The Parnell Family: Sick Days...

7.01.2008

Sick Days...

Elise started running a fever last night and I am not feeling so hot myself, so we stayed in again today. I was so thrilled that my sweet Aunt K came over this morning and helped me out for a few hours. She is the biggest blessing- she has been a constant helper since Lila and Bennett were born, and all three of the kids ADORE her. I had an added bonus today because my cousin, Jane, was in town and she surprised me by coming as well. Needless to say the kids were thrilled because there were enough arms for everyone to be held! They love that...And, I was lucky enough to steal a little nap while the babies slept and they tended to Elise...How lucky am I?
Even with everyone not feeling 100%, we still managed to have some fun today...

This is what happens when you have two sisters! Bennett the "fairy"! HA! (I guess Angel sounds a little better....)

This is the new furniture arrangement in our den. The chairs had become a serious infatuation and we were worried someone was going to get hurt...

Poor sweet Elise....You can just tell by looking at her that she doesn't feel well...(I know, I am bad, I gave in and gave her the pacifier...I just didn't have the energy today!)

So, as you can see, Lila just decided that the chairs looked like even MORE fun turned over!!!!!!
I think I am seeing some more gate purchasing in our future.....
Elise never thought of these types of things. It is crazy how much more daring they are- ESPECIALLY Lila...she was trying to stand on the window sills today as well. She is a wild women!!

My Aunt brought over these neat pictures today and I thought Mo would want to see...The one above is of my Dad (I see a little Bennett- I must admit...I was so surprised because I always thought he was ALL David) and his brother...As you can tell, my Uncle Bill was 15 years older than my Dad...They were extremely close and I remember him being so much fun, as well as the biggest teaser! He loved to tease me because I believed everything he said!!

These are my Dad's parents... Laurent (hence Elise Laurent) and Myrtle....How cool is this picture? I STILL miss my grandmother sometimes...even though she has been gone a long time...I really remember her. My Aunt thinks this is where Lila gets all of her SPUNK from! I do remember that about Grandma- she was feisty as well!

Anyway, I think this post has been long enough...I am off to bed!
Love, Nicole

2 comments:

monique said...: thanks so much for sharing those! I do see some of dad in bennett too---I think lila and I both get our "spunk" from grandma myrtle--a bit of that and a bit of being the middle child!

I love those pictures and I'm so glad that you got to see Jane...I'm looking forward to seeing her again at Jared's wedding...

I'm sorry that ya'll are sick over there---take care of yourselves and get well soon! We only have a month until the beach!; July 3, 2008 at 7:41 AM
Susan said...: I hope Elise is feeling better and will be back to face painting soon!
and....yep, you always need to keep an eye on "the middle child"!
ha, ha; July 3, 2008 at 7:53 AM

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Elise

Elise Laurent was born at 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2005. We did not find out her sex during my pregnancy and we were thrilled to tears (and slightly shocked) to meet our beautiful baby girl. She was a big baby at 8lbs, 8oz, and David and I couldn't take our eyes off of her. Elise is an old French name that David and I have always loved. Laurent is both my paternal Grandfather's name and my Dad's middle name. We always dreamed of having a daughter and were so thankful and overwhelmed to be given such a blessing.
Elise is a true first born. She likes structure, likes to fully understand everything, likes her questions answered to her satisfaction. She loves to be challenged and to challenge. She is also highly sensitive and independent.
She is a wonderful big sister to Lila and Bennett....

Lila and Bennett

It would be an understatement to say that we were shocked to learn on November 11, 2006 that we were not expecting baby #2, but baby #2 and #3!! In just shy of two years we would have created quite a family!
But, on June 1st, 2007, at 36 weeks exactly, we were thrilled and completely overcome with joy and gratitude as we welcomed two big, healthy babies into our family. First, Lila Sue, named after my Mom at 7lbs 0.6oz, and secondly, Bennett Raymond, named after David, David's Dad, and my maternal Grandfather, at 7lbs 10.4oz.
Lila has been the vocal one from the start and to this day is still pretty much running the show. She is the life of the party, the entertainer. But she is also the most compassionate, most giving of our children.
Bennett is a true boy. He is active and rough and loves to tackle and throw. He also adores his sisters and his Dad and gives the best hugs around. His big baby blues get me every time.