Croup

Miss P has the croup* (is it the croup or just croup? My Granny always said the croup, but maybe that's like the Walmart). We have 3 prescriptions.... a steroid, a stronger antibiotic, and a cough medicine. Poor baby just feels awful and there's nothing I can do to make it better. I think that's the worst thing about being a mom... knowing there's something wrong and not being able to make it ok.

*Croup is a group of respiratory diseases that often affect infants and children[1] under age 6. It is characterized by a barking cough; a whistling, obstructive sound (stridor) as the child breathes in; and hoarseness due to obstruction in the region of the larynx. It may be mild, moderate or severe, and severe cases, with breathing difficulty, can be fatal if not treated in a hospital.[2]

BFF

I'm working on a project for Christmas and hopped on my sister's myspace to see if she had any pics of P that I don't have in my files. I happened to see a blog post Allie wrote yesterday:

I Miss That Little One
Current mood: sad Category: Life
I love that kid so damn much! Ugh I hate that I'm not there. I've been with her since she was 2 weeks old. We were so close it was scary! It just breaks my heart that I can't see her when I need a Payton fix. If you're reading this Court, give Miss P a hug & kiss from me please.
Love ya'll,Auntie Allie

Tears are still dripping all over my keyboard!

Allie moved in with Momma and Daddy while Michael was in Iraq...2 weeks after Payton was born. I have no doubt that if Michael wasn't about to leave for 15 months, she would've been at the hospital when I had P.

I remember Allie was so nervous and scared to hold Payton the first time... she thought she was going to drop her! She was a pro in no time! Mom and Allie came over every week day for several, several months... literally my life line when I was dealing with post partum depression (thank you zoloft!).

Allie and Payton have an indescribable bond. I truly believe they are each other's best friend. I hate that I don't get to see Allison on a regular basis and it makes me so sad that Payton doesn't get to see her Auntie Allie at least once a week anymore. I'm SO ready for Allie and Michael to get here for the holidays! Only 10 more sleeps!!!

Halloween 2007. Allie could put P in the Bjorn and she'd be out in seconds!

Yum! Cheez-its.

Having so much fun together!

Absolute adoration for one another

So sad to leave.....

Sick Baby

Miss Priss is super sick! She is crazy congested, super fussy, hardly slept last night and had a fever of 102.3. We went to an after hours pediatrician this morning to see what was going on... another ear infection and bad cold. When I got home from filling the prescription, I walked upstairs to see this....

Thanksgiving 2008

My first pecan pie! Delicious!!

Conner pulled Payton in this wagon all afternoon

Payton opened her Christmas presents right after Thanksgiving lunch (don't ask me...) Her favorite was the American Girl Itty Bitty Baby

Playing outside

Rockstar baby before bed

Roll Tide!

Jay, Ashley, Lane and I went to Tuscaloosa on Saturday for the Iron Bowl (Alabama vs Auburn). The forecast called for cold and rain... It rained Friday night and into Saturday, but luckily stopped before kickoff. We were in the upper deck and a fog rolled in, so it was a bit damp, but we had a blast! This was the first time in 6 years that Alabama beat Auburn... 36-0...not to mention Alabama is #1 in the country. Let's hope we're headed to Miami in January for the National Championship.

Tailgating before the game

Bryant-Denny Stadium

The fog rolling in

Yum... nothing like a hot chocolate martini to keep warm

The excitement of the win and a few adult beverages

Thankful!

We're leaving for Alabama tomorrow and won't be back until Monday morning.

Payton had a Thanksgiving Feast at school last Thursday. They made these shirts for them to wear... the body of the turkey is her foot print.


I have so much to be thankful for this year! I have been blessed beyond measure.
~ my amazing husband who continues to surprise me
~ the light of my life, Payton Elizabeth... my heart swells more and more with each passing day
~ my parents who are there for me all.the.time
~ my sister who is such an incredible friend
~ my friends who keep me grounded, laughing and loving my life

Koozie Kraziness

Or if you're from AL, it'd be Huggie Hysteria ;)

I'm so sorry dear friends if you've tried to contact me the past few days.

I've been embroidering and sewing koozies for Lane to take on his business hunting trip this weekend. When I agreed to do it, I thought, "40 koozies, no big deal." It wasn't a huge deal, but his logo is a pain, read tediously time consuming, to trim up! Look very closely at all those threads that have to be snipped. On every. single. one.

They look fantastic, though I wish I was getting paid in more than hugs and kisses. I finished them about 15 minutes ago and am sitting on the couch with a glass of wine about to go to bed.


Patti and Rita, doesn't the Women's Ministry need water bottle koozies?? ;)