Of Hospitals and T-Ball

Right when we were starting to get into the swing of things, Colin brought a respiratory virus home from daycare and shared it with his baby brother. I took Reid to the pediatrician last Thursday because his cough, mucus and rapid breathing were worrying me, and we ended up leaving Dr. G's office in an ambulance to get some special care at the local children's hospital. Reid and I spent three nights and four days in his hospital room together. It was exhausting for both of us. He needed a little oxygen while he fought the virus, but thankfully no other treatments were necessary.

Since we've been home, I've been savoring the time with my boys. It makes me a little sad that I have to return to work in a couple short weeks, but I'm trying not to dwell on that. Instead, I am choosing to focus on the time I do have at home, and the precious moments I am so blessed to be able to share with my little men.

A quick update on Colin: It seems that since he turned two, he is suddenly so much older. Case in point? Yesterday evening, he took a whole apple out of the fridge, showed it to Justin and said, "apple!" and then started taking bites out of it. We both started laughing. I've always peeled and diced his apples, but apparently Mr. Big Stuff would prefer to eat them whole. He is also talking up a storm. The other day he pointed at the back door and said, clear as day, "It's cold outside." Speaking of which, he would live outside if he could. He will bring us his shoes and ask to go "ah-side." He especially loves to play basketball and t-ball, since he got a basketball hoop and a t-ball set from his grandparents for his birthday. His batting technique is a bit off (haha), but that doesn't stop him. He is such a little man.

At six weeks old, Reid is doing all sorts of new things, too. He's staying awake for longer stretches of time, and sleeping decently at night. He is still restless because of the cough and mucus, unfortunately, but even that is starting to get better. He loves to nurse, to be swaddled when he sleeps, and to stare up at me when I hold him. It's so funny. When he's awake, he is constantly looking around to make sure he knows where I am. He is a mama's boy for sure, and I love it.

Enjoying a little sunshine on a warm day.

And finally, a little bit of blog business: I have fallen behind, but I do have a couple giveaways lined up, so keep an eye out for those. Also, I am so so excited to have won a blog makeover from Tiffany Kuehl Designs (many thanks to Erin at The View From Five Ten and Sarah at It's a Vol!), so in the coming weeks, Love, Lattes & Lullabies will be getting a new look. I can't wait!

More to come. ♥