Chronicles of the Flu: Day 4

Last weekend I went into a mild panic when the news reported a case of the swine flu at Mason's school but I talked myself out of it and sent him to school on Monday anyway and now we have the flu!!

Wednesday Mason came home from school feeling fine and playing then one minute he's curled into a ball on the couch shivering under a pillow and telling me he's freezing. Three hours later, Conner is curled up in my lap (which NEVER happens) with 102.7 fever.

Thursday we journey to the doctor and sure enough both boys have the flu! Friday, Conner still has fever but is running around and playing; however, Mason just lies around with weepy eyes, a horrible cough, and a fever that does nothing but rise.

For the first time ever in his short little four years he asked to go to sleep last night and then woke up this morning at 7:30 and then went back to bed even though the sun was up!

Today we are running 103.2 with Mason and 101 with Conner. Poor little babies! Just hoping and praying Ryan & I don't get it too!

As an aside, Wednesday I called our doctor and talked to a nurse who encouraged us to come in the next day. I made an appointment with a doctor of our choice since our normal doctor is off on Thursday's. We went in to a nice, clean waiting area and waited for appx. 20 minutes or less and then saw a very nice doctor, Dr. Cockrell, who spent an ample amount of time talking with me and the kids. Then we went about our merry way with a sucker in each hand! A very pleasant healthcare experience! We were not told that we weren't sick enough to come, we didn't have to wait hours for a doctor, the doctor spent more than 5 minutes with us, and the results of our visit were not public property of the US government . . . so if you enjoy medical experiences such as ours then it would be in your best interet to contact your elected representatives and tell them to VOTE NO TO OBAMACARE!!

Mason attempting a feeble smile

Conner feeling better but keeping Teddy Bear and Tylenol close by!

Wednesday's Ramblings

One week into preschool and we have survived!! Mason loves school but hates waking up in the morning!! Trying to achieve just the right balance of letting him sleep until the very last minute possible but also giving him time to adjust and not rush through the routine of getting ready.

He's been so cute - coming home everyday singing songs and beaming with pride at his smiley faces on the conduct chart! I did hear from Kelly that he ran away from Natalie on the playground . . . sad that he ran away from Natalie but three cheers that Mom is still his favorite girl!!

On a mission to pack the best lunchbox ever . . . so far, according to Mason, the winner is Bagel Bites, strawberry yogurt, frozen grapes, marshmallows, and water. This month's edition of Parents magazine has some great kid-friendly but yet healthy suggestions . . . such as, celery stalks w/peanut butter and raisins, leftover pasta, hardboiled eggs, melon balls, popcorn, etc. Any thoughts?

Speaking of lunch, is it Mason's school or just his teacher that won't let him have chocolate milk? He loves chocolate milk but has told me twice that "chocolate is not for daytime" and he has to drink "pink milk." Is this some sort of obesity issue or a please nap after lunch issue?

moving on . . .

In my pre-baby days, I never started Christmas shopping until the day after Thanksgiving but yesterday I found myself wanting/needing to look for Christmas presents! (maybe just b/c its been a long time since I've ordered online and I miss the UPS guy!) Has anyone else started shopping? I've never shopped this early so I'm a little fearful that I'll change my mind and then end up over-buying . . .

Along the Christmas lines, in 2007 I bought everyone in my family games, in order to start a family game night tradition. We have only played like twice but we are working on it!! Last year, everyone got monogrammed Santa bags stuffed full with presents. I need a good idea for a family gift theme this year too . . . put on your thinking caps and send some ideas or things that you have done!!

Well I've about wasted away nap time without dusting so I'll end with a new easy recipe!
Chicken Alfredo
1 lb. chicken breasts
2 16 oz jar alfredo sauce

Put ingredients in crock-pot, season to taste, cook on low for 5 - 6 hours. Serve with noodles! Super yummy and super easy!

HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY TO MY LITTLE BROTHER!

CONNER AND HIS TEDDY BEAR

MY LITTLE WATER BUG

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Tears and Cheers: Mason's First Day of School

Tears for Mom and Cheers for Mason - he is so happy to be going to school today! I am crushed and sad but excited for all the new possibities that have opened up for him! He rushed out the door this morning and never looked back!

Conner has gone up to his pictures and pointed at him like "where is my Mason?" That only makes me cry!

He told me this morning to "please try not to cry" and that he'd "always be my sweet little baby!" He's grown up so big! I can't believe he is 4 and off in the world by himself without me!

Enjoy some pictures of him over the years!

Getting ready for his big day!

I love my babies!!

P. S. To my parents - one day back in August 1984 when I went to PreK and was only supposed to go until right before lunch . . . and when Dad came to pick me up and I told him I wanted to stay all day and so he let me . . . I AM SORRY!!