Living Downstairs

Dearest Miracles~

We all woke up at 1:40am this morning .... well, except Joshua.  :-P  I nursed Grace and daddy checked on the upstairs.  It was registering 86 degrees up there.  It was after 2am when Grace was done, so I continued to hold her.  She then woke up crying at 4:36am.  I nursed her again and then sat upright on the loveseat.  I ended up putting you back in the bassinet slightly before daddy had to get up for work.  I was so tired.  When daddy left for work at 7:40am, the upstairs was registering 84 degrees.

It was fairly tolerable in the bonus room this morning since the windows were open and it was cooler outside and inside at that time!  I nursed Grace up there as Joshua played.  It was a nice change of scenery since we've been stuck downstairs for the past day.  I was getting a little stir crazy from just being in the living room.  :-P

Joshua, you had your OT appointment this morning and saw Mary Beth.  Kim was on vacation, so you didn't see her.  You had a good OT visit though!  You didn't throw any of the toys and you stacked blocks for her.  She worked with you on the big swing and ball for your balance.  Also, you played in the rice and bean bucket for the different textures.  Mary Beth was really impressed with you today and noted some really good improvements!  Yippie!  :-)

Lunch, however, was not successful.  I made some cereal with applesauce mixed in it and some whole milk.  Joshua, you didn't eat one bite!  Ugh.  You did drink a boost, so I guess that's something.  But, you cried and cried with the solid food.

We had a lot of music and play time downstairs since it was too hot upstairs when we got home.  Oh, Grace, you're growing out of your '3-6 month' outfits.  You're too long!  We have to put you in outfits with the '6 month' tags on them since you're taller.  You're not even 5 months yet!  :-P

Grace, you helped me check the mail once Joshua fell asleep for a nap.  We also checked upstairs and it was 85 degrees.  It felt like we were in a sauna.  :-P

Once daddy got home, Joshua did eat a little better.  He ate some hotdog for dinner!  Woo hoo!  He wouldn't eat lunch for me earlier, but at least he ate some dinner.

This evening was spent at the vet's office.  We took the cat in for a physical.  He got his rabies up to date, but that's all they got done.  He didn't cooperate.  Daddy will take him back early in the morning so they can sedate him for a full examination and blood work.  They did give us a few recommendations on what to do about the litter box.  If things don't change by Labor Day though, we may have to find another house for the cat.  We've already torn up the carpet upstairs, and now the downstairs carpet is ruined.  This can't keep continuing.  :-P

Upstairs was unbearable this evening, so we all slept downstairs again.  Did I tell you all that it actually registered 90 degrees upstairs at one point yesterday?  We called Penny to let her know.  I bet you all will stay downstairs tomorrow too.  The AC people should come tomorrow to take a look.

Sleep tight you two!

I love you both so very much!  :-)

~Mommy