Happy Easter!

We went home for Easter and had a wonderful weekend. Jack did so well, even with staying at a different house every night for 3 nights! He is such a little trooper. All of the grandparents and even great-grandparents got time with him. He has been a little clingy the last month or so and likes for me to hold him (which I don't mind one bit)! :) Other than that, he hasn't shown too much stranger anxiety. Over Easter he started to wave and he was giving a ton of kisses!

On our last day in NE Erik got the flu. It was a rough drive home for him so he crawled into bed right when we got home. I did bedtime for Jack and then cooked Erik some homemade chicken stalk and spinach noodles.

It's hard seeing someone you love be sick and not feel well. This especially seems true when it is a man for some reason. I used to hate it when my dad got sick and now I feel the same about Erik. He is always such a hard worker and never let's on when he is tired or uncomfortable so for him to be laid up for a day I knew he it must be pretty bad. He reminds me so much of my dad in that regard. Thankfully it was a pretty quick flu, he was still achy the next day but was feeling much better. Unfortunately, it was my turn. It is really difficult to take care of a 9 month old when you have the flu but Erik was a huge help as soon as he got home from work. Some how Jack never got it, but he did get a bad cold that we are still trying to recover from. He has had a difficult time sleeping because his nose is so stuffy. I feel bad for him and wish so badly I could make it all better.

Being sick is no fun but I can't help but think about how lucky we are to have been as healthy as we have. It's definitely a good reminder to not take your health for granted. There are so many people that are dealing with chronic pain or diseases, I can handle a little cold or the flu. Maybe God was trying to teach us to be thankful for what we have and to see the good in the bad. Always look for how he blesses us even when we feel like things are could be better. I am so glad that he is in control of my life knows the whole picture. What a great reminder just after Easter, that He has risen, and will be our protector from now through eternity.