Mission? Not Today

Jake and I did not get our date last night- he was nauseous.  I don't generally dine with nauseous people.  Today he woke up with a migraine.  I took him to the doctor as soon as they opened and he was given a shot of Tordol.  He was feeling better in five minutes. 

The boys enjoyed more of the same activities today.  Peyton learned that even at Meme's, he can't pinch TJ.

Time out is sitting away from everyone; Meme's idea

We skipped church this morning, what with Jake being sick and all.  We all just layed around and took it easy.  Ok, so mama's NEVER take it easy- but some people did. 

My Aunt Donna decided yesterday that TJ's hair is 'friendly.'  That means one side stands up and waves at the other side.

Mommy (me) watering the garden

My grandfather is extremely proud of his daylillies.   I wanted to capture their beauty so I could share with you all. 

Hey, I did a good job with the camera!

Eventfulness

Well, so Wednesday TJ went to the doctor AGAIN!! Pink eye, in both eyes.  So I called in to my work, AGAIN, to say I can't work because my kids are sick.  I said a week ago that everytime I work, my kids get sick.   I'm not wrong.

Thursday morning my baby woke up at 6 looking like this:


somehow I was oblivious to how bad it was (Mommy blindness)

Someone was glad I was at home.  Peyton gave me innumerable kisses.  Except for the one incident, he and I had a wonderful day.  

Forgive my uncovered face and his closed eyes, we generally look better.

TJ took three naps, I think, he was pretty fussy anyway.  After Daddy got home, everyone felt chippier.


notice the tissue paper, TJ did that



I believe he is recreating the laundry basket towers....

During TJ's naps, Peyton and I cleaned the kitchen and played lots of starfall. 

and here is the link:  http://www.starfall.com/

My precious angel is growing up and I am having mixed feelings.  Despite the hour and a half world-war-three-worthy discipline .....

TJ hasn't quite captured how to take this brand of picture yet

UH OH.............

Finally! Jake is down.  I am not happy, just ready for this bout of disease to leave my house.  He is sick too.  Bless his little heart, he is passed out on the couch in his work clothes.   No picture.

His allergies have set up shop in his little eye

He looks just pitiful! 

Hambone, has to say cheese for EVERY camera he sees

Adorable.  Peyton has washed his hair, alone, twice today.  He does this by putting baby soap on his baby brush and brushing his hair with it.  Never thought of that myself.  TJ asserted himself against his brother today by pulling a fistful of hair.  Peyton was so mad, of course he hit back.  Of course he received time out, because hitting is never acceptible. 

Gained two tenths more pounds this week.  What is up??  Bible study just wasn't on tonight- I MEAN we had a great time, but the book series we've been using is totally not working for us anymore.  We need more scriptural meat. 

Laryngitis and Jakey

I think I'll include a picture of happier times.

Well, I was happy.

Oddly, that is the outfit I put on this morning.  I did not wake up until 6, which is one and a half hours after  I normally get up.  I still went in to work with my class, and surprisingly they were very obedient today.  Surprising because fifth graders are notorious for taking advantage of teachers who don't feel well.  How do you control a rowdy group of fifth graders when you don't have a voice?  Preparation and slickness.  I have already prepared the class by drilling my expectations into them.  I used slickness (that is all I know to call it) by keeping a yard stick in my hand for one hour straight this morning.  I let students do all my talking, like when we reviewed worksheets under the ELMO.  I certainly hope it works tomorrow too.

But I couldn't stay all day.  I came home at 11:30 and ate my lunchable.  Then I drank two cups of hot tea that Jake bought for me last night at WM.  I slept the rest of the afternoon until Peyton woke me up to tell me Daddy let him ride in the truck, and to see if I felt better.  Not really, son.  JAKE IS WONDERFUL! He's mine, you can't have him.  He bought me two kinds of tea to sip while I am sick, theraflu, and found cough drops in our medicine cabinet.  He never complained about taking care of the kids by himself or having to stay home yesterday.  AND he just delivered theraflu to me while I post on the couch.  Yes ladies, he's mine, all mine!  As I type, Peyton has curled up on the opposite end of the couch to watch Thomas, and put his little feet under my blanket.  Yes, I am sick- but strangely happy.