We left Saturday morning for Morrilton, AR where we went camping at Petit Jean State Park. My family typically goes camping 3-4 times a summer but we've never been to this particular campground, so we were excited! It was a 3 hour drive and Caeden did well most of the time. Once we got there, he was ready to eat some lunch. This is a picture of him gnawing on a strawberry...one of his favorite foods!
After lunch, he wanted to play! This is him sitting in his chair.
Now for his chance to show that he is "all boy!" I think his favorite part was playing in the dirt. He also loved to push this truck back and forth. He would put rocks into the truck...and take them out...over and over.
After the play, it was time for his afternoon nap. We brought his pack n' play and set it up in my parent's camper. He actually slept pretty well! After his nap, ready to explore some more!
That night, we had bathtime outside!! He was not a fan! I think mainly because the water was cold....I don't blame him.
That night, he slept pretty well. He kinda whimpered a few times but went right back to sleep. Come to find out, he was whimpering because he was cutting his first tooth and had an ear infection. When we woke up the next morning, we could tell he had a fever and took his temp. It was fairly high so we gave him some Motrin and kept our activity low. It was also at this time, we noticed his first tooth cutting through on the top. After his morning nap, he seemed to be feeling better so we went on a hike. Caeden got to ride in the backpack that his Uncle Rhett bought him!
Once we returned from our hike, we took his temperature again, only to find he still had a high fever, even with Motrin AND Tylenol in him. We decided this was probably not from the teething. So while he was taking his afternoon nap, we made the decision to leave a day early and try to make it back to take him to Urgent Care. We quickly packed up. As soon as he woke up, we headed out...hurrying the 3 hour drive, trying to make it back before they closed for Memorial Day. Needless to say, we pulled into town RIGHT as they were closing! Thankfully, we found another Urgent Care that was open on Memorial Day. We took him first thing Monday morning and found out he had another ear infection. This is his 4th one in 3 months, so we're probably looking at tubes in the ear soon. The last few days have been rough. He obviously doesn't feel good, due to the new tooth and the ear. Reid and I are both tired. However, I have to say he has been sleeping very well, which I am thankful for!!! Just very fussy during his waketime. But we're making it and thinking we see a second tooth getting ready to poke through as well.
Soooo....if our family pops into your head this week, say a prayer for baby Caeden - that his tooth will come in quickly and that he will start feeling better soon! And for Reid and I, that we will have patience with him and the energy to take care of him. Soooo....now that I've written a novel, I'll let you get back to your more interesting life. Big weekend for the Pierce's!!!
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