I got the call yesterday afternoon that B woke up from his afternoon nap with his eye crusted shut. Awesome! The teachers there all agreed that it was likely pink eye. No biggie except that he has to be on antibiotics for 24 hours before he can return to school. (I totally get this rule but it's pretty sucky when you have zero family close by to help. All my vacations days are going toward sick days for B. Lame!) It was late in the day and the doctor couldn't get him in until early this morning.
Joe was closing on his current project so that meant Mommy and Barrett Day!
Wouldn't you know, Barrett decided to wake up even earlier than normal so I only got to sleep 10 extra minutes this morning. Rats! Early time aside, it was great to be able to take our time. We laid in my bed and played for a little while, then he had breakfast and we played some more. It was obvious he needed an earlier nap after that early wake-up, so he went down at 8 so that I could jump in the shower and get ready.
I should mention that although his eye was pretty "runny", it wasn't really pink or red. It was pussing pretty bad and looked like boogers where his tear ducts are. I would use a warm cloth to clean him up and without fail, they would return. It was almost like a runny nose. So off to the doctor we went. Have I mentioned that he has been in a great mood? He was such a ham in the waiting room. Dr. Murray checks him out and without any hesitation she tells me it's not pink eye.
Of course, it's not. I just wanted to waste a vacation day for no reason.
Even though it was just a sick visit, we always do a quick check up as well. Barrett was weighed (18lbs, 4oz with his clothes on. He's starting to fatten up!), she listened to his heart and then went to check his ears. Of course...ear infection. So on one hand, I was glad I didn't waste a day off. On the other, this is the second one in two months which isn't the best thing ever.
Overall, he's still in pretty good spirits. We were able to play all day which was a great break in the middle of the week. We took a trip to Target, went on a super long walk, checked out the playground and swings at the park. The weather was perfection! Unfortunately, our day ended with a complete nightmare for bed time but he eventually managed to sleep while I promptly placed my butt on the couch. I am tired.
But back to work I go tomorrow. I love that it will feel like a Monday but really be a Thursday!
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