FEELS LIKE HOME: February 2011

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Today...

Barnes and Noble book fair for Emily's school + alot of people + a cranky 2 year old that didn't nap + a thomas train table that my boys didn't want to leave = one crazy mommy.

Today was Emily's first day back at school after 5 days, so things were a little crazy this morning. After I got Emily on the bus, I took the boys to Target and walked around for a little while. We got Toy Story bubble bath and 6 punch balloons....the kids love them. Then we went to AC Moore because I wanted to make a shirt for Emily to wear to school tomorrow, because it's her 100th day and in kindergarten they make a big deal out of it. After I got all necessary items, the boys wanted to go to Pet Smart next door. After that we came home and then it was time to get Em off the bus. After school, Emily went to her friends' Callies house all afternoon. Alex had his friend Owen over from 12-3. Then Alex and Nicky(so I thought) took a nap. I heard noise in the bedroom and went in to find Nicky naked with carpet powder all over his room. I forgot to take it out earlier. MISTAKE. He had also peed on his floor and spilled some water on the powder which had turned into a rock on the carpet and was a pain to get out. Did I forget to mention all the wipes he had torn to little tiny pieces all over, EVERYWHERE? Then he came downstairs and figured out how to get past the parental control lock on the tv and ordered a movie called Black Death....The same movie he already ordered here(twice, hence the need for the aforementioned parental lock), at mom-mom's, and at Nathan's......He is one smart cookie..the next Bill Gates! Then I went to Barnes and noble which was absolute chaos.......Now I'm home and my house is a mess, so I should go start cleaning it. However, it could always wait til tomorrow, right? Please no unannounced visits tonight or tomorrow, ok? I'll try to get a picture of Emily in her shirt tomorrow and post it when I can!

p.s- I should mention that Alex was not sleeping in his room, but in mine while Nicky was wreaking havoc in there and once I walked in and saw the carpet powder everywhere, I took him out and did not leave him in there to breathe it in!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

WE'RE STILL HERE...

I haven't posted because things have been so crazy this week. On Monday, Nicky started getting sick. By Wednesday, he was very sick but I couldn't get him in to see the doctor until Thursday morning. He kept holding his ears saying hurt, hurt. Poor little thing. Sure enough, the doctor said he had 2 very badly, infected, blistering ears! His upper eyelids were pretty swollen, which dr said could have been motrin allergy (which I didn't give him) or that a virus may be affecting his kidneys. She prescribed amoxicillin and told me to give him benadryl twice a day and if his eyes weren't better by Saturday to call back. He woke up from his nap and his eyes looked better and he started acting normal again.....However- he stopped peeing, so I called dr back. She said as long as he pees once in 8 hours, (even though not normal for him), that he is fine. And he did, so I assume he's ok. Well, I had to call the doctor back tonight, but not for Nicky.......for Emily! All of a sudden she said her throat hurt very badly and she didn't look very well. I took her temp and it was 100. 15 min later I took it again, and it was 102. Doctor said it sounds like strep given the high fever and no cold/cough. She said she may have upset stomach and that she needs to be seen, but that I can wait until tomorrow and go to urgent care at Virtua. Supposedly, it's the same as your copay for the doctor. They open at 9am and that's what time I plan on getting there!!! On a lighter note- we had 2 very nice sunny days on Thursday and Friday and we spent as much time out there as we could!!! Thursday while Nicky napped for 4 hours after going to the dr Emily and Alex had some friends over and they ate lunch outside and then played ALL.DAY.LONG!!! On Friday, it looked like rain in the morning, so Emily went with her friend Callie to the Camden aquarium and then chick-fil-a for lunch. She had so much fun. So that's why I haven't posted. This is the first time I've sat in what feels like days!!! So, wish us luck tomorrow and say a little prayer for Emily and Nicky to feel better really soon. Nothing breaks my heart more than a sick, sad little kid! Ok, off to clean up the mess that was made today and maybe I'll try to dry my hair before a sick someone, (or someones), wake up and needs me...

Monday, February 14, 2011

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

Today was Grandparent's Tea Day at Emily's school. I went to help set up this morning and mom-mom R met Emily and I there around 10:30am. Emily was chosen to be on the school tv this morning before the party started, with 4 other kids so they could read the Pledge of Allegiance, the weather, and to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. They all had heart sunglasses on and they looked adorable!!! The party went well and everyone seemed to have a good time. The kids all read short letters they wrote to their grandparents and then we all sat around and had oreos and iced tea!!! I love kindergarten and enjoy every minute of getting to be there for Emily. Mom-mom took Emily home and they went to get happy meals for lunch. They brought some home for the boys and shortly after Nicky finished his, he started getting sick. I knew he wasn't feeling that well since last night. After mom-mom and pop-pop left, I took the kids outside to play for awhile. Then we came in and put Nicky to bed and enjoyed the rest of our Valentine's Day. I love my kiddies more than anything. They mean the world to me and I would do any and everything for them. I am so thankful they are mine. They really are the sweetest, cutest, most well-behaved kids I've ever met...I'm also thankful for my wonderful husband who helped give me our 3 wonderful babies. He also means the world to me and I love him with all my heart. He is the best husband and father!!! Unfortunately, we were so busy today and I didn't take any pictures of the kids in their Valentine's clothes...I hope everyone got to spend today with someone they love.......I am sooooo lucky!!!!! :)

Saturday, February 5, 2011

EMILY/ALEX'S PARTY PICS...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEXANDER MATTHEW!!!

This post is a ~~little~~ late because we were have been so busy. I can't believe my first little boy is already 4 years old. It feels like just yesterday you were a curly headed little baby. You were sweet then and you are super sweet now!!! You will not let anyone call you little or "Alejandro" without getting very angry!!! Ever since you turned 4 you made up this saying which you say over and over again......"Strong is 4, Strong is 4".....haha. This year you will be starting pre k. That's crazy. The time really goes so fast. I love you so much and I can't wait to keep watching the little man you're turning into! Happy Birthday Alexander Panda!