Mommy Club

The Mommy Club is a self established organization that I made up. Basically, every big (and small) new event that happens with Preston I feel initiates me more into the Mommy Club.

Well last night I really feel like I took a huge step moving up the ladder. I had my first real scare with Preston. I talked about his current ear infection a few days ago. His Dr decided to try out a new antibiotic and unfortunately it had a reverse effect on him. Yesterday was not a good day. Preston felt terrible and had fevers on and off. He got horrible cold symptoms and a pretty bad cough. He didn't want to be rocked or loved on but he didn't want to sit alone. He didn't want to eat or really drink either. I finally was able to calm him down around 8 pm in bed with me. He fell asleep with a 100.2 fever. About 30 minutes later his body started quivering and he was moaning in pain. I checked his temp and it had sky rocketed to 103.5. I honestly had never been more scared in my life. I immediately decided he needs to see a Dr and fast. My first thought was the ER. I scrolled through my phone to find my moms number and saw the PrimaCare number and called them. We made it there 10 minutes before they closed. The Dr checked his ears and throat and both were horribly infected. I told her he had been on Omnicef for 4 days now and she told us to stop taking that. She prescribed our go to drug for ear infections, the beloved Zpack. We got home around 10 last night and Preston drank a cup of water and went straight to sleep. This morning he woke up back to his fun, rambunctious self which was such a good sight to see.

The Mommy Club has so many awesome initiations and some scary ones. I have zero reservations about tubes, especially now.

Houston Bond

On Tuesday night Chip, Preston, and I loaded up in the car for a late night drive to Houston. Chip had an interview for an Assistant Golf Pro job at Lake Windcrest Country Club. Preston did awesome on the drive down there and slept the whole way. The next day we all got up and Chip started to get ready for his big interview. I could tell he was excited, anxious, and nervous all wrapped up in one. This job is a huge deal for him and our family.

When Chip and I met in Korea he was in the process of deciding if he was going to re-up for another contract in the Army or get out. I remember him telling me that all he wants to do is teach golf, and that is what he knows he is meant to do.

After Chip left for the interview I started praying over and over. Asking God for His will to be done, and if this is where our family is suppose to be, to allow it to happen. I had mixed feeling at the time about the idea of relocating to Houston.

Chip called me a couple hours later and told me he got the job. I could hear in his voice that a huge boulder was lifted off his shoulders and I knew through the phone that he had a smile on his face.

I started crying.

Not tears of sadness, but absolute joy. I was so proud of him. I knew that all his hard work and determination now had purpose. All of my recent fears of moving were gone, and I was 100% on board with starting a new chapter of our lives in Houston.

We still have to figure out all the details. We know that while Chip is finishing his last couple months at school, he will be driving to Houston each weekend to work and driving back to be at school on Mondays. After school is finished he will need to immediately move so he can start working full time.

We have a lot to do to get ready to move, but we are so excited about the process. Our Dallas family has formed a bond with Preston that could never be broken, and I'm excited for our Houston family to get to do the same.

Sick Days

Preston has been sick only a handful of times, and didn't start getting sick until about 10 months old which was such a blessing. His main sickness has been colds/ear infections. I hate these nasty little ear infections. They make P feel horrible, and there is nothing to do to prevent them. Earlier this week Preston was showing signs of not feeling his best so I decided to take him to the Dr to get checked out. His pediatrician told me what I expected to hear, he had another double ear infection. Poor little guy. A couple months ago I met with his Dr to discuss getting tubes in his ears. She said that if he had another ear infection we would go ahead and make arrangements to get the procedure done. When we were there this week she said that he needs to be infection free for 3 weeks before the surgery can happen so we are praying that after he finishes his meds for this one, another one wont pop up.

I realize that the procedure takes a total of 10 minutes from start to finish, but it is still so scary. I know this is what he needs to get rid of the problem, and that is what I have to remind myself every time I start getting anxious about the whole thing.

There is nothing worse than seeing your child suffer, but I am so grateful with the cards that we have been dealt so far.

Valentines day

So today is Valentines Day, and even though we are all persuaded to buy (literally) into the whole thing, Chip and I choose not to. Don't get me wrong, I love flowers, chocolates, and a sweet card that makes me swoon; but luckily we give each other these things many times throughout the year, "just because". About a month ago Chip came home with a gorgeous purse and matching wallet that I had been eying for some time now. He told me to turn around and "don't peek". He turned me around with my eyes closed, kissed me, and said this is just because I love you so much. Last week Preston and I went to the mall while Chip was at work. We went and picked out a new pair of jeans, a Texans t-shirt, and Chip's favorite cookies for him. We also got a just because card and told Chip just how much I appreciate and love him. He loved it.

We don't believe that one day out the year is the day you are suppose to appreciate each other, we try to do that everyday. Of corse that does not always happen, but we do try.

But seeing as how today IS Valentines Day, I want to make this post about us, in our own way. So I compiled a short list of things Chip and I 100% agree on and some that we don't so much.

Pillow/Bed Sharing
If we are in bed and Chip asks me where his pillow is and it is not given to him in a very short amount of time he will take mine. (Not while I'm using it of corse). I think this is awful. No ones head should be laying on YOUR pillow other than your own. I also have a very firm belief that bed laying should only be done in clean pjs on clean bodies.

"Lockup"
This is our favorite show, ever. When we tell people about this show Chip and I begin talking way to fast, using hand gestures, and using words like "oh my gosh" and "seriously! It's the best!"

Interior Decorating
I don't think we will ever agree on this topic. If it was up to Chip the only thing in a house would be leather furniture, obnoxiously large TVs, and TV dinner trays.

Traveling
We both have an extremely large desire to travel all over. Although we are hindered currently with a small child and lack of funds, our huge dreams suffice our wants.

Mexican Food
Lets just say it might have been a deal breaker for us if either of us was not a fan. Mexican food is where it's at.

Video Games
No explanation needed.

Love Language
This is my favorite. I love that we both agree on talking to one another in a loving way. We try to give each other affirmations everyday, and to remind each other just how lucky we both feel.

All in all, I wouldn't change us for anything. What we have just works. We have our fair share of arguments, but we always come out of it with a new understanding of one another.

Happy Valentines Day Babe, I love you.

Lazy Swing

I picked up Preston a few minutes early from MDO today. When I got to his classroom his teacher waved for me to come in. I walked in and started to look for P. The last place I ever expected to see him was in the "baby" swings, and that's where he was. I started laughing and asking him what he was doing in the baby swings. His teacher told me that he spends at least 30 minutes/day in them and loves just relaxing. The funniest thing about the whole thing is that he weighs too much for the swing to actually swing, so he just sits in it and watches everyone.

I love him so much :)