Thanks Aliyah for reminding me to do this!
I am thankful for the infectious laugh of my children & their endless wonder at the little things in life.
I am thankful for a mother that will pick up my children in a moments notice.
I am thankful for Laura who will keep my boys longer at a moments notice!
I am thankful for my dad who is willing to go to bat for me even if it might be a losing battle.
I am thankful for my husband who refuses to give up.
I am thankful for tax refunds!
I am thankful for the BEST ENT EVER!
I am thankful for ear tubes (one week to go!!)
I am thankful for family & friends that are caring & patient.
And, I guess I'm thankful for TJ the BFE -- he really is kinda cool. ;)
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Mr. Happy
I don't know if this video has sound or not because my speakers are on the blitz. I just wanted to show you what an infectious laugh this child has! Let me know if you can hear any sound or not!Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Trip to Manti
Caleb's 1st horse ride! March 28th, 2009
So, despite how happy he looks in this picture, it was a completely miserable weekend! He was acting like he didn't feel too hot at daycare of Friday and despite my better judgement I didn't take him to instacare before we left for Manti. Caleb proceeded to cry all night Friday night, most of the day Saturday & all night Saturday night. Finally at 1:30 in the morning on Sunday, Travis says "Put him in his carseat. I give up! We're going to Gunnison (the hospital)." So, off we went. Just like I thought, he had ANOTHER ear infection! On the bright side, the dr. gave him 10 days of antibiotics and we were down to 11 days before tube surgery!! Yay!! He is MUCH happier now & I absolutely cannot wait until we get tubes in the kid! He has been the worst of the 3 when it comes to ears (and the other two haven't been all that great!!!).
So, the purpose of our trip to Manti was to pick up Trav's elk from the taxidermist. So, here he is. Meet TJ the BFE (Big Furry Elk). These pictures really don't do it justice. I'll have to take pictures during the day to see if the light makes a difference. This thing is MASSIVE. He didn't fit through the front door, which meant he would not fit through the garage door. We went around to the back of the house & came in the glass sliding door. I didn't think there was any way he was ever going to fit. Glad he did though because the next option was taking him through the french doors in my room & hanging him on the wall above my bed!! The kids think it's pretty cool & I have to admit, I'm proud of Travis. The only drawback is that now Trav thinks that TJ the BFE needs Morris the Moose to come live next to him on the wall!! I told him if he wants more dead animals on the wall he must finish the basement & hang them up down there!! While bringing this beast in the house (80-100 lbs mind you on icy driveway!) I specifically pointed out that the next thing he kills needs to be MUCH smaller!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Life on the homefront
Well, Travis made it home today. Yay!! The kids and I were super excited to see him. The kids because they have missed him so much. Me because I really need a break from the kids! Funny to think that since I spend SO much time at home. ;)
Actually I think the stress level is getting to me. I had some eczema break out on my neck about a month ago & it is getting worse and worse as time goes by. I think it's getting worse because of the stress. My sister only gets eczema when she's stressed out, so that's why I'm thinking it's stress related.
Caleb has now figured out not only how to get up on all fours & rock back and forth, but he has also moved one knee forward and then nose dived. When I picked him up at Laura's today (daycare) he was on the floor and playing. Just out of the corner of my eye I caught him up on all fours & I'm pretty sure he actually got each knee one movement forward before nosediving. I am SO not ready for him to be crawling!! I can't even believe he's that old already! Tonight he was down on the floor doing his army crawl & we had to put the baby gate across the stairs because he worked his way all the way over there just so he could play with Nash's legos.
And in other news...my school laptop crashed today. That was a fabulous end to 2 days of serious IT stress!! Sending it out tomorrow with the hopes it will be back by Monday! On the bright side, the end of the term is today & grades must be submitted tomorrow. So, I'm almost past that headache (and only have 1 more time left to go through it this school year)!
Anyway, hope you have a great week!
Actually I think the stress level is getting to me. I had some eczema break out on my neck about a month ago & it is getting worse and worse as time goes by. I think it's getting worse because of the stress. My sister only gets eczema when she's stressed out, so that's why I'm thinking it's stress related.
Caleb has now figured out not only how to get up on all fours & rock back and forth, but he has also moved one knee forward and then nose dived. When I picked him up at Laura's today (daycare) he was on the floor and playing. Just out of the corner of my eye I caught him up on all fours & I'm pretty sure he actually got each knee one movement forward before nosediving. I am SO not ready for him to be crawling!! I can't even believe he's that old already! Tonight he was down on the floor doing his army crawl & we had to put the baby gate across the stairs because he worked his way all the way over there just so he could play with Nash's legos.
And in other news...my school laptop crashed today. That was a fabulous end to 2 days of serious IT stress!! Sending it out tomorrow with the hopes it will be back by Monday! On the bright side, the end of the term is today & grades must be submitted tomorrow. So, I'm almost past that headache (and only have 1 more time left to go through it this school year)!
Anyway, hope you have a great week!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Look what I learned!
Found this on my cousin's blog & found it quite interesting! Sorry about the length of the posts lately!
"I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little old bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about peroxide, or they would lose thousands of dollars."
1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out (I do it when I bathe).
No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle.)
2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of "Peroxide" to keep them free of germs.
3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.
4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.
6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.
7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.
8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue.
9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.
10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not a drastic change.
11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.
12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, and there is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this.
"I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little old bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about peroxide, or they would lose thousands of dollars."
1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out (I do it when I bathe).
No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle.)
2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of "Peroxide" to keep them free of germs.
3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.
4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.
6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.
7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.
8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue.
9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.
10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not a drastic change.
11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.
12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, and there is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this.
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