Happy Morning, Miserable Afternoon, Better Evening

Brendon and Olivia had a good morning.  He gave her some Benadryl for her itching.  When I got home they were outside and just finished planting lettuce which Olivia told me all about.  She did not want to come in the house for lunch but eventually did.

After lunch we watched one episode of Micky Mouse Clubhouse and then it was nap time...well she threw a fit! She got upset because I turned off the tv and I turned off the light in the living room.  These are all things that she does.  She calls them her jobs and if you do them...basically she will redo it.  It is her learning how to be independent and complete tasks that she is capable of.  But that just made her mad and I think mixed with the Benadryl made her overtired.  But eventually she fell asleep and woke up happy!

We had a good evening.  We ate dinner and played outside.  We went for a walk and then played basketball.  She is getting better and was throwing the ball in the hoop tonight instead of walking up to it and placing it in the hoop.  We even made up a happy dance! She finally just went to bed a few minutes ago...she was playing in her bed and talking and then crying...!

Saturday and Sunday

2 days, 1 post...here we go...

Saturday:
Brendon was at his bike race so the morning was busy...breakfast, feeding Jake, getting ready for dance class.  Dance class was good.  Olivia started learning the dance for Christmas.  Not sure if we are going to do the show.  I really want to start going to the Thursday class once Kindermusik is over and I am not sure if that will mess up the whole class.  After dance class we went to Kohls for a few things.  Then home for lunch..well lunch took awhile since Olivia said she didn't want lunch.  I thought she was full from breakfast but she finally ate.  Then it was nap time and when she woke up we watched the Georgia game and had a Tootsie Pop.  This was her first.  She really isn't into candy except M and Ms.  But she licked it for about 10 minutes then she was done.  I give her an A for effort on the Tootsie Pop! We then made some cookies! Then when I was giving her a bath I noticed these little what I thought bug bites on her feet were getting worse.  At this point it was too late to take her anywhere so I thought maybe some cream would help...then bed time.  I was so tired from the day I went to bed shortly after!

My first Tootise Pop!

Baking with mommy

Sunday:
Woke up and rash was not looking better and finally got her to open her mouth and yep...little red dots on the top of her throat.  So we ate breakfast and got dressed and had lunch and the after ours pediatrician opened at 1:00 and we were the first ones there.  Yep...confirmed what I thought... a mild case of hand, foot, and mouth.  She has been acting normal and no fever so that is good.  She is eating too.  There is nothing they can really do except Benadryl and anything to reduce fever.  So when we got home gave her some Benadryl and it was nap time.  Then after nap and snack we played outside for a bit.  Then it was dinner...she didn't want to eat much so we got her to eat as much as we could and then she had ice cream.  Which I know probably helped her mouth feel better.  Hope it goes away soon and hope we don't get it either!

Making a house for lamby!

Peek a boo!

Field Trip

Today I went with my 2nd graders to the Gwinnett Environmental Heritage Center.  It was the perfect day for it.  We saw lots of fun exhibits inside and took a little hike outside.  We saw turtles and lots of trees and plants. Then we had a picnic lunch outside.  My students did such a great job! The best part was that my friend Patty I met through running was our tour guide! She was so great.  She had so much patience with my students and their questions.  But we had a great time!  I love going on field trips.

When I came home Olivia was still napping and finally she woke up and gave me the biggest hug! I think she missed me as much as I missed her.  I am so happy it is Friday and I think I am going to relax and read a magazine for once...then probably grade my papers!

17

Better news today...my HcG level is down to 17 after yesterday's blood work.  Getting closer to ZERO! Have to have another draw next Wednesday so I am hoping and praying it will be zero!! Felt ok today.  Just a long 12 hour day at work.  We had parent-teacher conferences.  Even though the day is long and my body and voice is tired, it is wonderful to talk to parents about their children.  I love sharing their growth and what wonderful things their children do at school. 

I am one tired teacher going to bed....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Library and Cheap Entertainment

Brendon took  Olivia to story time at the Grayson Library.  They had a great time.  He said she was a little wiggly during the story but liked the alphabet activity after.  They also got a star stamp and sang Twinkle, twinkle little star.  I gave Brendon my library card to check out books but I forgot that there was a password for it...like completely forgot...I can't even remember what it is! So they couldn't get any books =( I guess we will have to go another time and get books.  I heard all about the library when I got home today and from Olivia's description she had fun.

I had to go in for my blood work today so hopefully I will know something tomorrow. 

Tonight we had some cheap entertainment with a box and some packing peanuts! Talk about 30 minutes of fun!

I just want to feel better

This seems to be the story of my life.  I really want to feel better.  I went to bed last night crying because I want to feel better.  I felt awful last night and I think I was so paranoid that something was going to happen that I didn't sleep well.  I felt ok today but still felt pretty yucky.  I just would like to be back to normal...whatever that is. I go for more blood work tomorrow so we are hoping for something good on Wednesday.  I know that I need to be patient and let my body heal but I am just frustrated by things at the moment.  I know I am learning lots of important things especially patience at this point.

It seems when I get in the car I always hear this song..Feel Better by Maggie Rose! It is my sign that makes me want to feel better!

Welcome Fall!

We welcomed fall this morning with some pumpkin pancakes and pumpkin spice coffee for us.  After breakfast Olivia and I made some pumpkin cookies! Since it really is fall Brendon closed the pool today =(  Olivia hasn't noticed...yet...she asked to go swimming this morning!

After lunch and rest time we headed out to Fish Tales restaurant in Flowery Branch to have dinner with the other families that go to Olivia's daycare.  The restaurant was right next to the water and there was a huge sandbox for the kids to play.  It was a good time!

Then we came home and watched some football and relaxed.  I think I overdid it with the cookies and I cleaned the counters in the kitchen because I wasn't feeling the best this afternoon.  So time to go and try to relax!