Speaking of Raleigh, we were able to get an early start on our Easter trip, since Matt didn't have to work Friday. The timing of the Easter holiday was good, too, because it gave us a chance to focus on the Resurrection and the hope we have in Christ in the midst of uncertainty. As soon as we pulled into the driveway at my parents house, Alden was saying "wee, wee", (swing). She was a swinging maniac the three days we were there, alternately going from the "wee" to the "bike" to the sandbox to the greenway. Luckily, the weekend was beautiful, and we didn't mind chasing her outside. Matt helped my dad put in new countertops in my parents' kitchen, and I was able to help with some yard work. It just feels like the time of year to want to be outside in the dirt!
We took Alden to an Easter egg hunt at my parents' church, which was a big hit. They had all kinds of snacks and craft stations set up. Alden's favorite was the egg-dying one. Matt made her a beautiful Easter hat, and Alden made out like a bandit in the egg hunt. I think she went over her 12 egg quota by a couple. Opening the eggs, and eating candy was a huge hit, too. You know Alden, if there is sugar involved, she's in.
Easter day, we went to church with my family, and had a mid-afternoon Easter lunch before heading back to Charlotte. Alden was especially whiny and snarky over the weekend, and we thought maybe her lingering cold was getting into her chest. We were all surprised when the doctor said Monday that she had a double ear infection. She hadn't made any reference to her ears hurting, and had been sleeping great. Go figure. At least there was an explanation for her personality switch.
Alden, Lily, and I headed back to Raleigh on Wednesday, and Matt went on a Men's Retreat with our church to Windy Gap. I got to help do some more projects with my mom, and Alden was thrilled to be outside again with the "wee". Unfortunately, it rained a lot of the weekend, and the "wee" was pretty wet and cold. She cracked us up with her monologues about the "wee" and the "bike" and a lot of other jibberish about why she couldn't go outside.
Amber spent Wednesday night with Alden and I while my parents were at church, and for some reason, the seemingly innocent question, "Do you have any butt cream?" has led to a lot of entertainment and laughter on everyone's part. Alden picked up on the "butt cream" part and kept saying it over and over and laughing, or waiting for one of us to say it. She is STILL talking about "butt cream" and will mention it at the most random time, and just die laughing. It isn't quite as funny as it used to be...
Matt's parents made the trip to Raleigh for Friday and Saturday. It was fun to have them up, and Alden got extra spoiled from all the grandparent attention. Saturday, we headed to Chapel Hill for lunch, and the Wyatts got to explore downtown Apex. Unfortunately, the weather was kind of cold and rainy, but it was a good visit nonetheless. Alden enjoyed climbing into her baby's cradle and rocking with Grandma, and giving everyone shots from her doctor kit.
It was great to come home and see Matt after our weekend away. He has been working like a champ on his resume and job searching. His discipline to get up before 7 every morning, and close himself into the office amaze me. At this point, he has a lot of applications out, an interview in Raleigh on Monday, and is hoping for God to direct us to the right thing. We are praying that it will happen soon, and look forward to rejoicing over the blessing of a new job.
I have been a frequent visitor this week at our Family Practice office. When I was in Raleigh, I started feeling cruddy, and was turned away at the Minute Clinic since they can't treat pregnant people with possible bronchitis. I have been now 3 times to our doctor, had medication changed once, had a breathing treatment, and developed an ear infection, as well. The most frustrating thing is not being able to taste or smell anything since last Sunday. It is just not as appealing to eat when it all tastes like nothing. So far, Hudson is hanging in there, and doesn't seem to be affected by all my maladies. I am hoping that I wake up tomorrow with taste buds and sense of smell intact.
We are headed to Aiken tomorrow for a quick visit with Matt's parents before they head back to Ohio for the summer. Then, we are going to Raleigh for a few days for Matt's interview, and to hopefully make some good contacts and forward progress with the job stuff. We are hopeful that it will all pan out soon...
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