I'm Back! with a little this and a little that.

For my loyal followers, I'm sorry for my week long absence. I was struck last weekend with a nasty sore throat that turned into a full blown cold by the time Monday rolled around. I've attempted to simply survive this week and now am back!  The last three nights, due to my barking dog cough, Luke has resided on the couch. I miss him but don't miss him hitting me with a pillow every time I cough. Now I can hack up a lung without injury!

Here are a few things on my mind this Saturday morning.

This I would not consider a rhinestone as it was pretty sucky and I'm still having mental conflict about it.  I found out that a friend accidentally spread an untrue and hurt full rumor about my family.  By the time Luke and I found out the telephone game had gone through at least 8 people and had even reached his grandfather and entire extended family!  Yesterday I confirmed that it was this friend who started it all but I have yet to call and speak to her about it.  Personally I would rather just pretend it never happened and simply stop talking to this person because I'm a wuss but Luke is so upset and wants to make sure that she doesn't continue to tell other random people something that's untrue.  Can we just say that I'm dreading this phone call.  To go along with this I have chosen a song that I've been loving lately.  I think the part about "I won't let you close enough to hurt me" really hits home to how I'm feeling about this.

On a more positive note Luke and I went to a few more Parade Homes this week.  We may consider building a home next summer and so are looking for ideas just in case.  Every time we walk through a home I point out all the things that I WANT!  Luke told me yesterday to put together a list so that we can remember once the time comes to start on the plans.  

Here is my NEW HOME must haves would like to haves:

1. A front porch where I can sit on an Adirondack chair and drink wine iced tea while watching the kids ride their bikes in the street.

2. A screen porch where I can sit with friends and drink wine iced tea or read a book without bugs attacking me. {Who knows if I will even have time to enjoy these spaces but just in case, I WANT them}

3. Back yard big enough to fit a swing set and other toys for the kids

4. Framed mirrors in the bathrooms

5. Island in the kitchen, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances
6. Open floor plan, fireplace in the living room
7. Guest room/craft room {this one I'm pushing for!}
8. Lockers in the mud room
9. Cool lighting! Like below!

Can you see this in my front entryway?

Or how about this for my entryway?

Above my dining room table?

All of the light fixtures above are from Overstock.com

Stay tuned for the conclusion of my friend confrontation and also a fun Father's Day bbq that we are attending tomorrow.

"Nylenol"

I've got a sick baby home with me today.  What started last week as a slight runny nose has turned into a sea of snot, tears and drool accompanied by a fever.  Yeah!  Both Max and I did not sleep last night.  He tried to but then would wake up crying because he couldn't breathe.  Unfortunately, the crying made more snot flow and along with that came more crying.  Every time I would attempt to put him back to sleep I would pray/beg God to keep him asleep for more than 20 minutes.  These prayers were rarely answered.  The worst part was that I had to get up at 5:30am for work and by had to I mean most days I can be a little late but on Thursdays I must be there by 7:00am sharp!

At 10:30am we visited the doctor to make sure that everything was OK and it looks like it's just a bad cold.  Max cried the entire time and at one point it was so bad that I was attacked by a hug web of drool that clung to my arm and wouldn't let go.  Everywhere I moved it moved too.  The nurse even laughed!  In the end, they advised me to give him some Tylenol every 4 hours and call back tomorrow morning with the progress. 

Here's my little guy after we got home from the doctor... with snot running down his face.
 

I'm exhausted. Did I mention my husband is still not home from playing hockey in Texas?  Don't even ask.
What I realized while caring for my sick little guy is that I am now the mom.  It's a very strange feeling to be the one giving the Tylenol and cleaning up the boogies.  My mom says that when I was little I would say "more nylenol" in a very whiney voice.  Max can't talk yet but if he could I can guess that's what he would be saying. 

Pray that little Max gets better... and fast!