Scheduled For Tubes

Well Bennett ended up getting sick after my last post so I took him to the Walmart clinic on Sunday. His right ear is infected...boo! My MIL kept both boys home Monday and Tuesday. I called the ENT first thing Monday morning and told them we did want to go ahead with tubes. So we are scheduled for the surgery Monday-thank goodness its spring break and I will be able to be home with him. Today he seems to be doing a lot better but I might stay home with them tomorrow so he can have another day to rest.
Today when I got home I had a package waiting for me. Love those days! I ordered the boys a shirt for St.Patty's day and a pair of aviators! Gotta love that!
And here are a few pictures of the boys over the weekend. We finally got Bennett's new swing up and he seemed to enjoy it. I have a feeling we'll be spending lots of time outside when the weather gets warmer. Landon loves showing his brother all the fun things to do!

She's funny!

My sister cracks me up! She is the girl who has Christmas shopping done by August and you're birthday presents a few months ahead...ha! I might tease her but when I'm shopping a day before Christmas I definitely wish I would have followed her. So, the other day I had to take Bennett to the ear doctor but had a little time to waste before. She told me to come by and she'd give me my birthday present (March 29). She got me a new nail polish and a new license plate! I love it!
The other day at school Landon complained that he had a headache and his neck hurt (I think he's getting his molars) so he was very loving to Brooke. And Landon isn't very affectionate so Brooke took the opportunity. She sent me the picture of both my boys in her office. Guess they wouldn't nap so Principal Brooke ;) let them hang out.
Well I'm glad it's the weekend and I hope it warms up so we can get outside. Of course Bennett is starting a cough and a runny nose so hope he stays well. The ear appointment went fine. He said tubes are not necessarily needed at the time unless we choose to do it. He did have fluid but no infection at the time. So we are going to see how he does the next few weeks and hope with Spring coming we'll get past these germs!
Only 5 school days and then it's spring break!!! And only 54 school days for kids!!!

March Madness

I hate when I slack on blogging but life happens. I make time to read blogs but then I get tired and I don't do my own. So I'm going to catch up again.
We've had a couple snow days lately (or we might say ice days). I don't want to be in school any longer than we are scheduled but luckily they took Good Friday and Easter break from us. It won't be bad-we still have spring break in 2 weeks. On our snow days we enjoyed being lazy. Landon played the computer for hours and Bennett just enjoyed walking around.
Today we are all trying to enjoy our weekend but we seem to have a mean stomach bug visiting our house. Lance is back in Landon's room feeling horrible, Bennett has done better today but this morning he did throw up which made me do tons of laundry plus change bed sheets out again, and Landon has been in the bathroom most of the afternoon. I'm hoping I stay tough so I can nurse these boys back to health. Lately I've been ready about essential oils and right now I wish I had some. Too bad the health food store closed at 4:00 today...boo!

Birthday Boy!

I can't believe we're already celebrating Bennett's first birthday! It seemed to go so much faster than Landon's first year. Guess with two kids you're just so busy to think...ha! So Bennett's birthday was February 27th. His teachers at school decorated his room for him and even got him a present. They're really good to my baby! After school we came home and made a small cake for him. It was church night but Lance came home before practice so we could sing, blow out his candle, and eat some cake.
We planned on having a little birthday celebration for B Friday evening. Well of course he ended up with a little stomach bug. Lance went and got the boys around 8:45 and I took off for the afternoon. I called to see if I could pick up the cake/cookies early and they said yes. So when I got home B had a little diarrhea but acted like he felt fine. We told the family to come over if they weren't scared because we were eating cake no matter what! Landon got to play with his cousin Logan and when it was time for everyone to go home he decided to spend the night with Nana & Logan. This is maybe his 2nd time to spend the night away from home but he did pretty good. Nana said he woke up around 4:30 and wanted me. Big baby!
Anyway, so Bennett is doing good besides this stomach bug. He has thrown up a few times and had diarrhea up until this morning. He is still having ear infections but this last round of antibiotics have kept him clear for a few days. We go to the ENT on Tuesday...thank The Lord! He is drinking all milk now and seems to do good with it. He likes big people food over baby food so we're slowly trying new things. He does love yogurt, mashed potatoes, spaghetti O's, and any small snacks. I gave him his first haircut a week ago and I have to admit it turned out nice (thanks To my BF Megan who gave me tips). He is still wearing size 4 diapers, wears clothes 12-24 months, he weighs 25.5 pds, he is walking a lot, facing forward in the carseat, he takes 2-3 naps a day, and he usually sleeps 7:30 PM to 6:00 AM. He likes Mickey Mouse, watching his brother play the Wii, and music. He does have a bit of a temper. When I was pregnant I said it would either be a girl or an ornery boy. And I might be right. Landon never got in cabinets, claimed stuff, etc. But Bennett is determined to open everything and if I tell him no he gets a bit mad. He'll quickly learn that this mom is going to win!
And I had to include my belly pic. That was the morning we went in to be induced. Gotta love my belly button. There was no hiding it!

Sick boys

What a week we've had! My entire house has been sick (except this mama). Bennett finished amoxicillin Monday night and by Tuesday morning he was running a fever so Lance took him to the doctor. He still had a red ear so we got a stronger antibiotic and an appointment to the ENT on March 5th. Can't wait for that! My MIL (who wasn't feeling wonderful herself) came over to stay with B and later that afternoon Lance came home feeling like he had the flu. He pretty much slept for two days and finally got good enough to work Thursday and then leave for a boat show in Baltimore Friday morning. I thought Landon and I were the only healthy people but on Wednesday morning he started fever so Lance got him and brought him home with Judy and B. He seemed better Thursday but continued coughing. Yesterday he complained of sore throat and started fever again so we made a run to Walmart clinic. He is now on antibiotic and steroid. I'm glad I had Judy here all week to help since I had parent teacher conferences Thursday night and with Lance out of town. I'm definitely worn out but just happy to have my boys getting better and over this crud. Here are a few pictures of the boys lately!

Lately

I'm finally figuring out how to blog from my iPad so hopefully ill be better.

I'm home today for MLK so me and the boys are hanging out. It's a good thing because it seems we've all been a bit under the weather. Friday night Landon ran fever but was better Saturday. Today Bennett has a cold starting...boo...so he's a bit cranky. Right now he's sleeping and that's why I'm blogging. Landon is playing the wii and acting like he's a power ranger!!! Love him! You'll see in a couple pictures that he's writing his name a lot. It's looking so good!

I'm doing good on my Walmart goal of only going every two weeks. It's so nice not having to do that each weekend. Lots of planning but completely worth it. I also got my nails done again. I used to always wear them but after B I just needed a break from them. We'll see how I do but so far I'm loving them. And I also got a new computer monitor at school. That thing is so big! Probably looks gigantic to me since I am always on an iPhone or iPad...ha!

Here are a few pictures from my phone I need to share.

What Is Going On?!?

Geez!!!  I seem to be having problems with this blog again!  It isn't letting me upload pictures (which I bought more storage to see if that helped) and I'm not smart enough to know how to fix it.  So until I do there will be 0 pictures...boo!

 

We had a wonderful Christmas being with family.  This year Landon was super fun since he is at the age where he understands it and get excited.  And of course Bennett celebrated his 1st Christmas.  I think he enjoyed the paper more than anything.  I'll post later with pictures from our Christmas celebrations.

 

On December 29th we celebrated Landon's 4th birthday.  I can't believe he is already 4.  He is such an awesome kid and we just love him.  We had a small birthday party at the house.  He got a trampoline for outside and I think it will be a fun toy for many years.  And if you are on my FB you probably saw my awesome video!  Yep...I know you laughed-hey I even laughed and continue to laugh when I watch it.  I still consider doing the YouTube or Funniest Videos.  I think I could be famous for that move!

 

For the New Year we enjoyed staying home with the boys (which is the only way to do it).  I went back to work on the 2nd and then the next morning I wore up with the darn flu so I got to have two additional days off (not fun days though).  It was rough that first day but I'm thinking maybe my shot helped me out a little.  I'm feeling tons better now and am actually ready to get back to work. 

 

Now I don't really do resolutions but I always think of things I'd like to improve in or work on.  I have decided to do meal planning/shopping for 2 weeks.  I said a month but the hubs suggested I start with 2 weeks.  So yesterday I went shopping and I think I did good.  I hope it will save $ plus I really hate spending my weekend time at Wal-Mart.  If I have to run to a small grocery store or dollar store who cares but no Wal-Mart.  I always try to exercise when I have time or make time so it isn't something I'm starting new.  I do hope to make it a higher priority because momma needs to tone up and get in better shape.  I am never one to eat healthy or not drink pop so if I exercise here and there then I'll feel better.  I want to spend more time reading my Bible and involving the kids in this.

 

Next week we do testing at Kindergarten so I'll have a sub for two days.  It's really nice to have that release time to test because where I used to teach we just had to get it done on our own time.  I hope my family stays healthy and we all sleep good this week.  Last night wasn't that good but I think Bennett is working on his other front tooth.  Poor guy has it rough with teeth.