Poopy Croupy

Hello out there to all of you. How in the world are you doing? I am doing ok, I can't say great, buy you know I am a trooper so I am hanging in there. As you know, we recently returned from our trip to WV, just yesterday evening as a matter of fact and boy, did we have a nice time seeing our family. Just in the nick of time too, because you know I was walking all over the place! They sure were impressed with me, I'll tell you. Although, if you want the truth, I think that would have been the case whether I was walking or not. They spoiled me, all of them. I got some great books for Christmas, a real live zebra, some stacking rings AND blocks, a bear for my very own from the build a bear factory, some cool clothes, stuffed animals...just to name a few. I am going to try to make it back there again very soon, and not just for the presents, I love my family. I only wish I could have seen more of them. We didn't get to visit great grandma and grandpa Sloan or many of my aunts, uncles, and cousins. We were really sad about that, but you know God takes care of us, and it is a good thing I didn't spread any more holiday cheer than I did because you know what? Mom, Dad, and me took an exciting trip to Fairmont ER on Sunday night! Can you believe that?! Well, I am all for exploring and seeing new places, but that was a little ridiculous. Poor m&d, you know they are sleep deprived since I had them up until 4:30am partying on Friday night. They thought they would be slick and leave Sunday night instead of Monday morning so it would be easier on yours truly. We took off, originally heading for Morgantown, but the roads were bad and mom almost had a meltdown, so dad pulled off in Fairmont. Luckily, the same exit as the hospital...we got to bed around 12:30, and then I woke them up coughing, poor mom knew right away what the problem was. She was just hopeful I would make it through until morning. I did fall back asleep but woke up again around 3:30 sounding like I swallowed a t-bone. We were all scared so we loaded up the pilot and headed to Fairmont General. Sure enough, I have the croup, but I am already feeling a little better. They gave me a nebulizer treatment and some steroids, and by the time we were ready to go, I had myself a lukewarm bottle (not the best accomodations and hospitality there) and was sleeping peacefully. We made it back to the room around 7am and me and mom slept until 9. Dad, not so much. Needless to say we all slept like rocks last night, thank goodness. Whew! What an experience for a little guy. Mom and dad were so proud of me, and I am just thankful for the snow on Sunday that kept us from spreading more germs and made us get off at the exit we did. I think m&d are a little scared to take me anywhere for a while. I told them to think of it as an adventure. Bless their hearts, you know those two love the heck out of me! Hey, did you get my Christmas card yet? I hope you love it! We sure do love all of you too. Oh, great news! Our friend Allison is pregnant...again! So join us in wishing her the best pregnancy yet! Other news, gram and gramps B will be here next Tuesday to take care of me for the week. We are sure excited to have them and I can't wait to show them how well I am getting around and what a big boy I am becoming. I know my family in WV was sure impressed, as I was with them! We already miss them. Maybe some day soon we will be closer; mom and dad hope so every day. Well, I better save my energy for playing with my new toys and get some rest. I hope your holiday preparations are going well. Just remember not to get stressed because the gifts aren't what it's all about! Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of it all and forget the reason for the season! So please, take care of yourselves and one another and come on up to UB and see us any time you get the chance. XOXOXOXO, Be sure to clean out your chimney for old Santa Claus! We're hoping he brings us some $$ to cover my ER excursion, hee hee! Love you bunches, Cooper B.