Puke & fever.

So today was a pretty crazy day. But it didn't start out that way. We got up at a decent time, around 8:30 or 9am. After everyone had showers & was dressed, we chilled for a little while until we went to Speech Therapy. We left the house around noon to get Joe's hair cut before therapy. As we're driving there, Nate started coughing a little so we stopped at Hardee's to get him a drink. A small pop was $1.69 with tax!! That's CRAZY!! I pulled up a bit in the drive thru and then reversed and told them I wanted to cancel the drink. We then went to get Joe's haircut. On the way there I realized that we didn't have any cash for a tip. I decided that the haircut would wait until after therapy.

We turned around, stopped at the bank for some cash, stopped at McDonald's to get a $1 small soda (turns out the large are also $1, oh well -- Nate still loved it!) and then headed to the hospital. We got there about 1/2 hour early but went on inside. One the way in, Nate threw up just a little bit on the sidewalk. I probably should have told someone about the mess but didn't think about it. We went towards the cafeteria. Low and behold who do we see... Uncle Bob! He was eating lunch so we sat with him. FYI--credit cards are not accepted at the hospital cafeteria. Bob said to get what we wanted for Nate & that he'd get the tab. I got Nate a banana & some goldfish crackers. We sat with him for about 10 minutes or so but Nate didn't want to eat anything.

Nate was fussing a lot and not wanting to sit still so off to therapy we went. After checking in, we waited in the lobby. Therapy was fine but Nate didn't want to say ANYTHING! He was very persistent in that! We go back again next Monday @ 1pm. I was hungry after therapy so we stopped at the cafeteria again. I got 2 burgers & 2 sides of mashed potatoes, and since they don't take credit cards, I charged it to Bob's bill. He said it was fine and to do it whenever I wanted. I won't do that, but it's nice to know that if I needed to, then I could. We ate in the car and then headed back to get Joe's hair cut.

We had a $10 gift certificate to A Cut Above. It's by the licensing office & in the same area as the old theatre. Missie Haynes did a really good job. They do pedicures & manicures so you may find me out there sometime!! Bob called to tell me that Mom was at the hospital with my Aunt Ruthie. I called Mom & told her we'd swing by to visit with Aunt Ruthie but first we had to stop at WalGreen's for some tylenol for Nate. We get to the hospital, get a great parking spot, & head up to the 3rd floor. By this time Nate was still fussy and had a small fever. We got to the 3rd floor & found Mom. Joe was holding Nate & before Joe knew it, Nate threw up all over him! His shirt was covered as well as the chair they were sitting in. I got as much cleaned up as possible.

Ah... down to the ER we go. We got him all checked it at close to 3pm. He was very quiet and didn't move around. He had to get his temperature taken in a very unpleasant location. He weighs 30.6 pounds. The doctor finally came in after forever and said that Nate had an ear infection and that's why he was puking & had a fever. One of the males nurses/doctors gave Nate a grape popsicle and Nate loved it!! When he was almost done with it 2 other nurses came in and each gave him shots in his upper/outer thighs. He screamed for a while and then just cried a whole lot and very loud! One of the nurses called in prescription to Wal-Mart for us. He finally stopped crying and fell asleep at about 4:45pm. We finally left the ER at 5pm. I had to be at work at 5 so I called in and said I'd be late.

We got his medicine and then headed home. Nathan was awake but not very active. I got to work at about 5:50pm. It was pretty boring most of the night there. It was raining a lot after work. Silly me, I forgot to wear a coat so I got soaked. I stopped at Wal-Mart after work to get a few things. Joe had to help me with the groceries. I ended up making popcorn topping it with Molly McButter and we watched Changeling with Angelina Jolie. It was a pretty good movie. I'm now writing this and wanting to fall asleep.

No pictes as something is meessed up.

I'm thankful for brothers that help out their sister.