Thanksgiving

It was a great Thanksgiving. We left on Wednesday night, around 6:30, to go to Terry's Mom and Grandma's house. We had to take our truck because we had a load of things to bring up to store at Terry's brother's house. It was a tight fit with 3 kids in the back seat, Lena (our dog) on the floor~ among a few bags and backpacks, and Terry and I in front. We made it work, though. We stopped for supper at one of our favorite Mexican Restaurants. It was good food, and while we ate we had good entertainment from a magician on the TV. He was pretty amazing to watch! I always wonder how they do those tricks! Madelyn liked watching these 3 guys at the table next to us. They tried to make her smile and wave, but I think she was playing shy. Caleb noticed a table with a man and woman sitting at it. He saw that they were speaking in sign language to each other. He was fascinated with them. I told him that is another great reason why we should learn signing, so we can communicate with them, too.
We made it to Terry's family about 10 PM. It was great to get there and visit for a bit with Terry's Mom and Grandma. His Grandma just got out of extended hospital stays. Her health hasn't been that great, and she has gone through 3 surgeries in 4 months. She is healing from a terrible fall, so she looks a bit beat up. I am glad she can be home now, and do her healing in the comfort of her own home.
The kids got to bed past their bedtime, but it was the holidays. Madelyn had never really done well sleeping away from home, and Wednesday night was a rough one for her! She woke up screaming, we pulled her into bed with us, and she crawled all over me crying. After fighting with her for about 20 minutes, my MIL came to get her. She did get her to sleep sitting in the chair, and put her back in the pack-n-play. It didn't seem long after that when Madelyn woke up again. I was so tired...not being in my own bed, being preggo and uncomfortable, and dealing with a non-sleeping daughter....all combined to cause lack of sleep. Fortunately, when my MIL went to work on the turkey, Madelyn and Caleb went upstairs with her, and I went back to bed (on my MIL water bed). So, I did get a few more Zzzz's. My parents came around noon with my niece. It was great to see them, too. Terry's uncle, girlfriend, and each of their boys came for lunch, too. It was a good crowd. My MIL did a super job with the meal, too. It was nice to have a new celebration arrangement this year! For the last 4 years, I hosted a Thanksgiving meal at our house for whomever could make it~ plus a potluck. I really didn't feel up to hosting this year~ being 8 months pregnant. I did bring the turkey, and make the green bean casserole, but I feel like I should have helped more. Thank you to my MIL for being so wonderful and hosting Thanksgiving this year! It was so great to be with you and my parents this year!
We came home on Friday afternoon. We stopped by my parent's house because Nathaniel went home with them on Thursday night to spend the night. Him and my niece wanted to have more time together. We got home about 4, and I was heading out at 5:30 to meet my friends from High School (whom I haven't seen since August). It was so wonderful to go see them and reconnect. Talk time with them~ minus the distraction of children~ was wonderful! The time went way too fast, as always, but I will take it! I am really looking forward to when we get together next!

I took her to the Doctor, and the Doctor said....

I made an appointment for my little princess this morning, because she had a rough night with struggling to breath. Her breaths were staggered, quick, and she would hold her breath some. Terry thought it would be best if I just brought her in rather than wait the weekend, and end up making a visit to the ER. I couldn't agree more. Those trips to the ER are quite pricey!
So, my Mom (bless her heart) came over this morning to watch Caleb for me, so I could go to the Doctor with just Madelyn. Last time I went in to the Dr. (for my baby appointment) Caleb and Maddie were all over that office and into everything! So, I pleaded with my Mom to come over. She lives 40 minutes away, so it is somewhat of a sacrifice for her, and I appreciated it so much! Anyway...at the office, the nurse checked her weight~ 20.6 (with all her clothes on and her shoes), temp. was 98.9, and her oxygen level was 91-92. I thought that was good, until the nurse told me they like to see it at least at 95. So, we went into the room and waited for the Dr. He checked her lungs and they sounded clear. Hmmm...so, checking her left ear, and sure enough~ an ear infection. Checking the right ear, there is another infection. So, my little girly has a double ear infection. She is teething, so that could be a reason that the ear infections came. I got her a prescription for Amoxicillin. So, hopefully that will work for her. She did get 2 doses today, and that is super!

**Other things...
Terry and I used the Wii Fit tonight. I am really liking this contraption more and more. I did some aerobic exercises tonight, and I really like the hula-hooping, running, and stair stepping. It really is a great work-out. I tried the yoga balancing, and let me just tell you, that does NOT work well with a baby (in utero) throwing your center of balance into shambles!! I am sure I was quite the sight! It was a blast being in action, and knowing it was exercise, too! The Wii Fit has my vote for sure!! I highly recommend getting it if you don't have it already! Good winter exercise (especially if you don't have a club membership).
Tomorrow, my Mother-in-law is coming for a visit over-nighter. It will be great to see her again. I have an awesome Mother-in-law! Tomorrow night she is going to watch the kids for us, because we are going to my Mom's yearly performance with her barbershop group and quartet. My Mom has been in this group for over 15 years, or maybe it is almost 20.... I will have to ask her. The group is about 30 ladies. They put on quite a show!! Then, my Mom's quartet also performs. After the show, we go to another place for the "After Glow." This is even more signing, and food. It is a grand time. I hope someday, when my children are older, I can join this great group of barbershop singing ladies! Some of my brothers will be there with their wives, and my brother with his fiance will be there. My aunt and uncle will be there, too. It will be fun to see family, too.