I want my happy baby back. Seriously. Like STAT. I miss her soooo much. She has been terribly sick for nearly a month of her 4-month life and it’s breaking her mama’s (that’s me!) heart.

It started as a cough, went into a double ear infection, then she was healed (Hallelujah!) for a few days (damnit) and then got a really bad cough, the ear infection is STILL present – WTH? – and snot is running freely. Why? Why God? Why?

And to top it off . . . we’re flying to Wisconsin (where the high is 21 degrees) tomorrow.

The only saving grace is that Rob isn’t sick. If I had a sick husband AND baby . . . man, life wouldn’t be pleasant.

But we’re all ready for the trip. Packed. Yay. And in case you’re wondering, yes, you can spend over $100 on travel-sized baby supplies at CVS. Who knew? We have baby vapor rub, diaper cream, baby Tylenol, baby gas relief, her antibiotic, numbing ear drops, you get the picture. And, yes, it did total just over $100. Whatever. I need to feel prepared. And you know how people say knowledge is power? Well, for me those little bottles are my power. Power to the mama!

Wish us luck!