Sick

I've heard a lot of parents say that although it's sad to see your child sick, it's rather nice at the same time, because it means you get lots of cuddles :)  Up until recently, Kai has been really healthy.  He had a few colds this past winter, and although they resulted in grouchiness, they never resulted in decreased energy.  Ha!  But, in June he got his first fever.  I immediately knew he was sick when one morning he only wanted to be held, and then 30 minutes later fell asleep in my arms.  Unheard of!  This is our baby who from the age of 4 weeks old wouldn't fall asleep in our arms, no matter how hard we tried!  Anyways, that fever wasn't very high and only lasted for a few hours.  But, a few weeks later (at our family reunion), Kai got sick again.  This time it was pretty bad (for him anyways).  For a couple of days he had a fever of 103 and only wanted to lie on the couch with us and read books, watch movies or sleep.  It was sad, but oh so nice at the same time!  Sadly though, once the worst of it was over, he became one little grouchy boy.  He would try his best to be active and play, and then just collapse on the floor crying.  Sad :(  Anyways, as he would say, he's "all be'er" now and although I miss my cuddles with him, I'm glad he's better too.

Daddy loved all of the cuddle/napping time too :)