Pneumonia

Talk about a nightmare that feels like it won't end. Poor Michael has pneumonia. We couldn't get his fever to break for 24 straight hours on Sunday. It got up over 105 multiple times. Sunday night he threw up in his crib, then a couple of hours later he threw up on Kyle....in our bed at 5 am. He got two baths between 2 and 5 am. Since then I've been thrown up on multiple times. I slept a total of 45 minutes Sunday night. Lovely.

Last night was much better. He still has a fever, and still can't keep anything down, but we all got some sleep. I just gave him a bottle (liquid diet) and he was so hungry and was crying for more, so I succumbed and gave him another 4 ounces. Shouldn't have done it. Once again, I was drenched. Let's hope this ends soon. The antibiotics seem to be working.

Here's what pneumonia looks like....

I this is how we all feel right about now.

Monkey Boy

No, I was not trying to see how many comments I could get on my last post before I did another post, but thanks for all the congratulations. I'm excited for numero 2, but honestly lately I'm wondering how in the world I'm going to do it! I had my 16 week checkup this morning, and everything is going great. Nothing makes this momma happier then hearing the babe's heartbeat beating inside of me. (I think I'm having a girl because I feel completely different, but who knows.)

These pictures have nothing to do with this post, but thought I'd put them on here. These were taken during Christmas in Vancouver.

We are thick into the job search. Right now Tri-Cities has nothing to offer, unless you're a nurse, or a farm laborer. Other cities, aren't really much better, but we're pretty much applying anywhere right now. Neither of us want to move, but it's not looking good. Patience, patience, patience. Did you know that 2008 was the worst year for layoffs since 1945, and it's already predicted that 2009 will blow that number out of the water? Get ready folks, it could be a bumpy ride for many of us.

I came down with the flu on Sunday night, which has turned into a cold. I have been sick so much this winter, and I'm sick of it. I slept 3 hours last night. Miserable. Michael has been sick with a cold for 2.5 weeks now, but hopefully it's on its way out. It doesn't slow him down. He has learned how to climb on top of things, and his reach is getting much better (worse for me). I turned my back while doing dishes last night, and in the meantime he grabbed my favorite Crate & Barrel glass pitcher, and threw it across the kitchen. It shattered everywhere; I'm so sad. He throws everything like it's a ball.

**I've since moved this sofa back table to a different spot and put back all the decor I had on it before Michael threw it all off.

Merry Christmas!

Santa Baby

Since my last post, we went to see Kyle's mom and he helped her with her "honey-to-do" list. We figured we should take advantage of the free gas while we still had it (they shut his card off yesterday...sad, sad day). We'll head back on Tuesday for a week. This month feels like a whirlwind for more then one reason.

Then my aunt watched Michael and we took my parents to Leavenworth for the day. It was fun to be up there during Christmas time because of everything that is going on, but not sure I'd go back for a while. You can only see so many trinket stores before you've seen them all. I've been to Germany before, and I'm pretty sure they don't have stores like that, but they did get it right with the building store fronts and decor. We came away with some German chocolate, which was our only expectation.

I would post some pictures but they are on my dad's cell phone. Our camera crashed and burned, so we're camera-less right now. I did borrow my sisters today so we could take a picture of Michael on Santa's lap at the mall. Our normal "I-love-strangers-more-then-my-parents child" decided that Santa was not his thing. He instantaneously burst in to tears, so our picture didn't really turn out. Plus we didn't want to pay the $24 dollars for one sheet of pictures, so they weren't giving us much time to take a picture. Hopefully at the ward party they'll have Santa and we can do retakes.

Michael is so much fun, we can hardly stand it. Seriously, he is non-stop fun. Of course I'm biased, but people tell me that all the time. We are so lucky to have such a good baby. We love him soooooo much. He's not perfect though. He tears apart my house all day long. He is in to everything, and does not stop unless he's taking a nap. Thank heavens for naps and early bed times. Lately he's been really into hugging people, and wants to hug and kiss everyone. Of course, he's still biting me any chance he gets. He loves biting us, I don't get it! Luckily he hasn't bit anyone else (so far).

Putting It Out There

Kyle's been working for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) since August, and had just recently finished his training (three weeks in North Carolina, and lots of tests). We have been really happy with the company, and he has loved his job. Things couldn't be better. Or could they? GSK decided to give us an early Christmas present this year. Wasn't that nice of them? We thought so too, until we found out the present was coming by way of severance. Yep, you read it right, we were laid off (along with 1,800 other sales employees). I know, we were shocked too. Let's just say Wednesday and Thursday weren't my best days.

So if anyone out there hears of anything that you think might be a fit, please let us know, but also don't get offended if the jobs not the right fit. I say this because since the layoffs, Kyle's been referred to a job at Wal-Mart. Probably not the route we're going right now. Not that there's anything wrong with working there, but it's just a little different then what we want. :) We are willing to relocate, but if possible we would really like to stay here.

We know that everything will work out, and realize that we have to be patient because not much hiring goes on during the holidays. So for now, we'll try to enjoy the time off.

Family Picture

I'm thinking this will be our family Christmas Card picture if I ever send one out. One of the missionaries who lives with my mom and dad took it for us at Thanksgiving (everyone else was busy). Turned out pretty good I think. My little brother took our engagement picture, so as you can see we like to stick to the amateurs. There's nothing a little PhotoShop can't fix.

Thanksgiving Update....Better Late Then Never

We had a nice Thanksgiving at my sister's house. It was a smaller group then we're used to, but still plenty of action. I was in charge of a number of things, but the most nerve racking was the apple pie. It was my first try at making a pie. Lucky for me, it turned out great. The best part? Dairy free for Michael.

Our good family friend Seth was in town for the holiday, and we were able to see him for a while, which is always entertaining. The missionaries and Seth put up my mom's Christmas decorations. My mom and dad were watching Michael and were going to a reception. They invited Seth along. My mom said that when they were saying goodbye to Seth, he went to the back of the van to give Michael a hug and kiss and said, "I'm your daddy, and your my son." Hilarious. I have four "engagement rings" from Seth, so as you can see, he does wish he was Michael's daddy, but let me assure you. He is NOT.

Next we went to visit my bestie Candice and her family at Cameo Heights Mansion. If you need a getaway, this place is close, convenient and like nothing you've ever seen before. Thanks again Fieldings! The food, accomodations and location are all amazing.