A FREE FUN Day with Mom

I am home today with Maddox, even though it is a Friday. Maddox's sitter Kim, and almost her entire family, have strep throat!! UGH. Maddox was probably exposed when she was there on her normal Tuesday, but so far so good. Dr. Anderson says generally children under the age of 2 don't get strep throat??? Luckily Eric and I were able to share the day yesterday so I was able to see a few patients in the afternoon after Eric worked in the morning but, Eric had to be in the office today so the only other option was for Mom to stay home!! And maybe it was a blessing in disguise because we are having a big party tonight. I've invited all my co-workers over for a party. So it has been nice to have the time to finalize things around the house and make ONE MORE run to HyVee. There are probably going to be some kids just about Maddox's age here for the party which is good because I think she is in withdrawal from not having any kids to play with this week, having not been to Kim's since Tuesday. We have been taking advantage of the extra day at home....playing, reading books, dancing etc. She is really into bringing you a book, a photo album, one of the family picture blocks.....etc....crawling onto your lap and 'asking' you to read it to her or even just talk to her about the pictures. She is really into our wedding album lately. She is getting incredibly fantastic at pointing out things on the pages. She can point to almost all the family members by name in the family blocks and a LOT of different animals. Yesterday I learned she knew 'ladybug'. Which of course I"m not surprised as we have been throwing ladybugs at her since before she was born. Her new favorite food are STRAWBERRIES. We had gotten some at Sam's for the party and let's just say I'm glad it was a big container because she has really put a dent in them....and they are really good.....which is surprising given the time of year. This baby boy is going to be bigger than Maddox, I am almost convinced. I am getting so big and my back has been bothering me. Likely going to have to give up the running soon and maybe even the elliptical as both tend to bother my back. I go next week for a check-up so we'll see how he is growing. I am PRAYING he will come a little early. We have been talking a lot about 'Maddox's little brother' and she'll pat my tummy when I ask her where the baby is. It is really cute. Just hope she is starting to somewhat get the idea. Just a quick couple of photos. Of course as soon as I got out the camera she can a runnin'. She is getting to look so old!