I have been back to work for four weeks now but this week was the most challenging. This week we have been a family of sick and injured. Tuesday was Take it to the Doctor Day. Braxton's cold was getting worse and he started running a fever so we took him to the pediatrician. Brian went back to the doc-in-the-box because he seemed to be getting worse instead of better, and Tuesday morning Maggie had a consult with the orthopedic surgeon about her torn ACL.

The verdict: Braxton had an ear infection, Brian got some stronger antibiotics and cough medicine, and the orthopedic confirmed that Maggie needed surgery and soon. We stayed at home on Tuesday and most of Wednesday with Braxton and Brian and then Maggie had surgery on Thursday afternoon.

To add to our already stressed work week, we rescheduled Braxton's 3 month photo session for Friday morning. (We had to cancel last weekend since he was feeling so terrible and his eyes were all red and puffy.) The photographer was coming to our house at 8 am. We were actually all dressed on time and even had cinnamon rolls and coffee ready. Braxton had been smiling and laughing- in a great mood. Well of course as soon as the photographer got her camera out, Braxton morphed into serious mode. We couldn't do anything to get him to smile....not even a grin. He started to get tired and she was able to get a few of him asleep which should turn out sweet, but that little booger just didn't want to "perform". BUT- Daddy and Braxton had their own photo session while I was at dance this morning and Brian got some FABULOUS shots!!

I have included some w/ this post.

Things started to look a bit brighter today :).

Braxton slept from 8pm to 6am last night!!! He seems to be feeling much better- was in a great mood all day today, as you can see from the pictures. Maggie is doing well and doesn't seem to be in much pain (but she looks so sad and pitiful in her little kennel all by herself). Brian is feeling a bit better as well. We both got some much needed sleep so that in itself has helped. I even had enough energy to make it through my dance class this morning w/out too much difficulty.

Well tomorrow starts a new week and hopefully an improved one :).

Brian is going to be out of town from Monday till Thursday so I'll have my hands full w/ Braxton and Maggie but Aunt MJ and Uncle Jeff and Ajalee will be staying with us this week so they can help me out. So looking forward to visiting w/ them.

Bring on the new week!!