Our sick week(s)

After the weekend of not feeling well and high temperatures for both the older boys, Mommy took them to the doctor on Monday, the 9th. Peyton came too, but he didn't seem to be feeling bad, so I just let her listen to his chest and he was a little congested, but nothing major. Paul, on the ther hand, had two "really nasty, nasty" ear infections. She gave us an antiobiotic and set us up for a return visit in 10 days to check on him. He did not have any throat issues this time. Preston had a little bit of a red throat, but no strep again, and he had congestion and a little fluid in his left ear, but not an infection "yet" the doctor said. We had leftover congestion medicine for Paul and Preston, so we were told to give them that. That evening Paul goes "Mommy, I have boogie in my ear!" Yep, his eardrum ruptured and I cleaned it up and called the doctor the next day to notify her. That morning though, his other eardrum ruptured as well. And throughout that night, Peyton began a bad cough. So when I called, I told her about both of them and the doctor called in congestion medicine for Peyton and eardrops for Paul.

By Wednesday, Mommy was feeling worse; Paul was better, so he was back at school. Peyton and Preston did not feel well, so they had me rock both of them; each time they fell asleep I couldn't get even one of them down without waking them. Finally, on the third try, I succeeded, after 3 hours of rocking time and crying! I called Paul to come home and then noticed Peyton was really not doing well and seemed worse, so I called the doctor and then rushed him in, while Paul stayed with the older two. The doctor told me that the prescription they called in for him the previous day was a mistake and to not give that to him anymore! He needed a breathing treatment and then she gave us an antiobiotic for him.....surprise....he had an ear infection as well, aside from the wheezing! She also gave me an antiobiotic for Preston because he was running a high fever and we assumed that of course his fluid-filled ear probably developed into an ear infection as well!

Peyton had his check-up on Friday so Daddy took him after taking the older two to Paul's field trip to the Bluebonnet Swamp. Mommy and Peyton were sick, so we couldn't go. The doctor said Peyton's ear infection was getting better, but we still needed to give him the breathing treatment every 4 hours and at night we could stretch it to 6 hours. His follow up appointment along with his 6 month check-up is on the same day as Paul's check-up this Thursday. So, at this point, all the kids are doing better, but Mommy had a rough weekend and was miserably sick. Thanks Daddy for all your help and for taking care of Mommy this past weekend; you were such a big help and I appreciate everything that you did for us! I still don't feel great, but I feel much better than this past weekend. My ears feel like they have so much pressure in them, I may end up at the doctor for antibiotics of my own if it keeps up, but we'll see! And, that is our sick story until the check-up tomorrow!

Frisco Festival

It seems like forever for us since we last posted, but we've been having an extremely sick week/ weekend and we are still stuggling so far! Let me back up a bit to two Wednesdays ago, the 4th; this is the night that little Paul starting getting sick. The next day he was running a mild fever. By Friday, the 6th, Preston was acting difficult as well and he started to get sick and Paul had to miss school because he can't go with a fever, but we thought since they both had strep a few weeks ago and were on antibiotics, that it would just pass. I started feeling a little sick and achy Friday night too, but nothing too extreme...yet. I'll post the updates to all the sickness issues later.

The Frisco Fest was on Saturday the 7th and since the boys weren't feeling all that great, we didn't stay too long, but we and they, were so happy we went! We met Paw Paw there after his long 25 mile bike ride...way to go Paw Paw...so the boys could ride their bikes with him at the Start/Finish Line! They really enjoyed riding their bikes with Paw Paw and I have to say, it was so cute to see! We took the boys to see all the cars that were there for the car show and then Daddy & Paw Paw took Paul and Preston to play on the blow up slide. Meanwhile, Mommy and Peyton went to enjoy all the crafts and I am pretty sure Peyton had a great time being outside! We all met back up and after doing some more looking around, we headed to get something to eat so we could get home to rest! On the way out, we let the boys ride the ponies and they loved it! Thank you for telling us about it Paw Paw; we had a great time!

Oh, by the way, for those of you who went to elementary school with me, do you remember a Sammy Spears??? Small world! It turns out that Paul's dad, who just retired (Yayyyyy Paw Paw! We hope you enjoy your time off while searching for new opportunities!) worked with Sammy's dad, Sam, who was there as well! When Mr. Glenn told me about them I said "oh yeah I remember Sammy" and he had said that Sammy's mother remembered me, so we went back to find them and I talked with his mom and dad for a bit....geez, it is such a small world! Anyway, Sammy is married and they have one son. I can't remember if he was about to turn 1, or had just turned 1, but anyway, that's the update there! Oh and Glenn, they remembered you as well from baseball!

Fun Family Sunday

This past Sunday Paul wanted to take the boys fishing. They were really excited about it and would NOT stop talking about going! We had a place to go fishing at in mind, but that did not work out. After many miles later, we finally found somewhere to fish! We knew we were not going to be long, nor catch anything because the weather was too cold to stay, but the boys would not let Daddy forget that he said we were going fishing! They had a great time with their new fishing poles that Uncle Chris and Aunt Theresa gave them for Christmas and they cannot wait to go again!

We got home and Daddy BBQ for us and Mommy thought it would be a perfect night, since it was so cold, to finally make smores with the kids! Preston couldn't seem to get enough of the marshmellows and just kept eating and eating! Paul ended up liking them, but was a little weary of all the stickiness at first! I told them they only got to eat one smore each, so they ate a few more roasted marshmellows!

Peyton eats his first vegetable!

Last Sunday Peyton thoroughly enjoyed his very first vegetable...Squash! He ate the entire jar with no trouble whatsoever! He did better on his first time than any of the other 2 did! The next day, he had another jar of squash and on Tuesday, we tried Green Beans! He still ate well, but only ate half the jar that day and half the next day. Yesterday, he ate the whole jar of Green beans and seemed like he wanted more! He's doing very well eating his vegetables. Oh and on Sunday and every day since, he has had a bit of water/ juice, but I find he prefers a small bottle of formula after his vegetables. We started showing him the sippy cup and he has had a bit of juice in it...I know it's early, but I wanted to introduce it. He's the first one of our boys to not enjoy juice as much! Here is a picture of him after his first vegetable feeding!

Saturday visit with Grandma and Grandpa

Saturday morning we all woke up to Mimi's yummy pancakes for breakfast! Thanks Mimi!!! Of course, Mimi took some cute pictures of the boys with their Mardi Gras decorations that they had gotten at the parade the night before.

Then, we went to Mommy's grandma and grandpa's house for a quick visit before heading back home. Grandma and Grandpa were so excited to see the kids and it was really good to visit with them too; although, I wish we could've stayed longer. The boys loved the heart treats they got from gandma and grandpa and they, as well as Paul and I, had a wonderful time visiting with them! We love you grandma and grandpa!

Our Busy Friday

Paul's school took a field trip to our little town airport in the morning. We all went as a family and the boys were so excited to see all the little planes! They learned quite a bit about the planes, from what they could hear anyway! We all got to see them fly, see how they start the engine and propeller, see one land, and the boys were able to get a good look inside one of the airplanes they opened for them! We also got to go into the hanger where they keep all the airplanes and look around and touch them! I think Paul liked the one airplane they had that could land on water! The teachers served cookies and juice for a snack at the end of it all! Paul and Nicholas stayed close to one another, as usual, and we ate our snack with Nicholas and his family. It was a really fun field trip and I think we all enjoyed it!

Paul and his friends "listening" to airplane talk

Steve helping Paul with Preston and Peyton

The kids "flying"

Paul

Steve, Charmaine, & Nicholas having snack time with usOur family

After the field trip, we came home to pack and headed to Mimi's house just in time for the parade that night. The boys had a blast and so did all of us! The parade was great and the boys loaded up on plenty of beads, animals, and other toys, including a sphere! Peyton was not happy at the parade though; I think the music was so loud it scared him. I had to walk him toward the back and into the parking lot to feed him; poor thing was so scared, he wouldn't eat where all the music was playing! He did eventually smile a bit and even fell asleep once his little belly was full! Mimi and Nanny helped us out with the kids and Uncle Kyle walked down from where he was to visit with us for awhile. After the parade, we all headed back to Mimi's house to sleep; Paul and Preston fell asleep on the way there and slept all night! Thanks Mimi and Nanny, we had a great time!

Sunday with Mimi & Peyton is 5 months!

On Sunday, Mimi cooked some dinner and lunch for the days ahead while she was still here, which was a huge help to mommy! Mimi even made Valentine's cakes with the boys and they had a wonderful time! Thanks again Mimi!Mimi and Paul played boxing on the wii and Mimi beat him; it was so funny to watch! I had to snap some pictures of that! Haha...Paul was not very happy and is determined to beat her next time!!! Happy 5 months Peyton! Preston helped Mommy feed Peyton and he loved it; he felt like a big boy! Peyton is doing well, but he still has some congestion, due to the acid reflux, that is causing his sinus passages to be inflammed. Hopefully, he will grow out of this. He has still been sitting by himself and falling some, rolling over, loving eating, and he loves both his activity center and his jumper. He is still such a wonderful baby and rarely cries! He just watches his big brothers play and when he is on the ground with them, he tries to scoot closer to them! Before Mimi left, we all took some pictures, but Mommy did not look so good in most of them and then Big Paul's eyes were shut in quite a few; all that plus getting all 3 kids to look at once is not easily accomplished, but here are some decent ones!