Graduation and Mother's Day...and my sick baby badge

Whew, what a whirlwind! Its been a few since I posted...been busy here! Last Saturday was my sister's graduation from college. Demani was a gem and we had a great time. I nursed him right there in our seats twice and he feel asleep on Grammy, he hardly made a peep. Tiffany got the department honors for Social Work - I am so proud of who she is! Tiff just kept saying I can't believe it's over and I just kept saying I can't believe we are all out of college...where did the time go? I have a feeling I will be saying this for the rest of my life..."where did the time go?"

Mother's Day was sooo amazing. Two young ladies from our church sent me flowers celebrating my first Mother's Day...I was so surprised and blessed and honored that they thought of me and sent flowers. How sweet is that?! Mom and Dad got me sweet cards and gifts too. I got calls from family wishing me a Happy Mother's Day.

Mathwon and Demani made my first Mother's Day very special. Demani picked out a hanging basket and Mathwon picked out some flowers for the back deck - I really enjoy hanging out on the deck. We went out for a leisurely lunch and enjoyed some great food! We ate outside and enjoyed the warm, pleasant day and just relaxed. Mathwon and Demani gave me cards, a book, and coupons. Demani gave me a coupon for an afternoon nap. I asked Mathwon if it was for me to take a nap or for Demani to take a nap and he said I can use it how ever I want :) I got to spend some time on the deck with my book and flowers when we got home and then we went and got dessert with some friends. The day was just perfect. I felt loved. Here's a pic of mom and son on Mother's Day.

Monday began the hardest two days of motherhood to date. At the end of Stroller Strides he started really fussing and usually we get through exercising just fine. I reached in the stroller to check on him and he felt warm. I said to a friend, I don't think he feels well. So I rushed us home and took his temp and he had a fever. We ended up going to ER later that afternoon because his temp had gone up and he wasn't nursing. They told us he has a virus and to keep up with the Tylenol. My heart would break again and again with each cry, whimper, and cough. None of us slept well Monday night. So I earned my sick baby badge...I could have done without it....I feel like now I know what motherhood is really all about....your heart truly changes once you're a mom.

So yesterday we had a follow up visit with the Dr's office and Demani is recovering well. Praise the Lord! Right now he is laying across my lap and I am bouncing him and typing at the same time. Perhaps he is interested in another nap :)