My house has been quaratined since Saturday night. Three sick little boys have been making life (and bed time) impossible. They've had fevers in the 102+ range, snot has flowed in delicious green rivers and my every 30 seconds has been punctuated with at least one coughing fit. I think maybe they've had strep throat? I'm not sure. Levi had his first ear infection. Actually, it's the first ear infection I've ever had to deal with. And by deal with, I mean ignore. I'm not one to medicate much and since he seemed on the mend, I decided to forego antibiotics.
Sunday I was the only one to go to church. Monday and Tuesday were movie days. The boys and I cuddled up in bed and didn't leave it practically all day. Occassionally I found something tasty to try to make them eat, unsuccesfully. Lazy, boring, sick days.
Today they are getting better. Crackers and chocolate milk have been palatable to wee ones and the coughing has slowed to once every 45 seconds. They are actually out of bed and playing with toys. Levi has smiled more this morning than he did all the last 3 days.
I am spending this morning washing all sheets and blankets and getting this flu demon out of my house. I hate having sick babies and I'm so glad it's over(ish)!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
I'm awesome.
I got a new calling a couple of weeks ago. Out with the piano, in with the... baton? I don't know how the bishopric got it into their heads that I should do something in music. I chalk it up to inspiration. Otherwise I would never be brave or non-lazy enough to take on new callings.
My new calling is Assistant Primary chorister.
What does an assistant chorister do? Why I'm glad you asked. I'm not sure this was a real calling until I got it. The new primary chorister, aka my superior, is heavy with child. I mean heavy. She's got like a month left till the bouncing ball of goo arrives. I was given this calling as a back up for the ticking time bomb. Said ticking time bomb asked me to direct every other week. Well, that sounded like craziness to me, but being one who tries (not always successfully, as my last venture proves) to magnify their calling, I accepted.
Yesterday was my first day behind the stand. I was nervous. I made paper cubes that told who (all those with sisters... etc...) and how (like an opera singer... etc...) they had to sing. Then I thought that idea was lame and I stuffed the cubes in the bottom of my bag, where I was sure they would be crumpled.
Next I decided on a bribe. This seemed like the best way to get in with the younglings. They sang and I tested their knowledge of the new song. Of course I let even the ones who sucked have candy. What are you gonna do?
Besides the bribe I didn't do anything majorly special. I had loads of energy and acted a little silly.
I got a lot of compliments on my singing time. One lady said I was a "shot in the arm" for the room full of old teachers. That was nice. I guess since I fall between the wee folk and the foot-in-the-gravers I can relate to everyone.
My apprehension for this calling has shifted to excitement. I'm pretty sure I will like it. Does that necessarily mean the kids will like it?
Nope.
My new calling is Assistant Primary chorister.
What does an assistant chorister do? Why I'm glad you asked. I'm not sure this was a real calling until I got it. The new primary chorister, aka my superior, is heavy with child. I mean heavy. She's got like a month left till the bouncing ball of goo arrives. I was given this calling as a back up for the ticking time bomb. Said ticking time bomb asked me to direct every other week. Well, that sounded like craziness to me, but being one who tries (not always successfully, as my last venture proves) to magnify their calling, I accepted.
Yesterday was my first day behind the stand. I was nervous. I made paper cubes that told who (all those with sisters... etc...) and how (like an opera singer... etc...) they had to sing. Then I thought that idea was lame and I stuffed the cubes in the bottom of my bag, where I was sure they would be crumpled.
Next I decided on a bribe. This seemed like the best way to get in with the younglings. They sang and I tested their knowledge of the new song. Of course I let even the ones who sucked have candy. What are you gonna do?
Besides the bribe I didn't do anything majorly special. I had loads of energy and acted a little silly.
I got a lot of compliments on my singing time. One lady said I was a "shot in the arm" for the room full of old teachers. That was nice. I guess since I fall between the wee folk and the foot-in-the-gravers I can relate to everyone.
My apprehension for this calling has shifted to excitement. I'm pretty sure I will like it. Does that necessarily mean the kids will like it?
Nope.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
New Resolutions
Okay, updated list. I had a couple of successes last year, but you will notice some of my resolutions sound an awful lot like last year's failures. For instance:
#1. Finish losing Levi weight. I'm about 8 pounds off
#2. Do 1 load of laundry every day. That might sound like a lot, but in a house with three little boys and one husband it's a necessity. Unless they all want to sleep in dirty sheets for the rest of their lives.
#3. Keep up my scriptures everyday. I did pretty well last year. This year I'll do even better.
#4. Teach Adam to read and write. He doesn't have to be perfect, but I want him to start kindergarden prepared in the fall.
#5. Feed my family better. We are far too partial to pizza and ice cream.
#6. Make the bed Monday through Friday. Up from 3 times last year.
That's it for now. I have a whole list of resolutions that are all family oriented, these are just my personals. I don't know why I feel comfortable revealing mine here and not my family's. My privacy means nothing to me, but my family's does. Weird huh? Anyway, wish me luck!
#1. Finish losing Levi weight. I'm about 8 pounds off
#2. Do 1 load of laundry every day. That might sound like a lot, but in a house with three little boys and one husband it's a necessity. Unless they all want to sleep in dirty sheets for the rest of their lives.
#3. Keep up my scriptures everyday. I did pretty well last year. This year I'll do even better.
#4. Teach Adam to read and write. He doesn't have to be perfect, but I want him to start kindergarden prepared in the fall.
#5. Feed my family better. We are far too partial to pizza and ice cream.
#6. Make the bed Monday through Friday. Up from 3 times last year.
That's it for now. I have a whole list of resolutions that are all family oriented, these are just my personals. I don't know why I feel comfortable revealing mine here and not my family's. My privacy means nothing to me, but my family's does. Weird huh? Anyway, wish me luck!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Stupid Resolutions!
I am all for making goals to better myself. I think it's a great thing to resolve to do better. Do you know what I dislike strongly? When other people's stupid lifestyle fads interfere with my life! I went to the gym yesterday only to find the class I usually take was full of fair weather gym goers. I go ten minutes early to make sure there is room for me. I went about 20 minutes early yesterday only to find that the class had filled up at 4:34, four minutes after the sign up sheet was put out. You know in two weeks you won't be there anymore. Why are you stealing class room from me? I go regularly, not because I resolved to lose ten pounds in two months(which I did of course. Gotta finish last year's goal!).
In closing, people, please give up already. Thank you.
In closing, people, please give up already. Thank you.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Accountability
Last New Years (well, not quite the day, but around that area) I posted my resolutions for the year so that I could be held slightly more accountable. Facing public failure is much worse than private failure. I figure before I make me resolutions for this year, I should see, and let you all see, how I fared last year. Here the original goals are, with how I did.
#1 Lay off procrastinating! Especially in school.
- I did well in school with procrastination. But, I got a calling that I'm unqualified for (in my eyes) that makes me frustrated to the point that I procrastinate and therefore perform much worse. (Do I smell a 2011 resolution forming in my already bountiful list of needed improvements?)
#2 Take my boys to the park more often.
- We moved to a place that has a little park in the complex. The park sucks but they get out and play in the grass. Basically, I've fulfilled this to the lowest degree necessary, but I still count it as a success!
#3 Do more with my kids learning wise.
- Ace for me! Adam is in a preschool, we practice letters and read more. In fact, he's gearing up to be a reader pretty soon.
#4 Make the bed at least 3 times a week.
- Depends on what week....
#5 Read a few inspirational/uplifting books.
- I can't think of a single book that fulfills this requirement. Shame on me.
#6 Get good grades.
- Rock on.
#7 Weigh 125 again by Christmas
- HAH! umm.... nearly?... ish?
#8 Be happy if "she" turns out to be another boy.
- Levi is fantastic. I still wanna call him Levina sometimes, but I don't even dress him in pink anymore...
#9 Family prayer.
- not consistently
FHE
- hardly ever
Scripture reading
- always. This was a three fer, so technically I know that 2 out of 3 is losing, but I consider it a win that I've incorporated scripture into my everyday life. Thank you ldsdailyread.com!
Some of these resolutions didn't have a clear pass/fail. For instance, I probably got an F in bed making, because I fulfilled it less than half the time. But is that really a fail? I don't know....
We shall call it a draw.
Coming soon: 2011 goals from which to fall remarkably short.
#1 Lay off procrastinating! Especially in school.
- I did well in school with procrastination. But, I got a calling that I'm unqualified for (in my eyes) that makes me frustrated to the point that I procrastinate and therefore perform much worse. (Do I smell a 2011 resolution forming in my already bountiful list of needed improvements?)
#2 Take my boys to the park more often.
- We moved to a place that has a little park in the complex. The park sucks but they get out and play in the grass. Basically, I've fulfilled this to the lowest degree necessary, but I still count it as a success!
#3 Do more with my kids learning wise.
- Ace for me! Adam is in a preschool, we practice letters and read more. In fact, he's gearing up to be a reader pretty soon.
#4 Make the bed at least 3 times a week.
- Depends on what week....
#5 Read a few inspirational/uplifting books.
- I can't think of a single book that fulfills this requirement. Shame on me.
#6 Get good grades.
- Rock on.
#7 Weigh 125 again by Christmas
- HAH! umm.... nearly?... ish?
#8 Be happy if "she" turns out to be another boy.
- Levi is fantastic. I still wanna call him Levina sometimes, but I don't even dress him in pink anymore...
#9 Family prayer.
- not consistently
FHE
- hardly ever
Scripture reading
- always. This was a three fer, so technically I know that 2 out of 3 is losing, but I consider it a win that I've incorporated scripture into my everyday life. Thank you ldsdailyread.com!
Some of these resolutions didn't have a clear pass/fail. For instance, I probably got an F in bed making, because I fulfilled it less than half the time. But is that really a fail? I don't know....
We shall call it a draw.
Coming soon: 2011 goals from which to fall remarkably short.
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