What a Week!

We've been having a somewhat trying week. Everyone is tired. Chester really, really wants me to feed him all the time. He jumped on my face this morning at 5 to inform me that he hadn't eaten in a while, and I'd better get up and feed him or else.

Boy Friday has been really cranky, and as it turns out - he's not feeling well. I only realized this evening he has a fever. Sounds like he might be a bit congested also - hope it isn't anything major like the flu or an ear infection.

Despite being under the weather, Friday had a great time at the park today.

What's Been Going On?

I know, I know - it's been a whole month since I last posted! Jenn has a new baby and she's posted more than I have. So what have we been up to? Emily came the day after my last post. We had lots of fun traipsing around Chicago - shopping in Wicker Park, visiting the Lincoln Park Zoo, and enjoying the flora at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The day she left, I came down with a minor cold. And now the little guy seems to have come down with a cold himself. In the last two weeks he's gotten two new teeth (molars), fallen and cut his lip twice, fallen hard on the back of his head at least three times, stopped breastfeeding (his idea), discovered that he can climb up steps (but not down), and started walking! Oh, and also stopped allowing me to put him to bed without a struggle. I've given up for now - and of course, he's having trouble sleeping while congested. Hopefully that won't last long. We're all getting tired quickly.

Will post photos soon, but here's a video from yesterday:

Almost Better!

Colds just take forever to go away, don't they? Boy Friday and I are doing lots better, although there is still a bit of coughing going on. Here are a few photos from the last week here in sickville:






We don't have much planned for this week, but I'm thinking some time outside is in order. We're expecting crazy-warm weather tomorrow! I've heard there's a lake out there somewhere... might be fun to visit someday.

We're Still Under the Weather

Boy Friday has been waking up at odd hours of the night - probably due to nasal congestion. Bummer. Makes for less sleep all around - and who knows how long it will take for us all to start breathing easier?

Off to bed? Maybe if I'm lucky I'll get a few minutes before the little dude decides it's time to get up.

Sore Throats and Stuffy Noses

Baby's first cold! Oh boy! So we're a bit under the weather here (oh, but actually the weather has been great! 60's!). Baby Friday woke up at 4:30 this morning - probably because he couldn't breathe through his nose, and he still insists on sleeping with the pacifier in his mouth. I've got the humidifier cranked up for tonight - hopefully it will help us both out. And hopefully it won't last too long. Friday is being quite the little trooper, though.

Still up for playing:


And staying up past his bedtime: