So...

...Sam's eardrum ruptured.

I guess that accounts for his screaming, though it doesn't make it easier to listen to. He's had two good bouts of screaming today - both of which left me staring at him, lying in his car seat, little tongue waving as he got the last of his air out - wondering what in the world I could do to help him. I've given him Motrin and the antibiotic, but he still screams. And screams.

In spite of that, I have seen little glimpses of the baby I've gotten used to, big old smile with his hands perched up by his chin. I love it. Even when he doesn't feel good, he reminds me how blessed I am to have him in my life. :)

In other news...

I overheard something today that made it 100% certain my children are pastor's kids. Ethan and Sophia were playing in the living room and I was cleaning up the dinner dishes when I heard Sophia say, in reference to some shape she'd just created on the floor out of pillows or blankets or something:

"Hey! Look! It's a cross!"

Ethan: Yeah! It's a cross! And I'm Jesus! And I'm dying on the cross!

Then he paused for a second and the excitement was gone, replaced by an assuredness that can only be imitated - not described in words - "But it's okay, because I rise from the dead."

I bust out laughing because seriously - what four year old plays "Jesus Dying on the Cross"?

Anyway, spring break has been a lot of fun so far. I've planned a girls' movie night for tomorrow. Sophia and I, along with my awesome mom, my sister and her little girl are going to watch a movie (Enchanted) and eat something that I've yet to decide on. I am really looking forward to it.

Most of this break, my living room has looked like this:

Sophia in her nightgown. This was taken about 1 p.m. ha. This was not a fort (how dare you make that mistake!) It's a cave. And they are bears who hibernate and play with legos. and watch "Charlie and Lola." and play "Jesus dying on the cross."

Of course, once I brought the camera out, I got the "Take pictures of us doing silly faces, Mom!"

and I had to oblige:

I think Sophia's is especially silly. (Notice how Ethan has FOUR stickers on his shirt in case you forget who he is.) Then, they decided they wanted to take picture with the three of us. I of course thought this would be a nice picture... until they tackled me:

That was probably the highlight of my day. My day has been relatively wretched. The screaming. Oh, the screaming...

But, otherwise, things are good. I'm ignoring the sore throat coming on and the fact that I've got to weigh in in the morning (fear. see my weight loss blog if you really want to hear about my scale terror).

Best get the wee ones in bed. :) 

Comments

[julie]

you my friend inspire me to be a better parent. and i really mean that.

thank you.

[JenGallacher]

I'm so sorry to hear about his ears. I really hope that he soon heals. Poor little man. I used to have wretched ear infections as a child. Very little made me feel better. But I never had them as an older child and never now. Here's hoping to a more peaceful, healthy weekend. :)

[sarah]

sorry your little guy has been ill. hope he feels better soon.

we love charlie and lola here too...do they have american accents over there? she has the poshest english accent ive heard on a kid in a long time

:)

[Bridgette]

Hey Courtney !
I'll be praying for little Sam ! For complete healing and wholeness. He's such a good baby ! That's so cute what Sophia and Ethan did. You are blessed with amazing and very creative kids !
Awesome pictures too ! ! I can't wait to see you tomorrow and thank you so much for everything you do ! I think about you guys everyday and I love you !!

: )

[Teri F]

Hi Courtney---just a quick note to say hi! Enjoyed catching up with you on your blog---lots of blessings in your life! God is so good! :) Teri