Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Uncle Greg & AP
My brother just loves being around Allie Parker. Unfortunately he is on crutches until January 6th so he can't do much with her right now but I know he is going to be one of her favorite people one day. Imagine this - a little girl surrounded by not only her dad, but her grandfather and uncle...AP and I are the only two girls! She's going to be one spoiled rotten baby girl.
Uncle Greg - your Allie Parker loves you!
Allie and the 2 am CVS run
Normally at night we bathe Allie, feed her a bottle then rock her to sleep. When we put her in her crib 99% of the time she is out. If she's not, she might whine for 2-3 minutes but then she is toast.
Last Tuesday night in Marshall, we bathed her then tried to feed her a bottle but she was having NO part of any of it. She even screamed during her bath which never happens. We finally got her to bed around 11 pm (well, OUR bed) but at 2 am she woke up screaming which made us realize there was something wrong - our baby never cries like that. On top of it all she was extremely hot signaling fever.
We woke up Pammy (my MIL) and she stayed with Allie upstairs while Ben and I ran to CVS to buy a thermometer. When we got home, sure enough the poor baby was running a 101.7 degree fever. We finally got her back to sleep around 4 am, but she was awake by 7. Even as an infant, we NEVER had a night like the one Tuesday! Ben took her downstairs and this is what I woke up to...how sweet is this sight? After a night like the one we had, it definitely puts a smile on your face!
NOTE to self - when traveling with a baby always bring a thermometer, Tylenol and Orajel!
Say what you want to about a small town BUT I love it when you call your pediatrician from your childhood at 9 am and they work you in at 11:15 am. You get to the office, fill out paperwork and are IN the room at 11:20 am and OUT by 11:45 am. Oh what I would give for this to be the case in Baton Rouge. Dr. Turner was so sweet to see us. From what he told us teething normally gives babies no more than a 101 degree fever and since she was on the cusp, he put her on antibiotics just in case she was coming down with something. Good ole' Amoxicillin. Ugh, I tasted that nasty pink crap and it tastes just as bad as it smells and looks...poor babies.
When we got home, we gave AP a dose and she read on her daddy's lap then took a nap in his arms WHILE I was blow-drying my hair might I add. How does she sleep through things like that?
Last Tuesday night in Marshall, we bathed her then tried to feed her a bottle but she was having NO part of any of it. She even screamed during her bath which never happens. We finally got her to bed around 11 pm (well, OUR bed) but at 2 am she woke up screaming which made us realize there was something wrong - our baby never cries like that. On top of it all she was extremely hot signaling fever.
We woke up Pammy (my MIL) and she stayed with Allie upstairs while Ben and I ran to CVS to buy a thermometer. When we got home, sure enough the poor baby was running a 101.7 degree fever. We finally got her back to sleep around 4 am, but she was awake by 7. Even as an infant, we NEVER had a night like the one Tuesday! Ben took her downstairs and this is what I woke up to...how sweet is this sight? After a night like the one we had, it definitely puts a smile on your face!
NOTE to self - when traveling with a baby always bring a thermometer, Tylenol and Orajel!
Say what you want to about a small town BUT I love it when you call your pediatrician from your childhood at 9 am and they work you in at 11:15 am. You get to the office, fill out paperwork and are IN the room at 11:20 am and OUT by 11:45 am. Oh what I would give for this to be the case in Baton Rouge. Dr. Turner was so sweet to see us. From what he told us teething normally gives babies no more than a 101 degree fever and since she was on the cusp, he put her on antibiotics just in case she was coming down with something. Good ole' Amoxicillin. Ugh, I tasted that nasty pink crap and it tastes just as bad as it smells and looks...poor babies.
When we got home, we gave AP a dose and she read on her daddy's lap then took a nap in his arms WHILE I was blow-drying my hair might I add. How does she sleep through things like that?
Christmas without mom
As hard as it was not having mom present this year I still had an amazing Christmas with my sweet Allie Parker. It's amazing how just looking at her can take away all the sorrow and completely fill my heart with joy.
On Christmas Eve, daddy, Greg, Ben and I went to church at First Methodist. The service was wonderful. FUMC has a new pastor who did a great job and as always, the service was filled with Christmas music and candles at the end. I did fairly well throughout the service until Oh Holy Night when the church lights went out and the candles were being lit. It really hit me hard that mom truly was not there.
Enough sappiness! After church we went back to daddy's and opened gifts then hung out with the fam and extended fam. Poor Allie Parker just did not feel well (see next post) so it was pretty hectic for Ben and me. She screamed for probably an hour, would not go to bed...it was miserable.
As sad as I am saying this, I am kind of glad the holidays are over. I've dreaded our first Christmas since losing mom for a long time and am glad Allie was young this year so she couldn't see the sadness on my face. Next year will be so much fun - an 18-month-old who somewhat understands Santa...cannot wait!
On Christmas Eve, daddy, Greg, Ben and I went to church at First Methodist. The service was wonderful. FUMC has a new pastor who did a great job and as always, the service was filled with Christmas music and candles at the end. I did fairly well throughout the service until Oh Holy Night when the church lights went out and the candles were being lit. It really hit me hard that mom truly was not there.
Enough sappiness! After church we went back to daddy's and opened gifts then hung out with the fam and extended fam. Poor Allie Parker just did not feel well (see next post) so it was pretty hectic for Ben and me. She screamed for probably an hour, would not go to bed...it was miserable.
As sad as I am saying this, I am kind of glad the holidays are over. I've dreaded our first Christmas since losing mom for a long time and am glad Allie was young this year so she couldn't see the sadness on my face. Next year will be so much fun - an 18-month-old who somewhat understands Santa...cannot wait!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Oh my dear Sweet Moose...how I love him!
We've had a couple rough nights since we got to Marshall but my Ben Ross never ceases to amaze me and make me laugh.
Last night he stayed up with dad and I went to bed early with AP...our goal was to do shifts.
She woke up at 7 am, bright-eyed and bushy tailed, so I called Ben to my rescue. He called it quits this morning with dad around 3:30 am and several cocktails later.
While ushering Allie into her first Christmas morning Ben was more than excited to see the new Nick Jr. music video featuring none other than Moose and his Christmas rendition. Here's to Moose and his off-key carols.
Merry Christmas and to all a good night!
Last night he stayed up with dad and I went to bed early with AP...our goal was to do shifts.
She woke up at 7 am, bright-eyed and bushy tailed, so I called Ben to my rescue. He called it quits this morning with dad around 3:30 am and several cocktails later.
While ushering Allie into her first Christmas morning Ben was more than excited to see the new Nick Jr. music video featuring none other than Moose and his Christmas rendition. Here's to Moose and his off-key carols.
Merry Christmas and to all a good night!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Baptism Day
Over the weekend our family and friends joined us for Allie's baptism...she did so well during the actual service. After, we hosted a brunch at our house...pictures are below!
On the menu - breakfast casserole and hashbrown potatoes, shrimp and grits, homemade rolls
Mimosas...yum
Mom and sweet pea
"Aunt Sandi I love electronics...I promise I'll be careful!" :)
"Papa B, I'm really tired."
"...ok, I've hit the wall and I'm ready to change!"
Thursday, December 16, 2010
My mom and her plants
The past couple days have been fairly rough for me. Not to the point where I cry all day, just small breakdowns here and there. When I rock Allie to bed at night, I normally cry for a couple minutes...when I listen to Christmas songs (which I've done way less than normal this year), I cry. It just sucks and I'll leave it at that.
My mom had such a green thumb. No kidding, in her "next life" I really think she is a horticulturist. Mom would take the rattiest plant at the nursery and make it a beautiful monstrosity in the shortest period of time. When she died, we received so many plants, flowers, etc. and I kept telling dad that I only wanted people who would take care of them to adopt them once the funeral was over.
I inherited several plants, the vast majority of which are still alive. Mom's favorite flower was the hydrangea - of which was received many - but mine died 3 weeks after the funeral...SAD day for me. But anyway, the rest of the plants I took are still alive and I know mom is proud of me.
My mom had such a green thumb. No kidding, in her "next life" I really think she is a horticulturist. Mom would take the rattiest plant at the nursery and make it a beautiful monstrosity in the shortest period of time. When she died, we received so many plants, flowers, etc. and I kept telling dad that I only wanted people who would take care of them to adopt them once the funeral was over.
I inherited several plants, the vast majority of which are still alive. Mom's favorite flower was the hydrangea - of which was received many - but mine died 3 weeks after the funeral...SAD day for me. But anyway, the rest of the plants I took are still alive and I know mom is proud of me.
Ok, these look awful but I refuse to let them go!
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