Illness

Our attempt to keep Reed well has failed. I heard him start coughing during the night, so I took him to the pediatrician this morning. Unfortunately, he has a little fluid in his lungs. He is now taking an oral steroid and 3 breathing treatments a day. It breaks my heart to see him sick, but he is a trooper. He remains calm during the breathing treatments, and I think he likes the taste of the medicine. He is extremely congested, and I am shocked at the amount of snot that comes out of his nose.
Ryland is feeling much better and back to his happy self.

Cooper is very aware that things are not normal. He has been right at my side while I take care of the boys. He runs to Reed when he cries and naps with Ryland.

Happy and feeling well

Ryland was in an awesome mood today. He was feeling great and it showed. I was trying to take his picture, and he decided to cuddle wrestle. He was giving me hugs and kisses and grinning from ear to ear. I snapped a few shots of him sitting on my stomach being silly

Super fun and silly!

When dad came home we decided to go play outside for a bit. Ryland put on his serious face.

Ryland loves to walk around. He is really concentrating.

He is having fun. It cracks me up how he walks with his hands up in the air.

Having fun with dad and Cooper!

Feeling much better

Ryland is feeling much, much, much better today! I am relieved that he is getting well. I finally got him to smile today! We will continue the meds until we run out of antibiotics and will hope for no more complications from the flu. He is sleeping again and is getting his appetite back.

Feeling better

Ryland is feeling so much better today. He does not have a fever, and he is actually smiling again. We are very excited to have our happy little man back! Thanks for all yours prayers and thoughts.