2 and the Flu

Jacksen turned 2 on January 22. Unfortunately we all ended up sick. I started the whole thing and then one by one everyone got it. Body aches, fever, cough...Happy Birthday Jacksen. The Birthday Boy didn't end up sick until the night of his birthday so were able to still have a fun day. Donuts, painting, Happy Meals, digger decorations, and a gummy worm dirt dessert. It is absolutely bonkers that this little guy is 2 and just a few months away from becoming a big brother. He is a sweet and mischievous little guy and we love him so much.

We had made plans to take the train to Seattle to visit my parents that weekend but had to postpone our trip until a week later. Jordan and I figured that a week would be plenty for us all to be back to normal. The kids were so excited when we made it to the train station and got to board the train.

By the time we made it to Seattle what had started out as a little cough for Jacksen had turned into a fever and another round of sickness. He was such a trooper and we managed to have a great time. We laid low but ventured out a bit, one of the highlights being a ride around the mall on a motorized elephant.

They called these things Zoo-mers or something equally hilarious. You rent them and can drive them all over the mall. There were several animals to choose from and we ended up with the elephant. Lu was over the moon. If I were 5 I would've been too!

Besides Jacksen not feeling his best, it was still a good weekend getting to celebrate him. Our train ride home was fun too, aside from a grumpy lady calling me and Jordan lazy and telling us Jacksen was the loudest child she had ever been on a train with, but whatever. Jordan told her to take a seat. We made it home in time for the Super Bowl and Jacksen was back to himself after a few days. Hoping things are a little healthier for his next birthday.