A Day With the Doc

Ever since Hayden was a little baby he has sometimes gotten a croupy sounding cough during the night. The last couple of nights however, it has gotten significantly worse. Last night, he woke up around 3:30 am with a horrible sounding cough. I heard him crying and coughing, half asleep trying to make it to our bedroom. When I brought him in bed with us, he was gasping for air. It was a horrible loud sound that scared both Scott and I. It reminded me of how I used to sound when my asthma acted up as a kid. For several hours he sat with me. We tried everthing to get him to calm down and go to sleep but every time he would try to lay down, his coughing and breathing would get worse again. He sat in front of me on the bed and lifted up his shirt so I would tickle his back. It was so sweet! He finally fell asleep at the foot of our bed and I called our Pediatrician this morning. After a visit to the Doc, we are on steroids twice a day for 5 days. Hopefully that will help to clear his airways and rid the inner barking seal. I only wish his medicine tasted better. It is not fun trying to get an almost 3 year old to swallow something he doesn't want to swallow!

A sweet little moment during the day...We were in the car on the way home from the doctor visit and I started singing the itsy bitsy spider song to keep him awake until we got home. Only, he corrected me. It is NOT called Itsy Bitsy Spider, the correct title is Bitsy SpiderMan. We laughed and then proceeded to sing about the itsy bitsy spiderman who climbed up the water spout!

Mmmm, Mmmm...Good!

I knew there was a reason we don't do chocolate pudding very often!

Naptime is Over!

Both Hayden and Delaney took good naps yesterday. We timed it perfect and they both slept at the same time - that is the best! I heard Hayden making some noise in his room, so I knew he was up from his nap. I waited a few minutes and then went to his room to check on him, only he wasn't in there. I found him in Laney's room, in her crib. They were both smiling and playing together. It was so cute, I had to snap a picture. Nice tushy, Laney!

My Guestbook!

I should have done this long ago...I added a Guestbook to my Blog. It's right below the picture of Hayden and Delaney. I put it on there so those of you who visit my site that don't have a blog of your own can still leave me a message. And for those of you who do have your own blog, well you are welcome to sign it too! Thanks! I look forward to reading your notes to me!

An Evening Walk

We went for a walk this evening. Laney has not been feeling good the past couple of days and I thought we ALL could use some fresh air! It was nice. It was about 67 degrees out and so quiet. I love our little neighborhood. Not a lot of people live here yet, so it is very peaceful. This was the first time Laney got to ride in the wagon and she did great! We will definitely be doing this a lot!

A few weeks ago, Hayden planted some grass seeds in a little pot and decorated it with stickers in his Sunday School class. We have kept it in a window in the dining room and have been watering it every day. I was shocked, it actually grew! He is very proud of it - he loves to show off his grass!

She's Crawling?!?

What a big couple of weeks this has been for Laney. She got her first tooth, started sitting up and scooting around and now SHE'S CRAWLING! She has been changing so quickly, we can hardly believe it! She loves beinig able to get around by herself. And, I love it too because she stays content for much longer...although, now I really have to make sure I pick everything up because it ALL goes in her mouth!

Grandma made this sweet dress for Laney. She has become quite the smocker...we look forward to many more clothes made with love from her! There is a little bonet that goes with it. It is so cute! And yes...that is a barrette in her hair! I know she's not quite ready for them yet, but it's so fun having a little girl!

I tried getting a cute picture of both the kids and this is as good as I got. Hayden was in a very goofy mood and did NOT want to pose for a picture. Every time I sat her next to him, he pushed her over, face forward into the carpet. He is quite the character these days! He was such a nice big brother last night, though. He was in his room for the longest time and we kept hearing loud crashes of toys falling over. Next thing we knew, he had a bunch of his little toys that he brought out and piled up next to Laney for her to play with. It was so sweet!

Tragedy Strikes!

It is a somber week in the Grimm household. Tears have been shed, sleep has been lost. How will we go on? Yes, it's true. Wednesday, the beloved Captain America died a tragic death and now all hope seems lost.

Scott Grimm, reportedly Captain America's greatest living fan made this official statement:

"The incredible sorrow I feel as an American and avid comic fan is impossible to describe. Just when we need him most, our beloved Sentinel of Liberty has been taken from us. Who now will find Osama Bin Laden? Who will defend American ideals abroad and at home? Who will convince Americans that Hillary and Barack Obama are lousy choices to run the country?

I hope to visit the capitol rotunda where he will undoubtedly lay in state before his body replaces John F Kennedy's at the eternal flame in Arlington National Cemetery. I call everyone to fly their flags at half staff for the next year or until the new "Captain America" movie comes out, whichever comes first."

So that, Ladies and Gentlemen, is it. We bid farewell to this great leader and defender of our nation. Goodbye old friend...we will miss you.

Delaney's BIG Week!

My little girl is growing up SO fast! On Friday, she got her first tooth! It didn't seem to bother her at all. I wouldn't have even known except she started gnawing on my finger and and I felt it. She chews on everything these days...and hard! And, this week she started sitting up...what a big girl! She is so happy now that she can sit up. She likes being a part of all the action! She'll sit by herself for a long time and play with her toys. Hayden is so cute...he loves to be a helpful big brother. He likes to bring her toys to her...only, then he realizes her toys do cool things and wants to play with them too.


She doesn't always like that too much. But, she does love him. He can make her laugh just by looking at her! Altough...some days he can make her cry just by looking at her, too. They are a good pair...and who can resist their cuteness?