A New Leaf

So this Winter has been somewhat difficult, to say the least, for our family regarding health issues.  We have battled ear infections, shingles, chicken pox (despite the vaccinations), migraines, stomach bugs, eczema flare-ups, you name it we've had it.  It has been quite an eventful season for us you could say.  So many times I've wondered how in the world I've managed to avoid most of it even though I've been surrounded by it (could have something to do with all of the antibiotic powders I inhale while mixing them at work I suppose...).  At the same time I can feel that it is wearing on me.  It seems like at any second I could come down with something.  However, I'm convinced that the definition of motherhood specifically includes that no mother can never be sick or worn out, and if she starts feeling that way she needs to get over it.  There are far too many responsibilities for a mother to deal with for me to get "worn out."   So I keep plugging away with the hope of rejuvenation in my near future. 

While we were sitting at dinner tonight, Jon and I commented on how well Leah was eating.  It was really shocking because we gave her seconds and thirds and she was still eating!  It seems odd I'm sure that it would be a big deal, but she has had a very difficult time the last few months with several ear infections and random colds, and has not eaten well this time around in about a week.  For any typical baby this would be ok because they can always make up for it later, and they usually have plenty "stored up" so it really doesn't matter.  However, Leah is barely on the growth charts as it is so I tend to worry about her getting enough to eat.  I know she is just going to be my petite child, but it still makes me crazy that she doesn't gain weight very easily.  She will be thankful for that problem later in life I'm sure :)  But anyways, as I was thinking about her sudden increase of  appetite, I was also thinking that with Spring right around the corner hopefully we will all be turning over a new leaf also.  We have currently dumped the chicken pox on the cousins (sorry Dawn), Leah will be finishing her antibiotic this week and is showing signs of improvement, and I haven't had a migraine in about a week.  Things are looking up, thank goodness! :)  So to Spring, here we come and we plan to enjoy it!