She Takes A Lickin....

And Keeps on Tickin!

Alison loves to swing. Our neighbors have a swing set. Alison loves to swing on their swing set. Apparently she didn't learn not to walk in front of the swing when someone else is on it. It was one of those slow motion moments where me and another mom knew it was going to happen, we were only 2 ft away but we couldn't stop it. She got hit by the swing and then face planted the ground. When I picked her up her face was covered in dirt and blood and she had a mouthful of grass. I think she was more upset about the grass in her mouth than anything. I cleaned her up and all she could say was "I play E-E". Ian is her little "boyfriend" next door. She loves her E-E. So back outside she went. Banged up but ready for more. I think her dad is proud of her.

Woe Is Me...

Or Maybe it's just Sick is Me.

I'm not sure who has won the contest of worst virus. I think we've had the same symptoms just on different days. So far only one kiddo shows any symptoms and they are minor. Pray that niether one of them succumbs to the full illness. It's a yucky one.

Things I've learned from being sick:

I don't like being sick.

I really don't like being sick.

I'm a wimp when it comes to fevers and body aches.

When you have the chills there aren't enough blankets in the world to make you warm

I'd really like someone to develop an epidural of sorts for the body aches. I mean if it can help with labor just think what it could do for a flu like virus.

I don't believe in flu shots. Jeff got one. I didn't. We're both sick. Who's smarter? I'm not sure that bit of evidence tells us, but at least I didn't get a needless shot that wouldn't have helped me anyway.

I have no patience for my children when I don't feel well. Hence the reason I swore Owen would never drink hot chocolate again after his sister got a hold of the cup and dumped it all over. Don't worry it wasn't hot anymore.

I love hearing my little girl say "tash tash" as she immediately takes my kleenex out of my hand and runs to the "tash can".

I love Owen trying to find me some of his valentine treats to make me feel better

I love that Jeff took my two little ones out today so I could rest.

I love that Shari took Owen to the park so we could both rest.

I love that Jeff battled the commissary so I wouldn't have to.

I really miss home when I'm sick.

I really want my mom to come and make it all better.

When Alison is yelling "Mama" I want to yell "Mama" too.

I wish I could have some of my mom's chicken soup.

Being sick when you live on the other side of the world seems so much more miserable.

Even though I have time to be sick here I really don't want to be sick anymore.

If I have to be sick I'm a big fan of the 24 hour bug, rather than the let's just see how many days we can make you feel crummy bug.

I don't like being sick.

I really don't like being sick.

The Days of Our Lives

It has been two weeks, you'd think I'd have something good to say. But I dont. We've just been busy doing the normal things of life. School, work, laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, you know the drill. It has been raining for what seems like the better part of the last month. THis weekend has actually been dry with some sun, but Jeff and I are battling to see who can get the worst virus and he has to work. Jeff seems on the upswing now that his fever, aches, and chills are gone. I'm still hanging onto some coughing and aches. The next victim seems like it will be Alison as she has a runny nose now. Hopefully that will be the worst of it for her.

We had a fun Valentine's day. We had the Biery's over to make heart shaped pizza and milk shakes. (Thanks for that tradition Dave and Sarah) The kids seemed to have fun and the adults enjoyed catching up.

I have been able to go to Owen's school and read the last couple of weeks. I love his school. I love his teacher. I love his classroom. It was hard in those first 2 weeks but God has proven it was the right choice.

We were also able to help some friends welcome their new daughter in to the world. Well not with the actual birth but we kept their other daughter over night and the grandparents one day. She wanted to have a home birth so everyone needed a place to be. Things worked out great for her and they now have Ellerie Anne as part of their family.

I can't really think of anything else we've been up to. I guess we are more boring than we think we are. I better run and get us ready for church. Have a great Sunday.