Great start to 2012, wouldn’t you say?
For those of you keeping track, that makes five times in five months that I have been sick. Do kids suck the life out of you? Do UVU students spread more germ than BYU students? Are family wards more germ infested than married student wards? I suppose a resolution of mine is to try to get healthier this year. My daily vitamins are just not cutting it.
2011 was full of dramatic changes for me—giving birth was the most significant, but I also graduated with my MA and taught my first semester at UVU.
2012 will likely be less eventful for us, but so many things can change in a year. Joey will be taking the GMAT and applying to grad schools, Jackson will be learning to crawl, walk and talk, and I will be teaching, mothering, and perusing personal interests (like, learning how to stay healthy).
Let’s hope that the year ends better than it started. And though I don’t really do holiday posts, I will close with some Christmas pictures of Jackson, because that's what you all come for, right?
5 comments:
I have been sick more than ever too. It seems that the common denominator is that family wards must be more germ infested.
I love the updates, but yes, I do love the pictures since I am not there to see you guys in person. And I love how chunky Jackson is! He is adorable!
Unfortunately, there's several factors against you in the germ department. One, family wards are WAY worse. Two, little people find access to much more than parents do. Three, different environment, new germs to build a tolerance to.
After a year or so it does get better. A couple of doctors I've spoken to said this year has been much worse than usual because the weather hasn't gotten extreme enough to really kill off stuff from last year so it's just mutating to something worse.
That being said, elderberry juice is a great supplement for your immune system. It coats viruses and stops them from multiplying and pushing them out of your system to keep you healthier. There are several foods like red peppers that give you a natural boost as well.
I'm so sorry you guys have been hit so hard. I've been there and it is no fun at all. Good luck getting everyone back to healthy!!!!
ugh. being sick so often with the responsibility of a baby sounds just awful! i'm so sorry. feel better soon, and yeah, you called it on the more pics of jackson bit ;).
Sorry about your sickness, Katie! It does happen, as babies are building up immunities.
Jackson is sure cute!
What a wild and crazy night! The Rich family sure knows how to party hard to bring in the New Year ;) We hope the new year is healthier for all of you too.
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