I decided to try something new with Max last week:
Roller Skating.
Yes, you read that right. Roller Skating. It was an interesting experience to say the least. I think part of him enjoyed it and part of him hated it. I took a couple of pictures with my phone, not the greatest quality but it certainly captured the moment.
We have officially entered cold season here in KC. I had strep a couple of weeks ago and Lane is still fighting a cough he has had for almost a month. Max is struggling with an ear infection and cold. He is such a trooper that when he really loses it on you, it is a sign that he feels horrible. The other night he slept for 13.5 hours. That is something he never does and definitely shows that this kid is fighting something bad.
Last night he woke up crying and I went in to check on him. He H-A-T-E-S to have snot on his face and his nose was running. I laid him back down in bed and took a wipe to his nose. Afterwards, he looked up at me with all the love in the world and said "Thank you so much". At that moment he could have asked me for anything and I would have moved mountains to make it happen. Good thing he just fell asleep.
This morning he announced in between bouts of pure fussiness that he wanted donuts and donuts would make him feel better. I sadly told him I had no donuts but I could make him pancakes. He happily agreed and even helped me in the kitchen. I realized I just took one giant step in motherhood, making a true breakfast in the middle of the week. It is crazy what love for a sick child will inspire you to do.
It is gross outside (again). I have a sleeping kiddo and I'm contemplating the rest of the afternoon. Laundry is needing to be done. A dishwasher needs to be unloaded. There is always a never ending list of things to do. I'm thinking we are going to make chocolate chip cookies when Max wakes up (or as he likes to call them : Granny Bop Cookies). Maybe not to best way to spend my time, but I'm thinking they will make Max happy and really that is all I'm worried about right now.
Max trying on daddy's old glasses from high school.
One of Max's favorite activities. Being pushed by Ebe in the wheelbarrow. He also trained Bear to leave him alone. He figured out yelling really loudly made Bear not quite so eager to jump and lick him.
Grandma Flo worked on a Gingerbread Train with Max. He lost interest quickly, but Grandma powered through and finished it (mostly). Max did sneak back a few times to steal some candy!
Max's adorable new cousin: Kalliope Sage Harris, or "Kalli". She was born on November 19th and was 7 pounds 2 ounces and 19 inches long. Max can't wait to start playing with her!
