Well, as usual we have been quite busy lately. And from what I can tell, we lead far less busy lives than many people I know...boy, they must be exhausted! Anyway, some highlights from this week:
~Hunter has been sick. He ran a mysterious fever all day Wednesday and was fine until last night when he got "spitty sick" (as the boys call it) all over the dinner table. Thankfully, we had just finished eating. Yuck! Today, all seems fine! We went to see "Horton Hears a Who" today. It was such a cute movie. The boys really liked it, and there wasn't anything better to do on this rainy day.
~We bought a car! Brian has been looking for a car that gets great mileage, and alas, we finally found one. We got a 2000 Saturn that gets about 40 MPG on the highway! Yes, 40 MPG!!! That is much better than what the blazer gets. So now we have 3 cars...all 8 years or older!
~We have decided to place Hunter in school next year. This was an agonizing decision for me, and I really did not want to even consider not homeschooling. I prayed many prayers for clarity and direction for what was best for Hunter. After visiting the public school in our area, I was not impressed. I figured I would just keep him home and intentionally get involved with a co-op. Brian and I decided it wouldn't hurt to at least check out a small Christian school as well. We went in to Timberlake Christian School and Hunter fell in love, and so did I. The school is very small, having about 16 children per grade. I can absolutely see Hunter fitting right in at this school. I have peace about this decision, and I can actually say I am excited for Hunter!
~I have taken my money-saving tendencies (frugality, to some) to a new level. I am obsessed with getting a bargain. I love that CVS actually gives you money back to spend on your next visit, and this week, I will buy a new razor for Brian, tums, deodorant and shampoo for $2.17 +tax and will get $14 in ECB's (cvs bucks) to spend next time. If anyone is interested in what fueled this obsession, visit the site moneysavingmom.com. It is AMAZING!
So, that was more than just a little update, but now I think everyone is caught up. I am exhausted, as usual, and I am headed to bed. I need my rest so I can hit CVS and Kroger tomorrow to get my bargains for the week.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Amazing Garrett
Today we were playing outside and "The Amazing Garrett" had to wow us with his skills. You see, "The Amazing Garrett" has astonishing strength. He starts at one end of the swing set, hanging from the top beam. He proceeds to walk on his hands across to the other side. To add some challenge, he likes to have the swings moving a little, increasing his chances of getting caught in the swing. I know, this sounds dangerous to the Grandma's reading, and I assure you it probably is, but it is quite an impressive stunt. I may just have the next "American Gladiator" in my midst!
Baby Gwyneth is going HOME!!!
I wanted to let everyone know that baby Gwyneth (Tricia with CF's baby girl) is going home today! She is just a couple days past 18 weeks old, and she is now over 4 lb 10 oz and about 16 inches long. She started out born just shy of 25 weeks gestation, weighing 1 lb 6 oz and was 12 inches long. This is truly a miracle that she even survived, let alone is thriving and being discharged healthy. Such an amazing story!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Happy Mother's Day
I love being a mom! I have the enormous privilege of shaping and molding the lives of two of the most amazing boys. While I would love to think that they learn lots from me, I know they teach me many things each and every day. The boys have taught me how to love...really love. Through them, I have been educated on how to appreciate EVERYTHING! Life is a matter of perspective, and for a 4 year old and a 6 year old, even a weed is beautiful. They pay attention to the fine details of creation and see the beauty in nature.
I was awakened by the bellows of Garrett screaming "Happy Mother's Day" at 6:45 this morning. After my heart resumed a regular rhythm, I heard him tell Hunter he needed to yell "Happy Mother's Day" to me also. In Garrett's mind, louder is better, so his bellowing actually was really sweet. Hunter offered to make my sandwich for lunch today so I could rest (his words). That was one of the best turkey sandwiches I have ever had. He told me it was all the love he put into the sandwich (again, his words).
It seems like just yesterday that Hunter was 10 weeks old and we were posing for my first Mother's Day picture. I did not pose for long, as Brian discovered a snake in the yard, and he was off to take care of it. I do remember the gift I was given that year...a gold charm that said "mom". It is hard to believe that was 6 years ago. My little man is now quite the young man. His mind is a sponge and he soaks up everything. Learning is a game for him. Hunter has 3 loose teeth that he wants to just fall out on their own. I would be yanking them out if I were him. I am not that patient. We are finished with school for the year. He had completed first grade math, spelling, and Language. He continues to excel in reading and he has an interest in all things science. Twice a week, Hunter plays soccer, and to my surprise and delight, he is getting quite good at it. He has learned to be more aggressive and will run after the ball. His long legs give him a speed advantage, so he is able to get to the ball quickly. It really has been fun to watch all of the kids on his team working together.
Garrett is a bundle of energy from the moment he wakes in the morning until his head hits the pillow in the evening. He has two speeds: fast and faster! Garrett is all boy! His favorite thing to do now is to be "The Amazing Garrett!" This usually involves him swinging from the monkey bars at the playground. There are three sets of monkey bars, but his favorite are the "S-curve" set, 20 monkey bars that make an "S". It scared me the first couple of times he tried them, but now I just have to applaud the accomplishment. He has no fear, and he's incredibly strong. Garrett has been doing well with his reading. We are going through the lessons slowly, as he has a short attention span, but he is remembering the sounds. He was so excited when he was able to sound out the first few words.
It is so much fun being the Mom to my wonderful sons. They keep me on my toes, that's for sure. But I am grateful the God entrusted them to me. I don't know that there is a luckier mom in the world!
I was awakened by the bellows of Garrett screaming "Happy Mother's Day" at 6:45 this morning. After my heart resumed a regular rhythm, I heard him tell Hunter he needed to yell "Happy Mother's Day" to me also. In Garrett's mind, louder is better, so his bellowing actually was really sweet. Hunter offered to make my sandwich for lunch today so I could rest (his words). That was one of the best turkey sandwiches I have ever had. He told me it was all the love he put into the sandwich (again, his words).
It seems like just yesterday that Hunter was 10 weeks old and we were posing for my first Mother's Day picture. I did not pose for long, as Brian discovered a snake in the yard, and he was off to take care of it. I do remember the gift I was given that year...a gold charm that said "mom". It is hard to believe that was 6 years ago. My little man is now quite the young man. His mind is a sponge and he soaks up everything. Learning is a game for him. Hunter has 3 loose teeth that he wants to just fall out on their own. I would be yanking them out if I were him. I am not that patient. We are finished with school for the year. He had completed first grade math, spelling, and Language. He continues to excel in reading and he has an interest in all things science. Twice a week, Hunter plays soccer, and to my surprise and delight, he is getting quite good at it. He has learned to be more aggressive and will run after the ball. His long legs give him a speed advantage, so he is able to get to the ball quickly. It really has been fun to watch all of the kids on his team working together.
Garrett is a bundle of energy from the moment he wakes in the morning until his head hits the pillow in the evening. He has two speeds: fast and faster! Garrett is all boy! His favorite thing to do now is to be "The Amazing Garrett!" This usually involves him swinging from the monkey bars at the playground. There are three sets of monkey bars, but his favorite are the "S-curve" set, 20 monkey bars that make an "S". It scared me the first couple of times he tried them, but now I just have to applaud the accomplishment. He has no fear, and he's incredibly strong. Garrett has been doing well with his reading. We are going through the lessons slowly, as he has a short attention span, but he is remembering the sounds. He was so excited when he was able to sound out the first few words.
It is so much fun being the Mom to my wonderful sons. They keep me on my toes, that's for sure. But I am grateful the God entrusted them to me. I don't know that there is a luckier mom in the world!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Could it be...
Yesterday, the boys and I made the trek to Charlottesville to see Garrett's allergist. We knew that they wanted to retest Garrett for his nut allergies, and we requested they retest for everything. While we were told last year that he was no longer showing allergic to soy and tomatoes, and he was not allergic to outdoor inhalants, he still seemed to be having reactions. He did, however, still have a positive result for nuts (peanuts and tree nuts).
Imagine our surprise when they told us the results from his scratch testing: ALL NEGATIVE!!! This included the nuts as well. They drew blood to confirm these findings. We have to wait about 2 weeks to get the results. Then, we will be able to start reintroducing foods to Garrett. It is really incredible to think that we were given about a 15% chance that Garrett would ever outgrow the peanut and tree nut allergies, and it is really looking like he has. Garrett told me yesterday as we were getting in the car to come home that he talked to God about his allergies. I asked what he had said and this is his response: "I asked God to please take the allergies out of my body." It seems like this is what is happening. We'll know more in a couple of weeks...stay tuned!
Imagine our surprise when they told us the results from his scratch testing: ALL NEGATIVE!!! This included the nuts as well. They drew blood to confirm these findings. We have to wait about 2 weeks to get the results. Then, we will be able to start reintroducing foods to Garrett. It is really incredible to think that we were given about a 15% chance that Garrett would ever outgrow the peanut and tree nut allergies, and it is really looking like he has. Garrett told me yesterday as we were getting in the car to come home that he talked to God about his allergies. I asked what he had said and this is his response: "I asked God to please take the allergies out of my body." It seems like this is what is happening. We'll know more in a couple of weeks...stay tuned!
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