Monday, January 4, 2010

Much needed energy has returned

I am feeling great this morning! The past week has been quite the week. We were visiting family for the holidays when Sunday morning, Clark and I rushed to the ER. He ended up having surgery and staying over night. Then Monday, Will got the stomach flu. We decided to come home after that. Since we've been home, Rosie and I got the flu. However, when I woke up this morning, I felt energetic. I'm hopefully turning over a new leaf.

A little update on us:

Clark is feeling much better. He is on a "soft foods" diet for one more week. It has been really hard since he loves steak, chips, and other banned foods. But, he's been such a good sport. I'm guessing after next week though, we won't be having pudding or soup for a LONG time!

Will is the sweetest kid. Every day he hugs me and tells me he loves me, even when I've been less than patient with him. His new interest is dinosaurs. He and Rosie like to play "T-Rex and Maisaura" (the mother dinosaur . . . I learned this from one of their library books). He will start Sunbeams next week. How can he be that old?!

Rosie loves being funny. She likes to say "Shnikes" to make us laugh. She is talking very well. She told me a story two nights ago about a blue rabbit with floppy ears who she and Dad touched, but Will and I didn't touch him. Last night, I put Rosie to bed around 8:30. At 9, I was tired, so I checked on the kids and then went into my bed. As I was getting comfortable, Rosie comes out of my closet and says, "Hi Mom!" I started cracking up!

I wanted to add pictures to this post, but I accidentally left the camera in the car overnight and it's still pretty cold. I'll try to upload some pictures later in the week.

9 comments:

The Weatherford Family: said...

Hi, sweetie, I can't believe you got sick, too. I hope you are okay. I will get my camera out of the car :) :) Yes, me, too, and send you the picture of your family on the innertube. So cute! I love you all so much. Mom

Carolyn said...

I'm glad you guys are doing okay! You've been in our thoughts and prayers constantly. It was SO GOOD to see you guys. We love you all!

That story about Rosie hiding in your closet is so cute. And I can't believe Will is starting sunbeams!

Unknown said...

Thanks for alerting us to your blog. We are sorry that you have been sick. What a way to end a vacation!! But we are glad you are feeling better. We think your children are adorable, and you and Clark are really wonderful also. You both have so many varied talents. We love you. Love, Grandma and Grandpa

Laura said...

I love the closet story! Keep hanging in there; you guys are strong and enduring a lot right now

Holly said...

I hope all of you are doing better! I heard about Clark's ER trip, so scary!

Courtney said...

I am glad to hear that Will is into dinosaurs, I hope he's enjoying the white elephant gift. My boys have outgrown it and when I saw it Will came to mind! So glad you are all recovering....my mom worried about Clark staying on that diet...sounds like you are keeping him honest!

Amy said...

That is so cute!! will is such a sweetheart, and Rosie is so silly and adorable. I loved this post, it made me laugh. :)

Anonymous said...

you have adorable kids! thx for being such a wonderful Mom! i'm going to have to get Rosie to say her favorite word for me.

Kipp and Gelsey said...

Yikes! What was the surgery for? I hope everyone is feeling better!