Sick Again!

Last week was another one of those weeks where you wish you could just hide for a few hours. It started on Tuesday when I picked up Grant from my sisters house and he had a high fever. She said he had been fine all day, but after his nap, he wasn't to happy. We kept him on a regiment of Tylenol and Motrin to try and keep the fever down, hoping it was just the flu and he would be better in a couple of days. Well, even with the medicine, when he got up from his nap on Wednesday his fever was over 106. I thought it must be wrong, so I took it again, this time it was just a little under 106. So, I called the doctor, and off to quick care we went - again! Once I got him there his fever had dropped since I had given him more Tylenol, but he was so lathartic, and just slept off and on on my shoulder. The doctor came in, and I suspected another ear infection, but it wasn't that. He checked his throat, and said it looked red, but kids under 2 usually never get strep, so he kinda ruled that out. Once he couldn't find anything wrong, he left, but popped his head in a few minutes later and told me he wanted to do a strep test just in case. Well, my child is one of the few that gets strep throat under the age of 2. This time we got another antibiotic (still pink), and went home.

He had a terrible day on Thursday, but luckily Chad still isn't that busy at work that he could come home while I started my second preschool class, and take care of Grant until he went down for his nap. When he got up from his nap he just cried and cried for over an hour - I thought I was going to go crazy! I finally got him back to sleep. After dinner I had to take a time out, so I took the other kids to Costco with me for a little break. I was just hoping that by Friday he would feel better or my trip to Utah would be canceled. This was the no kids, shopping/hair trip, so I was sad because I really needed my hair done. Luckily by Friday morning he was just whinny so when my babysitter came he was asleep and she said he was great all afternoon. I was so happy to get away for just one night. I am so grateful that everyone is feeling well again, and here's hoping that warm weather will come our way so we can kill all these germs!

Swimming

One Saturday Chad's sister Kerry called, and asked if I wanted to go swimming with them. Since we didn't have any plans, and Chad was going to help our neighbors all afternoon, I decided why not. Chad took Grant with him and gave him a nap there, and off we went. Claire and Owen were very excited. Owen decided once we got there that he wouldn't swim, but once he saw his Aunt Shanna and Uncle Trevor in the water, he changed his mind. We had a great time. The kids played for hours, and didn't want to leave. I had to bribe them with ice cream to get out. They were very tired once we got home, but I am so proud of them. My kids are just chicken, so its good to know there is one thing they aren't afraid to do.

Kindergarten Program

Claire had her Kindergarten program the other day, and she was soooo excited. They actually were supposed to have it at the beginning of February, but all the kids were getting sick, so they postponed it a month. Lets just say that she was very ready for it. I was a little nervous because last year during the primary program, she wouldn't do anything, but she did a wonderful job. She knew all the songs and actions, and smiled the whole time. I was very proud of her. Yes, I cried. I know I'm such a mom! She was so happy that her Grandma and Grandpa Clayson came. I think she was most excited that her dad was there. I just can't believe how quickly she has grow up.

Date Night!

Chad and I haven't been on a date in a long time. Yes I know it is sad, but paying for a babysitter, and for that fact trying to find one isn't always easy. Plus when you add in dinner, and an activity, it can get very pricey. OK we are cheap. This year for Valentine's Day Chad decided that he would take me to the Colbie Caillat concert, which was a few weeks after Valentine's Day. I was so excited that he would go - I love her, but I really don't think that he could have cared that much. Since I work in the ticket office, and the manager is my next door neighbor, he saved us some great seats. We got 5th row on the isle, which was almost eye level with the stage - Thanks Darik! We had a great time, and the concert was great. As we were waiting for her to come on I looked up in the balcony and I said to Chad, "that looks like Jeanna," his sister. She must have saw us at the same time, and realized we were there. It was fun to see her, and I'm glad she came because I totally forgot my camera, so she was nice enough to snap a few pictures for us. The funniest part of the whole night was the guy sitting across from us. He was there with his wife, but you could tell that he wanted to be somewhere else. I seriously don't think the guy moved the whole time, or smiled. Then at the end when everyone was clapping and waiting for her to come on again, he seriously sat there and plugged his ears - so funny. Just imagine a later 40 year old man plugging his ears. Chad and I had a great time watching him. We had a wonderful date night, and I can't wait to do it again, maybe in 6 more months!

We love the Turgooses!

We were so happy to have the Turgooses visit us. As always the kids were so excited, but this time since I knew that they wouldn't be here until late, I told my kids that they wouldn't be here until the morning. That way they got a good nights sleep in - I am getting smarter! The kids had a great time playing and learning how much each other has changed. Owen was a little sad that Bryson doesn't like trains that much anymore, but would much rather be playing football. He also had a hard time understanding that Carter would have loved to play trains with him. Claire was just thrilled to have them here, so I don't think it affected her that much. As always, we can't wait for their next visit.

Go Amber!

This past weekend we were happy to have Grandma and Grandpa Farmer and Aunt Amber visit us. Amber was on her way to a big scholarship chance at BYU-I. We are happy to say that she will be attending there next year, although we don't know when, and can't wait to have her closer. Maybe that means Grandma will visit more! It is always so much fun for the kids to have them visit, and it always means good food for all of us. We had a great family dinner on Friday night, and then dad and Chad proceeded to play the Wii for quite awhile. Owen was so excited to play with Grandpa, but couldn't beat him, which is amazing because Owen is an expert bowler! The next morning we all headed to Rexburg, except the husbands who stayed with the kids, and Claire did get to come. We went in and watched Amber's audition, and she did great!! Claire has been trying to hit all the high notes like Amber for the last couple of weeks - she isn't as good, but it's a good start! Hopefully she will hear back soon! As always we love having them visit, and can't wait for them to come back again soon!

Time for a Camping Trip!

We have had this tent up downstairs for forever. The kids finally decided they wanted to play with it. They seriously dragged it upstairs and we set it up in their room. They were very proud of themselves, and made a bed in it. They informed me that they were going to be sleeping in it that night. Chad didn't think it was a great idea, but I told him it really didn't hurt anything, as long as they went to sleep. So after telling them they couldn't get up, or fight or they would be in their beds we closed the door, and left them alone. This is what I found a few minutes later. I really can't believe that they would be that comfortable, but they loved it.