The human alarm clock

Anyone who knows me is aware that I am not much of a morning person. I can wake up and be places early, but I am just not the most friendly person around. But Jordan on the other hand...he has pretty much set his internal alarm to our alarm clocks (which are early!). Mine goes off at 4:45, and Duane's is at 6:30. The latest he ever seems to sleep in is 6:30 ish, and when he wakes up he is happy and ready to go! When he wakes up he is immediately up and talkative (who did he get that from?).

He does ask for "toons" which can hold him off for a minute in our bed (but we still aren't sleeping). He absolutely loves Handy Manny on the Disney channel. He is so all about tools, so it makes sense. He is in his absolute best mood when he first wakes up in the morning, and I am wondering who's genes gave him this adorable trait...

As an update he is doing much better. We are on day 3 of "normal" diapers, and he is acting much more like himself. We are still being careful with his diet (well I am more than Duane...who has a hard time saying no to Jordan). So if everything stays the same we won't have to go back to the doctor next week. Jordan still talks about the doctor and how she fixed his sore buns. I'm sure we'll tell her next time we see her.

Other than that nothing is new with us. We finally got the rest of our holiday decorations down today. I always feel like my house is so bare afterwards. A true sign that I put up way to much stuff, but I love it. Now if I could only find a place for all of the toys Jordan got for Christmas...it still looks the the "morning after" around here sometimes.

I promise I will get pics on here, probably tomorrow. I just keep forgetting the cable to plug my camera into the computer. Until then, farewell.

Jordan info

Thanks to everyone who contacted/messaged me today about Jordan. Yes I haven't been totally explicit about how bad he has been feeling, but he is doing ok. To make you smile, let me recount the doctor's visit today:

So our pediatrician's office is awesome. Everyone there is amazing, and the office looks more like a playland than an office. Jordan is always so excited about all of the toys that he hates it when we are called back into the exam rooms. He cries and says "Toys, toys!!!". He especially loves the play kitchen and the Thomas the Train play table. Anyway, we got there today (early, imagine that, it never happens with me as his mom!), and he got to play with the trains for a bit. Then the called us back. After the usual weighing and temperature, it was on to the exam room. He hates being in there, because he would rather be with the toys. As we were waiting for the doctor, I was holding him and telling him that "When the doctor comes in we are just going to talk about your sore buns (that's what he calls it) and sick tummy, and she will help us fix it". Well, in comes the doctor and said "Hi, how are you today Jordan?" to which he replied in a loud voice "Sore buns, sore buns, sore buns!". It was the funniest thing, and right to the point. Then he said "Tummy sick". Apparently I can send him to the doctor without me because he can tell them exactly what's wrong!.

Anyway, after a long day they are going to start him on some new meds which (although extremely expensive) should fix his digestive system within the next week. If he isn't doing better by next Monday we might have to worry and go in for some tests. If I hadn't already ruled out pretty much everything I wouldn't think much of it. But we have already been through no milk, the BRAT diet, disinfecting everything, etc. I have high hopes for this medicine, and for good "poops" and a good night's sleep for me.

Jordan started sleeping in his "big boy bed" during the holidays, but since he has been sick, he has only been good for a couple of hours, then he's been coming into our bed. I would fight it but I just am a huge softy with him feeling so crummy. As much as I do love to "snuggle" with him, I wouldn't call what's been happening snuggling. It's more like Duane and Jordan stealing the covers and all of the bed space, and Jordan kicking in my general direction. There was one night this last weekend when I gave up and spent a couple of hours on the big boy bed. Boy did I feel special! It's been a long time since I slept in character sheets. I hope Lighting McQueen and Towmater were as happy to be in my company.

I will keep everyone updated on our progress, keep your fingers crossed! And thanks for everyones kind words!!!