Signs of Spring

Still very trying times this week. Finally got to snap a few more pictures of Drew this afternoon. He just loves this monkey, has for months. In this picture his momma told him to give his monkey a hug and he is getting ready to do that.
And here he is giving his monkey a kiss. So sweet!

I am loving daylight savings time! It is not dark when I get off work. Today was beautiful so Drew and I spent a few minutes outside this afternoon. Kayla has a Bradford Pear tree in her yard and in just the last few day they have started blooming all over Harrison. They are beautiful! Drew has always liked flowers; he loves to smell them and of course pick the blooms off. He was fascinated with all of the blooms.

Miss Patty Hendrix, one of Kayla's friends' mother, cooked supper for them tonight and brought it over. Things like that mean so much during trying times. That was such a blessing. And Drew loved it! She brought spaghetti, green beans, salad, bread and smores!

Worried, Stressed, Tired

One week ago tomorrow, Kayla was admitted to NARMC for observation and IV, trying to pump massive amounts of fluid into her. Monday, March 7th, she was scheduled for her regular check-up. She had gone to the emergency room Saturday night because she felt or had the sensation that her water broke. The ultrasound done Monday morning showed very low amniotic fluid; measuring 6 cm and she should be measuring 15 cm; very critical. She had to stay overnight in the hospital and they were hoping to see improved fluid levels Tuesday morning. That did not happen. She was dismissed as there was nothing that could be done. Basically, the doctor sent her home to wait for the on set of labor or for an infection to develop. Tuesday night when she got home, she started leaking even more. Therefore, her doctor has order her to 100% bed rest. She can only get up to go to the bathroom and to go get something to eat. Having an 18 month old at home makes this very difficult at best. Add Chase's work schedule to that and it makes it even more difficult. So every night last week, I would go to her house and help out with Drew. Feed them, bathe him and put him to bed. Friday night little Drew started running a fever. Kayla is going absolutely stir crazy and wanted to get out of the house so she and Drew came and sat at my house yesterday. He so didn't feel good. And he wasn't any better this morning. She wanted me to come and help Chase and we ended up taking him to Mediquick. He had a raw red sore throat and had upper respiratory junk. He was so pitiful. So I ended up spending most of the day trying again to help out with him.

I was able to snap a picture or two yesterday. In this one, Drew is learning to hold a pen and learning to make marks on paper. I actually wrote his name and said D R E W, Drew. And he said his name for the first time.

In this one, I was trying to get a picture of his beautiful eyelashes.

Friday Night

We spent another Friday night at home.  Kayla and Drew came over for a while so here are a few pictures I snapped.  Huh?  Clearly he didn’t understand something his mama was telling him.

And in this one I think he is going to be a car enthusiast like his Grandpa and Uncle Brian. He loves to get their magazines and find the cars and say “bummm, bummm”.

And when there is food in the room, this child comes running.  In this picture he is helping Grandpa eat his Cheetos. 

New Barn

We are in the process of having a new hay barn built down under the hill.  I got home early enough today while it was still daylight in order to take a few pictures.  So happy for Richard, this is something he has wanted and needed for some time now.

Monster Shoes

Well, before we get to the monster shoes, Drew decided to play a little tune on his guitar and sing a song. I am lovin' his pj's.
Now for the monster shoes. He wore these all day long on Saturday! He loves them.

Yay, Kristin and Brandon came "home" this weekend. Brandon had a MMA fight at the Burlsworth Youth Center on Saturday night. Some of their friends came up to support him and spent the night at our house; Amber, Alicia, and Dara.

I got to keep Drew on Saturday. Kristin and Brian both wanted a new FB profile picture.