what i am

things have been less than stellar lately.  henry has had ongoing ear infections for about six weeks, and now he has a cold on top of it.  and a big swollen purple gum from a tooth that's coming through.  and his fingernails are falling off...(why? we're guessing its from the icky eczema episode).... i know i know, it could be worse, he could have something really serious.  but this is kinda no fun. even though he looks pretty pitiful he still manages to play with his toys and take a bottle, even though he won't eat any food.  and i don't know where he gets the energy because he hasn't been sleeping very well at night.  he has an appt. with dr. todd on monday (the specialist that did his surgery) and hopefully we'll get things figured out.  i have a feeling that he will probably have to get tubes, which, i guess, is okay with me if it will make him feel better.  (which may result in us getting some sleep at night :) )  

since this post has kind of been a downer, i decided i should embed a little video that henry really likes.  he has started doing a little boppy bouncey dance to some kinds of music that he likes.  one of his faves is the song shout.  my dad got one of those get well cards that plays music when you open them and it plays this song.  he gets really excited when he opens up the card and he'll start to jump up and down--its pretty cute :)  another favorite is "what i am" by will.i.am of the black eyed peas.  i know, this seems odd, but they did a remake of the song for sesame street and he really loves this version.  we play it for him a few times a day.  sometimes just for fun.....and sometimes to distract him while we try to give him some medicine. or ear drops. or baby orajel.    :)  soooooooooooooooo enjoy!  be warned--its pretty catchy so good luck getting it out of your head once you've listened to it!  austin and i are addicted now, and have tried to download it from itunes with no luck  

everyone needs a little self-affirmation every now and then :)