Underneath the kitchen sink is one of her favorite places... For the last five days I've been sick... a fever, some congestion, sneezing, very watery eyes, an intolerable headache and that awful feeling that I only know how to describe by saying that my hair hurt. The worst part of it was having to breathe out of my mouth while sleeping which is nearly impossible, so I would gradually close my mouth while falling asleep only to jerk awake because I couldn't breathe. An antihistamine would have been great, but the last time I took one (Children's Benadryl) and then later nursed Annabelle and she was wired, awake, and hyperactive for three hours in the middle of the night when we both should have been sleeping. So, I endured this cold drug free.
Of course I've been more obsessive than usual about hand (and face) washing, trying to protect Annabelle from my very own germs. I woke up this morning feeling a little bit better and feeling proud for getting through it without contaminating my family. And then Dave handed me a feverish Annabelle and said with a stuffed up nose, "I'b goig bag to beg." Damn.
But aside from a fever, Annabelle has been stellar today. It's been hot outside (82F) and we all know that we're just barely gearing up for the temps to hit the 90Fs throughout July and August. So late this afternoon we dropped by Grama Carols to say hi and I took Annabelle in the backyard to run around on the grass. The hose was out, so I turned it on and pointed it into the grass, creating a small sprinkler effect. At first Annabelle only wanted to try to drink the water and kept putting her mouth in and then backing off when she got sprayed in the face. I encouraged her to wet her feet and within about five minutes she was running around in her diaper giggling and pointing at the water. Another five minutes and she was naked and holding the hose straight up standing in her very own shower. It was the best time ever and Grama and I had SO much fun watching and playing with her. I cursed myself for not having a camera to take pictures, but I'm sure there will be more sprinkler time this summer.
Later, in the house after drying off and getting dressed, we were playing with a new toy that plays music when you press the doggie's nose. Annabelle likes to press the nose over and over while picking up the little balls and throwing them into the basket underneath the doggie's face. It's a bizarre little contraption, but she obviously totally digs it. Today, for the very first time, Annabelle danced to the music! She's got some killer tribal moves and does her stepping sideways and forward while moving her hands in unison. After we arrived home from Grama's we all danced together in the living room, each of us laughing joyfully. It was a great time!
Here is a quick video of Annabelle dancing... it's a little dark, sorry.
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