But I don't think he has much to say over the weather we are currently experiencing. Pretty hard to put in a good word for global warming when it is -8 at 9:30 in the morning.
The school principal called last night to say that school was on a two hour delay, and he thought it likely that they would call the whole thing off. Sure enough, the phone rang this morning at about 7am and there would be no school. That makes a 4-day weekend for the kids, since Monday was already a scheduled day off. I am kinda glad to see it. Kathryn still isn't feeling great, and Suzanna has been fighting something all week. She hates to miss school, so had been pushing herself to keep going. She still doesn't feel 100% today and was relieved to have the day off. I got an appointment with Dr. H to get her checked out. I think a long weekend with some down time will be good for her.
Can I brag about her for a second????? Indulge me okay!!! She had a violin lesson yesterday. She is gearing up for a Fine Arts competition through the school (like Solo and Ensemble). Anyway, she has to play a memorized piece, no more than 5 minutes in length. Her instructor looked through her music books, but didn't find anything he was happy with. He turned to her and asked for a favorite hymn. The first one that came to mind was "Brethren We Have Met To Worship". He said okay, starting on an "open D" (whatever that is) play the song. SHE DID IT!! With almost no wrong notes!!!!! Wow, was her momma impressed. Lessons are paying off.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Things kids say....
Thomas had a bit of a stomach bug on Monday, and ended up spending the day on the couch. Neighbor Melissa gave me a call to check in and Thomas answered the phone. She asked him what kept him home and his reply was a true Thomasism. He explained that he was having "stomach issues". Must be just telling her he had been sick might have been too much information. She got a huge chuckle out of that.
Today, Kathryn was the sicko, running a fever and complaining about a sore throat. I suspected we were dealing with strep, and got her in to see the doctor this morning. Dr. H began asking her questions about what brought her to see him. She explained that her throat really hurt. He then asked her how long it had been bothering her. Her reply, "I believe it started Tuesday afternoon." It was adorable. You could see the smile in Dr. H's eyes as he examined her throat and confirmed that she had a very icky looking throat. A strep test confirmed it and she is now on antibiotics for a week and is out of school until Friday.
Mike and I only have ourselves to blame for the vocabulary our children use. We never talked much "baby talk" around here, and I think we are seeing the results of our conversations.
If the kids had to get sick, I am glad it hit now rather than last week. I was in Grand Rapids for the annual Fair Convention, and I would have found it rather impossible to be in two places at once. I had a great time, was busy each day and picked up some really great ideas for future use. The only bummer was the snow storm that hit back home made it impossible for my hubby to join me Saturday afternoon. Despite the fact that I was in the snow belt part of the state, home sweet home was slammed with over 8 inches of snow. Hubby was in combat mode all weekend, fighting the ever increasing piles of snow that were accumulating. He spent most of Saturday morning moving snow so he could get into the hay barn and then more time to move snow to get it put away in the barn at home. The bottom line was there was no hope for him traveling up to see me. Oh well, there is always next year!
Today, Kathryn was the sicko, running a fever and complaining about a sore throat. I suspected we were dealing with strep, and got her in to see the doctor this morning. Dr. H began asking her questions about what brought her to see him. She explained that her throat really hurt. He then asked her how long it had been bothering her. Her reply, "I believe it started Tuesday afternoon." It was adorable. You could see the smile in Dr. H's eyes as he examined her throat and confirmed that she had a very icky looking throat. A strep test confirmed it and she is now on antibiotics for a week and is out of school until Friday.
Mike and I only have ourselves to blame for the vocabulary our children use. We never talked much "baby talk" around here, and I think we are seeing the results of our conversations.
If the kids had to get sick, I am glad it hit now rather than last week. I was in Grand Rapids for the annual Fair Convention, and I would have found it rather impossible to be in two places at once. I had a great time, was busy each day and picked up some really great ideas for future use. The only bummer was the snow storm that hit back home made it impossible for my hubby to join me Saturday afternoon. Despite the fact that I was in the snow belt part of the state, home sweet home was slammed with over 8 inches of snow. Hubby was in combat mode all weekend, fighting the ever increasing piles of snow that were accumulating. He spent most of Saturday morning moving snow so he could get into the hay barn and then more time to move snow to get it put away in the barn at home. The bottom line was there was no hope for him traveling up to see me. Oh well, there is always next year!
Monday, January 5, 2009
The parties are over....
it's time to get back at life.
After a great two week break, we were back on schedule this morning. We have had plenty of parties, including Christmas three times with various branches of the family. Add to that a baby shower, pre-Christmas supper at the Pastor's house and a post-Christmas party with Trainer Mike and all the clients, we have had more than our share of good times and great food.
With all that partying, comes the need to get back on track with exercise, which I have done. In addition, I have had to remember how to cook complete meals for my family, rather than bits and fits like so much of the two weeks seemed to be.
As we head into the new year, I am looking forward to what may lie ahead. Satan would love to have all of us feel in the depths of despair over what may come, but I know that the Lord is in control, and all that is to come is from him. I just pray I can remember that promise when the road heads a direction I find uncomfortable or opposite of what I think is best.
After a great two week break, we were back on schedule this morning. We have had plenty of parties, including Christmas three times with various branches of the family. Add to that a baby shower, pre-Christmas supper at the Pastor's house and a post-Christmas party with Trainer Mike and all the clients, we have had more than our share of good times and great food.
With all that partying, comes the need to get back on track with exercise, which I have done. In addition, I have had to remember how to cook complete meals for my family, rather than bits and fits like so much of the two weeks seemed to be.
As we head into the new year, I am looking forward to what may lie ahead. Satan would love to have all of us feel in the depths of despair over what may come, but I know that the Lord is in control, and all that is to come is from him. I just pray I can remember that promise when the road heads a direction I find uncomfortable or opposite of what I think is best.
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