Dear William,
That's Mommy's favorite joke...Daddy things it's cheesy. You think everything Mommy says is funny, so for now you think it is funny too! It will be a sad day in Mommy's world when you finally realize that she is actually not funny. Hopefully I have at least 10 years before that happens...am I being too optimistic?
Anyway, the real topic of this post is to tell you all about your first cold and fever. For a couple weeks now you have been getting more and more stuffy. In the morning you have the most impressive boogers that Mommy and Daddy have ever seen! You are not really a fan of the "snot sucker" but unfortunately it has become a part of our morning routine. Well, last Wednesday night, before Thanksgiving of course, you came down with a fever. Mommy had been told that she would be able to tell without taking a temperature that you had a fever, and boy, could Mommy and Daddy tell. It was like you were radiating heat. Your temp was not too high, only 100.5, but the doctor's office says to call at 100.4, so we called and talked to a nurse on the exchange. She said to give you Tylenol and that you should be able to make it through on that until we could take you to the doctor on Friday, since tomorrow was Thanksgiving. (Mommy and Daddy have the worst luck with people and animals in our care getting sick on the holidays! First Abby, then Phoebe, now you!) The nurse thought you might have an ear infection because you would not let us lay you down flat. We were able to keep you comfortable all day on Thanksgiving. Well, actually Daddy did most of the work because Mommy was sick too, with a HORRIBLE sore throat. By Friday morning, your fever was gone, but we took you to the doctor just to make sure you did not have an ear infection, since you still wouldn't sleep on your back. The doctor checked and you did not have an ear infection, so he said you were probably just congested and some kids don't like to lay flat when they are congested. You have been sleeping in your swing every night since! Hopefully you'll feel better soon and will be able to go back to your crib. Mommy doesn't sleep as well with you in your swing.
Even though you are still stuffy, you are happy as can be. You give so many smiles and make Mommy and Daddy smile too! You are very talkative. In fact, Mommy and Daddy have been told that you are the most talkative in the newborn room at daycare! You are rarely quiet, except when you are sleeping, and even then, you are still pretty noisy.
Let's see, you have been very gassy lately, and Mommy has discovered that one of your favorite words is "stinky." You find it hilarious when asked "did you make a stinky!" You have been faking Mommy and Daddy out a lot. But, your favorite place is still the changing table, so I guess it all works out! Your other favorite word is "cookie" mainly because Daddy sings the cookie monster song all the time and you like the voice he uses. Mommy and Daddy think you are going to LOVE sesame street.
Speaking of TV...you are the only 4 month old baby we've ever heard of that focuses on the TV! We can't even turn it on for 2 minutes without you zoning in. The Parents as Teachers lady says babies don't watch TV, but we beg to differ. Mommy and Daddy try to keep the TV off most of the time so that you don't become a couch potato!
Lastly, Mommy went through your clothes again and had to take several more onesies to the basement that you have outgrown. It is a good thing Mommy went through them when she did, because you are almost out-growing the next size up! You probably won't even be able to wear them until Christmas. You are growing too fast, which is contrary to our minimal growth agreement, which you break every week! Just kidding, it is fun to watch you grow, it is just going so fast. Thank goodness Mommy and Daddy are recording it all on this blog, so we can remember it all!
We love you so much.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
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