White Christmas

Mason,


What a showcase of blessings! Today we were blessed with the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, family, and amazingly, snow. The day began at 6:40. That's when you woke up. I think it is a preview for the years to come. After cuddling in bed with Mommy Daddy until 8:00, you two woke me up and we headed down stairs. 
You noticed your present immediately and we stoked. Ran right to it and played in it (big playhouse btw). We opened our stocking stuffers (puzzles) then to open presents (instrument set). Then we headed to the Spinner's (in pajamas of course). 

Have I mentioned you like to eat paper?

Cheese!

 Out of the blue, Pop said, "Jen, look outside." SNOW! The first snow on Christmas in 17 years in Marietta and you get in on your second Christmas! You weren't into unwrapping, you liked pulling the paper out of the bags and eating it (with Sicily, your partner in crime). Before heading to Memaw and Grandaddy's, we let you "play in the snow.

We couldn't stop laughing!

Great time and the Turner's. Presents, cousins, toys, you loved it. Now you LOVED the wrapping paper and their house. You kept playing in it and playing peek-a-boo with Todd using it. When you fell backward and couldn't get up, Todd and Memaw said they heard you say clear as day, "help me." Wow! Then when Aunt Tabby came over, you said, "Tabby." Crazy.

So with all said and pretty much done, I think we got 2 inches of snow! Cool! It was a wonderful day and even though Dad and I are super pooped, we put together ALL of your wonderful gifts tonight, including your treehouse and fire truck. Here are some pictures from last year. Even though I knew you were going to grow up, it is amazing how fast it is going by!

Love you,
Mommy


p.s. I am finally down to only a few nicknames: Babaloo, Peanut, and Mas :)

Christmas Card 2010

Holly Jolly Christmas

Last year before church

Mason,


'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Mommy and Daddy are stirring quiet as a mouse.
We cannot wait for you to find what Santa, Mommy and Daddy, and our families have for you tomorrow. You are learning how to unwrap. Honestly, you like the paper and boxes better than the gifts.
Anywho, we headed to church at 4:00. It was a blessing they did not offer childcare. It was a joy having you with us. You clapped throughout the music then clapped at the end. When Pastor Craig said, "children raise your hand." You raised both (no lie). You were pretty into the service until communion.
Then after a walk around the square. We took so many great pictures before and after dinner that I just couldn't choose.

You look so mischievous...

On the way home, Daddy and I were screaming singing 12 days of Christmas and you made Daddy and I laugh. I think we were on the 7th day and when we sang, "5 golden..." you said, "rings." Another one that caught us off guard. Desserts at our house proceeded and Memaw and Granddaddy have you a present (a tradition that I hope sticks). You enjoyed it (check out that video).


Ready to see your excitement in the morning,
Mommy

Over the river and through the woods

Mason,


Tuesday night we headed to your Great Granny's house to celebrate Christmas early with Grandaddy's family. 

With Granny last Christmas 12/19

You blended right in. Just like at the Spinner's house, you kept up with all the noise and people by talking really loud and running around. You received a few presents but preferred...

the bag instead. It is so nice to have our little Mason back again.


Love, 
Mommy

Most wonderful time of the year?

Mason,


It is hard to put into words what you have been through the past week. I know what I have been threw so I can't even imagine how you feel. It started with two days of fussiness. You wanted the opposite of everything you thought you wanted and you were just plain whiny. On the third day, we found out why. 
While I was at work, Grandma and A.K. took you to a shoot for a kiddie MP3 player (do those still even exist now?). 

You are always such a ham so when Gram put you down, she was shocked. You starting crying (w/ tears) saying, "OWIE!" Then when asked to dance (which you LOVE), you ran to A.K. When I got home from work around 8:30, we took your temperature. Almost 103° . Not knowing the medicine dosage, I phoned the on-call and frantically awaited the call back. The following morning, we took you to the doctor. Obviously lethargic, the doctor was concerned but said just keep up with what we were doing. 
Not sure if you know this about me yet but it is hard for me to receive open-ended answers. I knew you weren't ok. The day continued with a pattern of fever and medicine and then another night of sleeping with Mommy Daddy (on my chest). That night, we awoke in the middle of the night to the sweatiest little dude. Daddy said, "I think his fever broke! He will feel much better." And you did. Kind of. No more fever and after a 2 hour nap (a first in Mae Mae history), you seemed well enough to stop my the Currys to see a few of your buddies (Ben, Raegan, Emily, Kannon, and Grayson). 
The next morning (Sunday), you woke up in the largest pool of blood yet. I forgot the Vaseline on your septum (just like I did tonight, pray that you are ok tonight!). After a shower, I noticed red bumps on your belly. We assumed it was a heat rash but we were taken back when we noticed it was spreading...everywhere. By the evening, it was (and still is) on your belly, back (the worst), legs, arms, face, and a heavy accumulation behind your ears. Because you are in great spirits, we went to Grandma's to celebrate Christmas with the Plummer family. Here are some pictures some this year and last year.

MOMMY!

Where did we end up this morning? You guessed it. Since you had the rash and you were tugging at your ears, I wasted no time this morning getting you an appointment. No ear infection, you are itching the awful rash which after speaking to two doctors at our office AND making an appointment at a different one for the third opinion, cannot be treated. It is either Roseola or a virus. Both are the cause of the rash and fevers. It could take a week for the rash to clear up and that makes me SO sad. Other than the scratching behind your ears (Benadryl lotion totally helps), you have no clue you have a rash, but it looks terrible. Like straight up measles. I gave you an oatmeal bath to make myself feel better (lol). 
You are still my goofy little dude just with more whininess. Cheesin' it up more than ever!


In other news,
- your average weight from the appointments this week is 21 5
- you say, "uh oh," "Mommy" very clearly now. Oh and you bark. 
- when the neighbors dog barks, you stop, look at me, and say either, "d," "da," or "dog."
- you put the phone up to your ear and said, "hi Da Da" twice
- you grab the remote and point it to the TV
- you can "brush" your hair (you kinda just put it toward the back of your head)
- point. Ok well not exactly. You just put your arm out (lol). 
- share. You grab something, put your arm WAY up next to your cheek, and will and me stuff. I always say thank you.
- walk backwards and sideways. Pretty funny. 


Sleep well, Angel, 
Mommy