Et tu stomach flu

Sorry we've been distant lately but Elias is suffering from some sort of stomach bug. I'll tell you, being a parent is extremely nerve wracking. There is nothing more horrible than watching your Little Man vomit and there's nothing you can do for him.

His loss of appetite starting a few days ago and then Saturday he threw up twice. I called the urgent care nurse and she told us he had to be seen within 24 hours so off to the ER we went. Now me, being the neurotic mother that I am, wanted an MRI a CT Scan everything done to make sure my boy was okay. All they did was say he's not dehydrated, give him Pedialyte and feed slowly. Okay, are you sure? I mean it could be an intestinal obstruction, brain tumor, anything. Brad of course has to calm me down because I'm a wreck. I used to do this with Marbie but now it's magnified by 5000! I truly have to learn to keep my emotions in check since I don't want Elias to feel my fear. I have to learn to be calm and collected and not Shirley McClain running through the hospital halls in Terms of Endearment, screaming, "Give my son his medication."

Okay, so here we are today. Last night Elias threw up twice, one little one and one big. I got my pediatrician on the line and she thinks because his little body had some sweet potatoes and pears that it may have been too much. Of course I wish they would have told me that in the ER. So he was up with me from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. We played in bed until we both fell asleep. Brad came home and we all slept together to make sure the Little Man didn't vomit in his sleep. He woke up a couple of times, ate some more and fingers crossed, hasn't thrown up since. We're keeping him off solids for a few more days and hoping he starts to feel better. I guess being a parent not only teaches you patience and persistence but also how to keep your composure and helplessness. I just want to do whatever I can for my Little Man to feel better. It is so tough leaving for work when you wish you could take care of him. Thankfully he's in the loving arms of his Gramma Sonny and I'll be home soon.

Also, for and update on the Elias Tooth Game, no teeth yet so only Gramma Bette is still in the running!

Hallelujah

Elias slept from 7:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. this morning. I know that may not sound like a lot to you but it is a lot to us. I actually got 7 hours in a row of sleep. Thank you to my beautiful baby boy for giving your mom and dad some sleep. Now believe me we're not counting on that tonight, but we're taking it night by night!

It's a sad day in Titletown.

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Asher Lee

New photos of Asher Lee,

my cousin Nathan and his wife Jackie's little boy. Too cute!

Happy Bronze Anniversary

I have to give a shout out to Mom and Dad. Today is their 8th wedding anniversary. As Mom said to Dad this morning, "Eight years ago today, as of this moment, I was getting my hair done and you were sleeping." Dad said, "Not much has changed." Well I have to disagree because I think I'm a big change. I think Mom and Dad agree though that it has been the best change in their whole lives. I love you Mom and Dad. Peace out...Elias.

Packer Dilemma

Okay there is no escaping the Brett Favre drama going on and especially not in our household. With Brad as an editor of a sports section and both of us rabid Packer fans, there has been much discussion. Not that anyone cares but I feel the need to voice my opinion. The Packers are being idiots. Yes Brett said he was retiring, yes he wants to come back, yes he's being a bit whiny but come on are you seriously going to sit him or worse, trade him. You can't tell me that Aaron Rodgers is going to be a better quarterback than Brett. There's only a few quarterbacks that MAY and I say MAY be better than Brett and Aaron Rodgers is not one of them. As Brad keeps saying, he's no Steve Young waiting in the wings, it's Aaron Rodgers. Brett should win the starting job hands down.

Let's talk trade. If the Packers trade Brett Favre I'm done. Seriously. I don't think I can watch football this year. If Brett goes to the Vikings, or worse yet the Bears I'm selling my Packer stock. Again I'm serious. If Brett goes to another NFC Central team he will kill the Packers. We will suck and Brett will come back and kick our butts (unless it's too cold, as we all know Brett hates the cold now). I really truly hope that Elias gets to see Brett Favre play in a Packers uniform. The team owes it to him, to us and the city of Green Bay.

So now that I've vented, what's your opinion? I'd love to hear it, even you Bears fans. Also check out Brad's paper's blog. Click here to check it out.

Yum Yum

So yesterday Mom and Dad went out for dinner and I came along. They said it was an early anniversary dinner. We walked to Trattoria Gemelli. Mom and Dad ate and I sat in a high chair for the first time. I mostly smacked my hands on the table and tried to grab food but it was fun. Mom and Dad said I was really good. I didn't cry or yell, I ate some summer vegetables and prunes and oatmeal along with Mom and Dad. Earlier in the day Mom let me suck on a nectarine and it was really good too.

My new favorite thing is Mom's Cookie Monster voice. It is so funny. I go into fits of laughter everytime she says, "C is for Cookie". Here's a picture of me laughing.

I'm getting over a little cold but I'm starting to feel better. My nose was stuffy and it was hard sleeping. I still wake up because it's hard to breath. Friday we're going to Liza's new house so it should be fun!

Pcace out...Elias