Bugs and Birthdays

Our crew could not get a break from sick bugs this February!  Otto started out with a bad cold that lasted well over a week, then Milo got it.  Of course, Huxey was next.  Two straight weeks of sick boys, with coughing, sneezing, major runny noses and just plain, old tired.  We cocooned ourselves so as not to spread to others and somehow we got lucky and stayed healthy, even though we still had our boys for daycare.  The Airborne lozenges, Zicam swabs and essential Thieves oils running continuously may have saved us.  I am now a firm believer of bathing oneself in thieves essential oils to help avoid getting sick!

We finally got a breather from the cold and BAM here comes the stomach flu.  Once again, Otto got it  first, then Milo, and now Luke.  Fortunately Huxey has avoided it so far, which may be because his Dad had his week off during flu week, so we didn't have him at Grammy Daycare.  I hope Hux continues to stay lucky!  Meanwhile, Momma Anna is exhausted from all the sick bugs attacking her home.

During this flu bug, Milo turned 1.  Our poor Boomer who is usually the most smiley baby in the entire world, was not his normal self to celebrate his birthday.  We had a tired, snuggly, non-smiley, sick little boy for several days, which was so sad to see.  Boomer had a cute cake, cousins, and family and lots of love to celebrate him, even though he didn't feel very well.  Poor Bub.

I"m still a bit nostalgic about Milo being a baby.  Turning one is exciting, but leaves Grammy without a baby.  I will now be embracing the rough and tumble craziness of THREE boys who are at the age of climbing, diving, wrestling, throwing, and just being the most lovable beings there are. 

 Our Milo has been such a joy, always happy and smiling and going 100 miles an hour, curious about everything and ready for anything.   He keeps us on our toes and puts a smile on our faces everyday.  I don't know why we got so lucky, but I'm forever grateful.