Porcelian God and a Happy Mother's Day 2010

Friday Adrey and I spent a nice day together.... we ran a few errands which included going to Mega Kids... Adrey's rug for his room arrived. We also got a cute little step stool JUST FOR HIM to use when brushing his teeth. I also spotted the PERFECT gift for Adrey for when the baby comes home... one I know will make him happy as a clam and hopefully will help to make him feel equally as special as the new little one. We hit a couple other places before ending up at the mall where we met Aunt Sarah for a quick bite to eat at Chick-Fil-A (won't be dining there EVER again) and some playtime at the indoor playground.

Wasn't too long after we got home from the mall that I started to not feel right. Wasn't sure what didn't feel good but I knew something was "off". Well, it only went downhill from there. I spent the rest of the day and Saturday hovered over the Porcelain God. Honestly that was THE WORST 24 HOURS of my life. And whatever was going on in my belly was NOT making the baby happy and he/she was kicking like I've never felt before which was making me feel even more ill. I called the doctor and she told me it was probably a 24 hour viral bug and to get lots of fluids. Poor John having to take care of Adrey while intermittently holding my hair back. Ugh. Thank you, John, for taking care of me and Adrey. You are amazing and I love you.

I called Sarah at 1:00 a.m. to please come over. I was desperate, scared, in pain and I needed her. I needed her so bad. There is something so comforting about Sarah in times like this. She has a way of just making things better just by being there. Not to mention the back rubs and putting cold cloths on my head and belly. And her comforting words of encouragement... those alone made me feel better. Sarah, you rock and I love you with all my heart. I will hold your hair back ANY day.

I woke up Sunday morning not feeling 100% but definitely on the road to recovery.

Thank God. No, really, THANK. YOU. GOD.

I was so looking forward to spending the day with my family for Mother's Day and I wanted to be well. For the most part, I was. I needed to SIT most of the day because my body was so weak and tired, but at least I didn't have to be horizontal!! We met my family at the Pelican Marsh Golf Club for a WONDERFUL lunch!! And Grandma/Nana came which made my day. Grandma is doing so much better and I was just so happy to see her so happy. It's been a rough few weeks for her but she's doing well! Adrey was a PEACH at lunch. That hasn't been the case, as of late, when we go out to eat!!

Boppa was sitting across from Adrey and told Adrey to make his silly face...

Adrey obliged...

OH. MY. GOSH. He was being such a ham.

I am so in love with this little guy.

And the little goofball browsed the dessert table and chose M&M's...

which Mama gladly served him.

There was lots of yumminess to choose from.

And, oh my gosh, Allison. Can she GET ANY CUTER???

I think not.

My beautiful Grandma, Alice. I love you.

Well hello there...

I wonder how long ceiling fans will be so amazing to him!!

I love these next couple Mommy and Adrey shots.

A little lipstick application before the photo shoot...

Although it looks like we coordinated Daddy and Adrey's "outfits" it was purely coincidental... and totally off-the-charts cute!

This picture of Katelyn and Sarah just melts my heart. Two beautiful girls.

All the moms and babies.... four generations.

Nana and the great grandkids.

(Love how Allison has her hand on her hip)

The "moms".... three generations. I love these women with every ounce of my being. They have molded me into the person I am today and I am so thankful.

Mom, Happy Mother's Day. I love you more than you'll ever know.

And this was how the day ended. Just before bedtime Mommy and Adrey cuddling on the bed watching the tube.

I have never in my life felt as blessed as I do right now.

I love this little 3 footer more than I ever thought imaginable.

Adrey, you sweet boy, Mama loves you.

Thank you, for being the blessed, beautiful soul that you are.

(I just reread this before posting and realized how many times I said the word "love". It's Mother's Day though... I'm allowed to be extra sappy on this day, right?)