Quick Update

Just wanted to let everyone know that it was finally decided that Zeke has pneumonia. We have to watch his breathing because it keeps dipping, but because he doesn't have a fever, has increased his eating, and is actually up playing a bit. He was put on an antibiotic because he has also gotten an ear infection. The poor kid can't catch a break.
Ben just has a rotten cold. He keeps running a low fever and has lots of yucky coughing and sneezing. He also refuses to be put down. As in he has slept in my arms every night since Tuesday. Yes, that is 4 nights of me holding him all night long. He actually layed on the floor and played a few minutes today so I am hoping he is also on the upswing.
I am getting a massage when all this is over is all I have to say...

Home

Just wanted to let all of you know real fast that we are home. Praying for a good night with both boys. Thank you so much for praying we have truly felt it. I will give more info when I am not about to fall over.

Replaced

Already, my son has replaced his love and affection for me. I just really thought this would happen later. I really thought I would get a few years at least where I was the #1 in his world. I really thought that when I was replaced, it would be with at least a human...

"Hmmmm...a little fry with my ketchup, please"

That belly is what happens when you ask a child covered in ketchup to say please, and he signs it for you. Manners are now out the window in these situations

So happy in this newfound relationship

Here is dada about to cart this kiddo off to the tub!

3rd time's a charm

Guess where we are again? As I sit in my house writing this, Spence and Zeke are cozied up in a comfy room at Wake Med. Zeke has been running a weird fever and coughing for a couple days, hasn't eaten since Sunday night, and is just acting really strange. So, we were sent over to the ER for testing. Zeke knows what's going on this time, and is fighting mad each time anyone comes through his room door. Let me tell you, this kid can fight. Zeke does not have pneumonia, flu, RSV, or meningitis. But we don't really know what he has or what's going on. They are keeping him overnight to observe to make sure the fever stays down and that he starts eating and getting some fluids. When we know more, you'll know more. Keep us in your prayers. Especially that Ben who has started coughing and running a low grade fever as well.

Mama's lil helper

Zeke has become so interested in everything I do lately. When I am cooking dinner, he is right underneath me. When I am folding laundry, he is just as quickly unfolding it. When I clean the bathroom, he is fighting to play in the toilet. Yes, things end up taking me at least twice as long, but I have found them much more enjoyable with him by my side. Here are a few pictures of him in action:

The best part of baking a cake

What you don't know, and I do, is that there was never a cupcake in this paper

Just before he climbed this mountain of clothes

Shortly after this was taken, he was inside the dishwasher

McLeansville/Whitsett Trip

Spence went up to Boston Monday through Wednesday this week. He was there for a whirlwind vision trip. We decided to head in to visit our families while he was gone. We spent two nights at Spencer's parents house and had an absolute blast visiting. Here is a recap in pictures:

Zeke ate Jack's for the first time- check out that fried yummy goodness

Shellie & Sierra played hide and seek with Zeke

My parents lab, Gabe, enjoys an afternoon treat

Ben thought Bampa was funny

Ben, Bampa, and Pop posed for a pic

Zeke helped Pop and Bampa grill out

Ben got to hang out with Great Grandma

Zeke refused to sit with Great Grandma, so I hopped into the picture

Zeke and Sophie played with playdoh,

and sidewalk chalk,

and ran all over the backyard.

Pawpaw read Zeke a favorite Goodnight Moon

And Zeke and Sophie cleaned up afterwards

We had a great trip, but I missed Spence. Even with all that family to help, no one can replace the daddy of our house :)

Kisses So Sweet