Sleep Deprivation

At some point, KJ became a little ill earlier this week. Dad, then KM, then Mom all got some congestion over the last few weeks, but nothing that much slowed us down. KJ started out with just the sniffles like us; but within a few days began sleeping very little independantly, and occassionally running a fever. Then the fever stuck, and he just became sensitive all around.
The Nanny finally called Dad home from work in the middle of the week; and KJ and Dad went to see the Doctor. Turns out his bout with whatever this bug was; that previously we were assuming might be allergies for all of us, was complicating in Kaidan's system. The end prognosis was mild fluid in the left lung (not yet pnemonia), inflamed tonsils, ear infection, and alot of intestinal gas from something which was probably causing alot of discomfort to him. Sometimes it seems like kids will 'get-over' anything with time and Tylenol, and sometimes they just need to be seen. This time it was the latter. He's feeling much better today; and regaining his independence both in sleep and at play time. But to say the least, for the last week and change, it's been alot of up and down at night; and we're tired. Welcome to ParentHood101 :)
KM is a great big sister, she tries to help when she can. KJ is becoming comfortable on his tummy; and that is also playing into nighttime sleeplessness for him at times. It should be 'very' exciting over the next few months, with good weather and all the new experiences KJ will surprise us with.
We are scheduled to camp on Conesus Lake fathers day weekend, with a visit from Mema and Popi. Between now and then we're hunkered down for the last 8 weeks of school at work, and spending our free time building a roof over our deck.
We hope everyone is enjoying their Spring, and anticipating all of the enjoyment the warm weather brings with it.