Friday, February 29, 2008

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES!!!

Well the last couple of weeks have been a struggle to say the least. Olivia got sick first. Fever, stuffy nose, sore little body. Then as she was starting to show signs of getting better; I started getting sick. I felt like I had been repeatedly hit by a semi truck. Fever, stuffy nose, sore throat, sore little body. I did nothing but sleep all weekend except for the small break I took to go to Hadley Jo's birthday party where everyone there was feeling about the same as I was.
I figured Olivia was getting better. The fevers were gone and she was starting to actually sleep again. So yesterday we had Macey (Olivia's cousin) over. I thought it was weird that Olivia did more crying then playing. I blamed it on the fact that I was showing attention to another baby. But when I went to get her up from her nap she was burning up. I caught a glimpse of her belly and it was bright red!! She was covered in a rash. Of course I did what most mothers would do....I panicked! I didn't know if I had given her something that had caused such a vile reaction or what. I immediately called my mom (for support) and we drove to the doctor. It turns out that my poor little girl had a serious sinus infection, ear infection, and almost strep throat. I sat in the doctors office and cried. How could I be so oblivious to how she was feeling, how could I have let it go that far? The rash it turned out was hives. Her body was so sick that it reacted by spreading hives. Which were a blessing because if it wasn't for the hives I probably still would be oblivious.
I do feel awful but after a strong dose of antibiotics, benadryl (for the hives), tylenol (for the fever) she is almost back to her old self already. It amazes me how resilient children are. Yesterday she could barely lift her head and today you can't keep her down. We were able to get outside and enjoy the beautiful sunshine. It made such a big difference. It's weird how I didn't realize how sick she was but now that she is back to her cheerful self I really don't understand how I couldn't have noticed. Once again a perfect example of what a great mother I am.




Tuesday, February 12, 2008

My Valentine

Valentines Day is on Thursday. So last night we decided to let Olivia create some valentines. It was messy but a lot of fun. She was very proud of herself and I'm sure the recipient of the masterpiece will be very pleased.




That being said I hope everyone enjoys their Valentine's Day. Make sure to give your valentine a nice big kiss.

Great Grandma's Glasses


On Sunday we were able to have a big family dinner. We invited my parents, Cody's mom and step-dad and my grandma. Olivia is infatuated with my grandma's glasses. Anytime she comes over Olivia finds a way to get ahold of them. Sunday was no exception. She found them in my grandma's purse and took off. Good thing she looks so cute in them.