Spring is FINALLY Here (a few days late)

Written 4.27.09

It was finally warm (okay hot) at home this weekend.  We spent lots of time outside!  Rebecca loves to be outside.  

On Friday we met some friends at the zoo.  The zoo was an actual zoo.  It was SO crowded.  We did not spend much time there, but Rebecca loved seeing the animals we were able to see.  Here she is looking at the Gorillas.  She kept calling them monkeys.  Notice her monkey harness.  I swore I would never do that to her, but she is such a runner that I had no choice.  She refuses to stay in a stroller, and I can not let her roam free, especially in big crowds.  It was so funny to see other parents stare in awe at my child on a "leash".  I got several smiles, lots of "I need one of those!", and a few "Where did you get that?"  I got it at Target.  They have other animals other than monkeys, but since Rebecca is part monkey, I couldn't resist.

Strolling with Julie

Saturday, Mimi and Poppy brought over Lucy and Caroline's old turtle sandbox.  Rebecca was so excited.  We stayed outside most of the day.

Saturday night we met the Gorneys for dinner at Galla's Pizza.  It was so nice outside that we were able to dine al fresco.  After dinner we went to Bruster's for some ice cream.  Here is Rebecca enjoying her first ice cream cone.  She loved it!

After church on Sunday, Rebecca spent most of the day outside.  

On Monday her allergies were in high gear.  Ever since we got back from Jamaica her allergies have been horrible.  She has a constatly running nose, lots of sneezing, and a very itchy face.  The doctor suggested Zyrtec, but it made her very hoarse and dry.  Then we tried Clairitin.  It did the same.  After this latest flare up, we tried Benadryl.  It made for a horrible night.  I am not sure if it was the Benadryl or not, but I am not willing to try again right now.   I need my sleep.  

It would help if we kept Rebecca indoors all day, but like I stated before, she loves to be outside.  So last night I gave her 1/8 of a teaspoon of Zyrtec.  She slept a little better.  She is still stopped up this morning, but her nose is not draining constantly like it was yesterday.  She does not seem hoarse either.  We will try this route for a few more nights and see how it goes.  If anyone has any suggestions on dealing with allergies, please pass them along.  

Updated 4.30.09:  It is now Thursday and we are still giving Rebecca the small amount of Zyrtec.  She wakes up hoarse and very thirsty.  She has been drinking a lot of water with a splash of juice.  The hoarseness goes away after a while.  

Her allergies seem to be under control as long as she keeps chugging liquids.