They grow up so fast!!!: What a weekend!!

Well I have been tested as a parent this weekend. It all started in the middle of last week really. I was sick Wednesday night(really I just couldn't sleep and I had a terrible headache) and in the morning had all I could do to get in the shower and get ready for work. Well I did it and then I got the kids up. From the moment I woke Matthew up I could tell he wasn't himself. Just as I was getting ready to walk out the door he threw up all over me. I cried from exhaustion and couldn't bring myself to going to work. I stayed home all day with a very sick little boy. We thought he had the flu but after many hours in the ER Friday night we now know he has double ear infections and pneumonia. I didn't know that throwing up was a sign on pneumonia. He was dehydrated and had a temp of 102.8. He is one sick little boy. All day Saturday he just wanted to be held and cried all the time. Today was better--we did venture to the mall for a short time. All of us needed to get out of this house and Matthew did perk up some when we went out however he is back to his cranky self (which he has every right to be cranky). Ryan did take the two older ones outside Saturday and took them sledding---they had a ton of fun. It has been stressful as a parent knowing that I'm doing the best I can do. I wouldn't change having these kids for anything---they keep me going and we love them so much.

I just have to say thanks again to my mom (Marilyn). She came and sat with me at the hospital on Friday night as Ryan had to stay home with the other two. If it wasn't for her being there I would have went crazy. She is such a blessing to Ryan and I and we love her lots----I only hope I can be half the mom to my kids as she is to me. WE LOVE YOU MOM!!!!
This is what Matthew has done for several days --- Ryan and the dogs loved it when it was there turn to take care of Matthew---they all got to sleep.