our first big sicky

Charlie is sick. It makes me sad. 

He's been sick before but i feel like its for real this time. 

He woke up last night and i could tell by his cry something was different. I went to him. I held him and he snuggled in so sweetly. I soon felt that the heat from his body was much too hot to be normal. Andy got the Tylenol and gave him a dose while i continued to hold him. 

It's weird having a sick toddler. They are just not themselves and its obvious. Instead of the exploration, activity, jabbering, and busyness he has been slow, calm, heavy eyed, easily bothered, and extremely snugly, which, is my favorite thing about this whole sad situation. 

I feel so grateful for my good husband and the Power of the Priesthood. As Charlie's fever has continued and even adding chills to the mix tonight, Andy gave Charlie a blessing. The power of God is real. That power is here to bless His children. All of us. I feel a lot of comfort in that knowledge.

Charlie will be just fine. I know he he will. I feel like these last two days has turned me more into a mother. I feel even more love for Charlie and it is encompassing me. I think i need these experiences. 

They help me grow. 

Before the sick came. Charlie out playing in the yard. He enjoys sitting on things
like a horse. The bottom left picture i asked Charlie to smile. I feel like i got a new
smile i had never seen him use before. 

Also before the sick came, Charlie had his first allergic reaction to a dog.
It seemed only natural because Andy and I were both the same way growing up.
Although, its not so bad now that we are adults. Its hard to tell by the photo but his eyes
were swollen and red, he wouldn't stop rubbing them.

Conference weekend was fun with cousins! He and Cache are becoming better
buddies every time we are together. They can now both say each others
names and it is the cutest thing!