Sick boy

It just so happens today was an ice day so Josh and I were going to spend the day playing and reading and learning how to walk. NOT! He woke up with a nasty fever. I was wearing Daddy's big fleece robe and he just snuggled up on me and got his thumb. he proceeded to stay there until Daddy got home to relieve me at 1230. His fever at times was over 103. It was sooo sad. We got some Motrin on board and next thing ya know, he was on the move. That lasted for about an hour. We decided to go ahead and take him to the doctor and sure enough....a double ear infection. She said it may even be the flu. We go Friday for his one year check up (day after tomorrow) and if he is still having fevers, then they will do a flu swab. By the time we got back from the dr. he was back down and feeling bad. He perked up a little before bedtime. But we gave him all his medicines and laid he down. He only protested for about 3 minutes and he is out. i went in and tucked him in and it seems as though he feels cooler. Hopefully he will be able to sleep tonight. if he wakes up he can come sleep with us. I would be lying if I said I didnt enjoy cuddling and taking care of him today. But oh did I cry when he was feeling so bad. his beautiful blue eyes turned the color of stagnant water. he just kept saying "mom-mom" in his pitiful little sick voice. But i would kiss his hot little forehead and tell him Im here. The we would sing a little Twinkle Twinkle or Itsy Bitsy spider and that seemed to comfort him. he would get his trusty thumb and curl up on me and fall asleep. How could I ever be mad at that thumb? If I have to pay $15K for braces than so be it. It has seem him through good times and bad. And just think, thank GOD this is all over an ear infection. Sadly, there are mommies that have to take care of babies in hospitals and worse. For them my heart is heavy. VERY heavy. No matter how serious the hurt, mommies just NEED to try to take it away.
****night night precious bub. Mommy is here if you need kisses and the Itsy bitsy spider tonight.***

Our little book worm

Josh got some new books for his birthday. He has always had books and we have always read to him. but for whatever reason, he has decided that books rule. He will sit all day and play with just books and pay no attention to his toys. He will bring us a book to read. Tonight he started "reading" by himself. he sits in the floor with his book and quietly say "dabba dabba baaabee" Then he goes from 0 to 100 in a second saying"DABBA DABBA BAAABEEE". We think that is his version of "NO MORE MONKEYS JUMPIN ON THE BED". He picks up on everything. The other night we were out to dinner and Frank and I shook a guys hand. The guy in turn was kidding around with josh and held his hand out to shake it. We almost fell out of our chair when Josh held out his had and shook it. Joshy thought that was too funny so he did it again.

Josh, you are so smart, Bub. You reel in everyone you meet. You have a contagious smile. You make mommy so proud everyday. You are by far my best accomplishment. XO

Night Night like a big boy

We are finding that we have to put Josh to bed while he is still awake. It kills us to just stick him in his room by himself while its dark and lonely. Although he gets better at it every night. But tonight was the first night in his life, that he went to bed without a bottle. UGH! My big boy. Fortunately, he is making this transition easier for us as he is going through a big time cuddling phase. He will just be playing and playing and all of the sudden he will stop and crawl up in our lap and just lay his little head down us. he feels so good and smells so good. I love him so much.

my baby is getting so big

Josh is becoming aware of when he is sleeping and further more what happens when he's sleepy....bedtime. He doesn't like it. he starts hitting himself in the head and grabbing my nose. Anything to keep himself awake. So we have had to resort to putting him to bed while he is still awake and listen to him cry. it breaks both of our hearts, but we know its for his own good. he is getting better every night and crying less. So now we have to do the inevidible....take away his bottle. WAAAAH. We don't think he will have any problem. Its us. Our baby is growing into a toddler. he is such a big boy. he is really starting to enjoy books now. I just pray that one day he will know the love we feel for him.
Today his favorite word has been "da da da" and "yappy yappy". God bless him.

My baby turned ONE!

What an amazing 5 years it has been. I met and married my soulmate. Had new feelings I never could describe. God truly has a plan. And just when I never thought I could love anyone more deeply that my Frank along came Joshua Thomas. He is truly an extension of Frank and I. He fill an empty place in our hearts we never new existed. My only regret at this point is that I am waiting until he is a year old to start a blog. As wonderful as it has been, it has been equally chaotic. So keeping up with when he does his first things has not been well documented. It seems like things might be settling down a little bit, so perhaps I can keep up.
Joshua keeps us so entertained. he is the happiest baby in the world. Very laid back like his daddy. Loves toys and empty water bottles. Enjoys snacking on Iris's food when we arent looking. Favortie foods...grilled cheese sandwiches and carrots. The very thought of walking makes him MAD. not one bit interested. This is fine with me and daddy as he is like Grease Lightining on all fours. Has 8 teeth, we are waiting patiently for his molars. His smile is contagious. he fills up our hearts with every grin. I love my husband more and more everyday as I watch him with Josh. I know that I chose the right man, as he treats me like a queen and is such a great father. Josh will be a good man, just like Daddy. He is sleeping now. i wonder what he dreams about? I just pray that he has sweet dreams and doesnt worry about anything. Mommy and Daddy will see to it that you have whatever you need no matter what. Everything we do and everything we think about is for you my precious "bub".