AC came home from cousin camp Monday running a fever and with a stomach ache. After a trip to the pediatrician's, we know it is a virus and must be what the babies have had as well.
When we woke up this morning, everyone seemed to be feeling better, so we went to the mall to do some shopping for school shoes.
By the time we got there, it was lunch time, so we headed to the food court. We sat down in a really crowded space and the kids ate while I fed the babies their lunch. Mary Conner was over being in the stroller so I got her out, finished feeding them, and attempted to eat my own lunch while holding a determined-to-sample-my-food 11 month old.
Suddenly I heard a man-like burp come from the stroller and watched as Lyla James vomitted her lunch. I tried to put Mary Connor back in the stroller, but she has figured out if she arches her back, plants her feet, and screams like crazy, it makes it difficult. Lots of kids were around us and I could hear them saying, "Gross!" Poor Lyla James.
About that time a woman came over and said "Can I help you? Wow, are they twins? Are these guys (meaning AC and B) also twins? Wow,you have 2 sets of twins? You might want to stop now or you could end up with 3 sets!" Blank stare. I'm sure she was just tring to be helpful, but really, what was she going to do? Clean up my child's vomit?
With the article I linked to yesterday on my mind, I called out over my shoulder as me and the crew sprinted away, "That would be a huge blessing! This is the best job EVER!"
7/19/11
A great read....
My sister emailed this article to me by Rachel Jankovic yesterday and it has blessed me so much, I wanted to share it with y'all. You can find it at desiringGod and I hope you get as much from it as I have!
7/18/11
Giggle
Finally, I was able to capture Lyla James' sweet giggle on camera....Mary Connor is all business at making her sister laugh!
Makes my day so much brighter!
Linking up with lowercaseletters Miscellany Monday
Makes my day so much brighter!
Linking up with lowercaseletters Miscellany Monday
7/17/11
Cousin Camp
Friday the big kid's left for Cousin Camp 2011 at CC and Coach's. They are having a great time- learning to weave, cooking, swimming...it's all I can do to even get them to come to the phone when I call!
When we put the baby girls to bed Friday night, Todd and I looked at each other and said, "How did we think things were so busy when AC and B were little? This is a breeze!" I suppose it's all about perspective- someone with 6 kids likely finds our day-to-day calm.
I have been able to get so much done and get organized for back to school...this summer is going by way too quickly. Todd has been playing in a golf tournament this weekend and last night was the cocktail party. We had so much fun and danced and danced.....you know you might be getting a little up there when a night of dancing is followed with a morning of laying on icepacks because the ol' back just isn't what it used to be!
It has been great to have a little down-time but I'm ready to see my AC and B! The house has been way too quiet and stayed way too clean!
When we put the baby girls to bed Friday night, Todd and I looked at each other and said, "How did we think things were so busy when AC and B were little? This is a breeze!" I suppose it's all about perspective- someone with 6 kids likely finds our day-to-day calm.
I have been able to get so much done and get organized for back to school...this summer is going by way too quickly. Todd has been playing in a golf tournament this weekend and last night was the cocktail party. We had so much fun and danced and danced.....you know you might be getting a little up there when a night of dancing is followed with a morning of laying on icepacks because the ol' back just isn't what it used to be!
It has been great to have a little down-time but I'm ready to see my AC and B! The house has been way too quiet and stayed way too clean!
7/14/11
Same vs. different classes
At the end of the school year, Todd and I decided we would put AC and B in the same class next year. Well, now that the school year is getting closer, we are really struggling with our decision.
The pros:
1. We want them to work out their competitive issues now, instead of down the road. I really think it's important since they are in a small school and will be in a lot of the same classes when they move to the upper school.
2. Same homework, activities, fieldtrips,etc- I nearly went crazy last year trying to keep up with who had to do what, who needed to take what in, etc.
3. I love working in their classrooms and our school is great about encouraging parental involvement. But trying to be available for 2 different classes is hard, especially with babies at home.
The cons:
1. We have 2 very different personalities here. One is very strong and the other is ok with letting the strong one be their "voice." We are seeing this change as they get older, but I'm a little afraid this could lead to problems.
2. Tattling on each other- the one year they were in the same class for preschool, this was an issue.
3. This is probably the biggest- When asked, they don't want to be in the same class. And while they are aware that it isn't their decision, I keep going back to this. They are super close, but they do argue and fight. How is that going to play out in a classroom?
That's all I can come up with at the moment. But, I would love to hear from any of you have or are currently dealing with this!
The pros:
1. We want them to work out their competitive issues now, instead of down the road. I really think it's important since they are in a small school and will be in a lot of the same classes when they move to the upper school.
2. Same homework, activities, fieldtrips,etc- I nearly went crazy last year trying to keep up with who had to do what, who needed to take what in, etc.
3. I love working in their classrooms and our school is great about encouraging parental involvement. But trying to be available for 2 different classes is hard, especially with babies at home.
The cons:
1. We have 2 very different personalities here. One is very strong and the other is ok with letting the strong one be their "voice." We are seeing this change as they get older, but I'm a little afraid this could lead to problems.
2. Tattling on each other- the one year they were in the same class for preschool, this was an issue.
3. This is probably the biggest- When asked, they don't want to be in the same class. And while they are aware that it isn't their decision, I keep going back to this. They are super close, but they do argue and fight. How is that going to play out in a classroom?
That's all I can come up with at the moment. But, I would love to hear from any of you have or are currently dealing with this!
7/13/11
Silly Faces
What is a momma to do when she is dealing with a pinched sciatic nerve?
LJ's popeye face
MC's fake smile
Sit around taking pictures of silly faces, of course!
Luckily after 2 days of visiting the chiropractor, things are looking and feeling a lot better. If you have never dealt with a pinched sciatic nerve, let me just say, feel very thankful. It honestley hurts from the top of your head to the soles of your feet and breathing is painful. Fun, huh?
After spending the day watching way too much tv and playing Wii for too long, the big kids were about to burst, so we got a sitter to take them out for the day. They left with the instructions, "Wear them out."
Hopefully tomorrow's treatment will show more improvements and I will no longer be hobbling around like a 80 year old!
7/10/11
11 Months
Lyla James and Mary Connor, y'all are 11 months old today!
enjoying the tiaras at big sister's party yesterday
Lyla James, you are on the move! You crawl everywhere with great ease and love going into your big brother and sister's rooms while I'm changing MC.
You love music with a beat and dance the moment you hear it, noodles, and pumpkin, and Da-Da.
You don't love getting dressed, squash, and strangers.
You continue to be the image of your Daddy, in looks and personality,
I am so impressed that you have warmed up to other's giving you a bottle: as of today, Ac and Maryanna have met your expectations!
You continue to be the image of your Daddy, in looks and personality,
I am so impressed that you have warmed up to other's giving you a bottle: as of today, Ac and Maryanna have met your expectations!
You are a cuddle bug and "give love"
Giving love to Papa
Loving Nana
Mary Connor, you may walk at any moment! You stand without support and laugh like crazy when we hold your finger while you walk. You are into everything- especially the art cabinet- is that a sign?
You don't love rice, strangers, and being held- you could probably win an olympic race in your crawling speed
AC gave Nana a manicure during their visit....
Our Nana is a talented knitter. Months ago AC asked her to knit a pink and purple dress and B asked for a Tennessee Vols sweater to wear to the games this fall..... Nana far exceeded their expectations!
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