New Bed

After two busy weeks I finally got around to a project that I have been wanting/needing to do. Last night I turned Becca crib into a toddler/day bed. Micah was just over 2 when we moved him to a twin bed. We are not quite sure how/when we will get Becca into a twin bed so we decided to convert the crib for the time being. Didn't take as long as I had thought. Becca seems to really like that she can get in her bed by herself. We did put a little side rail on the bed and I am not sure that she realizes that she can get out as well. I think that I will leave that for her to figure out on her own time. :)

Busy Days

Thought I better do quick post while I have the house to myself. It is baseball postseason and so my hubby has taken the kids and gone to his parent's where they have Dish TV and can watch the Red Soxs play the Rays. I had to work late today and the game started early so he took the kids. It is nice to have a few minutes of alone time, but it is difficult to know whether or not I should be productive and get something done or put my feet up and relax.

Last week's craziness seems to have drifted into this week. Thursday night we had to go bridesmaid dress shopping again as the first dresses that we had picked out were not longer available. I worked extra on Friday afternoon because I found out that I have to do staff training on this week Wednesday. Friday and Saturday nights were spent at my in-laws (watching baseball), Saturday morning and afternoon found me in Des Moines helping my sister get stuff for her wedding (it is amazing the things you need to remember for a wedding!) and Sunday morning was really early as I had to sing on praise team (be at church at 7:45am!). Today was crazy as our sitter needed the day off so Nick and I split the day each watching the kids for 1/2 the day, tomorrow finds me leaving early and coming home late because of a conference I have to attend. Wednesday I have to do staff training at work at 8am & 3:45pm (I normally do not work on Wednesday) and Thursday I would like to go with Micah's class to a local pumpkin farm. All of that is on top of just the normal day to day activities! Crazy!

I know everyone's life is busy, but why does everyone else seem to have it all pulled together! They probably don't, but it sure looks like it to me! :)

Oh Micah is feeling much better and Becca is somewhat better except for the fact that her nose is running all the time! I really, really dislike snotty noses, dry slime on the face and pretty much everything else that has to do with a two-year-old's super runny nose. However I dearly love the two-year-old so I will keep the Kleenex handy and keep on wiping!

Colds

I hate it when my kids are sick. Yesterday morning I knew that Micah was coming down with a cold and by the end of the day Becca was coughing and had a yucky nose as well. We gave them both a dose of cold medicine (actually it has been recommend cold medicine not be given to children age 4 and under) started the vaporizer and put them to bed early. They both coughed off and on all night and when Becca got up this morning her nose was completely crusted over. Micah is actually still sleeping - I am thinking that is a good thing.

I always find it so hard to know what to do. Should we have slept with Becca in the chair last night so that she could have been a little bit more upright? Are they really sick and need to be taken to the doctor or it is just a little cold? At this point I am scared to call the doctor because I am afraid that he will tell me to not give them any cold medicine which is the only thing that provides some relief for them. Are they to sick to go any where or do they need to stay home?

While I don't wish for my children to grow up any faster than they are I am ready for the day that they can tell me what is wrong and how sick they really are. Any advise from you seasoned parents? At this point I am open to any suggestions - we have a busy weekend planned!

FireProof

Last night Nick & I went to the movie FireProof with our H2O church Bible study/fellowship group. Without giving away any of the details or story line, it is about a married couple facing many of the same difficulties that other couples face. It is a journey with them through those struggles and the decisions that they make. I would highly recommend it! It is great if you are dating, engaged, newly married, or have been married for many years. The movie was only supposed to be in one of our local theatres for 2 weeks but they have extended it due to its success. Encourage all that you know to attend. It is a great movie and I would love to see more done by this company! You can check out the website for more info.
http://www.fireproofmymarriage.com/

Challenge

One of the blogs that I follow issued a challenge. Carey from One Family's Journey issued the challenge to go to your picture file on your computer choose the 6th file and the 6th picture in the file. Then post the picture on your blog!


This is the picture that I came up with! It was taken in the winter of 2007 when we were tired to giving the kids separate baths all the time. This was one of the first tims that Becca was in the bathtub with her brother. Becca wasn't yet one and Micah was 2 years old. Super cute for being a random photo. Glad to have one like this on our blog.


Now I challenge you to do the same! If you blog post a comment so I can see your picture other wise just check out the files on your computer and see what picture you come up with! Enjoy!

What's Under the Fridge

This evening Micah lost his "favorite" toy under the fridge. (Meaning the toy that he is playing with at this moment.) So got out the yard stick to dig it out. Guess what else we found.....
Check out that dust bunny! We have only lived here for 2 years! I can't imagine what it will be like when we actually have to pull the fridge out for some reason. Micah was so thrilled becuse we found his "favorite" race car! Check under your fridge and let me know what you find! :)

What was she doing?

Becca had a little bit of a rough morning. She so desperately wanted to dress herself, but was having a lot of difficulty. She would struggle, ask for help, I would help, she would get upset and undress herself. (The undressing seemed to be much easier than the dressing.) At one point she was trying to take off her shirt and she got stuck. Now instead of being upset she was giggling and running around the house with her shirt stuck like this....










Talk about a funny sight! This might have to go in "Pictures for Becca's Wedding" file. :)