I have now been working on this post for about five weeks now...and finally getting around to actually publishing it. You would think that with my title, "Hibernation", that I would have gotten around to publishing sooner!
It is true, though. Jett and I are hibernating until spring decides to roll around.
This winter has been nasty; and I'm not talking about the weather.
SICKNESS!
Frankly, we are sick of it, and I bet you would agree.
EVERYONE has been hit this season including us.
There is a more detailed account HERE about what Jett dealt with, but let's just say that we are glad that he stuck around. It was incredibly scary there for a bit and we were worried that we might lose him. We weren't quite ready for that to happen (we never will be) and he wasn't ready either. He wanted to show us how strong he really is. I would prefer to not have him be forced to prove that again. It takes a toll on everyone.
Get ready for major picture overload below.
I did A LOT of baking over the holidays and loved every minute of it. I jammed out to the Christmas radio station and test-tasted all of my cookie dough...to make sure it was safe, of course.
The day before we traveled back to Utah, we found out that my parents' dog, Buddy, passed away. He was really sick with pneumonia and his kidneys were failing him. I begged my parents to keep him alive (he had to be put down) for one more day so that I see him, but Buddy was too sick.
He was such a great dog and companion for my dad. I always looked forward to taking Buddy and Kusaba for walks together. They would always try to bump each other off of the sidewalk as they walked. Oh...and his breath. He had the stinkiest doggie breath EVER.
I miss him, but he's happy and healthy now in heaven.
The first day back in Utah was a beautiful, sunny day. Jett and I had some fun in the sun. He loved feeling the warmth on his face and gave me some good smiles. This was, of course, before the dreaded sicknesses hit.
Cody's dad, Jerald, turned the Big 6-0 while we were in Utah and we HAD to throw him a surprise party...only because he hates them so much. A huge crowd showed up to celebrate. We had fun dressing up in the "photo booth".
Jett was wiped out toward the end of the party and cuddled with his Aunt Tiffany (my sister). She has the special touch. Cody and I try to imitate how she tickles Jett's head, but can't do it quite like her.
Tiffany and I were able to spend some quality time together...pedicures, Cheesecake factory, and wearing mustaches as we drove around Salt Lake.
We spent Christmas up in Logan with my side of the family. Our Christmas Eve party was definitely something we'll remember...for both the good and the bad.
The good: Our White Elephant party. Let's just say that Cody and I are the king and queen of white elephant gifts. Is that something we should be proud of??
The bad: This was the night that we discovered that Jett was really sick with something...we just didn't quite know what yet. Poor baby.
Our first trip to the ER...at Logan Regional Hospital. Definitely not our favorite hospital, but when you're in a pinch (no pun intended), you go there. This is where we found out Jett had C. Diff.
By the way, if you understood my pun above, props to you. Hee hee.
Even though Jett was terribly sick, we tried to still make the best of our trip. As you can see, I let Cody play dentist on me, but I didn't get any happy gas. Booooooo.
We also went out to eat a lot. That's what you're supposed to do during the holidays, right?
Second trip to the ER with Jett for some IV fluids...this time at Primary Children's Hospital.
Back home in Omaha, things took a turn for the worse. I tried to keep Jett at home throughout his sickness since we have all of the required medical equipment. However, his lungs began to worsen and I didn't want to chance anything. Jett ended up at the Omaha Children's Hospital for five days. It was a little stressful, to say the least, because during his stay, I came down with the flu bug. I was DOWN and OUT. The hospital nurses didn't want me there until I was feeling better. That was somewhat difficult to be laying in bed at home while your baby is deathly ill in the hospital. Not fun.
"I will conquer!!", says Jett.
Flash forward to today, we are on the mend! We are so ready for spring to be here. Honestly, the winter hasn't been that bad, but I think we need some warmth and sunshine just because.
I am super hesitant about going out where there might be a lot of germs.
I've turned into Mama Bear, so watch out.
"Put that hand sanitizer on NOWWWWWW!" roars Mama Bear.
