Home (Sweet Home) For the Holidays.


Well guys, thanks.

Your love & support
was so encouraging over the past four days.

I'm writing this from a chair in my living room
with my cozy pajamas on (these)
after the first shower I've had in days.

My baby is sitting in an adorable shirt (this)
and playing with jingle bells
underneath our Christmas tree
that will probably stay in our home 
for the next couple of weeks to come.

Just for the sake of not sounding completely random
to anyone who hasn't been on various social media...

Saturday, I decided to take Viola to the A&E (read: ER)
since she had a nasty cough that had settled into her chest
and our doctor's wouldn't be open until Monday.

What I thought would be a couple of hours 
ended up being a four day stay at St. Mary's Hospital (this one).



moms who nebulize: i salute you. nothing worse than holding down your baby against their will.


The first day, we were pretty traumatized
to be back, in residence, at the hospital where the girls were born.


The quick downshift from happy/normal
to sudden change of plans felt a little too familiar,
and a wheezing, crying baby doesn't help you feel better.


Luckily- our nurses & doctors made us feel really okay with being there.





Four days, three nights and endless poking & prodding later,
Viola is back to normal
and we are thankful that God took care of that nasty infection.





We are closing up shop for 2013
on a high note,
and optimistic that this is the start
of a great year ahead.

Thanks again for, yet again, being there for our family
over the past year.

You've celebrated with us,
you've mourned with us,
you told us our baby was cute
even through her weird-alien newborn days,
and you've just been... so, so nice.

Lots of love for the year to come.

We look forward to sharing life with you again!



xo-
T, L & v.




31 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry Viola, you, and Tyler had to go through that, BUT so happy she's okay and back home. Relax and enjoy the new year with your cute little family. Thinking of you guys!

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  2. So glad she's alright :) Here's to a great year ahead!

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  3. hooray for great doctors and nurses! :) God is so faithful to heal and to bring peace EVEN in scary, sudden moment. hope you all have a happy happy new year! 2014 is going to be just fabulous :)

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  4. So happy to hear your home and V is doing okay! Bronchitis is no fun! Happy New Year!

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  5. I thank you guys for sharing this beautiful, though sometimes not-so-perfect, life of yours with me!
    Please accept a big bear hug, and all the best for 2014!

    Love from Portugal!

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  6. So glad she is on the mend! I laughed at your alien comment because that's exactly what we say of our first born. We thought she was so gorgeous, but looking back, she really just looked like an alien! Praying for a MUCH better 2014 for you all! I know 2013 was many extreme emotions for your family...hoping 2014 will be full of many amazing and positive and HAPPY blessings! xo

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  7. Oh my goodness....so sorry you had to go through that...watching your baby be sick is just the worst. Sending lots of love and so many wishes for a fabulous 2014. xoxo

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  8. You so deserve all the love as you always send it right back to us!

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  9. So so glad V is feeling better and could come home!! Thinking of y'all. Cheers to a happy and healthy 2014. xoxoxo

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  10. So happy to hear little Viola is ok! Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2014!!

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  11. You are a very smart mother to listen to your instincts. They'll never let you down. So happy to see your little pumpkin is on the mend. Wishing you all the very, very best in 2014!

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  12. Very happy that Viola is doing better and you guys are outta the hospital now. Happiest of New Years to you and your family! :)

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  13. So glad Baby viola is okay! I didn't see it on social media (I'd been using it minimally for the holidays) but am happy to see that she and you guys are doing okay and are hanging in there! You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers for her continual health!

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  14. so glad you're all home to celebrate the new year together. may 2014 bring you health and happiness!

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  15. Oh boy, what a trauma for all of you, all's well that ends well indeed.
    All the best for 2014.

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  16. so happy to hear she is doing better. cheers to happy memories in 2014. xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  17. That kid has the prettiest little mouth. Slightly (and embarrassingly) jealous of her cupid's bow. Also, baby eyelashes = best thing ever. Glad to hear that she's on the mend and here's to a wonderful new year for the Knight family!

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  18. So happy to hear she's back on the road to being a happy and healthy baby so you all can ring in the new year as a family and at home!

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  19. Happy to hear that baby V is feeling better! She really is the cutest. I wish you and your family the happiest of new years! :)

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  20. Yowza, I had no idea you guys were going through that. I am glad to hear she's doing better!

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  21. that must have been so scary! So happy to hear you are all good again.
    Happy new year to you three!
    xo

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  22. Poor little Viola, wishing her a speedy recovery, we've been through the ringer with Maddie this week too, it's so heartbreaking isn't it. Happy New Year Knights, hope to see you all soon xx

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  23. glad you are all home safe and sound now. and here is to 2014 being your year, you deserve it :)

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  24. Lauren, I'm so glad to hear baby V is doing better and ready to ring in the new year at home with her parents! May 2014 bring you and your family only the greatest of joys, and as always, new adventures!
    Lots of x's and o's,
    Karina

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  25. I really think you're the best!i admire your strenght, your energy,and your positive mind!
    I hope you have a great 2014!
    A huge hug to you and Viola from italy!

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  26. I really think you're the best!i admire your strenght, your energy,and your positive mind!
    I hope you have a great 2014!
    A huge hug to you and Viola from italy!

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  27. I really think you're the best!i admire your strenght, your energy,and your positive mind!
    I hope you have a great 2014!
    A huge hug to you and Viola from italy!

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  28. I really think you're the best!i admire your strenght, your energy,and your positive mind!
    I hope you have a great 2014!
    A huge hug to you and Viola from italy!

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  29. I really think you're the best!i admire your strenght, your energy,and your positive mind!
    I hope you have a great 2014!
    A huge hug to you and Viola from italy!

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  30. So happy she's OK! I hope 2014 is good to you and your family! :)

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  31. I'm late on this! I'm so glad Viola is feeling better! It is always so nervewracking when your little one is sick…being in the hospital had to be so tough!! Must be good to be home…hope you had a happy new years and here is to a fabulous 2014!

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