Summer is here

Summer is here in North Texas. Actually is has been for a few weeks now. So, of course it is time for the summer head cold! Last Friday I found Graham asleep in his bed around 11 in the morning - this is not typical. A 3-year-old putting himself to bed mid-morning??? When he got up the thermometer confirmed that he did indeed have a fever. Things progressed over the weekend, sister got in on the action with a stuffy nose and fever too, then by Monday G's eyes were oozing nasty stuff. Sorry for TMI. So naturally I called his doctor to make an appointment, only to find out they were CLOSED until Tuesday morning. Really? So we waited... Hannah was much better and went to VBS. F i n a l l y Tuesday rolled around and I took Graham in to the doc - raging double ear infection. Although, he wasn't acting like he was in pain! Tough guy. Anyway, picked up prescriptions, gave meds, went to bed. By the next evening G had funky hives all over his legs. Called doc, changed meds, went to bed. This morning he is much better and acting like his ornery self. Now Hannah has a pink crusty eye, so no VBS today or tomorrow. I am so sad for her! She was having such a good time. She is really sad too, but taking it well. Apparently pink eye is common after a cold - we've just never experienced it before. Prescription? Wait it out, wash hands often, don't touch anyone else. Like that last one has ever happened - please pray for us! But really, I think we are on the mend now, finally. It's been a rough week, but things are looking up.

I'm ready for everyone to play outside! We got out the pool and the playset is all fixed up. We have squirt guns, popsicles, the sprinkler, and bubbles just waiting to be used. Granted, we have to do all of our outdoor activities before noon or after 7PM, but whatever. We're ready!