Day 3

Sam wasn't  eating anything so I thought I would bribe him with cookies - I mean who can resist a warm choc chip cookie right from the oven?  He just held the plate and I kept saying "take a bite, take one little bite"  So he finally did.

And then he threw up!

Man! talk about feel awful that I had him eat a bit of cookie.  So Sam got to hold a bowl the rest of the day - haha 

Day 2

Sam is still sick but lucky Hannah is much better and will be returning to school tomorrow!

Day 8/Day 1

Hannah actually ate some oatmeal today and 2 fig newtons and some ramen noodles! Yes!!!  She still cant eat salty foods or fruits - we tried cantelope and she cried =(

She was much happier today though - the sores on her lips are very dry and starting to crack and bleed.... geesh, cant wait till this is over.

Why the Day 1 in the title?  Sam is sick.......102.6 fever.  He woke up this morning and was an absolute pill!!  I mean way worse than usual.  He was whiny all morning and needed me to be with him at all times. I was just assuming he wanted attention since Hannah has been getting lots of it.  Then around noon he came upstairs and told me that I wasn't allowed to get dressed and he was upset - I noticed his ear was red so I pulled him into me for a hug and felt his head - it was HOT!  Took his temp and sure enough.... at least now I know why he was so off today.  Gave him some motrin and he just vegged out today - late in the day he started to shiver and told me he was 

   freezing - oh no pls tell me he isn't getting the flu.....

Both kids were asleep by 7:30 tonight...praying they sleep well and have a better day tomorrow!

Day 7 - Ickies

The fever is finally gone - thank goodness. The blisters are getting yuckier

But even when your sick you still need your jewels

Hannah was all happy looking at piper

Then piper licked her

Sam gave her a hug and made her feel better

We had some moments of happiness today while the kids played with this push toy my mom got in France

Wheres the cake?

Last night we threw away the rest of the cake - go figure this morning Sam asks where the cake went. I told him Daddy ate it and he said he wanted to leave daddy a note - so I gave him paper and a pen and he told me what he wanted to say and I spelled it for him and about died laughing - I think we will be keeping this note for a long time

 

 

He wanted me to sign my name too but I told him this note was just from him



Hand Foot and Mouth - Take 2

Hannah came down with a fever on Sat Dec 29th and we just assumed it was viral - on Day 5 of the fever we took her the dr where they ran a strep (negative) and checked out her ears and throat.  Everything looked normal and they sent us home.... a few hours later

 

 

Oh no -not again!  The sores are on her tongue, lips and insides of her mouth - her upper lip is swollen and she just cries and wants to be held 24/7 - the only meds that can help is Motrin, which doesnt help at all.  This is by far the worst childhood disease we have dealt with.

So, today is day sick - fever is still at 102 and my arms are aching (from holding her all day).  She has brief moments of happiness when she likes to wash her hands

 

Or rearrange my tupperware

 

For now we wait it out and pray she never gets it again!!!

 

 



Happy Birthday Mark

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to my hubby!

Sam made him a very special birthday cake with cherry vanilla frosting

 

Sam got Mark this little red dish with candies

 

Sam: Mommy can I have this?

Me: for what?

Sam: to put money in?

Me: No, you dont need that - lets find something for daddy

Sam: Oh I know - lets give daddy this bowl!

Me: Do you think he would like it?

Sam: Yep! And when his birthday is over I can have it!

 

hahah....smart kid!

 

The cake had 47 blue candles and blue m&m's and a blue birthday card cuz

daddy said his fav color was blue!

 

A nice breakfast!

Cake time

 

Happy Birthday my love!

 

Hannah was feeling ok enough to sneak some icing - lol