We're sick, ill, under the weather...all of the above. Now, I am sick. It started with B. Then it moved to A. I managed to avoid it. Then C came home from school with a headache and lethargy. He rested with some pain reliever and went back to school the next day. Then over the weekend he showed more symptoms...then D got it. Then, I got it. Really, it was inevitable. I was hoping to avoid getting sick. I tried. I really, really tried.
It didn't work!
So, here I am. I think officially we would have to call it sinusitis. All of us at different stages of the illness. We have gone through multiple boxes of tissues, cough medicine, pain reliever, throat drops, chicken soup, Popsicles, and Mommy patience. A, B, and C are on the upswing and are mending nicely. D and I are still in the thick of it. I am hoping that if one must get sick at least once a year...this is our time and we will be over and done with it very soon.
Then maybe I will get some of my energy back...I certainly hope so.
I need to get some honey, my box of tissues, and get some sleep. Tomorrow is a new day.
Little notes from this life I love....
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Back
Back to school. Monday morning was rough...not smooth at all. Nobody wanted to get up and move. The beds were warm and cozy and it was still dark outside. Did we really have to get out of bed and head out into that cold darkness...for school?
Well, we did need to, and we did it. It wasn't pleasant, but it was done...and once it was done, fun was had by all. We had a snow day on the last scheduled day of school prior to the Christmas break. The kids were all happy about that...except that the class Christmas parties wouldn't be happening. Monday, the first day back, most of the teachers decided to hold at least a bit of a party in the afternoon. The excitement of the party and seeing all of their friends turned the sad start of a day into a very happy one after all!
Tuesday started off a bit better. Things went a bit more smoothly in the morning. B however, felt sick and stayed home. I erred on the side of caution and gave her the day. When she gets tired or run down, she gets sick...and it holds on. We are working to prevent that from happening. Luckily, she never ran a fever. She did sleep quite a bit though. By 2:00 she was getting back to her happy self. Thank goodness! D was wound up and happy to have his sister home with him for the day...even if she was sleeping quite a bit or laying around. He watched a movie with her and "read" books to her. He can do "3" very well, but he can also be a real sweetheart. Gotta love him!
A and C enjoyed their day at school with the excitement of the time with their friends carrying them through.
Today, it snowed. Not a lot, but steadily. On top of ice. Nice. The school day began as scheduled. The weather wasn't that bad...just enough to slow traffic down. Mr. D and I spent the day together, back to our "normal". We played puzzles, cars, and trains. We watched cartoons, drank juice, and ate goldfish crackers. It was nice. After the three older kids, I realize all too well that this time goes by very quickly. I am trying to savor it, I guess. We also went to the grocery store. They have the race car and pick-up truck carts there. We HAD to have the pick-up truck. D drove us through the store, having to stop and check the engine, and work on the engine from time to time. He is also quite the helper when it comes to choosing the items too! Needless to say, our shopping trip takes a bit longer this way... and we get quite a few smiles and comments from a number of the older shoppers! I am sure they realize that it doesn't last very long in the grand scheme of things. D (and A, B, and C for that matter) are very good reminders for me to just slow down, simplify, be in the moment and enjoy!
That is my goal for this year...just slow down, simplify, be in the moment, and ENJOY! Life is too short not too!
Well, we did need to, and we did it. It wasn't pleasant, but it was done...and once it was done, fun was had by all. We had a snow day on the last scheduled day of school prior to the Christmas break. The kids were all happy about that...except that the class Christmas parties wouldn't be happening. Monday, the first day back, most of the teachers decided to hold at least a bit of a party in the afternoon. The excitement of the party and seeing all of their friends turned the sad start of a day into a very happy one after all!
Tuesday started off a bit better. Things went a bit more smoothly in the morning. B however, felt sick and stayed home. I erred on the side of caution and gave her the day. When she gets tired or run down, she gets sick...and it holds on. We are working to prevent that from happening. Luckily, she never ran a fever. She did sleep quite a bit though. By 2:00 she was getting back to her happy self. Thank goodness! D was wound up and happy to have his sister home with him for the day...even if she was sleeping quite a bit or laying around. He watched a movie with her and "read" books to her. He can do "3" very well, but he can also be a real sweetheart. Gotta love him!
A and C enjoyed their day at school with the excitement of the time with their friends carrying them through.
Today, it snowed. Not a lot, but steadily. On top of ice. Nice. The school day began as scheduled. The weather wasn't that bad...just enough to slow traffic down. Mr. D and I spent the day together, back to our "normal". We played puzzles, cars, and trains. We watched cartoons, drank juice, and ate goldfish crackers. It was nice. After the three older kids, I realize all too well that this time goes by very quickly. I am trying to savor it, I guess. We also went to the grocery store. They have the race car and pick-up truck carts there. We HAD to have the pick-up truck. D drove us through the store, having to stop and check the engine, and work on the engine from time to time. He is also quite the helper when it comes to choosing the items too! Needless to say, our shopping trip takes a bit longer this way... and we get quite a few smiles and comments from a number of the older shoppers! I am sure they realize that it doesn't last very long in the grand scheme of things. D (and A, B, and C for that matter) are very good reminders for me to just slow down, simplify, be in the moment and enjoy!
That is my goal for this year...just slow down, simplify, be in the moment, and ENJOY! Life is too short not too!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Happy New Year!
Well, 2009 is off to a nice start! Being the party animals that we are, we got Chinese take out and movies, and spent the evening with the kids. Actually, B was invited to the home of a friend and she rang in the new year there. The entire day was really quite relaxed and enjoyable. Daddy made a big breakfast (always a favorite at our house), we played with some of the new toys and games that the kids received for Christmas, played with the dog, and made some great snacks! We began 2009 with some of those we love most...I can't imagine a better way to begin!
On the first day of the year, we spent some time with Grandma and Grandpa. They were leaving for a vacation and both the Grandparents and the kids needed some time together before the extended distance from one another. Of course they will probably talk on the phone close to daily, but it just isn't the same. So, we all went out to dinner and enjoyed the company. The vacation plans were discussed as were the ideas for souvenirs. The souvenirs are the "pay" the kids receive for the pet care they provide for Daisy Doodle Dog. She will be living with us for the duration of Grandma's and Grandpa's vacation. She stays with us often enough now that our home is her second home. She fits right in and makes herself very comfortable. In fact, she tries to convince our dog that she is in charge. He, however, is still a puppy and completely ignores her attitude.
On the second, Daddy worked and the rest of us relaxed...not that we hadn't already been doing that! I did get some work done and crossed a few things off my never ending to do list. We slept in, watched cartoons, ran some errands, picked up the Doodle Dog, fit in a lot of play (must do before going back to the regular routine), watched some movies, ate some yummy, fun food, and were together!
On the third, we tried to ease ourselves in to the idea of the regular work/school schedule. We did sleep in though! We wouldn't want to go cold turkey! Daddy ran some errands, Mommy ran some errands (exciting, huh!), played outside, rode the snowmobile, played in the snow and on the ice, played inside, played computer games, played with trains, listened to music, played pirates, read books, played other games, played with animals, played with Cars, played music, and ended the day with a movie! Whew! Did I mention that we PLAYED!!! I loved it! I know many parents can't wait to send the kids back to school...that is not me. I really enjoy having them here and just being with them. Even through the bickering and picking on one another! I think they are pretty GREAT! I am so VERY BLESSED!!
That brings us to today. We had some freezing rain last night so it was a bit of a slippery morning. We ended up not leaving the house all day. It was pretty relaxed once again. Daddy took care of a big breakfast for the kids, and I slept in. That was a great gift since it won't be happening often for a while. Tomorrow it is back to school...back to that routine...not necessarily a bad routine, just a more hectic routine. We played, we played some more, and when that was done we played some more. Big surprise!
All in all, I think the kids all had a wonderful Christmas, a Great vacation, and the start of a terrific New Year!
2008 was great and 2009 has the potential to be even better! The adventure potential with four kids, a dear husband/Daddy, and a lively dog is pretty big!
Let the adventures begin!
On the first day of the year, we spent some time with Grandma and Grandpa. They were leaving for a vacation and both the Grandparents and the kids needed some time together before the extended distance from one another. Of course they will probably talk on the phone close to daily, but it just isn't the same. So, we all went out to dinner and enjoyed the company. The vacation plans were discussed as were the ideas for souvenirs. The souvenirs are the "pay" the kids receive for the pet care they provide for Daisy Doodle Dog. She will be living with us for the duration of Grandma's and Grandpa's vacation. She stays with us often enough now that our home is her second home. She fits right in and makes herself very comfortable. In fact, she tries to convince our dog that she is in charge. He, however, is still a puppy and completely ignores her attitude.
On the second, Daddy worked and the rest of us relaxed...not that we hadn't already been doing that! I did get some work done and crossed a few things off my never ending to do list. We slept in, watched cartoons, ran some errands, picked up the Doodle Dog, fit in a lot of play (must do before going back to the regular routine), watched some movies, ate some yummy, fun food, and were together!
On the third, we tried to ease ourselves in to the idea of the regular work/school schedule. We did sleep in though! We wouldn't want to go cold turkey! Daddy ran some errands, Mommy ran some errands (exciting, huh!), played outside, rode the snowmobile, played in the snow and on the ice, played inside, played computer games, played with trains, listened to music, played pirates, read books, played other games, played with animals, played with Cars, played music, and ended the day with a movie! Whew! Did I mention that we PLAYED!!! I loved it! I know many parents can't wait to send the kids back to school...that is not me. I really enjoy having them here and just being with them. Even through the bickering and picking on one another! I think they are pretty GREAT! I am so VERY BLESSED!!
That brings us to today. We had some freezing rain last night so it was a bit of a slippery morning. We ended up not leaving the house all day. It was pretty relaxed once again. Daddy took care of a big breakfast for the kids, and I slept in. That was a great gift since it won't be happening often for a while. Tomorrow it is back to school...back to that routine...not necessarily a bad routine, just a more hectic routine. We played, we played some more, and when that was done we played some more. Big surprise!
All in all, I think the kids all had a wonderful Christmas, a Great vacation, and the start of a terrific New Year!
2008 was great and 2009 has the potential to be even better! The adventure potential with four kids, a dear husband/Daddy, and a lively dog is pretty big!
Let the adventures begin!
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