The "vacation" is over!

Yes, Kevin and Morgan are back at school today, and I'm fairly positive that the two of them couldn't be happier! But, a lot has been accomplished around the house...the snow finally melted right before vacation, so the Christmas lights were finally able to come down outside, basement and garage have been cleaned out and organized, baby clothes are washed, put away and ready for his arrival, and all the other little "to-do" tasks are done!

Morgan has been such a big help and so excited about "helping" Dad...which mostly meant that she got to play outside while he was in the basement and garage. But she was awesome, and even helped me clean out and organize everyone's clothes.

So, while it wasn't super exciting, we got a lot accomplished!! And I say "we" but mostly I mean Morgan and Kevin. Maddie continued to go to school every day. She seemed to be on the mend from a double ear infection when her cough got much worse. She was most recently on the z-pack, did one round with not much of a difference. So, we got her started on the second round of antibiotics and then, once again, she breaks out in hives. We have more pictures of them, but I will spare you. We gave her some benadryl took her to the doctor who really didn't want to believe (mostly because it's so rare) that she was allergic to it. But we discovered that she was wheezing while we were there.

So, on the albuterol nebulizer she goes, and she was supposed to continue with the z-pack. Thankfully we didn't give her the next dose because as soon as we got home, put her in for a nap and she woke up with more hives everywhere. So, a definite allergy for sure. Now, we're waiting to hear what the next step will be...allergy testing for antibiotics, what would we give her if she gets sick again, etc. Throughout all of this, what a trooper she has been!! Even all drugged up on the benadryl, she was happy and playing, and Morgan has been such a great big sister.

Meanwhile, the baby continues to cause contractions on a daily basis - some more painful than others. He's squirming around quite a bit and couldn't be bigger at this point! It's like I have giant basketball in my stomach. The ultrasound I had last week showed that his estimated weight is 9 lbs. 1 oz. He was still breech, but we went in for what they call a version, where they turn him, and it worked. I'm not sure if he continues to stay that way - he's moving all over the place - but I say at 9 lbs. he's ready to arrive!! Now, only if he thought so too!!

So, needless to say, it's been a bit busy and hectic over here, but hopefully we'll soon be posting picts of our new arrival!!