Rotavirus is of the devil!!!

We have had a ROUGH week to say the least. I had planned for me and the boys to leave for Florida on Tuesday morning. Nolen started throwing up on Sunday.....then came fever and diarrhea. By Monday I knew this was no 24 hour bug and we would not be going--I was so bummed.By Tuesday morning we were at the ER for dehydration. He could not hold down anything and was lethargic (except for when he would hit himself in the stomach--probably because his poor little belly was hurting so bad).
Let me just say Zofran is a life saver. He threw up when we walked into the ER and they gave him Zofran and he did not throw up again while we were there and was actually able to hold down some Powerade. Today is the first day that he has gotten off of the couch and is actually playing.
I literally have not been able to do anything except sit and hold him. Thank God for my mother-in-law coming over and doing my throw up and diarrhea laundry and disinfecting everything!!! Finally, yesterday he took a 3 hour nap in his own bed and I was able to do some laundry and disinfect everything again. I am sure he has lost a few lbs. since he has not really eaten a meal since Saturday night--but he did eat some dry cheerios this morning.
I knew he was starting to feel better last night when I sneezed and he said "Bwess you Mommy"--man I love that little voice. I remember when I was trying sooooo hard to get pregnant and I would often say that I wanted so badly to have a baby to care for....and when they were sick they would want me. Thank you Jesus--I have that now...and even though I hate it when they are sick, I LOVE that I get to be the one to sit and hold them and take care of them.

Flying cows and clumsy kids!!!

My boys are finally getting to the age where they play together....which I love. However, along with playing together comes fighting--more fighting. Even though Nolen is 25 months younger than Gavin, he is pretty tough. Don't get me wrong...Gavin is no push over but Nolen does not back down--ever!! Hence the goose egg on Gavin's head.
They were playing so well together (after Gavin got out of time out for not sharing). Gavin had all his farm stuff out. Nolen decided to pick up the heavy plastic cow and throw it at Gavin's head. Once he realized that he hurt him...he laughed for a second and then ran over and tried to hug him and say "sowwy bubba" (I'm sure he thought that if he said sorry that would keep him from getting in trouble). So, off to time out he went. I need a girl!
Thank God..we actually had a few days of nice weather. So, we spent quite a bit of time outside. Nolen is still a little clumsy (hopefully because of his age and not because of his mother) and he fell and hit his forehead on the bottom step of the deck. He got a pretty good scrape and bruise--cried for about 10 seconds and was back to playing.

Next he decided to walk across the pool cover. He stopped about half way-I told him to get off of it, he laughed and took off running. It's gonna be an interesting summer for sure.

Fun, Fun!!!

I got tagged on Facebook and thought I would put it on here. So, I went a little over 25....

Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.

In no particular order.....

1. I am reading the Bible through chronologically this year...I love it!!!
2. Eric and I are high school sweethearts. We have been together for over 11 years.
3. I am married to the most wonderful husband/daddy ever...I am so blessed. Oh yeah....and he is HOT!!!
3. Both my boys were conceived through fertility.
4. I had a miscarriage in July after being told for years that I could never get pregnant on my own. I know that God was confirming to me that he works through Doctors but if he wants me to be pregnant...he doesn't need Doctors to make it happen.
5. We are currently trying to get pregnant without fertility.
6. Nolen's birth was the scariest experience of my life....he is truly a miracle. God was totally watching over me and my baby.
7. Being a Mommy is exactly what I have wanted to do my whole life.
8. Motherhood is the hardest thing I have ever done but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
9. I secretly want to sing at Church but I haven't sang since high school and I am scared (not a secret anymore I guess).
10. My Mom is married to one of my best friends from High School's Dad.
11. I grow more and more like my Mom everyday.
12. Since moving away from my entire family and my friends that I have known my whole life I have realized my need for "girlfriends".
13. I am shy and have a really hard time going up and talking to people that I don't know very well. Sometimes people think I am a snob because of it...but I am not.
14. Once I get to know you...I am not shy at all.
15. I have AWESOME in-laws...I am very blessed.
16. Both of my parents grew up in Cottondale, Florida.....talk about redneck. Fruit stands and a gas station--thats it!
17. I was born at General Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
18. I am very close to my Mom and Sister.
19. I take a bath EVERY night. It runs in my family. A bath solves anything!!
20. I used to hate reading but now I love it...I read every night in the bath.
21. Eric and I love sushi...we have to eat it when we go home. We have yet to find really good sushi here...just not as fresh.
22. I cannot dance to save my life--but my husband is a great dancer.
23. My niece was born with Cystic Fibrosis BUT has not had any symptoms and we are believing that she never will. Thank you Jesus!!
24. I miss Niceville....I hope to move back someday.
25. I am obsessed with washing my face. I wash it at least twice a day...and cannot sleep with makeup on ever.
26. I wish I was closer to my brother and I would like to see him and his family more.
27. I do not like to stay by myself....I do not sleep at all if Eric is out of town. Hate it.
28. I believe my boys are the most beautiful, smart, funny children ever....like every parent.

Finally getting the hang of this sewing thing!!

I think I really like it! This is a gift I made for someone. I seem to be getting a little faster too. This totally made me realize that I spent waaaayyy too much money on burp cloths and blankets--not next time, I will be making everything!! Live and learn, right?

Snow Day!!!

Well....good ole Knoxville got about 3 inches of snow in 2 hours on Monday. I dropped Gavin off at school at 9 as usual and went to work to do payroll and after about an hour and a half--got a call that they were closing the school and I needed to come and get him. So.....we went home and played in the snow!!!!

Our hizzy with pretty snow!!

Daddy and Nolen working on the snowman.

Daddy and Nolen....

Daddy and Gavin...

Nolen decided to eat snow....and mulch--bluck!

Nolen doesn't participate so well for pictures....can you tell?

Daddy and his boys with the snowman!

Our big boy....

Gavin loves the snow!!

Nolen making his snowman....