Sweet, sweet Zachary. You're getting to be such a big boy!! You're FIVE months old now and you learn a new skill every day. You enjoy being on the floor, rolling, kicking, and getting on your belly to squirm. Looks like you're getting ready to crawl. Mom and dad will have to find new tricks to keep you occupied in the morning when we get ready for work!
These past two weeks have been super tough. Mommy and Daddy are exhausted! Two weeks ago, we noticed you just weren't yourself. You weren't smiling as much as you used to. You weren't playing as much as you used to. And the worst- you didn't like mommy holding you anymore. Even your teachers at daycare mentioned you just didn't seem like your happy self. I took you to the Doctors and they said you had a virus and we just needed to 'ride it out'. Too bad for all of us that it just got worse from there.
Last Wednesday, you and Mommy got the stomach flu. We spent the day together, but it wasn't our usual fun day. We were very sick and spent the day belly moaning in our PJ's. You seemed better on Thursday, so we took you to school.......that was short lived. Your teachers called me in the afternoon to tell me you weren't eating or sleeping and that I should come to get you. Poor little guy. It was a rough night, so daddy stayed home with you on Friday.
Your daddy worked so hard to make you comfortable. He set up a play station and spent the day making bottles, cleaning stinky diapers, rocking you, and even got you another Doctors appointment. Bad news was the doctor said there was nothing we could do.
That weekend, we noticed you were pulling on your ears, spiked a fever, and would cry when we put you in your crib. It looked like an ear infection was on the way. We took you in for a THIRD time in a week and you developed a double ear infection! Even daddy went to the doctors and he had an ear infection too! The two of you left with matching medication and orders to get lots of rest.
I tried to take a few photos of you for your five month birthday. As you can see, you just didn't feel good, but you were such a trooper, trying to give mommy just a few smiles. I'm hoping you feel much better for your big 6 month photos.
You're feeling much better today and I want you to know how much everyone loves you and cares about you. Your Grandma and Grandpa Sawyer called every day to check on you and your Grandma and Grandpa Tormoehlen came over to give you hugs and kisses. And the best part? You let me hold and rock you by Thursday night. I have to say I shed a tear of joy, knowing my little man was feeling better.
It seems like you're getting better every day. I even noticed some of your clothes were getting tighter- a sign you're growing. You even started to laugh out loud when daddy sneezes. You are VERY entertained by your dad!
Your dad and I love you more than all of the stars in the sky and all of the coffee in the world. You are the joy of our lives and we're so happy for each smile you give us.
We look forward to each day with you and are getting excited to celebrate six months very soon!
Much Love,
Your Mommy
Look at those tired and sick eyes! You didn't even want to look at the camera!
"I don't want any more photos Mom!"
Happy Tax season!
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