Happy New Year, everyone! How was your holiday? Do anything fun or outlandish? We didn’t do much, which was kind of nice and also necessary. Plus, being pregnant and with a toddler doesn’t leave much room for partying 😉 either way, I won’t complain. What I will do is tell you all about my weekend, though! (Linking with Katie and Erin!)
On New Year’s Eve, we were in ‘recovery’ mode. The day before I’m pretty sure Ryan was peaking on some kind of stomach bug. He wasn’t feeling solid foods still so we did about 2 days of smoothies. When he’s sick I kind of feel bad because I make him gross combos of smoothies, but he drinks it so I mean.. (for example, I made him one with rice cooked in bone broth, OJ, strawberries, bananas, blueberries, peas, spinach, broccoli, and an apple. I just threw it all in thinking, vitamins! and hoped he’d go for it ahhaha)
Anyway, Ryan’s been really into climbing onto the kitchen chairs and drawing (aka, stabbing my notebook with a pen) so I figured we’d give it a go with some floor coloring. I just taped some computer paper to the floor and dumped a box of crayons of the floor. He dug it, for the most part!
We didn’t do much all day since Alex was working and Ryan wasn’t feeling too hot (neither was I to be honest) cleaning and cartoon watching were on the menu. I thought once I put Ryan to bed I’d me off duty for comforting/momming, but turns out, no so much.
I’ve mentioned before that Cooper is afraid of fireworks and not long after I put Ryan to bed, I was sending this text to Alex. (Yes, my phone is basically always almost dead.) Poor dog. As for the midnight countdown, I fell asleep on the couch with Alex, who was watching TV, at around 10. Oops. I felt pretty bad because soon after midnight the fireworks started back up and Cooper started freaking. When this happens, he starts scratching on doors and walls, especially Ryan’s room, so someone basically has to hold him until he chills. Usually i do it, but since I’m pregnant and Cooper’s almost 60 pounds, Alex took the reins (collar..) this time. I went to bed because I was still out of it, but apparently Alex was able to get to bed by 1. Such a good hubs.
Ryan actually slept in New Year’s Day (YAY!) because he was up for an hour+ at 4 am (BOO.) so we had a late start, which I didn’t mind. We attempted Chipotle for lunch, but apparently they were closed starting Friday until Sunday? How weird is that? We ended up getting barbeque though, so could have been worse. 🙂
A car nap and a Starbucks run happened (caramel latte for me – booooo for no more eggnog lattes :() before we ran some errands and did grocery shopping. We had spaghetti and meatballs for dinner and chocolate chip cookies after Ryan went to be – one last hurrah of gluten before I cut it out.
[RYAN CUP PIC]
Ryan slept in AGAIN on Saturday which was so kind of him, (I think he’s still getting over his virus/cold – runny nose and slightly higher temp than norm) but he was so cranky! Seriously, he cried for 15 minutes and no amount of snacks/holding/tv/cuddles/showing him lights would help. Until I gave him my empty Starbucks cup. Which he loves. Kid’s weird.
There was some playing – Ryan crawled into his toy box 3 or 4 times, promptly crying once he realized he couldn’t get out by himself until I just put it on it’s side. And then he crawled on top. #toddlerlife. Saturday was actually a pretty boring day of cleaning and hanging out which I was thankful for some Sunday..
When Ryan woke up sick, again. I swear, once I stopped nursing him it feels like he’s alwyas sick. I know that it’s because he’s not getting the extra immune system bump from nursing, and right at prime cold season, but it really makes me miss nursing him. Anyway, he had a fever anywhere from 100 – 101.8, so it was a bummer. Although he was super sleepy and clingy, he was mostly happy, so it could be worse.
I did some work on a print I’m doing, since hand lettering is my new obsession. Plus, prints like this can cost $50+ on Etsy, and I’m cheap 😉 (Also, do you follow me on Insta? Why not?! Go do it now. I’ll wait.)
Then we did the normal Chipotle trip. We originally planned to knock out some errands, but when Ryan started so immediately fall asleep in the car, we decided to keep him up and head right home. Of course, he woke up from his nap after only an hour (poor kid) but I managed to get in another hour while holding him on the rocking chair.
But mostly we did a lot of cuddling and cartoons. Ryan ended up falling asleep on my again at around 4:30 for a half hour, and all plans of making dinner at home went out the window. So instead we hit up Panera.
Classic cafe with chicken and a bunch of random add ons for me. I missed the bread and left kind of hungry. Wahh. (so Alex is hubs of the year and running out to get Ben and Jerry’s as we speak:) LOVE YOU.)
That’s all I have for you guys today. I know, such an exciting weekend 😉 I hope you all had a wonderful New Year’s weekend! Let me know if you had any fun on NYE, any good, quick places for gluten free meals, or your tips for calming crazy dogs during fireworks/gun shots/thunderstorms. Please.
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alexandra @ my urban family says
That is so strange that Chipotle would be closed that long!! And I hope Ryan is feeling much better today!
Morgan says
Right?!?! Like I get New Year’s day, but the day before and after as well? Plus it’s in a mall which is even weirder since the mall was open. Who knows…
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Dude, do me a favor and be careful with Chipotle. I’m all nervous about the e. Coli. And BBQ? I definitely think that you won out! We used to keep our dogs in the laundry room at our house when fireworks were going off. You could try one of those dog “hugger” things. They are like vests… I can’t think of the name of them… but they seem to help a bunch of dogs.
Morgan says
Ugh I know. We’re actually ‘off’ chipotle for now, but it was kind of a last resort and we figured we’d try. Clearly someone was looking out for us haha we actually have one of those for Coop, but it doesn’t help him! He’s kind of a pain…
[email protected] says
What is it with people and NYE fireworks?? Not cool, people!
I’m sorry that Ryan has been sick! I swear, having a sick kid is the worst!
Morgan says
Seriously though!!!! Like chill with it, it’s not the damn fourth of july. I swear around here every celebration holiday someone’s lighting something off…
Cora says
Cuddles and cartoons ALWAYS win. If I could spend my afternoons taping paper to the floor and coloring with white crayon, and falling asleep on my mama’s lap… you better believe I’d be there. Sorry to hear about the sickness. It sounds like you are doing all the right things in spite of it Your hubby doesn’t know how lucky he is to have you making up those crazy health concoctions for him!
Morgan says
Right? I think the last time I was sick I was still stuck chasing around a toddler. When is someone going to coddle me?!
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
Happy New Year!!! Aw, no fun having a sick baby again 🙁 Have you ever heard of the Thunder Shirt for Cooper to wear when he’s freaking out? I’ve never used but have heard great things.
Hope Ryan is feeling better!
Morgan says
Yes! We have one that a friend gave us, but it doesn’t do anything for him.. I thought it would at least freak him out enough to distract him but nope. It’s a bummer since they work so well for others!!
Heather @ Polyglot Jot says
How could Chipotle do that to you?! Crazy! Hope everyone feels better and is on a more normal schedule this week!
Morgan says
It definitely felt like a betrayal!!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
That BBQ looks so very good. I am on a huge kick right now – I can’t get enough!
Hope Ryan is feeling better!
Morgan says
My husband basically only ever wants BBQ – he has a real addiction!
Jessie says
Look at those rosy cheeks in the last photo. Poor little boy! Both my girls are currently nursing a nasty cold at the moment as well. What a great way to bring int he New Year, huh? NOT!
Saying prayers that Ryan starts feeling better soon. He did a fantastic job writing ‘I <3 Ryan' thought on his paper. Heheh 🙂