Saturday - And Lots of Attitude

I'm happy to report that Gracie's fever broke last night and did not return today. She awoke in a good mood and it was a treat to sleep in til almost 7:00 a.m. I love those mornings!!! She had a very peaceful night.

Gracie gobbled up cinnamon rolls for breakfast, but wanted no part of lunch or supper. She did have a few snacks here and there...a banana, a fruit and grain bar, Gatorade, and some crackers, so she isn't starving, I can just tell her stomach isn't quite back to normal. We did have a huge challenge getting her evening meds in her. She was tired and full of major attitude tonight. Every bite of food we gave her with meds (and we tried various foods) she would hold in her mouth and eventually they would come out after she held them for long periods of time. I have no clue if we got the right amount of meds in her. We did the best we could. Where does she get this stubborn streak (do not answer that with "From You Lisa")?

We did go to the shoe store as I thought Gracie's tennis shoes were getting too small. The good news is they aren't too small yet...although it won't be long. Then we headed to the appliance store to look for a new stove. Gracie thought it was great fun turning all the knobs and buttons. Then to Sam's club where Gracie insisted upon riding in the cart. Something I don't let her do often because she always picks up some virus. I wiped it down first and I pray she doesn't come down with anything from it. She thought it great fun to ride as long as the cart was in constant motion.

We got home and she had a rough evening. She just wasn't content or happy. Very fussy, very full of attitude and many of our usual tricks didn't work. I finally took her downstairs for a change of scenery, turned on her favorite Michael Jackson CD and just hung out with her. That mellowed her quite a bit, although she still had her moments. She did enjoy reading books tonight too, as long as I read the right ones. She has definite opinions about that. :) Interestingly she did stop fussing long enough to help put on her pajamas as she knows she gets a sticker for that if she is good and helpful. Stickers are a GREAT motivator for Gracie.

She is now asleep, but a bit restless. I'm hoping she is 100% feeling great tomorrow.

Love,
Lisa, Jeff, and Gracie