but when it's clean & brushed, it is so cute.

I'm not sure what kind of night we are in for. Miles wasn't quite himself tonight, and he felt a little warm when I laid him in his crib. He went to bed at 7:15pm. I'm hoping he's just tired. They went outside at daycare and that always exhausts him. Darrin didn't feel great yesterday. He took some Airbourne and seems to be ok today.

As for me, I've felt pretty good today. I got a headache in the afternoon but that's typical. So far, I haven't had any Herz reactions. The doctor says most people experience them between vials 3-4, which would be next weekend. That wasn't the case for me last time, so maybe it won't be this time either. Here's hoping. TGIF.

Cheers

I'm about to take this little vial that might put me on my back for a day or two. Hopefully not, but it might. However, if that's what it takes to start feeling better....bring it. I have felt unbelievably miserable this week. Pain pills aren't even helping. Today I took a pain pill, closed the blinds in my office and turned off half the lights in an effort to make it through the work day. My head is killing me and my joint & muscle pain is the worst it's been in a while. I feel like a 34 year old trapped in a 90 year old woman's body. Lyme disease is the real deal, and it is not fun.

In an effort to feel better, I got a massage tonight. I already had an appointment to get my hair highlighted, so I called today to see about a massage and it worked out perfectly. The muscle tension just gets unbearable sometimes. As much as I love massages, this one was actually a necessity rather than a luxury. She instructed not to wait so long to come in next time....if only massages were free, right?

I hate to be so doom & gloom but as I've said many times, I want this blog to be a scrapbook of our lives. Unfortunately this is a major part of our lives right now. One day when I feel better, I want to look back and remember what these times were like. Props once again to my amazing husband. His support is endless. I don't say it enough, but I am so grateful for his understanding and compassion. Love you babe.

Random Thoughts

Just a few random thoughts to keep my streak of blogging alive:

1) Miles went to bed without his pacifier tonight, and there was no crying...not even a whimper. He's really gotten into a good bedtime routine. He goes to sleep willingly and doesn't make a peep all night. The past couple of nights when I laid him down I had forgotten to get his pacifier. He seemed perfectly content without it but I got it anyway b/c I didn't want to disrupt this great thing we have going. The way he laid down though, just seemed different. He seemed very snugly and content without it. So we tried it tonight and he was fine. Night #1....

2) I am so ready for spring, just as I'm sure everyone else is too. I'm tired of my winter clothes. I'm ready to go through the closet and exchange the winter for spring & summer clothes. I'm also ready to play outside with Miles. Our neighborhood is friendly on summer nights. Ready to see my neighbors!

3) It is a cold, rainy, nasty night here. We went grocery shopping tonight. I really don't like grocery shopping in the rain, especially the cold rain. We've really been trying to stick to a strict budget this year. Grocery shopping has been one of the most difficult areas to limit our spending. I'm proud to say that we came in under budget by $10 tonight.

4) Our church has been without a pastor since last July and our new pastor starts this Sunday! Our college minister has been filling in and has done a terrific job. Since last July, 34 people have joined our church. That's pretty amazing considering we were without a pastor. I love my church and my church friends. Central Baptist is an amazing place to worship.

5) I have several babies/kids that need your prayers. They've been heavy on my heart. Scarlet Hollingsworth was born last week. Complications right before delivery caused her to be deprived of blood & oxygen for some time. She was without a pulse for 15 minutes. Her parents will learn more about the extent of injuries tomorrow (Wednesday). Eli Pollock (11 months) was diagnosed with Leukemia a little over a month ago. He has responded well to treatment, but still has a ways to go. Lucy Krull (5 years old) was diagnosed with cancer a month ago. She has tumors on her brain and spine. Treatment is going to be a tough road.

6) My headaches & other symptoms have been really bad lately. I start another round of homeopathic treatment for Lyme disease tomorrow. I, along with my doctor, expect good results. The treatment will last for 2 months. I will take a vial every 3 days, going from vial #1 to 10 and then vial #10 to 1. #1 is the strongest. I expect a herx reaction when I start with #1 but hopefully enough of the virus will be "killed off" towards the end, and I won't experience it again. I'm really hoping I don't have to miss any work. The last time I started the vials when I was off and there's no way I could have worked. I am prayerful that this marks a turning point.

I feel like this post went from light & happy to heavy & dark all of the sudden. Sorry about that. It's just what's on my mind. I'm going to hang out with my hubby. Good night!

Teddy

I'm not sure what was going on here. He was trying to cram his beloved "Teddy" beside him in the high chair. At one point, he was also trying to feed him peas. He wasn't very into dinner tonight, so maybe he thought Teddy would help him out.

Cousins

Miles had fun hanging out with his cousins today. The adults enjoyed a little Kentucky basketball. Woo hoo! The kids played really well together and entertained themselves for the most part. Aaron & Jayci are leaving tonight to go home. We'll miss them, but enjoyed spending time with both of them this weekend.

Sassy Ava striking a pose...

Ava & Miles eating lunch together. Sometimes bibs just aren't sufficient...hence the reason Miles is shirtless.


Jayci with her Aunt Crystal...



How cute is this???

We sure do love these kids!!!

Hope everyone has a great week! I'm off to watch the Amazing Race. Good night!

Miles & Cousin Jayci

Darrin's brother & his little girl are in town for visit. They live in Florida so we don't get to see them very often. We haven't seen Jayci since last summer....it was sooooooooo good to hug her. We talk about Uncle Aaron, Aunt Jessica & cousin Jayci all the time with Miles. We have pictures of them on our frig b/c we want him to know them.

I think he was excited to see Jayci...

It looks like they are solving the world's problems...

Uncle Aaron stealing a hug from Miles...

We had fun playing the xBox Connect, which sadly collects dust most of the time...



Pretty girl...



The best part of the night was when Miles & Jayci played with the iPad. They were looking at pictures of animals. It was sheer joy to see them having so much fun together...



Does it get any better than this? I have to say this is probably one of my all time favorite pictures...

Tomorrow all four cousins will be together...Miles, Jayci, Olivia & Ava. I can't wait. Pictures to come....

Busy Weekend

Miles & I had a busy weekend. We shopped & hung out with family all weekend. Miles went to sleep past his bedtime on Thursday, Friday & Saturday night. Our busy weekend culminated when a church nursery worker came to get me near the end of service this morning. She said he was fussy and had been all morning. This is the first time they've ever had to come get me, so I knew he was done.

We live less than a mile from our church and he was asleep before we got home. He ate lunch and laid down for a nap within ten minutes. Poor guy was exhausted. It didn't help that I gave him Zyrtec this morning. It made him drowsy & a little irritable. I can't seem to find allergy medicine that works for him. We tried Benadryl tonight. Here's hoping.

After our 3 hour naps, we played outside for a little while. I didn't want to wear him out but I wanted to take advantage of the beautiful weather.

Solemn as usual, but he had lots of fun.....


At 7pm, Miles went and stood by the refrigerator, which means he wants his milk & he's ready to go to sleep. It feels weird putting him to bed when it's still light outside....he needs it though. Darrin has been out of town since Thursday. I think I am as exhausted as Miles. He's almost home. I'm not sure which of the three of us is most excited.