Siiiiick Baby

   These past few days have been a little rough on us. Saturday I worked all day and was eager to get out of there because it was my last day to work for the next week! That same morning I woke up to a very congested little boy. He sounded horrible. I could tell something was coming because the night before he had been a little restless and just different. So before we went to bed, I cleaned and loaded the humidifier, hoping it would help some... Uh, not so much. I felt horrible I had to leave him with my parents all day because all I wanted to do was stay home with him and cuddle him. After work, my parents had told me he had a fever on/off throughout the day. I'm glad he decided to wait until Daddy left to get sick! =/ I mean, I don't know what to do with a sick baby! He's been sick with a cold, maybe twice since he's been born. Apparently he threw up and slept most of the afternoon. My mom told me he acted like how I use to when I was younger. Back then they didn't know what was wrong. But, now they know they were MIGRAINES! Dun-dun-dunnnn. I pray so hard that he wont get my migraines! They are horrible! Those who have been around me when I've had one... NOT so pleasant. Anyways, I took him home and he was so stuffy and tired, that he climb up on the couch with me and fell asleep on me. The most amazing feeling ever. I am truly thankful for that little boy!!! He's been doing better, somewhat. Definitely has more energy now! I just continue to pray he gets better! As cute as his voice his, I'm sure his throat isn't doing so well.
   Since Saturday Chris has been at a different camp in Mississippi. He seems to be doing very well. I should have brough him ear plugs because he's such a light sleeper-- and those boys snore REALLY loud. He's been doing really well at all of their activities they've been making them do. He's also been having to do some Physical Training, and he seems pretty confident at how he's doing. I'm so thankful he's doing so well! We miss him a ton! Another day is another day checked off! A week from tomorrow he'll be able to come home for a few days! Excitement is definitely an understatement. It's kind of hard to believe it's gone by so fast, but I hope it stays like this! We're doing so well so far, but keep praying! We appreciate everything that everyone has done for us. God has blessed us with so many amazing people in our lives!
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Another Goodbye...

   It's been almost two weeks since we had to say good-bye to our soldier. We had an awesome opportunity to see him yesterday!!! We were SO excited!!! It was so amazing being able to see him again! Although, it was only two hours, we had a lot of fun. Chris said that Declan had definitely changed since he last saw him. When we got there, we had to wait for over an hour before we saw Chris because the truck that they had to load wasn't there yet. But, when he came looking for us, Dec saw him and ran to him with open arms saying, "Dada! Dada!" It was pretty much the most precious thing ever. It was just like something you'd see on TV. Chris was so happy to be able to hold his "baby" boy again. We got to hang out for a little bit, chased Dec around, and talk. It was really nice. Then they served the soldiers and their families pizza. We got Dec's stroller out and fed him some pizza and some other food I had brought. Chris was trying to help, set his pizza down, and right after the wind blew it away! =( He was NOT happy. That's the only thing he had to eat that day!! Needless to say, he went ahead and ate it! Haha. Then later, he dropped his last piece in the dirt!!! =(  Poor Chris. He was so exhausted and so hungry! (He didn't waste that last piece either. ;-)) Soon after we ate, we had to say good-bye, AGAIN. It was a little harder this time, but we know we'll see Chris soon in about two weeks. Chris said it was so hard on him watching us leave. I told him I'm sure it was harder on me having to leave him again. Chris and his company left camp around 6:00 that evening to head to Mississippi. It's a 12-hour drive, so the guys were expected to sleep on the buses. But, they kept movies playing all throughout the night so Chris didn't get but an hour of sleep. They arrived at the camp around 6:00am. Since they drove through the night, they got to sleep in until 12. Apparently today was a recovery day, and Chris said that hopefully tomorrow will be a recovery day as well. Pray he can get some sleep!!! He said it's so hard to sleep with all the those guys being loud.
   Declan and I have been trying to keep busy. Thursday we got to a doctor appointment with his Aunt Laurel who is due in about 5 weeks!!! We had fun, and Dec got to listen to his cousin's heartbeat! I've been working a lot this past week because we will be closed all next week. That has helped a bunch with keeping us busy. I'm not sure what we're gonna do this next week though!
   Chris and I have been doing amazing while he's been gone. We're as happy as we could be apart. There are some hard parts, but it definitely hasn't been as hard as we thought it would be. We're so blessed to have so much family and friends who pray for us!! It's helped us out a lot. We know we couldn't go through this without God. He's so amazing and I can't wait to see what he has in store for us this year!!!
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Our First Few Days...

   A month before Chris and I meet, he signs up with the Army National Guard. I never thought he'd actually get deployed! Reality definitely hit me last week... As we prepared for Chris leaving, I just couldn't help but think about Dec. Poor kid... He doesn't know or understand what's happening. But we took in every moment we all had together last week and tried to enjoy as much as we could. Last week we took Dec to the zoo for his first time, and that was so special! We had an amazing time. Declan definitely had a blast. I bet it was weird seeing those animals in person rather than in a book!
   Friday was our last day together and we spent the day doing laundry and packing. That was a rough day knowing that I wont have to do his laundry anymore. Later that night we had to take Chris to the armory so he could stay the night. He had to be there at 7:30am the next day, and I was NOT up for getting up at 4am. Saturday was a half day, so we got to see him after. We ended up staying in a hotel so we wouldn't have to drive home, then back early the next day. That's was Dec's first time, too!
   Sunday was THE day. =( We got there 7:30am again. But this time there were other families there! So we stuck around as long as we could. His sergeant let us go to McDonald's to get some breakfast! He told Chris to spend as much time as he can with family! I was so excited! Soon after Declan was getting tired and kept trying to escape so we had to leave. Saying goodbye was as bad as I thought. Heading home was the worst. I'm surprised I made it home okay because I couldn't see very well from crying. But, I made it home on time for church! It felt so good, there. So many people told me they were praying for us, and just comforting. Declan, however, did NOT want to go in the nursery.
 Since Sunday, he's been very attached to me. Not liking me to go in the other room. It's been a little rough for him. During the day we're okay. In the mornings, Dec will wake up and want his daddy immediately. That breaks my heart every time.
   Tuesday night Dec and I met up with Jamie, another army wife, and we went out to where the husbands were training at and brought them some goodies we got from Walmart. So glad we got to seem them even though it wasn't for very long. We miss Chris so much! We're so very thankful for all the support and prayers that are being sent our way!
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