August 18, 2006

I think everyone, except perhaps Evie, is tired here at the Wilson house. Steven has been pretty sick and we finally seem to have figured out why. On Monday he was given a prescription of Zythromax for his ear infection and it seems he is allergic to it. I feel just terrible about giving him what was making him so sick. It was causing severe abdominal pain and also a rash on his tummy and back. Of course I found all this out after taking him to the ER at 3am Thursday morning. He just wouldn't stop crying and it was that "I'm in pain" cry. Of course once we got to the hospital he hardly cried at all, but at least the doctor was able to look at his rash and tell me his ear infection was gone so we could stop the Zythromax. The next day he was fine all day long. Ken and I hadn't slept much in a few days so he took the day off yesterday since neither of us could function well. I let him get some sleep and then he let me. Of course it did mean that Steven's sleep schedule got a little screwy. He woke up this morning at 5am thinking it was time to play and is now back asleep snoozing quite comfortably.
I went shopping for Evie's birthday last night with Steven and we found some great things for her. We always try to get her one special girft every year. This year it's a Barbie big wheel. Steven's present to his big sister is a little Polly Pocket doll. She really seems to like them because she can dress and undress them without help since the clothes snap on and off. She also loves make-up so I found a little girl make up set. We also got to go shopping at Target for toys with the gift card sent from her Grandma and Grandpa Z. With that she will receive at her party a Cinderella doll and the game Hungry Hungry Hippos. Her party should be a lot of fun. This year a few of her friends from church will be there as well as Abby and Emma so lots of kids to play with. Hoping for a nice day. I can't believe she's turning 3. I can't imagine how my mom feels since I just turned 30!