Disappointed

Based on some things that happened and didn't happen earlier this week, I've been thinking I would need to return to work much sooner (like a month sooner) than I had originally planned. I was hoping for some kind of miracle so that I would not have to do that. Unfortunately, no such miracle has occurred and I will be going back to work in a week and a half. Fitz will only be 6 weeks old. I am so sad.

Happy Earth Day

Recommended reading. You can now go back to reading about my family.

Must Do This Quickly

Because my kids are downstairs alone as I blog this. Good parenting on my part.

Easter Sunday pictures (also Fitz's two week mark)

Easter Egg Hunt, Family Home Evening, Monday After Easter


This is one of my favorite pictures of all time.


We actually got Charlie to pick up some of the eggs. That was awesome.

The kids had a good time playing at the park together while Dad hid the eggs.

Fitz had his two week check up today (at 3.5 weeks old). Guess how much this kid weighs?

10 pounds, 13 ounces! Can you believe it? He was 7 lbs. 15 oz. at his April 1 appointment, so he's gained almost 3 pounds in 3 weeks. Crazy. He's not super chubby, though, so the doctor thinks he is probably tall as well, although they don't measure length at their two week appointment. Is that weird? Anyway, doctor says he is strong and perfect. Of course, I already knew that. :)

I talked to the doctor about Charlie a little bit. He has his two year well visit in a couple of weeks and I wanted to share our concerns with the doctor as a heads up before that appointment. He said he would make sure to have this ASQ or something like that (Jen, is that right?) for us to fill out and send back in for their specialist to go over. So we should know soon about what is going on with Charlie and what we can do for him.

Okay, I have to get back to being a mom now. Will try to post again soon.

Charlie is Fine

Except he does appear to have the stomach flu. He does not have a concussion, thank goodness. I was very worried last night. I'll take the stomach flu over a concussion any day.

Emergency Room

Charlie threw up again. Josh and his dad are on their way to the ER with him, upon the recommendation of the Kaiser advice line. I'm at home with my other three children, completely helpless.

Great

Josh just reminded me that Charlie fell and hit his head pretty hard earlier tonight. So now he's got me worrying about a concussion.

The Fun Never Ends

Josh just went to check on the kids on our way to bed. Discovered Charlie had thrown up. We took him into the bathroom to put him in the shower. 2nd discovery: stomach flu seems to be affecting both ends. Joy!

Josh currently cleaning Charlie. All the commotion woke up Katie. My hallway smells like puke, since I don't have an actual space in which to keep dirty laundry or a washer and dryer to throw pukey stuff into to clean right away.

Looking forward to the inevitable spread of the illness. Hopefully, Fitz will be unaffected.

Happy Easter

Beautiful.