Christmas Holidays

This week has been a trying week for me. Im thankful that Andy has been home from work to help out with a very whiny, tired 2.5 year old. Because Eli had so many days without his nap and regular sleep schedule, his days are completely off. From going to bed too late, to getting up waaaaaay too early, and then not napping, we're all pretty exhausted.

Tuesday was the hardest day. Because he came down with a cold over Christmas, he's still trying to kick it, and he was extremely moody... all day. He got up at 5am, and then napped for 45 minutes, only to wake up screaming and refused to go back to sleep. So frustrating, and exhausting.

Well Wednesday morning, when he woke up at 6:30am, he was miserable again but this time his ears were covered in dried fluid. This means that he has an ear infection in both ears... he was so upset and told Andy that his ears were hurting, and wanted him to hold them. The right was worse than the other, but they both were leaking. Luckily for us, we have ear drops and lots of them to put in his ears and this should remedy the infection. Not so lucky for us, Eli hates the drops, and it is generally a half hour ordeal once the drops are in. He kept screaming, "Get them out, get drops out!" Im thankful that we know the drill when it comes to his ears now, and we dont have to put him on antibiotics. When he woke up this morning he didn't have too much fluid coming out of them, and he was waaaaay happier today.

I feel somewhat bad though because Andy and I couldn't figure out what was his problem the whole beginning of the week. We just kept telling him to stop whining. Now it all makes sense. His ears have been bothering him. I dont know why I didnt think that it before. Winter + Cold = Ear Infection

Last night, Andy and I went on a much needed date. My sister babysat for us, and Eli was a champ for her. We just went out to dinner, but it was the best dinner ever! Best conversations, and the food was incredible. If you live in Edmonton, and have the chance to go try somewhere new, you need to try the Bul Go Gi House. Its Korean, and it basically looks like a little hole in the wall, but the food is incredible! I've been craving this food for the past week, and boy did I eat my heart out. You have to try it, you wont't regret it. Dont let the outside esthetics scare you away, it well worth the new experience.

I also had the chance to get out to a movie with my mom and a few of her friends. We just went to the cheap seats, but it was a nice evening out. We saw the movie Courageous, and it was INCREDIBLE! The story it awesome, and the meaning behind the movie was even better! If you haven't seen it, you need to. Its all about the affect a father has on his (mostly) son(s) life, but also his daughter too. Its raw and real, and you need to make sure you bring a few extra kleenex's because it was emotional. But awesome.

It blows my mind how fast the week goes by when you are on holidays, but its been a good week. Now that Eli is feeling better into the weekend we go. No New Years plans, just relaxing at home with my boys... if we could find a sitter to get out one evening this weekend that'd be great, but we're content with being at home. Its been a great week.