Post Holiday Calm

Forgive me readers, for I have sinned. It's been almost 4 weeks since my last entry. SORRY!

I hope that everyone had a wonderfuly Christmas! Ours was great. Davis finally understands the concept of opening presents, so that was exciting. He got lots of new 'big boy' toys!!

Justin made him this train table

This was at his Preschool's Christmas part

There's not much else new to report. He's just getting over another sinus infection, of course. All of his therapies are going great. He's been talking so much more lately. We drove around at night to look at Christmas lights and Davis would shout, "Pey Yighs!" Translation: Pretty Lights!

We visited a church that had a preacher named David Ring speak a couple weeks ago. He also has Cerebral Palsy and travels all over the country to share his story. His success and positive spirit are so inspirational to me as Davis' mother. I sat there and cried THE ENTIRE TIME. I felt like he was talking directly to me. At the end of the service, I thanked him for sharing his story and he said to me, "Do you have a kid with CP?" And I said, "Yes." He was like, "I thought so because I saw you crying the whole time!" I KNEW he was staring at me!

See you all in 2009!!!

What's up, Santa!?!

Well, Davis and Santa had their annual meeting today. You know, to chat about toy trains and Curious George books. I was preparing myself all day for a big, crying fit when I threw him onto Old Saint Nick's lap, but to my dismay, he stayed dry-eyed. His reaction was quite the opposite, in fact...

I promise he has a pulse...

After that, it was off to our 'home away from home', El Ranchero. Who doesn't love to be serenaded by a Mariachi band?!?

And, we finally decorated our Christmas tree!!!

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Uncle Brother's 22nd

My prize winning Gingerbread House. Very quaint and cozy. There was, however, a driveby shortly after construction. A snowman lost his head.

Dad was very, very, very proud of his 'made-from-scratch' birthday cake. And, come to think of it, I don't remember getting one of these for MY birthday...Figures...
This is really creepy. Davis spilled milk onto the table IN THE SHAPE OF THE UNITED STATES and that's the cup he was drinking out of...IT HAS THE UNITED STATES ON IT!!!

Pick up...

...right where I left off. Davis woke up on Tuesday feeling much better, which was great because we were headed for Nashville to visit family! After that, we were Owensboro bound...

In Nashville, having lunch at a Thai Restaurant...

Playing with Trafford's train collection...

At the WKU Basketball Game...

Getting Worse

Davis' cold has turned into a double ear infection. At least now he can start taking an antibiotic.

We had to drag his sick little butt to my Mom and Jay's last night for Thanksgiving...

Evan trying to hang the star...

Everyone had tissues on hand!Hanging ornaments!

OVER IT!!!

So, Davis has been sick for about 2 weeks now. It started with his usual sinus infection and now it's turned into a terrible cough/runny nose/temperature of 101/not eating anything. We've been up with him for the past 3 nights. Last night was the worst! Apparently, all prescription cough medication has been recalled and we've been forced to give him over-the-counter junk. I gave him his first dose of NIGHT TIME cough medicine at 3:30 yesterday afternoon. It didn't do anything. Mind you, he hasn't slept hardly at all in two days. We gave him another dose at 7:30 and put him to bed at 8. He coughed and threw up and cried and coughed and threw up and cried and coughed and threw up and cried ALL NIGHT. So, we took turns changing his bedding and clothes throughout the entire night. Finally, at 2:30, I made us a palette on the couch and laid there with him until 7:30 this morning. He, of course, woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed. Me, on the other hand...not so much. I made Justin switch with me and slept in the bed for about 2 hours. Today has been interesting...Justin and I have been shooting coffee into our veins to just try and make it through the day. And 'good old' Davis has all the energy in the world, somehow. He's pushing through the runny faucet nose and smokers' cough doing circles around us.

He looks so pitiful...

But is fine enough to prance around with Doc's collar on his head...Getting the royal treatment with his Menthol Vapor Bubble Bath...I'll try anything at this point...

Thanksgiving Feast!

Davis had his Thanksgiving Celebration at school today.

We also went to the GI doctor this afternoon for his check-up. He weighs 25 lbs, 6 oz. Two whole pounds heavier than he was in July!

He loves to wash his hands...

And gets mad when I won't let him wash his hands again...

At Aquatic Therapy yesterday, Davis stood all by himself for about 30 seconds at a time! It was soooo awesome! And his speech has really been taking off lately. For some reason, though, his favorite things have very strange names. For example, 'Blanket' is 'Da' and 'Mickey Mouse' is 'Ba'! Oh! And 'Blue's Clues' is 'Ba Ga' and he sways back and forth while he says it.

Family Weekend!

We hung out at Dad's house on Friday night and watched the UK Basketball Game. Comcast, of course, let down its customers and we were forced to crowd around the computer to watch Kentucky lose.My grandmother was in town for the weekend, so Davis and I got to spend bunches of time with her! We love you, Memaw! And you'll have to email me some of the pictures you took!

"What? Doc does it."

Just checking his stocks.

Thanks Danielle!

It's been a while since my last post and I apologize for that. Davis has been sick with a sinus infection (his 90th of the year) and I had a virus on my computer (its 2nd of the year). So, I've been busy nursing my son and computer back to health!

He already knows how to milk the whole 'I don't feel good' thing for all it's worth...
This was right after his recommended flu shot. He didn't even flinch...

"I eat flu shots for breakfast!"

Lights off!
Lights on!

He thought he could use a little oxygen.

His very first school pictures came in. And wouldn't you know it...he won Best Looking for his class! Ok. I made that up. But, look at him!

When my Dad decided to name himself 'Pa' he would ask Davis, "Where's Pa?" and pat his chest, as if to say, 'Right here.' Well, we've been hanging out at my Dad's a lot lately and now whenever we walk up the driveway, Davis pats his chest and says, "Pa." It's really cute. We went over there yesterday and Davis wandered into the dining room, found the Christmas presents my Dad just bought, and started playing with them! Who remembers searching the house for their Christmas presents as a kid!?! Davis is already doing it.

Coloring over there last Friday

My girlfriend and I volunteered for this Strong Legs Run (for children with developmental disabilities) on Saturday morning so Justin took Davis up to Ellijay for the day. He said they had a really great time.

Davis is in this really clingy stage right now, which is exciting for us because it's another developmental milestone that he's reaching! And he's become quite the helper around the house. "Go throw this away for Mama." "Take your clothes to the hamper." "Put your crayons back in the box." "Go fix me a steak." It's really great. :)

Oh! And Davis just switched over to big boy tooth paste that has fluoride in it so we've been teaching him to spit when his mouth gets full...it's a work in progress, but very entertaining!

Halloween

Dancing and singing on our way to Davis' preschool for 'Trunk or Treat'...

He was a little nervous at first...Still a little unsure...Now he's having fun!Davis' girlfriend, Eva, had her 2nd Birthday Party on Saturday...Playing catch with Dad

Snow Cones!!

And the moonwalk...We had to DRAG him out of this thing.