sick little guy

We took Wyatt to the doctor this morning because all day yesterday he was puling at his ears and not nursing very well. He was a totally different baby on Tylenol so red flags went off that it was an ear infection. Although his eyes were all watery and he was a little congested too. Sure enough, he had an infection in one ear and fluid in the other. His allergies are the culprit for the congestion and watery eyes. He is now on an antibiotic and the doctor said we could give him claritin for the allergy symptoms.
He weighs a whopping 23 lbs. 11oz now. And although he has gained since the beginning of May, he Is starting to SLOW down...he only gained 2 1/2 pounds in 2 months.
Hopefully he will be back to his joyful self here in the next day or two. He will not get shots at 9 months so we don't have to go back to the doctor until he is a year...unless his ears are not better and then we have to discuss tubes in his ears. Yuck!
Just thought some of you Wyatt lovers would like an update!!

Tough Questions

So yesterday evening we took the kids to the pool. There was a slight chance of rain but we decided to go ahead and go swimming. We only stayed about an hour or so because with NO sun out the water was a bit chilly. As we were leaving, it started sprinkling, and if you know my daughter then you know she hates: the car wash, the shower, the sprinkler and really just any sort of water falling on her head. We rushed out to the car and Maddie was very frustrated that her hair was getting all wet. When we got in the car Maddie asked, "Why is it raining?" I said, "Because God decided we needed some rain today so he let some water fall on the grass and trees to make them green." Not content with my answer she said, "Mom, where is he and why does he like the rain?" I said, "God is in heaven and he loves to make things look beautiful so he sends rain to make the grass green." Then she asked, "Mom, can I go see him." I said, "Not right now, it's not time to see him yet." She said," Why can't I go see him?" I said, "Someday you will go live with him and everyone you know will be there and it will be wonderful but right now he wants you to live here with mommy and daddy." She was finally content with what I had to say, I looked at Nick who was smiling and I said, "She is only two can you imagine the questions that are coming our way!" We both laughed and later last night I thanked God for that teachable moment with Maddie. I love that she wants to know EVERYTHING but more than that I love that she already wants to know more about her heavenly Father and when she gets to see him. Amazing!

More Pictures from the weekend

My Aunt sent me some more pictures from the weekend....so I thought I would share some more.


Maddie, Uncle Jame and Kylie


Maddie, Mommy and Kylie


Nick trying to feed a laughing Wyatt


Kylie and Wyatt

Smile!!!

Yeah...we know her eyes may stick like this and we have warned her...BUT....she does know how to make her mommy and daddy laugh!!

Our 4th of July Weekend

We had such a good weekend visiting family in the Dallas area. My brother flew in from GA and we had a cookout/swim party at my cousin Rhonda's house. We had so much fun catching up with everyone and the kids had a great time swimming.



Papaw and Maddie






Sweet Boy











Then we spent all day Saturday at my parents house where the kids played in the new pool Nana and Papaw gave them.


He loves the water!









Talking it over with Uncle Jame














Bathing Beauty












Isn't his smile just the sweetest??






Hope you all had a Happy 4th!!

Happy 4th of July

Hey everyone. I hope you all have a very Happy 4th of July. I wanted to show you a picture of my heroes and wish them a Happy Independence Day and thank them for their service to this country.



From left: My brother, My Papaw, and My Dad