Rambling

Today I just feel like rambling on for a minute. I think it's because I've been lock up in our house for over a week and feel a little stir crazy. After a week of fevers, pale faces, and COUGHING I think we are nearing the end of Croup in our house. It's kind of ironic that all three kids were immunized from the seasonal flu shot and HINI and they ended up getting something just as bad! Jared also caught the cold-though his will just be an annoying cough instead of a barking seal cough. So far (knock on wood) I'm not showing any signs of a cold-don't ask me how. I've been wiping noises, getting coughed on and haven't had someone not touching me the entire week.
On top of the cold, Jace had a small procedure done on Friday which involved being fully sedated. (He had to have a few tiny cysts taking off.) We went ahead with the procedure because he wasn't showing any signs of the cold. However yesterday it hit him hard. Now he not only has a stuffy nose, a painful cough, he always has a sore bum.

Here is a few things I learned a few things.

A good Dr. is far more important than a Doctor close to your house. Though it may be convenient it's not always worth it. I ended up waiting over an 1 hour 1/2 just to get a couple of pills. I should of walked out, but I knew Cameron desperately needed some medicine. I VOW TO NEVER SEE THIS DR AGAIN.

I have more of understanding to what kids feel like when they say "I'm bored!" You can only color, watch t.v. and lay around for so long before you go CRAZY.

I have a new perspective on my mom. I don't know how she handled 7 kids! She is amazing.

If treats are the only thing you can get your 2 yr old to eat, it's ok. If your 5 year old doesn't want any treats he feels really SICK!!!

Late night t.v. is funny.

If you mentally prepare for a sleepless night, some how you aren't as tired. Or maybe it's just all the DIET COKE i drank :)

I am OVER DO for a GIRLS NIGHT OUT-so excited that the movie, NEW MOON comes out this weekend!

SICK KIDS

Despite my best efforts to keep my kids healthy-Cameron and Logan are sick with a cold/cough. I think one of the hardest "jobs" parents have is taking care of sick, miserable kids day and night. Last night little Cameron was up ALL night! He could not stop coughing, even with the some steroid medicine the Dr. gave us. Finally at 4 am, with a cartoon on in the background and me holding him, he fell asleep. Jared helped with Logan who felt icky at 1 am but quickly returned to sleep with some fever medicine. Jace THANK GOODNESS slept most the night, only waking up once. I think every one is looking forward to nap time today.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Last weekend I took the boys to St. George while Jared went hunting. I'm getting better at traveling alone with three small kids. We had an AWESOME time swimming, BEING SILLY LATE AT NIGHT, and as Logan puts it, just hanging out. This summer/fall St. George has been our home away from home.

OUR FAVORITE MEAL-WAFFLES, PEACHES, AND ENDLESS AMOUNTS OF SYRUP.

THE BOYS LOVED PLAYING WITH GUINEA PIGS AND SWIMMING ALL DAY

HIKING THE RED ROCK, PLAYING AT THE "SAND BOX" AND LISTENING TO ECHOS IN THE CANYON

JACE SHOWED OFF HIS CUTE LOOKS, HOW HE CAN DRINK FROM A STRAW (AT 7 MONTHS!) AND HIS HAPPY VOICE :)