The Seminaras: Parker 42, 43 Weeks

Our little family has had a very busy last 2 weeks. While Mommy was on her last business trip, Parker contracted the dreaded 3 letter word - RSV. The only good thing was the doctor indicated he had a very mild case of RSV if such thing exists. As we experienced when Brady had RSV, it's not the virus that's the problem, it's what it brings next. Parker started turning away food, then got the cough, then the fever getting up to 103.7 deg F. He was restless at night waking himself up coughing, eating 1-2 oz of formula at a time, and only getting sleep lying on Daddy. Thankfully we had the Seminara grandparents in town to babysit Parker during the day, help cook, watch Brady, and give Daddy some relief. When Mommy got home Daddy was able to get a little overnight relief and catch up on his sleep. By the next week the fever was gone, but the cough persisted and he still wasn't eating warranting a follow up with the doctor. The doctor reported his ears and lungs were clear (phew, Brady had not been so lucky) but he had lost 11oz in one week. That's a lot for a 15 lb nine month old. We get to go back for a weight check later this week. Once he got over the worst of the illness his happy personality returned and so did his insatiable desire to crawl, walk, and explore. He's still marginal on eating preferring milk to solids (unusual for him). Developmentally he's started becoming more vocal saying ma-ma-ma, da-da-da, ba-ba-ba. Brady told me he said Momma, sweet :)

While poor Parker was battling RSV we moved into our new house! In just one short hour we signed a stack of papers 4" thick about Mass regulations and terms and took on a new mortgage. Our house is just awesome! Similar to our TX house it's on the end of a cul-de-sac meaning no through traffic and an oversized lot to play on (1.5 acres). The house is immaculate as the prior owner lived alone and took care of every detail. After living here 1 week we have to say our favorite things are the finished basement (what Brady calls his play space), the sunroom with a view of the woods, the amazing kitchen sink and sprayer, and the gas stove that cooks things in less than half the time. There were only a few little projects (fix a toilet handle or shower head) otherwise there is nothing we had to do to the house for it to be move in ready. We are so fortunate this house came on the market, mind you in the dead of winter in the northeast, it is just perfect for our little family.

Brady is doing amazing, can't believe he'll be 3 years old next month! He is so happy, fun, loving, and full of energy. It's amazing what he can do. The other night Mommy made up a story about a puppy chasing a butterfly, getting lost, and his parents sniffing him out to find him. After the story Brady was able to repeat the whole thing on his own and did it again the next night - we are so amazed at what he can remember! He seems to like the new house telling his teachers and friends about it at school. And he likes his bedtime stories, Dr Seuss is a favorite and he'll stop you to ask what something is or why one of the animals is happy or sad. He's growing too as his 3T pants no longer need to be rolled up and he's constantly going to the fridge to ask for yogurt or hummus (standing favorites). We are trying to decide what to do for his 3rd birthday since Parker's 1st birthday is only a few days behind. Either separate or joint we know the boys will have a good time!

It's so nice to finally have our family settled into the new home. The boxes are slowing disappearing and the boys have already taken to their new street and backyard. We are definitely happy to be out of the cramped apartment and that horrible fuzz producing carpet. 2015 is off to a great start, we look forward to what the rest of the year will bring!