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Nathan crafted his artistic pumpkin at a friend’s birthday party. 

 

I’ve been MIA lately because Nathan’s been sick. He even missed out on his class Halloween celebration (that included him participating in a parade don in costume and everything! Boo hoo.) He caught some virus that caused his fever to go up to 103 degrees, stomach aches, and vomiting. According to his ped, it takes about 3-4 days after he’s contracted the virus for symptoms to show. First thing that came to my mind was JUSTIN!!! Of course, I was worried sick about Nathan, with him being so groggy and miserable and sedentary…so unlike his usual self. But, the thought of Justin having to go back into the hospital made me even sicker…intubation, IV’s, poking, prodding, and who knows what else…you know how it goes.

I hoped and I prayed.

Two days go by, and I thought we were in the clear. Justin had a little cold that he was getting over, but other than that, he was his usual happy self. Then, at 1AM Saturday, out of no where, Justin wakes up vomiting. Not once, but repeatedly. Loi and I were freaked out! I kept him upright, watched a little TV with him, fed him pedialyte and water. Two hours go by, he seemed to calm down with the gagging, and we put him to sleep. We contemplated going to the hospital, but used our best judgment, and decided not to. It was a weekend, in the wee hours of the morning, and while Justin was vomiting, he looked, and acted as usual. He did not seem to be under much distress. We tried to keep him hydrated the best we could until morning.

Justin was being watched and cared for from above.

We made it through Sunday with purely pedialyte, water, and some solids. By Monday, he was back to formula and his usual pureed diet.

Nathan took a little longer to recover. In fact, his temperature went up that Monday night to almost 104, and he continued to complain about his stomach pains. I was worried that it was some sort of bacterial infection. With some rest, and more fluids, by Wednesday he was back to his rambunctious self…you know, the one that causes tornado like destructions throughout the house?

Today, Nathan enjoyed a game of rolling his CARS and Bob the Builder vehicles through “mud”, aka, Playdoe. 

With all the sickness going around, though, they both had a little opportunity to celebrate halloween and went trick-or-treating.

Nathan pointing out where he’d like to go next as Justin hangs onto his Kit Kat and Crunch bar. The Kit Kat was the first candy he received and refused to let go of it. When I asked for it, he brought his hand behind his back with the intention of hiding it from Mama.

 

Justin as a football player because it was cold out and his dinosaur costume was a little dirty. I don’t think anyone knew what he was supposed to be, but gave him candy anyway because he is so darn cute!

 

Fireman Nathan enjoyed a few rounds of MarioKart at his Grandma’s house after trick or treating.

 

Justin at physical therapy dressed as a floppy eared cat with sequined ears…too cute, couldn’t resist!

 

Justin the Dinosaur. Enough said.

 Until next time, I hope you all enjoy the change in seasons! I certainly am loving the cool, crisp air of Autumn that is now upon us.

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