Daddy to the rescue!

Good morning faithful readers... Last night we had an eventful night to say the least. John made it home late, around 10 or so. Annabelle was in bed and Addison was doing her best to stay up until his arrival. She succeeded and Annabelle was close behind in being awake. Addison just wasn't sleepy but Annabelle happened to have a temp of 101.4! Stuffy headed and runny nosed.. Ugh.. Poor baby and poor us! Instead of us being awakened to Addison's cries we were instead awakened to Annabelle pitifully calling for either or both of us. Once we went in to her room, she was awake like it was noon or something. TOTALLY WIDE AWAKE, John and I, not so much. This happened until about 1 am or so and finally the Motrin and cardac syrup kicked in. Addison woke this morning at her usual hour of 6 and Annabelle slept in until 7:30 or so! but still having the fever of 101.7. I am not really that concerned about Annabelle, she acts fine. Is eating somewhat (her favorite yogurt) is playing and not really acting sick other than a nasty cough and snotty nose but more concerned about the possibility of Addison getting whatever Annabelle has... Pray this doesn't happen. I may call the advice nurse and see what they have to say.

One thing I know I can do it play Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang or Polar Express. I think I have watched both of these movies 100 times in the past week, so much so that as I was TRYING to sleep (between thinking I was hearing Annabelle or Addison) I was humming "Toot-sweets" and a "spoon full of sugar".. (yes, Mary Poppins was on last night as well.. ) Annabelle is so cute, she is now starting to sing the "I have you two" song from Chitty-Chitty and also the "Grow the roses" song that she actually sounds more like she is stuttering... "ro-ro-ro-ro-rose of success" is more what it comes out as.. super cute.. I try to get videos but each time I start, she stops and wants to come see!

Poor John had to be up at 5 to take his flight physical.. He is still gone so I hope he didn't fail due to lack of sleep. :) I am sure it went fine but I feel horrible that he came home to a sleepless night. I am thankful though at the same time as I don't know what I would have done solo with Annabelle sick and Addison crying for food ... (I know, when it happens I will call Ame and ask her, she has had to do it more than once!)

I just wanted to post a brief update and share our sleepless nights with you...

Thanks for all the prayers.. I will keep you updated on how dear Annabelle fairs.. Lets hope she is better before the big day next week! all of them. (we have a big birthday on the 23rd!!)

I need to go tend to my babies!

Much love to you all
Carolyn