Sick Baby, Sick Mommy, Sick Computer.....

It was a long weekend trying to get back to 100% after my procedure.  I definitely overdid it on Sunday being here by myself with the boys and was reminded of it at about 10pm when I had to pop a Vicodin and use a heating pad.  Over the weekend, my work laptop bit the dust; it wouldn't even boot up for me.  So, in to see the computer doctor at work.  After a day and half, they had me up and going.  But it's not that easy to do my job without my computer.  After all, we are in an 'eAudit' world now, with no actual physical workpapers to work with.  Lucky for me, this was the perfect opportunity to go home and get some more rest.  Unfortunately, Chase got sick again on Monday and I had to take him back to the doctor.  Another ear infection and a sinus infection.  This makes three in three months.  It's pretty much inevitable that we'll have to get tubes in his ears, just like Austin.  But if it keeps us from having constant ear infections, I'll take it.

That evening, I started to feel like crap.  I managed to go in to work for a little bit, but stayed home in bed til nearly 2pm on Wednesday.  Yuck; I felt like I had been run over by a truck.  Finally, today, I started to get on the mend.  I went in for my post-op appointment with my Dr. today, and he said all looked well from last week's procedure.  I even got to see before and after pictures.......interesting to say the least.  Back again in four months to checkup on some other things.

I'm so incredibly exhausted this week.  Tonight is the 4th night in a row that Jordan has had to work til 9:30pm.  That leaves me solo with the boys when I have felt less than spectacular.  Oh well, Mommy sucks it up and continues on with life.  Luckily, our office is closed tomorrow and Monday, and I'm taking Tuesday off as well, which makes for a five-day weekend for me! Woohoo!!  We've got several things planned to make the most of time off, since Jordan has tomorrow, Saturday (a rare occasion!), and Tuesday off .

Anyways, end of story.  Chase, Mommy, and laptop are all doing better. :)

And P.S.  When I took Chase in to see the pediatrician, he weighed in at a hefty 19lbs. even, with his 6-month birthday next week.  He definitely does not miss any meals these days! :)

This is what gets me through on days like today.....

Enough said.  Goodnight.

Down and Out

Yesterday morning, I had to undergo a 'procedure' at the Dr.'s office.  I won't go into the details of what it was for and what it entailed.  But it required me to be under general anesthesia for almost 45 minutes, which can worry anybody.  After coming to, nibbling on some crackers, sipping some juice, and talking to the nurses, I was wheeled out to the car and sent home with my nurse, a.k.a Jordan.  I shook the whole way home, as the pain meds hadn't quite kicked in yet.  We barely made it home before I swung open the passenger door and threw up everywhere.  Yuck!  I knew the nausea was inevitable, just by how my body had previously responded to anesthesia when I had my c-sections.  But I knew that I was in good hands at home.  After a Xanax, Vicodin, and a heating pad, I drifted off to la-la land for most of the day in bed.  The boys were at daycare all day, so it made for an easy relaxing day while I recovered. 

Jordan had to work today, so it was Katrina and Logan to my rescue.  There was no way I could have been left alone with the boys all day by myself.  The Vicodin itself made me dizzy and groggy all day long.  And the nausea was back again.  Luckily, Austin had a fun-filled day in store with LoLo and MeowMeow.  They whisked Austin away for some fun and left Chase behind with me.  He was pretty low maintenance, and I got to take two 2-hour naps along with him, so it was okay. :)  After bringing Austin back, they picked up dinner for me and Austin before heading out.  Jordan would be home from work soon, so I could manage.

Hopefully I can relax a little more tomorrow, before heading back to work on Monday.  Then back to the Dr.'s office on Thursday for a post-op appointment to make sure everything looks alright and touch base on another matter that may need some attention soon.  Ugh, why can't my body just be normal and function like it should?!

Thank you to everyone for your well wishes! :)

It's the Houghams!!

A few months ago, I purchased a Living Social deal at the Picture People for $18.  This afternoon we finally went to get pictures made to redeem it.  Of course, Chase had a blowout about 2 seconds before we started the shoot.  His shorts weren't salvageable, so we had to replace them with an alternate pair.  Austin wasn't feeling the photographer and pretty much refused to smile or cooperate most of the time.  Not to mention the fact that it was really hot in there and Jordan and I were sweating to death trying to get the boys to cooperate.  Good thing this thing was only costing me $18 for the session and 6 sheets!  But we were able to snag a few good pictures.  Not super-great, but it was a great deal. :)

Next time, I'll be using my fancy new camera, rather than paying someone to take pics for us!

**I apologize if they're a little fuzzy, I scanned them in from our printed pics.  There was no way that lady was talking me into buying the photo CD for $150!

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!

Eeekkk!  Yesterday marked the beginning of the last year of my 20's!  How did I get this old?!  (I know, I have a few friends who have already past the 30-mark, and I apologize.) :)

I was supposed to kick off my birthday with an early rise at 5:30am to go to my boot camp class. Ugh, seriously, on my birthday?! However, the good Lord intervened with a wonderful thunderstorm which canceled boot camp and allowed me to sleep in an additional 2 hours. Score!

I usually try to take off of my birthday, but my lovely company scheduled me for a 4-hour training session yesterday afternoon.  Ugh.  But I went to a delicious lunch with some co-workers at Campisi's and a great friend bought my lunch for me. Score!  Mid-way through training, we took a break and ventured back to my desk to find 'Tiff's Treats' waiting for me.  If you're not familiar with them, they deliver fresh-out-of-the-oven and still warm cookies to offices.  And YUMMY!!

Jordan had to work til 9:30 last night.  So, my sister came out to go eat dinner with me and the boys. We enjoyed some delicious Mexican food and then ventured to PurpleBerri for some frozen yogurt.

Then back home, got the boys bathed and in bed, and then enjoyed a nice glass of wine with my sister.  What a day!!

Jordan finally got home around 10pm and came in with my gift.  I was anxious to open it and see if he actually remembered what I had mentioned a few weeks before that I was eyeing.  Needless to say, he came through for me!!!  I had been wanting a fancy camera for a few months now.  Our run-of-the-mill Sony digital jsut wasn't cutting it anymore.  And I figured it was pretty handy to have with two kids and all.  I have no idea how to use it, but am hoping a few friends can give me a tutorial.

And today, I was lucky enough to be able to spend the day at home with Jordan on his day off.  We just relaxed and celebrated with a yummy hibachi lunch at one of our favorite places here in town.  Nothing too crazy. :)

Thanks to all of my friends and family who wished me 'Happy Birthday' today!  I'm so blessed to have you all in my life!

What a Big Boy!!!

Guess who's sitting up!?  Chase Cooper Hougham!!  He hasn't mastered it yet, but he's getting the hang of it.

I can't believe how fast he's growing up and changing everyday!



Happy Father's Day to my Babies' Daddy!

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful hubby and baby daddy, Jordan!  On Friday morning, the boys' school had 'Donuts with Dad' to celebrate Father's Day.

They made the cutest gifts for him at school, too!  Austin painted a bank for 'Daddy & Austin's Fun $' and Chase got him a cute root beer with his footprints on it.  I just love that they do things like this up there!

I couldn't have picked a better Daddy for our boys!  Yes, I picked you, not the other way around. :)  I look forward to seeing what trouble the three of you can get into in the upcoming years!  Love you babe!