Why?

There are times in my life when things happen and I feel that I need to be in church. I know a church is the people, not the building, but to me there is something soothing about being in a quiet sanctuary or prayer chapel and calling out to God.

Today is one of those days.

My heart is broken, my heart cries out, and I don't understand. God grant everyone involved peace, and surround my friends in Your love.

Poor little Myers

Poor Myers...he is sick, and it is so hard watching him cough and sneeze and really not be able to do anything about it. It all started on Saturday when he woke up with a fever. We took him to the doctor since this was our first experience with any real illness (about two months ago he was coughing and sneezing, but no fever). The doctor said it was a cold and to give him Infant Tylenol when needed, prop up the mattress in his crib to help the drainage, and to get a humidifier. Then this morning he woke up with cruddy eyes. I caught pink eye from one of the kids in my class and although I tried my hardest to wash my hands a lot and not touch my eyes, Myers got it anyway. Off we went again to the doctor, and when they checked him out they realized that he also has an ear infection in both ears! Poor little guy. But despite it all, he is such a trooper, so sweet and good natured even though he doesn't feel good.

I knew he would get sick once I went back to work. He gets the double whammy because he gets the germs from his class and my class! I just keep thinking about how he will never get sick when he gets to elementary school because he will have great immunities built up.

Easter Sunday

We went to the early service which Myers sat through very quietly. He loves to hear hymns, so he loves church!

After church we went to the McCown's house for lunch. We had to leave early since Monday was Kristin's first day back to work.

Mom and Dad gave Myers sunglasses, a book about animals, a beach hat, and a t-shirt with a surfung monkey on it for Easter. We were able to spend Palm Sunday with them in Conyers.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

We decorated Myers stroller for the parade.

Myers was a very happy baby!

My little leprechaun named Myers.

Myers and I went to Conyers to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade. It is much bigger now than it was when I was little. Honey made a sign for Myers's stroller, and I decorated the stroller with shamrocks, leprechauns, and crepe paper. We marched with lots of people from Conyers First United Methodist Church, and we saw many people that I knew in high school. it was a fun day, and Myers was a big hit!

Myers smiling because Honey and G-daddy were babysitting.

George and I getting ready to leave for our date.

2 month check-up

Myers had his 2 month check-up today. He weighs 9lbs. 8 oz. and is 21 inches long (10th percentile weight and 5th percentile height). He had three shots and one oral vaccine today. It is so hard to watch him get pricked and his little cry is just heartbreaking. He got over it once I was able to hold and soothe him, but it took me much longer to recover!

The doctor is very happy with his weight gain and says everything looks good. We are going to hold off on introducing cereals until he is close to 6 months so he can get the good breast milk filling up his little belly for as long as possible.

On another note, Honey and G-daddy came to babysit Myers last Saturday so George and I could go out on a date for George's 30th birthday. We went to see Slumdog Millionaire and to eat Sushi. It was nice to go out, but I did miss Myers. It was the longest that I had ever been away from him. I think it is easier for George to leave him with a babysitter since he is away from him everyday and is more used to it. Since I am with him all day everyday it is harder to be away from him!

Visiting

We have been very busy visiting with friends and family.

On February 15th Elizabeth and Nehemiah came to meet Myers. Myers was excited to meet his only cousin. Later that day Jenny, Mike, and Topher Joe came to visit and brought us a delicious meal.

Last Thursday, Myers and I went to see Grandma and Grandpa McCown. On Sunday, George, Myers, and I went to visit Honey and G-Daddy.