Labor Day Was Really Labor Day

Last weekend we headed back to Fort Smith for the first time in months, hoping to spend a nice, long weekend with family. Unfortunately, things didn't work out that way. We had been there less than 24 hours when we got a call from our neighbors about a water line break in our front yard. Molly got out and Animal Control and the police were called to catch her. And, Caitlin puked and had diarrhea while there.

Due to everything that needed to be fixed at home, we didn't get to visit with my mom or Stu's grandmother. But, the kids did get a really nice visit with my dad and my aunt and uncle. Everything is fixed (we hope) for the time being. Here are some of the photos I got while we were there.

Conall making cookies with Pop Pop -- this it their "tradition"

Digging in the dirt in the front yard -- they were so dirty we had to change clothes immediately!

Filling up a wheelbarrow with dirt

Caitlin's first ride in Pop Pop's truck

Loving the ride in the truck

Conall in Pop Pop's chair

New Virus? Same Virus?

Conall is puking again tonight -- about 3 different times and once it was even in the car! Oh, joy -- to own things that won't reek of vomit for the rest of their life/usefulness period.

Conall also has diarrhea, which I don't think he's ever had, even as a baby. I'm wondering if this is the same thing he started with or if we caught something new while at the doctor's office yesterday (since we were there for so long).

On another note, earlier in the day, Conall seemed so much better, with no fever or puking for over 24 hrs., that I took the kids to the park this afternoon. They had a great time, so I guess at least there is that. The puking and diarrhea didn't start until we went to the grocery store this evening.

That's all that's new here. He'll miss his soccer game in the morning and we may have to cancel going to the Daffodil Festival on Wye Mountain this weekend. We'll have to see.

Round 2

Well, I guess it was inevitable. Conall now has this horrible virus. I wonder who is next?

Better ... I Hope

Yesterday and last night were really rough around here. Caitlin's vomiting seemed to be back full force and the diarrhea had not improved at all.

However, she slept most of the night last night, kept her breakfast down, and although the diarrhea isn't gone, it is improved today. She also napped about 2 1/2 hours this morning.

Although she is really weak and has lost a lot of weight (well, for her), she is smiling and laughing again today. I'm really hoping this is it and everything will be better from here out. Please keep her in your prayers -- she has been one sick little girl.

Still Sick Part 2

Not much new to say. Caitlin is still sick, mainly with diarrhea, but still some vomitting. She's sleeping and then waking up about every 2 hours during the day and night.

My washer and dryer are running non-stop. I'm to the point where the puked and pooped on stuff may have to wait so I can wash basics like socks.

The fever is down, but not gone. Caitlin is very frustrated that she can't have milk yet and is currently screaming, and has been for about 15 minutes, about wanting chocolate or plain milk. I will be glad when she's well -- seeing her this sick is killing me.

Still Sick

Caitlin is still pretty sick. The vomiting seems better, but the diarrhea is pretty bad. She's also running 102-104 degree fever and threw up her last dose of Tylenol.
So far, the rest of us seem ok.