Things are really blowing up here, at My Real Life.
Publicity for the book has earned me some new readers and subscribers, and I haven’t written anything new in days.
When the blog needs me the most, I’ve been absent.
Because Tiny needs me more.
I’ve been in the hospital with Tiny since Sunday and am hoping, wishing and praying that we can come home today.
He has the Rotavirus and as soon as they disconnect the IV, he’s not drinking enough to keep himself hydrated, so we keep having to stay.
I can tell you the entire line-up of the Disney channel, and am actually now eagerly awaiting the Wizards of Waverly Place movie that is coming out this weekend…and I am setting the DVR for the new episode of Sofia the First at 9:30 on Friday morning.
I have changed more diapers over the past four days than in 12 years of parenting (I’m only slightly exaggerating here), and can tell you that the scrambled eggs are great, but to stay away from the mashed potatoes.
I’ll have a whole, long post for you once we get our feet back under us, but for now, I’m co-sleeping in a narrow hospital bed, soothing, kissing and loving the heck out of a very miserable little boy.
In the meantime, please visit my friend and co-author, Jessica’s blog, Four Plus an Angel, for her latest post, “There Is No ‘I’ in Team.”
It is a poignant look at the how she recovered from the grief after losing a child and how she freed herself to, once again, have “normal” reactions to parenting situations.
It’s a beautifully written post, and I encourage you to check it out.
Oh, Amy, I’m so sorry to hear this. Will has been missing P at school – said this am, “I sure hope P is back at school today.” Hope Tiny is back on his tiny feet soon and that you all can breathe a sigh of relief. I am sure you have plenty of offers but if you need help in the driving, washing or cooking dept. I am happy to help. Love and prayers. Sandi
Comment by Sandi — March 13, 2013 @ 8:45 am |
Thanks so much, Sandi! P had a bit of a tummy bug, but luckily, it wasn’t this and he’s over it and back to school today. 🙂 I appreciate your offer and kind words!
Comment by abozza — March 13, 2013 @ 8:47 am |
Sorry to hear about Tiny Amy! Prayers going up for him to go home today and for things to return to normal. Big hugs!
Comment by Debbie — March 13, 2013 @ 8:55 am |
Thanks, Debbie! He just had some cereal, so things are looking up!
Comment by abozza — March 13, 2013 @ 8:56 am |
Poor Tiny. Hope he is better soon and you both get some needed rest.
Comment by nicdowell — March 13, 2013 @ 9:12 am |
Thanks, Nic! Fingers crossed!
Comment by abozza — March 13, 2013 @ 10:00 am |
Poor little one. Hope you both are released soon so you can get home to your family and get back to normal. Prayers for healing and peace.
Comment by Mary Anne — March 13, 2013 @ 1:41 pm |
Thanks, MaryAnne!
Comment by abozza — March 13, 2013 @ 1:42 pm |
Amy,
Poor Tiny! I hope he is feeling better soon. While I know he must feel awful, this must be so stressful for you. Thinking of you, Real Man, and the family. And…your book arrived at my house yesterday. Looking forward to cracking into it this weekend.
-Sandy
Comment by Sandy — March 13, 2013 @ 3:32 pm |
Thank you, Sandy! So grateful that he is coming out of it! If you like the book, please go back to Amazon and leave us a review!
Comment by abozza — March 13, 2013 @ 3:39 pm |
Oh Amy, I had no idea! So sorry you and Tiny have been holed up with that awful rotavirus. I’m so glad you’re home now and that Tiny is the newest “Exterminator.” Welcome back and here’s to staying healthy!
Comment by Stacey Maisch — March 13, 2013 @ 9:05 pm |
Thanks, Stacey…it’s definitely been an interesting time around our house!
Comment by abozza — March 14, 2013 @ 6:35 am |
Thanks so much for the mention Amy and glad the hospital stay is over. We went through rotavirus here a few years ago and it was so awful.
Comment by Jessica (@jessbwatson) — March 16, 2013 @ 7:45 pm |
Anytime, Jessica! Love your blog. 🙂
Comment by abozza — March 16, 2013 @ 7:58 pm |