Weekly Update

Open house treats
Fencing


Valentine's Day





Sick kids

Quilt block

It has been a few weeks since I have written, not because there has been nothing going on, but because it has been crazy at our house! Last week was the first time that all my kids have been sick at one time. Friday I finally took the kids in and we had croup, double ear infection and flu. I am sure I won’t remember everything that has happen in the last few weeks, but I will put down some of the highlights that I remember.

John – John has been super productive this month. He has been the KSL King, posting and selling anything that the kids are willing to give up and anything that we no longer want to move around and store anymore. John stayed home sick one day this week after going to work for 2 days sick. I actually got to get out of the house and get all our food for the rest of the month. John gave me a very “sweet” valentine gift. He gave me little containers of my favorite candy and a bracelet. I have to say that the card was the best part. This weekend we changed our room back to how it was before we had Jacob and Sunday the garage broke and Chad and Michelle came over and fixed it for us.

Jamie –More blood work and no answers. It has been frustrating to be so tired and think I know why and find out that no one knows why! I am taking a break from it all for a while and am going to try some positive thinking. ;) This last week I played nurse to all the boys. Connor was home all week and the other boys were home off and on (I had to go get Nathan twice.) I was so glad when Monday morning came and they left! I love them, but they were squeezing every last ounce out of me. I am back on the candida diet. I read some things that made me think that everything I am going through is because of this overgrowth, so if I can fix it with my diet, I will try to keep at it. I did a Thirty-One open house and got to see some of my friends again (I don't get out much these days). I finished my quilt block for the month in the first week and made a table runner for March. It felt good to be productive.

Connor – Connor stayed home from school all of last week. He has never stayed home from Jr. High for being sick because he didn’t want to make up all the work he would miss. He was so sick he hardly ate, and spent most of his time in his bed either sleeping or watching movies. It was just a horrible flu, but it kicked his butt! Connor made video the week before and put it on youtube. He did a really good job and I was very impressed with his effort. Connor has been taking fencing this month and has enjoyed fighting with swards. I got to go watch him the last time and he seemed to really be having a good time.

Nate – Last year I bought suckers on clearance after Valentine’s Day and saved them with the plan to make the kids valentines. The Saturday before Nate and I took the picture and I added lettering and a border with Photoshop, my friend picked them up on Monday, and we had them finished for the next day. They turned out awesome and it was so fun to watch the kids reaction at the Valentine’s party (I got to help at) as he handed them out. Nathan also decided to make a Valentine box out of Lego, the day before. Of course, he did an amazing job and won “the best overall” chosen by his teacher and the aid. While I did do a good job helping Nate make his valentines, I didn’t win any awards yesterday when I missed the maturation program. I had it on my calendar, I told Nate I would be there, and completely forgot. I was so busy getting things clean and organized that I didn’t even look at my calendar. Nathan was a sweetheart and told me it was okay, but I still feel horrible for letting him down.
Matthew – Last week the school put on an amazing patriotic program. Each grade had their own part and they all did such a great job. I really like the school that the kids attend and I am so proud of the focus that they put on respect and love for our country. Matthew did a great job and sang the whole time! (Nathan was supposed to be in the program and hold up “Arizona” during the 50 nifty song, but it was the week the boys were all sick and he ended up running to the office during rehearsal at school and made it just in time to throw up on the garbage. He didn’t make it to the program that night.)

Michael – I knew there was something wrong when I looked into Michaels eyes, he just looked sick. Sure enough, he has a double ear infection. He is already so strong willed and having to give him medicine he doesn’t like is a special treat. I have been trying to use some of the “Love and Logic” techniques I have been learning and he seems to like to make choices. I think it makes him feel like he is in control, and that is what Michael likes. Michael has also been having a lot of play dates and has enjoyed all the different and new friends that he has made. One thing that makes it nice is that his best friends lives across the street and wants to play quite often.

Jacob – My cute, funny, busy little baby! I love this little BIG guy and so does everyone that comes in contact with him. Jakey weighs 25 lbs., he is taking up to 10 steps at a time and then realizes what he is doing and reaches for the ground. Jacob loves to sit on anything, pillows, scriptures, boxes, toys. He does a cute little spin around on his bottom by shuffling his feet around. Jacob has been picking up the vents and the other day I caught him throwing Bob the Tomato down the living room vent. Jacob’s cough turned into croup. The Dr. gave him a spoon of chocolate with a steroid in it to help open his airway. We had a couple bad nights, but he is doing well. Jacob says mama, dada, no no no, and loves to yell.