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Ellie's Daddy Day

You probably picked up on this yesterday, but it has been an insane week around here.  Not only did I start my new job, Ellie got sick and now Eli is hacking up a lung.  My kids have horrible timing bless their hearts.  Oh, and Ellie has decided that she hates sleeping...or maybe she hates me and is punishing me by keeping me up all night.  


 Eric ended up taking off work yesterday to take her to the doctor since this is my first week at the new job. The top picture is what she looked like Tuesday before bed.  Thankfully that was the one night she sorta slept well.  Eric is such a good daddy and made sure to make the most of his time with Ellie.  He even sent me some pictures!

 

Eli was still at my in-laws house at this point, so that's why he was MIA in case you're wondering. Anyway, I scheduled my lunch break so that I could meet Eric and Ellie at the doctor's office. I have to say that Eric earned some major points for her outfit...and bow...and shoes!  I was impressed.

 

They ended up getting back early, so I met them as they were getting off the elevator.  It was a pleasant surprise, and so was lunch at Chick-fil-A.  Eric felt bad that his girl was going to have to keep taking eye drops, so he took her by Sonic for a Cherry Lime Aid. 

Apparently, all their bonding time wore her out because she laid down on the floor and fell straight to sleep...bless it!

 

I skipped church on Wednesday to stay home with my sicky and to wait on Elie to get back home.  As luck would have it, he's puny today.  UGH...sickness be gone!!!

Ya'll I'm not sure what we would have done this week without my in-laws here to help.  They've been such a blessing!

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