Spotty but happy

Jonathan hasn't been feeling well the last few days. He had a low grade fever over the weekend and was fussy and clingy. And most astounding of all, he didn't want to eat much! So I took him to the doctor yesterday. They asked me if he had any rashes, and I said no. Then I stripped off his onesie so they could examine him and there was a sandpapery red rash all over his chest and belly. I'm not sure if I felt less competent as a mother or a doctor, but they assured me that these viral rashes pop up very quickly. Anyway, after a struggle, they pronounced his ears relatively clear, and since he had proven his energy level was adequate (it took two of us to hold him down) they sent me off with instructions to keep him hydrated.

The examination seems to have done him some good. He ate a HUGE supper and had a nice evening in the living room with us. He has taken to pulling up to standing at the coffee table, and then lifting one leg and waving it in the air. Previously, he's kept both feet firmly planted, so this is one more step towards walking. He fell asleep easily at 8:30, and slept until 5 am. Since he was sick, we let him come into bed with us, and he woke up happy and laughing at 6:30. While Chris showered, Jonathan and I were playing. He would crawl over to kiss me (no biting! Such an improvement!) and when he tickled me, I would laugh. Then he would look up and laugh, and then I would reach over to kiss and tickle him. Chris stuck his head into the room to find out what all the laughing was about. He ate a good breakfast and was happy to see Nanny. He greeted her by waving around the coaster he had taken off the coffee table. He still has the rash, but he's once again our happy little boy.