Really sad Luke

Long story short, Luke was very lethargic yesterday. That's what triggered it for me- he had been snuggling someone when I left him at church nursery and I ended up going back down there, thinking, "if he's going to be giving out snuggles, I want them!" As I held his hot little body, it dawned on em that more was going on than his 6th tooth (which is peeking through!). Ended up Luke had 103 fever and 2 ear infections! Poor little guy. He just slept, yawned, sat in my arms, and yawned some more. Even though it was a Sunday, I was able to call a 24/7 clinic, they went thru a battery of questions on the phone, and saw us 30 minutes later. They worked us in quickly enough that we were able to hit a chemist (pharmacist) that was still open at 6pm. Yea for free care and prescriptions!!

Seems he takes after me in illness, too- we do love our sleep! This was after I turned off his sound machine, turned on the light, put away his laundry, and Rebekah sweetly said, "Luke, it's time to get up, buddy!" Yea for sleeping thru the night while teething and aching in both ears. Good boy.

Note- he is on his tummy with his knees tucked up under him- WHY WON'T HE DO THIS AWAKE????

I awoke him at 7:30 this morning to get going on the day and then again I accidentally woke him from his am nap. This morning he was out! Had I not felt like the meds were crucial, I would have left him alone. As for the nap, he had been making noises at 11:30 and had already been asleep for an hour and a half, so I went in and he was still asleep, but woke up while I was in there. Several times he has just lain in my arms, head on my shoulder and I have LOVED it!!! Sadly, though, Rebekah looked at me with a pitiful face and told me, "I need love, too." Actually, just now Luke is moaning awake and Rebes informed me, "That noise is just the wind." Do you think she's jealous?

This is my happy little buddy pre-illness. Cheeky, indeed. Yes, Becky, you're totally getting this onesie for #2! I told Carrie I'd take some pics of him so she could see his chub and wonder with me why he is only 25th % for weight....

The other day, I came in to see that Luke had a mountain of toys before him. Evidently, Luke "wasn't very happy and we have to keep him happy." For the record, I didn't hear a peep. I guess it worked.

She also was coloring with a black marker and told me she was "blacking." She then explained what that meant. I told her I got it. We then went thru "blueing and yellowing." Very clever.

She also splashed water on herself and I kid you not asked, "Mama, what shall we do about all this wetness?"

Maybe I mentioned Luke was waking up and has ear infections...maybe I should go get him.