Fever, Rashes, Oh my!

Yes, that would be Maddie! She's been sick since Sunday beginning with a fever of 103.5 and she's been home and miserable since. Monday was relatively okay with Mommy. She had the high fever, but was pretty happy and playing. Tuesday was an okay day with Daddy - no fever and relatively happy. We thought Wednesday she'd be back in school but woke up with a 102.5 fever and then proceeded to breakout in an enormous rash all over her body - with blisters! The nurse on the phone thought "chicken pox" but Gamma (who came to the rescue so we could go to work) knew better and diagnosed correctly with a hives blister rash. No matter what you call it, it's been miserable, as is Maddie. Fussy, temper tantrums and screaming one minute and completely happy and playing the next. Makes one mother go mad. The hardest part is trying to figure out what she wants and why she's having this huge fit. Reminds me how grateful I am for communication and the ability to talk!!! But, here's hoping she's on the mend...a little motrin an benadryl - perhaps she'll sleep LOTS today! :)

Morgan's been great through all of it - she's been flexible with her schedule and allowing Maddie to "rule the roost" for a few days. And she's been reading/memorizing "Scat, Cat" one of her I Can Read Books. She read the whole book to Gamma last night! It's so exciting to see and makes me so proud!!

So, I'll be home today - taking care of Maddie and perhaps (hopefully) doing a few things around the house!