This past week has sure been an interesting one. It started off with two trips to the doctors for Makayla. The first one was just to get medicine for a small rash she had around her mouth. The doctor gave us a prescription for some ointment and we were off only to be calling them back the next day, because Makayla had broken out in a really bad rash while at the babysitters. We went back up there, and saw a doctor that wasn't our usual doctor, and she said it was just hives and that benadryl would make them go away. Nothing to explain it or anything. So the next day, when they were worse I called again and MY doctor told me that it was probably a viral infection and that we would have to wait it out. He said it would probably last 7-10 days and that it could get worse in the next 48 hours, but not to worry. Just those few simple explanations gave me so much more comfort! Here is a picture of what her leg looked like on Friday. It looks much better today, it is still there but a lot lighter.
I had decided to take Thursday off to take Makayla to the zoo, yes I was going to play hooky from school, this was before she broke out in the rash so it was perfect timing to have the day off. The doctor said she wasn't contagious so Caleb and I decided to keep with the plan of taking her during the week so it wouldn't be as busy. We are so glad we did. It was perfect weather not too hot and not too cold. She had to wear a jacket so that was good so that I didn't get looks from parents for having my leopard child out. She had a blast! At first she didn't know what to think, but as the animals moved around she would get so excited! Not only did she like the animals, but she had just as much fun watching the other kids. She loves other kids! Here are some pictures from the day.
There were some geese walking around with their baby's. Makayla loved looking at the and saying "baby"
Daddy, Makayla, and the big Gorilla!
We thought she would be terrified of it but she loved it
Mommy, Makayla, and the big and I mean BIG elephant!
Makayla riding the tiger!
This is my favorite picture! This was the face we would get each time she would see a new animal! Priceless!
I am so glad we took her to the zoo! I almost bought a pass for the zoo this summer, but then realized I won't be here all summer so it is a waste for me. Who knows maybe there is a zoo in Iowa and I can buy one out there! I can't wait to stay at home with her, even if it will be in IOWA!
