Well we made it to the dells and had a great time. The boys didn't want to stop swimming so we spent the entire day in the water. We forgot to bring our camera and then decided we have been there enough we really didn't need to capture it. Then I am thinking, that is really dumb because we do need to capture the moments where your kids get along and are willing to try anything.
Josh is my cautious one, and won't try new things... but we push him enough he will try. And of course the minute you are done on a new water ride the first thing out of his mouth is "cool, can we do it again." Why don't your kids trust you the first time?
Brandon went on a ride that he was barely tall enough for and it ending up scaring him he got angry at his dad. Then after we got home and he thinks about his trip he decided the scary ride was the best thing ever.
Both boys were a bit tired yesterday and mad that the fun was all over. Now I have to teach them how to appreciate what they got.....................
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Nothing on Sat
Well so far my weekend is not going as planned. Due do the snow storm that blew in late on Friday night into Saturday morning we decided not to go out early Saturday for the basketball game. I wasn't ready to drive in snow covered roads and see accidents or be in one. I am horrible when the weather gets bad and I have to drive. So we decided not to go to the basketball game. Which gave me more time to get ready for the Cultural Event.
However, some of the entertainers were North of us where the storm was worse and couldn't make it so we ended up cancelling the event to a later date. Don't know when it will be but later. It took the group almost two hours to decide if we should have the event or not. Then you have to stop and think of the kids, being on the roads and was it really worth it when things were so crappy. A very hard decision for all of us to make. But one I think after we made it, we were glad. I know we made a good decision when I was sitting at the computer and looked out the window and saw the snow coming down sideways due to the wind... and thought to myself there is no way I would want to drive in that.
Now we are suppose to get ready and go to the dells, however my dear husband and son (the one that can't sleep) are still sleeping............. to wake them up or not to wake them.
However, some of the entertainers were North of us where the storm was worse and couldn't make it so we ended up cancelling the event to a later date. Don't know when it will be but later. It took the group almost two hours to decide if we should have the event or not. Then you have to stop and think of the kids, being on the roads and was it really worth it when things were so crappy. A very hard decision for all of us to make. But one I think after we made it, we were glad. I know we made a good decision when I was sitting at the computer and looked out the window and saw the snow coming down sideways due to the wind... and thought to myself there is no way I would want to drive in that.
Now we are suppose to get ready and go to the dells, however my dear husband and son (the one that can't sleep) are still sleeping............. to wake them up or not to wake them.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
just life
OK, so I am taking the boys to choir practice last night and get half way there and almost end up in an accident. Why can't the city put down salt on busy roads when the weather changes from above freezing to below in a matter of minutes and snow and ice are accumulating on the roads. Why do they wait until there are accidents all over the place when the city realizes.. hmm maybe we should salt the icy roads. If they could be a bit pro active. I know we are low on salt but quickly doing the main roads will help, this way many people can get home safely.
We were almost in one accident and saw two accidents on the way home. I couldn't believe how quickly the roads were covered in sheets of ice and still people drive like the roads are dry and will ride your tail thinking you will speed up on icy roads. EERRRRRRRRRRRRR
Josh is feeling better, but he was very tired this morning because we got home later than usual last night. But I made him go to school, and I hope he is feeling ok. I would hate for him to relaspe and have to stay home this weekend. We are planning a big trip to the dells. Also, I didn't give Brandon his meds this morning. He has not fallen asleep until almost ten the last few nights and I don't know if it is because of his meds or playing the Wii or just worried about school. So we thought we would go a day without meds to see if he can cope and sleep tonight.
It is going to be a busy weekend. We have a basketball tournament and then we are going to a Cultural Event that I help put together with other adoptive moms. I will be making some borsht for it and other moms bring different food from various cultures or countries. It is fun to taste food from all over. Plus lots of desserts!! We also have some entertainment and crafts for the kids. Then we leave for the dells..
But now I just heard they is a snow storm coming this weekend!! AGH!
We were almost in one accident and saw two accidents on the way home. I couldn't believe how quickly the roads were covered in sheets of ice and still people drive like the roads are dry and will ride your tail thinking you will speed up on icy roads. EERRRRRRRRRRRRR
Josh is feeling better, but he was very tired this morning because we got home later than usual last night. But I made him go to school, and I hope he is feeling ok. I would hate for him to relaspe and have to stay home this weekend. We are planning a big trip to the dells. Also, I didn't give Brandon his meds this morning. He has not fallen asleep until almost ten the last few nights and I don't know if it is because of his meds or playing the Wii or just worried about school. So we thought we would go a day without meds to see if he can cope and sleep tonight.
It is going to be a busy weekend. We have a basketball tournament and then we are going to a Cultural Event that I help put together with other adoptive moms. I will be making some borsht for it and other moms bring different food from various cultures or countries. It is fun to taste food from all over. Plus lots of desserts!! We also have some entertainment and crafts for the kids. Then we leave for the dells..
But now I just heard they is a snow storm coming this weekend!! AGH!
Friday, February 13, 2009
I have a clean house
Why do I have a clean house?? Because I have had a sick kid home all week. Yep it would be Josh. His fever was gone and coughing was less so off to school he goes. Then that evening his fever comes back and it is at 102.3... and the coughing gets worse. I guess I should have waited a day more before sending him back. This headline should be I screwed up... but you never really know with kids.
So I take Josh to the doctor yesterday and they check him out, he has Bronchitis and tested positive for the Flu or Influenza. I didn't know they had a test for it but they do, not the throw up kind but the fever and aches... So now I have a longer road a head of me. The Dr thinks he really started on Wed. Eve, not last Saturday like I had hoped. He had just been home with a bad cold. So now we have another week at home. Which is why I have a clean house. There is so much TV a person can watch and after seeing a movie once I am done. So while he lays around being miserable I am cleaning things that I never have and getting my house in order. Partly because I am home and need things to do (even though I am a SAHM)... and to keep the germs away from the rest of the family. Sigh.. I think all my kitchen cupbords will be organized by next week.
So I take Josh to the doctor yesterday and they check him out, he has Bronchitis and tested positive for the Flu or Influenza. I didn't know they had a test for it but they do, not the throw up kind but the fever and aches... So now I have a longer road a head of me. The Dr thinks he really started on Wed. Eve, not last Saturday like I had hoped. He had just been home with a bad cold. So now we have another week at home. Which is why I have a clean house. There is so much TV a person can watch and after seeing a movie once I am done. So while he lays around being miserable I am cleaning things that I never have and getting my house in order. Partly because I am home and need things to do (even though I am a SAHM)... and to keep the germs away from the rest of the family. Sigh.. I think all my kitchen cupbords will be organized by next week.
Monday, February 9, 2009
I am bad and I am good
So Josh runs a small fever all weekend his cough gets worse and this morning he says.."see Mom if you just let me stay home on Friday I wouldn't be sick today." Guess maybe I should listen to him.
Now getting Brandon ready this morning..... we had a bit of a problem. He wants to know why he doesn't get to stay home sick. Well honey you are not sick.
Now for the way Brandon handles things, it is just amazing and strange. He was in my arms this morning and was smiling at me looking into me eyes and we had our foreheads pressed together and then he took his head back slightly and popped me on the forehead with his… not hard but not necessary. So I set him down and told him that you don't head bang people at all. He then would not look at me or give me any eye contact and when I tried to explain it to him he would totally ignore me and look away. He was very uncomfortable. So I pulled him back on my lap and held him and told him I understood he would be embarrassed and not want to talk to me, but that he had to listen to me so that he could learn how to do things and not be so silly. I then placed my forehead on his and smiled and he would not look at me and so I told him I would not let go until he looked at me and he did and had to smile and I said if you really enjoyed this moment you need to give me a kiss or hug and not head bang me.
It is amazing how his mind works, he wants to enhance the moment but he does it the wrong way or inappropriate way and that can get very tiresome and sad. But you try to make these moments work and improve the relationship for you and for him to learn.
Now getting Brandon ready this morning..... we had a bit of a problem. He wants to know why he doesn't get to stay home sick. Well honey you are not sick.
Now for the way Brandon handles things, it is just amazing and strange. He was in my arms this morning and was smiling at me looking into me eyes and we had our foreheads pressed together and then he took his head back slightly and popped me on the forehead with his… not hard but not necessary. So I set him down and told him that you don't head bang people at all. He then would not look at me or give me any eye contact and when I tried to explain it to him he would totally ignore me and look away. He was very uncomfortable. So I pulled him back on my lap and held him and told him I understood he would be embarrassed and not want to talk to me, but that he had to listen to me so that he could learn how to do things and not be so silly. I then placed my forehead on his and smiled and he would not look at me and so I told him I would not let go until he looked at me and he did and had to smile and I said if you really enjoyed this moment you need to give me a kiss or hug and not head bang me.
It is amazing how his mind works, he wants to enhance the moment but he does it the wrong way or inappropriate way and that can get very tiresome and sad. But you try to make these moments work and improve the relationship for you and for him to learn.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Meeting at school
OK so now we had the meeting at school and it turns out Brandon is doing much better than we evern realize. Part of that is because his teacher is not communicating much to us about how he is doing and it is really hard to talk to her to create a communication. But now we are going to communication every Thursday for about 5 minutes about the week. This way I know what is happening with him and I can get a better feel on how he is doing.
Josh on the other hand claimed to have a sore throat this morning. So I took his temperature and of course he hass no fever, so I sent him off to school. I am having the school nurse look at him to see if his throat is red but I am not expecting a call. If I do I will feel like the worst mother ever, but he has had a sick day the last few weeks on Tues or Wed, so I am thinking there is something he doesn't like doing and I don't have a clue what it could be. He says he loves school so I don't think it is that terrible, but most likeely extra work. Time will tell.
Josh on the other hand claimed to have a sore throat this morning. So I took his temperature and of course he hass no fever, so I sent him off to school. I am having the school nurse look at him to see if his throat is red but I am not expecting a call. If I do I will feel like the worst mother ever, but he has had a sick day the last few weeks on Tues or Wed, so I am thinking there is something he doesn't like doing and I don't have a clue what it could be. He says he loves school so I don't think it is that terrible, but most likeely extra work. Time will tell.
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