Our Little Fireman

I am lucky enough this year to have a parent who is a fireman. He came in and talked with the kids about firemen and their jobs. Then he put on his whole outfit so they would know what a fireman would look life if he was coming to rescue them. Claire did not like his outfit, but I was surprised at how well most of the other kids did. She did however like the hat and stickers that he gave them all. It was a fun day.
Here is the Cinderella dress again - I cannot get her to take it off for anything! Any suggestions besides losing it forever???

Lilly

I just downloaded my pictures, and found these great pictures of when my niece Lilly was here for 10 days. It was so nice to have her spend so much time with the kids. She was really good except when Chad came home - but by then she was just tired. I'm glad her parents had fun in Hawaii - thanks for the bowl I love it!!

Owen and Lilly being the neighborhood watch.

Claire was sure that Lilly wanted to be a princess too.

Make-up Mayham

I really don't think that I have to say anymore - except I think I need some new eye shadow - I believe she used it all to make a unibrow. Lets just say it was very hard to get off.

Ear Infection Number 2

OK, so I know I haven't put any pictures up lately, but with the kids sick, we really haven't taken any. Here is the good news. I now have both kids on an antibiotic (different kinds of course), so that is fun. Yesterday Claire just started crying and told me her ear hurt. Once I got her to calm down, and rocked her to sleep (you know there is something wrong when you can rock a 4 year old to sleep), I called the doctor, and we were on our way for yet another visit. She was really good once the doctor came in (I was so proud of her), and she told him which ear hurt, and sure enough we have another double ear infection. Funny thing is, beside the crying in the afternoon, she has been as happy as can be since we went to the doctor. She has played with Owen, eaten well, and been a generally happy girl. She is just very happy that the medicine is pink although Owen thinks he should get that kind too. I hope we are over the runny noses, and ear aches, because spring has to be coming soon!

I have to share this too - Claire got out a notebook yesterday, and told me she was going to write how "all her dreams can come true." So Cinderella and cute!

5 Weeks

So 5 weeks could mean many things to everyone, but to me it means freedom!! Yes, that sounds crazy, but I am so looking forward to things to come in 5 weeks. Since I knew that the preschool wouldn't start off full the first year, I decided to watch one kid to make extra money. Well, then I get a begging phone call from another mom I know, and now I'm up to 2 kids. Then someone from my ward is looking and is desperate, and since I can't say no (it is a fault that I am working on), I now have 3 extra kids. They really are pretty good boys, but they are boys and I don't have toys for 4 year old boys. That has been a challenge. But, in 5 weeks, I am done. Preschool is over, and I won't be babysitting anymore. I get a whole 3 months of freedom. Plus, there is the bonus that preschool registration has been going well, so I won't be watching any kids but my own next year - YEAHHHHHHHHH!!! Every day I wake up and I just think that in 5 weeks I get a nice vacation at my moms for a week, where she can take care of me, and the kids can play outside all day long without any worries. Then after that it means picnics at the park, going to the zoo and library, and just being a mom to my kids until school starts again. So I am sure these will be the longest 5 weeks I've ever lived through, but just remember each Friday I am celebrating and looking forward to Monday when another week can start, and end so I can have some hard earned freedom.

Runny Noses, Ear Infections and Snow!

Well, the weather hasn't improved. We had snow yesterday and this morning a little bit. Although I did send the kids outside for a good hour because I needed a break and I had to get some cleaning done.

The past few days both Claire and Owen have had runny noses. I just hate runny noses. They never look clean no matter how much you wipe, and it's like chasing down a mad dog every time you get a kleenex out. Yesterday Owen was very whiny, cuddly, and he wouldn't eat (all of these are not like Owen). After my last experience of him being sick and having to hold him for 4 days straight, I made an appointment and we went to the doctor. Once again he has a double ear infection and a sore throat. Poor kid. The doctor told us to give him two doses of antibiotic last night, but he was still grumpy today. I think it is all finally working because he ate some lunch, and is now playing downstairs - thank you!!! I know we all get spring colds, but I'm afraid these are winter colds and the spring ones are yet to come. Lets just all hope for good warmer weather - it might help keep me sane.

By the way Tania - have you had your ultrasound??? I keep wondering.

Grumpy!!

I am going to admit it - I am grumpy!!! I am so sick of winter weather, and being stuck inside with 5 kids. We all need to get out! I am ready to pull weeds, rake something, and plant things. Isn't it time already? Today it is snowing again. Yes snowing! When will it stop. They keep saying that it is going to be nice this weekend, but I can only hold my breath. I'm sure all these kids hope that it gets nice soon because they are being taken care of by one of the seven dwarfs, and not the nicest one. And, let me top it off for all of you. Claire was in my bathroom, found my hidden scissors in my jewelry box, and cut her hair again. UGHH!!! I thought she had learned her lesson, but I guess not. She didn't get that much cut, but I am so angry at her. At least she didn't cut off the hair that was covering the bald spot!!!