Tyler's Jazz Band Feb 2013

Dates, Diseases, and more Snow days

Stomach Virus of DEATH

There are very few times in life when I have felt that death would be a preferable option to what I was going through. This weekend was one of them. Tyler got very sick Thursday night, throwing up constantly and couldn’t keep anything down (or in). Then he ran a high fever with aches and chills. He was so miserable and I felt so bad for him. He didn’t get out of the couch bed for 3 days. I took disinfecting VEY seriously sterilizing and washing every single thing he came into contact with. It wasn’t enough.

We went to church on Sunday morning and I felt “off”. I went to take a nap, but started getting sicker. Stood up and threw up 8 times over the dishes in the sink. My poor family who had to clean it up!!! That evening I got much worse: couldn’t keep anything in or down and as I lay on the bathroom floor I wished for death. All day Sunday and Monday I spent on an air mattress watching TV and didn’t move, because yes even sitting up could make you barf.

Alayna and Kayla both thought they were getting it yesterday but seem fine today. I pray its gone for good and will never enter this home again!

On a happier note:

Marisa had a fun date this weekend with a guy named Aaron. There was food, a magician, jigglers, cotton candy, etc. She said she had a great time.

Bob and I also had a great date this weekend. We went o Fazolis for lunch and then went to see “Jack the Giant Slayer” which we loved!! Then we went to Orange Leaf for dessert. It was a well deserved break.

Snow Day, again?

I think I have actually lost track of how many snow days we have had. This winter has been ridiculous. Of oucrse, I don’t mind the snow days where I get to hang out in my jammies all day and sleep and read- it’s the fact that I don’t get paid. Our neighbor came to our rescue again so Alayna and I only had to shovel for 30 minutes. Have I mentioned lately how much we love our neighbors?

Alayna and Tyler programs

Alayna had her 5^th grade arts program this week. I got to see several displays of her art and they put on a wonderful program about jazz. She did a fabulous job on her speaking part and blew us away with her solo. That girl has no fear and I am so proud of her!!

While I was at Alaynas program, Bob attended Tyler’s band concert. I am not sure if he got any pictures of that or not. Tyler had band and choir auditions this week to see where he is placed for next year. No results yet. But he is in the marching band and is super excited about that!

Other things of note:

I fifnished my ePorfolio and got 100%!!! What a huge ginormous relief!!!!

Alayna had her friend, Summer, over for a sleepover. She is a very sweet girl and they made Kayla, Tyler, and Merritt all breakfast in bed.

Tyler Show Choir Jan 2013

The week Top 5

The week Top 5

1. Tyler got his cast off!!! He is thrilled! We had to go downtown though to have a splint made. He will wear that for a month (can take it off to bathe, sleep, etc) He never ever wants to break anything ever again. The cast wasn’t as cool as he thought it would be.

2. Kayla decided for her upcoming birthday that she wanted to redecorate her room instead of have a party. We found the perfect bedspread! Its still a work in progress, but she loves it.

We had to take her back into the walkin clinic because after a week on the antibiotics for the ear infection, her ear was still plugged and she was miserable. They had to irrigate her ear and she said it felt like they kept stabbing it over and over. Poor thing! But they were able to clear it and she can hear now. They said she is having problems with her Eustachian tube getting plugged.

3. Alayna got her new orchestra tshirt! She had a wonderful report at parent/teacher conference and we had fun going to the book fair together!!

4. I took Wednesday off a school because it was snowing like crazy and I couldn’t get out of my driveway. I just knew the 45 minute drive to work would be a nightmare. As it was it took 45 minutes to shovel the kids car out of the driveway and get them to school (because their school didn’t get a delay).

Thursday, I took a sick day. I have had major sinus problems and I think part of the problem is all the construction being done at work (dust and crap everywhere). And Friday I had off of school. So, I got a lot of spring cleaning and major relaxing in. I definitely don’t have the energy like I did when we were 1^st married when it comes to spring cleaning. It takes me so much longer which is very discouraging. I still like to do it though because its cathartic.

5. Marisa had midterms this week and I think she did great! She has been busy doing tons of fun activities and we really miss her!

Snow, Snow, Snow

February 24, 2013

Thank heavens for another snow storm and snow day this Friday. I needed a mental health day. I woke up exhausted and my back hurt and tried to mentally prepare myself to go shovel all the snow. I looked outside to gauge my nightmare and saw my neighbor snowblowing our driveway. I was literally in tears. How grateful I was that a simple prayer was answered in such a big way. Because of his kindness I was able to work over 8 hours on my portfolio and finish the rough draft! That was huge and I am immensely grateful!! If anyone wants to see it let me know.

On Saturday, I was ready to get down working on my spring cleaning. (When I was younger I could whip it out in a few days, now it takes me weeks. Getting old sucks.) Anyway, Alayna and I did the SISS workout AKA “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Scrub”. We wear our swimsuits and I wear my compression stockings. It took us 3 hours and we deep scrubbed (and I mean deep) every inch of all 3 bathrooms. It was disgusting. We even took off the light fixtures and ran them through the dishwasher and now the bathrooms sparkle. So glad it’s done!!!

Marisa went on a fun date rock-climbing this week. Her dorm was asked out by a guy dorm and she said it was so much fun.

Yesterday Tyler had a clinic down at Coe College for Jazz Band. I know none of you will be shocked that he “forgot” to tell me there was a performance and that he had a solo. Grrrr! Thank heavens he had told Bob (who didn’t tell me until 20 minutes before it was time to leave and I was up to my elbows in bathroom goodness-communication is such a strong point in our family). So, Bob videotaped and my lifesaver friend, Patty, got pics. What would I do without you Patty???

I forgot to mention last week that Bob got to go on a test flight for work. He was in the air for 2 hours and I think it was to see how his software works on the actual plane. They even gave him hazard pay. He said it was very fun because they would go down to land, get a few feet from the runway, and head back up again.

I also forgot to mention that last Saturday Tyler was at another show choir event and he was gone almost 24 hours again. I picked him up at 1:30 AM. I think Linn-Mar’s top group placed 5^th in that competition? If it seems like I am losing my mind it is because I am.

Marisa’s Valentines

"I don't understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon." - Author Unknown

 

Valentines Day was great! Bob always makes it perfect! He bought me these beautiful deep pink/red roses with a card that made me cry. We had our traditional heart-shaped pizza or as Tyler says “A regular pizza with a divet”.

Kayla had a very busy week. Her boyfriend showed up on Valentines Day (unexpectedly) and texted her that he was outside. He had lined up rocks to form an arrow that led to him. He took her out for dessert and got her a zookie that she loves (cookie with ice cream on top).

She also helped teach a class on indexing for Family History at the Youth activity yesterday. She said it went well. She had a fun time at the dance and a big group of them went to Perkins after to get dessert.

Alayna came to school again with me on Friday. We completely reorganized and redecorated the teach resource room. She cleaned ALL the tables, shelves, and computers in the library and labs. We processed 50 new books. We reorganized and reshelved all the honor books. We got subway and had a picnic in the back room. We had SO MUCH fun together!!

Alayna also had a fun birthday slumber party Saturday night with some friends from school. She also auditioned for a got a solo for the 5^th grade program this week. We also posted her “Show Me” digestive project. She has been doing those for fun. She has also been writing music on the piano and is debating changing from Viola to the Bass.

I am also so grateful for new technology. Jared got his mission call this week and we were ALL able to conference call on google+. It was so cool. We got to see him open his call live and he is going to Guatemala on June 12!! Congrats Jared!!! We are so excited for you!!!