Wiggly Worm, Part 2

Gavin was acting sleepy this morning, so I put him in his swing for his nap. Ok, before I go any farther in this post, go ahead and ask the question: Do we buckle him into the swing? The answer is No. And I have good reasons for this, too - just like the bouncy seat thing. First, Gavin usually lies still when he's in his swing and just relaxes. And second, we've got the seat of the swing dropped back into a lying down position, so he's not sitting up. Anyway, it has some birds and leaves that go around in a circle and plays soft music - kind of like a mobile. I'm sitting on the couch eating my biscuit from Burger King (I prefer Hardee's biscuits, but there were a million people in the drive-thru this morning. Anyway...), and I watch Gavin reach up and try to touch the birds and leaves. I've never seen him do this, so I just sat and watched. He literally almost rolled out of the swing...while it's moving back and forth! Just a little more effort and I would have had to pick my child up off the floor!

What am I going to do with this kid?

I really do watch my child. I'm not a negligent parent. I keep him safe...most of the time. :)

Friday Five

5 things I plan to do this weekend:

1. Disinfect my house from where Jason has had the flu. (I'm not looking forward to this, but it's something that needs to be done.)

2. Go with Kelli to Scrapbook Creations on the eastside of Spartanburg because they're having a big sale on scrapbook paper and other supplies.

3. Plan Gavin's dedication and celebration lunch.

4. Pray that Gavin and I don't get sick. (I think Gavin's trying to get a cold. He has a runny nose, and his eyes are draining. Plus, he has started to cough this afternoon. And I've got a tickle in my throat that I can't get rid of - kind of like what happened to Jason this week.)

5. Wash my clothes because I have nothing clean to wear. I've washed towels, and Gavin's clothes, and some of Jason's, but none of mine.

*My weekend sounds so exciting doesn't it? What has happened? I've become an old hag!

Flu

Ok - so if Gavin's double ear infection wasn't enough, now we're fighting the flu. No, not Gavin; but Jason. He said it came on so fast yesterday afternoon when he was leaving work. He said all of a sudden he got chills, and his neck and back started hurting. By the time he got home last night, he said he felt so weak and terrible. He went to the doctor this morning, and he said it was definitely the flu. So, we have shipped Gavin off to spend the night at Kelli's house tonight, just to make sure that he's out of reach of flu bugs. This is Gavin's very first night of being away from home at night - and my heart is broken. I miss Gavin so much right now. First of all, I'm a routine kind of person. I don't like anything to mess up my nightly routine (or any routine). And second, night time is mine and Gavin's most important time together. After I feed him, I rock him to sleep real tight in my arms. I get to hold him for a while and smell him, and kiss his sweet little cheeks before putting him down for the night. I'm missing that right now. (You moms know what I'm talking about.) So, I would say to say to a prayer for me - that I survive this "woe is me" pity party. But really a short quick prayer that Jason would get well soon, and even more...that Gavin doesn't get it, would be better. Good night, sleep tight.

Redneck Baby

I have a redneck baby! Jason went to the Bass Masters Classic weigh-in this past weekend and they gave all the people 2 Triton balloons to use to clap with. (Triton makes fishing boats.) Jason gave one of the balloons to Gavin to play with. You'd think Gavin had the most expensive toy in the world! He hung on tight to it and wouldn't let it go. Jason bought Gavin a camouflage onesie in just about every size imagineable. Jason said he did it just to make sure Gavin had one to wear no matter what size he was. Here it is - while Gavin is feeding his bellly.

So, I've decided that Gavin's new theme song is a remake of Gretchen Wilson's "Redneck Woman". I was singing it to Gavin, and this is our version...

Cause I'm a redneck baby

I ain't no high class boy

I'm just a product of my raisin'

I say goo-goo and gah-gah.

Ok, that's all I sing. Gavin won't listen to me sing more than that. I wonder why?

Breakthrough!

We've had breakthrough! After months and months of profuse drooling and knawing, a little tooth has finally poked through those gums! I was burping Gavin after a pretty big bottle, and when he burped, I was talking to him, "Good boy. I bet that belly is so full." (of course I'm talking in baby talk when I did this) I had my hand on his chest helping him to sit up, and then he leaned forward and bit my finger. I was like, "ohh!" Surprise! I rushed to mom's house for dinner, and told her to feel his gums. She thinks it's been there for a day or so. It's sharp! I'm so excited! But on a sad note, it's a sign that my little boy is growing up! Why can't he stay like this forever? I'm really enjoying this stage!

What I am Thankful For

Just this past week, I have heard of several trials that people around us are facing. My heart pours out to these people. It made me thankful for the blessings in my life. I have so much to be thankful for. Here are a few of them: 1. I am thankful that Gavin is a healthy baby. 2. I am thankful that God had enough confidence in me to give me Gavin. 3. I am thankful for a husband who works hard at what he does and is a good provider for me and Gavin. 4. I am thankful for a mom who is a fantastic cook! 5. I am thankful for a home that is warm on cold winter days. 6. I am thankful that I don't have to guess where my next meal will come from. 7. I am thankful for the relationship that I have with my sister. Even though we are COMPLETE opposites, she is still my best friend. 8. I am thankful that my parents are still married and I don't have to worry about whose turn it is to visit on Sunday and trying to keep it "fair". 9. I am thankful for a job that I enjoy and for how easy God made it for me to get a job at Chandler Creek 4 years ago. 10. I am thankful that God gave me another day to live - He hasn't given up on me yet. 11. I am thankful that God has kept his angels around us and kept us safe from major injuries, accidents, and illnesses. What are you thankful for?

Sick Baby

Ok - so last night was the night from Satan - to put it nicely. Kelli had already told me that Gavin had a rough day at her house yesterday. When we got home, the screaming began. Gavin cried until he went to sleep last night. He wouldn't play, he wouldn't read books with me...nothing. All he wanted was for me to hold him and walk him around the house. He usually likes to sit in his bouncy seat (when he's not wiggling out) and watch me cook dinner. He wouldn't even do that. When I finally got him to sleep, he slept really well through the night - only coughed just once, and went right back to sleep. He was still asleep even when I left for school this morning - which was unusual, but good I thought. I just assumed he was so worn out from having a bad night - a bad night that I thought was just a bad case of spoiled-rotten-itis. Kelli said he had a tough morning today, so she made a doctor's appointment for him (and Karis was running a fever too). The doctor said Gavin has a double ear infection; so that explains the screaming fit he had last night. And even better...Karis has the flu. She's been around him and in his face everyday! Can life get any better?