4 Years

(Yesterday while Lucas was sleeping, I typed up the longest post EVER! It was a timeline of mine and Wally's life together beginning in 1996 through today, but I somehow deleted all of the text when inputting some pictures...I was not happy so below is all you get now!)

Today Wally and I celebrate our 4-year wedding anniversary! It is hard to believe it has been 4 years already and we are going on 13 years together...crazy!

Wally definitely turned out to be the husband and father I thought he would be even when I was just a freshman in high school and thought for sure that he was the guy I would be spending the rest of my life with! I love him more today than ever and nothing makes me happier than seeing him and his mini-me playing together!

Happy Anniversary Wally!! Love you!!

Update

Well, I don't really know what to say...I did stay home with Lucas today. He had a great night once he went down around 9 last night. The first time I woke up was at 3 AM, and I couldn't believe it. I went in to check on him and he was sound asleep and didn't feel feverish at all! I decided to still stay home with him though because he still has the nasty cough, and I wasn't sure how he was going to be when he woke up.

He woke up about 7:30 and seemed good. He had his bottle and played for like 4o minutes, and then he just wanted to curl up with me. He was back in the 'sad, I don't feel good mode'. We curled up and watched some cartoons. He did have some breakfast, but then he fell asleep about 9:45 and slept until almost 1 PM. He had some energy here and there throughout the afternoon, but he mostly just wanted to cuddle up. Although, he just couldn't ever get comfy...needless to say, we had no fever at all today, but still the cough and there just seems to be something going on. He is not himself...he ate dinner well and is having a bath as I type. We will see how the night goes before deciding on tomorrow. Wally already has a sub plan in place for tomorrow just in case so he can stay home with the little guy if necessary. I was in late for work Monday and Tuesday and then out today and work from home on Friday so I need to get some stuff done tomorrow in the office.

Luke had three staples today - his paci, his blankie, and his mommy...and that was just fine by me!! Hopefully he is back to himself soon!

Big Boy Bed, Rear Ends, and...

the bug...I think it's hit...I think that cough was the beginning...Lucas is not himself tonight and has a temp. of 103.6...poor little guy! It has been quite the day...let me recap for you...

2:00 AM

Lucas was stirring in his room and chatting away in his crib so Wally went in and gave him his pacifier. He went right back to sleep.

2:30 AM

Lucas is up again...standing in his crib, hitting the railing, chatting away...I go in and rock him, walk with him, try laying him down again...nothing works. He is resting on my shoulder, but his eyes are wide open when I am walking. Yet, when I would rock him, the eyes would start to go, but then he would change positions...he just couldn't get comfy. I bring him to bed with me and he seems pretty comfy and like he might fall asleep, but Wally starts snoring and Lucas is staring at Wally's side of the bed wondering what that sound is (it was actually really funny). Luke looked so confused...so that wasn't working...I took him to the purple room (our guest bedroom) and laid down with him. After about a 1/2 hour, he is finally asleep...this is now 4 AM. Look how peaceful he was sleeping in the big boy [purple :) ] bed for about an hour by himself as I was getting ready for work.

6:35 AM
Lucas is up for the day and happy as a lark!

7:08 AM

We are out the door.

7:30 AM

I drop Luke off at Punky's (and no tears!).

7:40 AM

I make a stop at McDonald's for a soda and some breakfast (I didn't have to time to grab anything at home and I needed the caffeine - I don't drink coffee).

7:51 AM

At the stoplight at Western Ave. and Flossmoor Rd. and I am rear-ended...not once, but TWICE! The lady got out of her car without putting it in park first and hit me again...unbelievable! Amazingly, there was no damage to my car. She was driving an old Alero and it is lower to the ground than my car so everything seemed good and she wanted to take off, but I told her I would rather have the police come to file a report just in case - my back and neck were sore right off the bat. The lady was not happy about sticking around...come to find out it is because she doesn't have insurance...anyways, we get the report filed and I head to work. Wonder how my morning would have went if I didn't make the stop at McD's...shoot!

Work Day

A typical work day and I can feel different parts of my body starting to ache throughout the day...amazing how something that I can barely even remember happening because it goes by in a flash is making my body so sore...

4:10 PM

I leave work and head to pick up Lucas.

4:20 PM

I get to Punky's and Lucas is happy to see me and had a great report for the day. He kept trying to sneak out to the big kid's room! Troublemaker!!!

4:45 PM

We get home and Lucas starts to act a bit cranky...I assume it is because of the party he was having early this morning around 2:30-4ish.

5:30 PM

Lucas gets some dinner, but just doesn't seem to be digging it too much.

6:00 PM

He is getting extra cranky now and I feel that he is pretty warm.

6:30 PM

He is chilling on the couch with Wally watching Wheel of Fortune barely able to keep his eyes open. We take his temp. and it is 103.6. We get him in his jams, give him his bedtime bottle, and some tylenol and we snuggle up with the little guy for awhile on the couch.

So sad :(

8:00 PM

We put Lucas in his crib.

8:45 PM

Lucas is up and a sweaty mess - his fever broke and is down to 101. He is up for about 25 minutes.

9:15 PM

Wally and Lucas are sleeping, and I am blogging wondering how sore I am going to be in the morning and how my little man is going to do through the night...we shall see. It looks like this mommy will be home with her baby tomorrow....I will keep you posted! It has been quite the week already!

Double Digits

Yesterday, Luke officially hit double digits - 10 months!!! We were in Pewaukee, WI for Connor Paulsrud's baptism. Luke did great in the car both ways, but 2 hours is pretty much his max. During the last almost 1/2 hour, he starts to get a little whiny. It was a great day with some great friends and the little man enjoyed exploring a new house. We will also be adding another addition to the baby crew in May. Congrats to Andy & Kristin Goodbred who are expecting a little brother or sister for Blake. The group went from just Blake to what will be 5 kiddos in a little over a year!

At 10 months Lucas is getting closer and closer everyday to standing on his own. And from what I hear, once that happens, it won't be too long until those first steps follow...we are anxiously waiting, but enjoying the crawling and cruising days still! I can't believe that in 2 short months we will have a 1-year old! I ran to Factory Card Outlet on my lunch today and bought some 1st birthday decorations...it is easy to see how these parties can get out of control, but I am going to do my best to have some discipline!

Luke also developed a pretty nasty cough throughout the weekend. Last night when we got home, he was sounding pretty bad...getting really hoarse from coughing so much. He was a little more cuddly than usual, but he had no fever and no runny nose, just the cough. He slept really good (through the coughs and all - of course we are hearing him cough and keep checking on him, but he is always still sound asleep). I decided to let him sleep as long as he needed to this morning and make sure he was feeling ok before heading in to work. He woke up about 7:45 and was good to go so off we went. Hopefully this cough goes away soon and nothing else joins it!

Oh and we bought Luke's Halloween costume on Saturday...but you will have to wait to find out what this cute little man is going to be!!!!

Here are some pictures from yesterday:

Congrats Connor!


That's one proud Daddy!


Playing with Hill!




There's that tongue again!


Look at that strut!


Playing with TJ and Johnny!


Thinking that present might be for him....


Handsome Baby Connor!

Will Work For Cheerios!

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Friday Fun

Some fun by the stairs!












Hello Bright Eyes!!!






Trouble, Trouble!!


Happy boy after his nap!


And some MAJOR bedhead!!


This picture is PRICELESS!!

That Tongue!

Lucas has been sticking his tongue out since almost the beginning! He also sticks his tongue out when he is thinking or intensely playing, just like his Daddy! Here are a few pictures with the tongue out (and a fun look back)!











His 6-month pictures...


His 9-month pictures...