What It Was Like

What was it like without Samuel last week? Well, in a word... NICE!

We truly love and adore Samuel. No doubt about it. But, last week was so refreshing. We didn't do anything unusual really... but just to be home and to be able to talk to one another for more than one minute was wonderful! We were able to get some much-needed rest.

Samuel had a good time at Granna and Papa's. They played, read books, colored, ate and ate and ate, slept... ... ... I think it was a little tough on Granna... Samuel requires a lot of attention these days. Her house is pretty much baby-proof, but there are a few places he should not go but does anyway. It was cold up there, though, so they didn't get out very much. BUT, Granna all day and Papa at night is a lot of fun for a little kid.

Saturday, we met them at Corinth. I admit, I was thrilled that he was happy to see us. He kept saying "Mommy, hey! Daddy, hey!" over and over. He'd hug us and smile so big. What a treat!

Then we got home. Saturday and Sunday nights, he kept us up. We felt like all our rest had flown out the window. I don't know what his deal was.. gas, dreaming, mouth hurting... ?? Who knows. Then, Monday night he had this stuffy nose and kept acting like his mouth was hurting. So, of course, I doped him up. Motrin and Benadryl (and of course Mylicon.. that's nightly anyway). And... he slept all night. He got more Benadryl last night, and he slept all night. I know it sounds cruel... but sometimes, you gotta get some sleep!

So, while it was nice for Samuel to be gone for a while... we are VERY glad to have him back home. He is so much fun... and funny. Now he is doing the Mr. Sun song from Barney - motions and all. He cracks me up. I love that little turkey-trot.

In other news, I just received word that MSU will not be closed for spring break. Here's the deal... no classes, so no students and no faculty. No major administrative initiatives to be implemented that week. Spring Break is the perfect time to shut down and conserve. There's no telling how much money we could save in utilities.. and with the budget crunch coming, why not? It really makes no sense to me. It would be so nice to be home or travel or whatever. So, what does this mean for me? I'll end up turning in leave to take off so that I can spend some time with Kris and Samuel... probably go up to TN and monkey around with the fam for a couple of days. Oh, the joys of university life... non-faculty university life that is. :)