Highs and Lows...

The past three weeks have been filled with ups and downs for sure. I feel like I have been caught on a crazy roller coaster that keeps going and going. I am reminded though...that this is just life. Starting with ups: We have had a blast celebrating the holidays. We cut down and decorated our Christmas tree, rode the Polar Express Train in Grapevine, made Christmas ornaments, enjoyed our guest Rudy (our resident Elf on the Shelf), watched Max in his Christmas show at Preschool, spent time with family and friends, and have had Christmas music playing constantly in the background. Downs: Illness Illness Ilness. Max and Cora had ear infections three weeks ago. Last week, I was diagnosed with a sinus infection and or bronchitis and was prescribed a ton of medication which in turn reacted badly in my body sending me to the ER. I am ok now :) but it was scary at the time. Driving back from the ER, Kyle's mom called letting us know that Cora woke up with a fever. The next few days she just struggled culminating in a 105.7 fever over the weekend sending us to Acute Care. After a bunch of yucky tests and Dr. visits...Miss Cora's ears are still infected and she had the Roseleo virus on top of it. This virus is contracted by most kids before the age three and can result in a nasty fever. The telltale sign (with some kids) is a rash that appears after the fever breaks. This conveniently occurred while we were at her Pediatric office making the final diagnosis definitive. She is getting a series of antibiotic shots to clear her ears for good and will be on a low dose for two months. Overall, I have just felt terrible for Cora. My heart hurts seeing her in so much discomfort. I feel like she has endured enough Dr. visits and tests already! However, I think by keeping her ears clear most of this can be avoided again. Mostly though I am just happy to hold my babies...sick or healthy. There are 20 moms in Connecticut who would give anything to be at the Dr.'s office or up all night with their children. I am reminded by this recent tragedy that every day is a gift. I am blessed to have both my little ones with me this Christmas. I hope each of you have a wonderful Christmas holiday and treasure each passing second. Much Love!!!