Random stuff...

As predicted Joey`s routine went to pot during our visit to see my in-laws but I am hoping he will be back on track after my MIL leaves tomorrow. He is still sick though and had a high fever yesterday and has a low one now so I am not going to worry too much about his schedule and will instead worry about what is causing the fever!! Fingers crossed it is nothing serious but at the doctor`s this morning he said he was concerned about a rash that Joey has on his chest and back that is made up of lots of little burst blood vessels from the sounds of things. When I asked him about possible causes he was like "well, there are many possibilities, some less serious than others, one possibility is a blood disorder but just keep an eye on him and then if the spots increase, let me know and we will refer him to get some tests done." I was totally freaking out because the words "blood disorder" are enough to stress any mother out I think!!! So far he hasn`t developed any further spots and is pretty genki despite a croaky voice (too much talking I think), cough and runny nose so hopefully it will be one of the less serious causes that is the culprit. On sunday I took Joey to stay with my in-laws because Daisuke had another wedding to go to and my FIL just happened to be home for the weekend. As soon as we arrived I totally felt like a third wheel as they blatantly weren`t interested in my existence and were all over Joey so I decided to leave them to it. While I was out and about I e-mailed a friend of mine whose daughter is a few days younger than Joey and asked her if she fancied going out for beer that evening as the idea of sitting and twiddling my thumbs at the PIL`s place sooo did not appeal and I also figured it would be a great chance to get out!!! She happened to be free so she left her daughter with her hubby, I left Joey with my PILs and we hit the town!!! (Well, Kanoya doesn`t have much but it does have alot of bars!!) We went to a place that had all-you can drink for 2000yen for 2 hours and ended up getting a little bit wasted but more than that, we talked and talked for hours! The time flew by as we had alot of catching up to do but it was also clear that we both had alot of stress built up for one reason or another. It was good to touch base with someone who has a child the same age as me as I was beginning to think that the frustrations I have been feeling lately were just me! I finally got home at about 1.30 in the morning and I am not sure if my in-laws were bothered by that but I am not sure I care either way as I had such a great night!!! ;-) The weather was really beautiful yesterday so despite my hungover/sleep-deprived state, I took Joey to the park. I will post some pictures later once I have uploaded them!! Today was back to work as usual and I am knackered because J was grizzling last night because he obviously wasn`t feeling his best. I am hoping the meds the doctor gave him this morning will help him sleep better!!