A sick little boy!

Well, we went from a busy day full of energy yesterday to sitting on the sofa with a temperature today. He sure doesn't sound very good and I'm a little worried he has croup with the nasty cough he has. I guess tonight will be the real test. I've got a humidifier in his room and hoping that helps a little. His termperature responds to the Tylenol and then goes up again as the medicine wears off. He just got up hot again, so he got another dose since he was overdue and I keep taking his temp and marking it down since we had a bad go last year around this time and when I took him to the dr, I couldn't answer all the questions he asked. This time, I hope we don't have to go to the doctor and it's extra info for me!

I said I was going to do the Photo a Day thing and I haven't been doing well though it is in the back of my mind and I'm taking some pics I wouldn't necessarily have taken as a result. This is one I took this morning in the kitchen of the glass flowers I have as the sun (what's that?!) came through the window. The sun didn't last too long, but it was nice while it did.

And what was with Big Brother being on again tonight?! I thought it was on tomorrow or Friday since it was just on last night. happened to be flicking channels and found it half way through. I missed why the one couple got booted!

OK, get this! So I had to rush off from online Scrapperie bingo tonight to pick up pictures at Sears because they make an "appt" for you to do that. Mine was between 5-8 tonight. Made a special trip (almost 30 minutes one way by car) and NO ONE WAS THERE! That department was closed and no one else could help me, so they suggested I come back tomorrow! I have the paper with the appt time and, let me tell you, they're going to get a piece of my mind!

Guess I'd better get to bed in case it's a long night with a sick little man. With any luck he'll get some sleep (as well as the 3 hour nap he had this afternoon!) and feel better in the morning!

Hope you have a very Happy Valentine's Day!
Cheers,
Colleen

Snow Day #2

These are pictures I just took after being outside for a bit with Kyle since everyone around here seems to have cabin fever because of the snow. The kids are all safely tucked in bed for a nap now, so I have a minute here.

The snow dumped here again last night and with this being the 3rd dump in 4 days, let me tell you, I'm soooo over it! The worst part is that it's apparently not over yet either and they're calling for more Saturday! I don't even think this'll be gone by then.

The school district here was actually open for school both days though lots of other districts weren't. That doesn't directly relate to preschool, but I think they do take that into account. They called yesterday and said they'd be open, but not to worry because the kids wouldn't miss anything if they didn't come. I thought it was just too hard to get them all to the bust stop even though one of the other mums offered to take Kyle up if I got him to the bus stop. I couldn't push the stroller and there was too much snow for the little ones to walk. It was up to Kyle's knees yesterday before we got more overnight and this morning! We did get a call today saying preschool was cancelled after we got more snow and with there only being 6 kids out of 20 there yesterday!

This is one of my pictures of the day from a couple of days ago though I can't say I've done it every day this month. I do keep it in the back of my mind though and I have more I need to upload. This is Nathan's new play place - the window sill in the living room. He sits up there and plays for ages with his trucks, cards and trains.

I just put Kyle down for a rest/nap too though I suspect it'll be a nap today since he got up so early. We had this funny little conversation when I laid down with him for a minute.

Kyle: Mummy, so you want to play a game?
Me: It's time for your nap.
Kyle: We could play a dreaming game.
Me: How do you do that?
Kyle: Mummy, what are you dreaming about?
Me: Ummm...Daddy. What are you dreaming about?
Kyle: Daddy...bringing home pizza from the pizza store!

It was all I could do not to totally lose it laughing. Kyle loves pizza from Little Caesar's (aka the pizza store) and would no doubt eat it every night if he got the chance! Guess he apparently even dreams about it!

Well, we had a bit of a rough go this morning with Nathan and Sophia not being in tip top form. I think Sophia was tired or teething or maybe even both, but it made her quite whiny/needy this morning. Nathan just wanted everything his way, so it didn't make for a great combination and we had more than a few tears. After lunch, I put them to bed and waited until they were asleep and then Kyle and I headed out front so I could shovel the driveway again. Yes, AGAIN - I did it yesterday too. Think George was shocked. It was good to get out and get some fresh air and Kyle played in the snow, so it's all good!

Now for a little creativity. Yes, I have been doing some though not as much as I would like. I did this recently for a layout tag at Scrapshotz and we just did the reveal, so I can post it now!


Supplies: Cardstock is Bazzill. Patterned paper is Basic Grey. Poinsettia is Imaginesce. Numbers for the date and lettering for "tree" are American Crafts Thickers. Sticker in title and Santa embellishment are K & Company.

Well, think that's it for now. I'm going to go take it easy for a bit and maybe watch Young and the Restless while everyone naps!

Cheers,
Colleen

The first weekend of '08 over already!

I don't now where the time goes sometimes that's for sure! Here I could just swear it was Friday night and we're at Sunday again already. A week from today Nathan will be 2!

January 6th Photo of the Day

Some of you may recognize this little fellow from a couple of months ago when I posted a picture the day we brought him home. He's one of Kyle's school projects and the idea was that if you watered him, he would grow hair because he has grass seed on the top of his head. Well, he did and I unfortunately did get a picture of him when his hair was all nice and healthy. Now, he just looks like a wizened, wise old man, but at least he still has the smile! Here's the original picture of him below in his younger days!

Well, not much happened here today only because I worked all day! George was, of course, home with the boys and got the tree taken down and a few chores done, but that's about it for our day. I did watch Desperate Housewives tonight and it was quite good.

2PEAS Blogger Challenge~ Do you try to get current pictures of yourself by doing a self photo shoot or having someone take them of you? If you have recently taken some new photos share with us.

I have to admit to now being the best about doing this because I really don't like having my picture taken - like so many other people! I do know it's important for my boys to see pictures of me though, so I'm at least better about getting other people to take a few pictures now. I can't say I have any recent ones of just me, but I should ask my mum to come and do some again.

A couple of years ago, my mum and I did a little "photo shoot" for each other for pictures to give my husband and dad for Valentine's day! Hmmm...that's coming up again isn't it?! I think I should ask her to do the same thing again and have her take some of the boys and I as well!

I guess I'll finish off with a card here that I did with some scraps that were on my desk! Liked the design until Nathan wiped out and I dropped my ink pad on the corner trying to see what happened! I did a little on the opposite corner to try and hide it too, but it didn't really work. Think I'll use the design again though! (Sorry for the blurry picture!)

George thankfully has tomorrow off too, so he can stay at home while I go do my duty day for preschool. Not much else on the go for tomorrow other than that and some chores - fun! Hope to scrap a little too!

Cheers,
Colleen