some people...

A few weeks ago when we were at Luke's doctor's office a lady probably in her late 50's sat down beside us. Immediately when she looked over at Luke, she looked at me and said, "thank GOODNESS today is not picture day," with a smile. I just ignored it politely. She continues to stare at Luke and he was of course hamming it up for her...smile after smile. The lady finally asked how he scraped himself up. I told her he had a skin disease that will not ever go away. She said, "oh, my son had Eczema on his stomach when he was little." In my head all I could think was I WISH ALL HE HAD WAS ECZEMA ON HIS STOMACH! some people...

We were back at the doctor today. A lady on one of those electric ride on things was waiting on the elevator beside us. Here is the conversation:

lady - "what in the world does SHE have going on?"
me - just a little smile
Luke - smile smile smile at lady
lady - "SHE? HE? has something going on, my goodness"
me - "it's a HE" (in my head, duh lady he has on navy and white stripe romper with the name LUKE monogrammed on it!!!!!!!!!)

(we both get on elevator)

lady - "so how long has he had that?"
me - "he was born with it"
lady - REALLY?? hmm, my son was born with dry skin."
me - (hold it in, Melissa) exit elevator. some people...

I know people wonder. I would too. I really do understand that people are curious and that yes, Luke does look "skinned up" to say the least. It just amazes me that some people express their curiosity the way they do...especially adults. I am thankful that at least for now Luke has no idea what people ask or say about him. I am just so worried about his feelings once he is old enough. Greg and I already feel like Luke has a sensitive personality and that he wants to make people feel good. He is a "charmer!" :) It makes my heart ache to think of others hurting his feelings and/or stomping on his self esteem. I guess I need to start praying about how I am going to help him through those tough times.

as for an update... Luke has been sick, sick, sick. He had a few big throw ups on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Sunday night he spiked a 103.8 fever and woke up today (Monday) with 105.8! This was a little scary. I know fevers can get high, I was just a tad worried that it meant an internal infection. We went to see Dr. J again (we were just there Thursday for extreme fussiness..thought it was his ears) and he now has ear infection #4 in about 2.5 months! He also has some nasty virus. So far Motrin is keeping his fever down but once it wears off the fever gets high again. It was back up in the 105's this afternoon. If this keeps up, we are back to the doctor for some tests on Wednesday. He has either been smiling, crying, or wanting to cuddle all day. I have actually enjoyed just rocking him while we stare at each other. Before I know it, he won't want to be rocked at all. Greg has been snuggling with him this evening while I cooked dinner. I love to watch them too.

Saturday we went to the Garrett family lake house for the night. It was great to get away and spend time with the Garretts, Shelfers, and Chambers. (we miss the Cole's but they were walking for Karsyn and Kaden!) The house was amazing and was the absolute perfect house for company and kids! We cooked some yummy meals and had snacks galore! We also celebrated Greg's birthday complete with a cake and candles! I had big plans for Luke to swim in the baby pool with James Thomas and Avery. Let's just say it was a little cold for the boys but Avery sure did love it! Luke was getting sicker by the minute. He threw up all over the house (so so so sorry), would not sleep, and only wanted to be held. Poor baby. It was still great to be there with friends but next time I hope Luke has fun!

Here are a few pics...

besties
Avery and her daddy
Luke and daddy
breakfast...Greg is getting thrown up on outside:)
Lindsay, James Thomas, Autumn
the cake
Josh and James paddle boating
Greg sporting the Bjorn...the only way Luke was content
this pic was from our weekend in Longview
Luke and his Kippy
Luke and his Auntie Anna