A Rough and Tumble Week

Joshua and I started out the week trying to get rid of our colds. I think we went through 2 boxes of tissues. By Wednesday, Caleb complained that he wasn't feeling well. He complains often and loudly, so I wasn't sure if it was the real thing or sympathy pains. At 3:30 in the morning with 103 degree fever, I decided it must be the real thing. We started Motrin, and by morning he seemed a little better. It spiked again about 9:30, amazing how Motrin wears off in 6 hours, huh? Called the Dr. and got an appt. It was strep throat, and it was the 7th case of the day (before lunch). I mentioned to the Dr. that Luke had been caught drinking out of Caleb's cup just that morning (he's a sneaky little thing), so Dr. gave antibiotics to Luke also. By Friday, Caleb was ready to go again, it's also amazing what 24 hrs of antibiotics will do for you! Friday, Matt stayed home from work with the beginning of a cold. Saturday, we worked in the basement. Early in the day, Luke slipped on the steps and busted his lip. Later, he decided to go upstairs by himself (which he was getting pretty good at doing and coming back down too), but somehow, he fell and bumped all the way back down. I just thought for sure we were headed to the ER. He did get a big knot on his head with a bruise, but he was running around giggling just minutes after it happened. Sunday, he got into his brother's markers, so here he is busted up and painted... Did I also mention that he got diaper rash from the antibiotics?

We are hoping for less drama this week around the house!