Yesterday brought good news for Miss Molly. Despite it all, she was still hydrated. I can't tell you what a relief that was for this mommy! I'd been spoon feeding her electrolytes and ice chips day and night.
By late afternoon she was able to keep down some solid foods and I've been working hard to replace the good bacteria she has lost over the last 10 days. Today she perked up a bit. The other three kids are well on the mend and were very happy to see their fearless leader acting a bit more like herself. THANK GOD!!
Thank you for all your sweet comments, emails and calls. I'm happy to report that I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm also REALLY excited for Conor to come home, he's been out of town for work. I have missed him! It's almost Friday and our week is looking up! We may even get out of the house this weekend! ;)
With the kiddos feeling better today, I thought it would be fun to do some water colors. So, while I made dinner, they painted their little hearts out. Hey, nothing like a MESS to make a three year old (or 4) smile!
In birth order, just because....
"What?"
-Russell John
Sweet Ally Boo Boo
Miss Mo Mo
-Still not herself BUT so much better!
Little Libs
Have a GREAT weekend everyone!
I tried to send this the other night, but I guess my comment was lost in cyber world. :)
ReplyDeleteYou've probably heard this from your pediatrician before, but the BRATTY diet is awesome. BRATTY stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, tea, and yogurt. They're the best foods to slowly add back when a kiddo's been really sick....they seem to be the best tolerated.
Hope you're all on the mend.
-C in TX (again)
PS: I took care of your Steece buddies ages ago when they were first born. :)
Oh no! I'm sorry i haven't been around...we just moved.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry all of your kiddies have been so sick. Glad to hear they are on the mend.
Will keep them all in my thoughts and prayers :)
Glad they are feeling better! I need to get some water colors. Those look fun!
ReplyDeletesuper cute!!! so glad you're all feeling better!!!!!
ReplyDeleteawww! poor little dudes have been through SO much in the last 2 weeks! ugh. hope you are doing well toooooooooo! horray for c-dawg being home!! great to see the sparkle is coming back into their eyes! i have BIG sparkles in MY eyes as well---you and C have made me the happiest gal in the planet!!! freaking awesome. i love you.
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Happy to hear everyone is on the mend and that Connor is on his way home. I did single parenting of one this summer for 3 weeks and almost lost my mind. I hope you get a medal for braving it alone with 4 kids. Keep on rocking!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear everyone is starting to feel better. I hope the weekend brings good health, energy, and sunshine. And a nap for you!
ReplyDelete-Holly
I still want to come play at your house, you guys always have something fun going on.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are beautiful, Libs looks so pretty in that picture.
Have fun with Conner!
SO glad that Molly is feeling much better. Hope all of you have a great weekend with lots of adventures.
ReplyDeleteNice weekend.
Oh, my sweet Lil Libs, I LOVE THAT PICTURE!!! I know, I know, I shouldn't so partiality, but she grabs my heart and just rips it out! And then I think of Russ saying Miss Shanshra, I can't see you!! LOVE YOU, LOVE YOUR KIDS, YOU MAKE ME SMILE!
ReplyDeleteGen - I've been so busy and am finally catching up on my blogs! Sooooo sorry to hear you've all been so sick this week but glad that things are looking up. I hope you're able to enjoy the weekend and are healthy and up and running again!
ReplyDeleteYAHOO for the McNultys FINALLY starting to feel better. Hang in there sweet mama. Before you know it...they will be running circles around you :)
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon!
~Elyse