Friday, July 17, 2015
Chipping away at the time
This week has brought two swim meets. This is the first time our family has had two meets in one week. Unfortunately, due to other commitments, I had to miss 95% of Tuesday's meet. I did arrive in time for Catherine's last event though, and saw her not come in last! I know for some families that isn't much of a goal, but after watching Catherine and Thomas finish their races about 30 seconds after everyone else, this was HUGE!!!! She had knocked 12 seconds off her time and we were so excited for her! Last evening, she knocked another 14 seconds off...26 seconds just this week! It has been a great experience for both kids, and the improvements have been astounding. Last evening Thomas had the opportunity to not be the last one and he was pleased with himself too. The sportsmanship my kids have shown have really made me proud. They've never given up even when it looked like they were awful, they've cheered for their teammates, and even in celebrating their accomplishments, they've been humble. It has been a great season, with only one more week to go!
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Such a fun evening
I'm sorry for the quiet blog lately. Trust me when I tell you it has been because we are enjoying our summer!
Monday evening was a particularly fun evening. Cincinnati was hosting this year's MLB All-Star game, which also meant they were hosting the home run derby. The kids had swim practice that evening, but I stayed home. Andrew took them and picked them up, but otherwise was home with me watching. Robert was even enjoying watching it with me, and when Catherine and Thomas returned home from swim practice, we all watched together. We loved the format, and obviously were VERY excited that our hometown here, Todd Frazier, won the entire thing. We had a blast!
Even more fun was watching the celebrity & legends softball game afterwards. I loved that Aaron Boone, Paul O'Neill, Ozzie Smith, Sean Casey, and many others I've watched play the game were involved. The kids loved that they knew the celebrities, and the commentary by Snoop Dog was actually comical! I loved how much laughter came from our house that evening. Andrew and I kept commenting on how awesome it was, and how much enjoyed sharing it with the kids!
**I know that last night was the game itself, but the kids had a swim meet and I had two meetings to attend. We actually broke out a VCR tape (we don't own a DVR) and taped the pregame so that I could watch it later. I can't wait!
Monday evening was a particularly fun evening. Cincinnati was hosting this year's MLB All-Star game, which also meant they were hosting the home run derby. The kids had swim practice that evening, but I stayed home. Andrew took them and picked them up, but otherwise was home with me watching. Robert was even enjoying watching it with me, and when Catherine and Thomas returned home from swim practice, we all watched together. We loved the format, and obviously were VERY excited that our hometown here, Todd Frazier, won the entire thing. We had a blast!
Even more fun was watching the celebrity & legends softball game afterwards. I loved that Aaron Boone, Paul O'Neill, Ozzie Smith, Sean Casey, and many others I've watched play the game were involved. The kids loved that they knew the celebrities, and the commentary by Snoop Dog was actually comical! I loved how much laughter came from our house that evening. Andrew and I kept commenting on how awesome it was, and how much enjoyed sharing it with the kids!
**I know that last night was the game itself, but the kids had a swim meet and I had two meetings to attend. We actually broke out a VCR tape (we don't own a DVR) and taped the pregame so that I could watch it later. I can't wait!
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Our lives these days
Life continues to roll right along this summer. I am so grateful not to have to be worrying about life with a sick parent in my hometown...I am so grateful that I can focus on our happenings here!
Thomas is doing really well (knock on wood) recovering from the rash. Monday was still a pretty rough day for him, but yesterday he woke up feeling (and looking) much better. We've probably been a little too overprotective in keeping him around the house, but he's just had kind of a rough summer.
Robert's work schedule really keeps us on task. He's been working four days a week, and usually works right in the middle of the day. It's a little bit of a pain in the sense that we can't go and do anything as a family, but I'm grateful that he's getting the hours. We are looking forward to the day when he'll have his license and be able to drive himself, but we still aren't very close to that in terms of trusting his decisions...but we are getting there!
My volunteer "gig" is about to kick into high gear for the rest of July. I don't mind terribly because for the most part I can be flexible and do it as I get around to it, and this way I know it's all being done correctly.
The rain has been an absolute pain in the rear lately. It's playing havoc with things we wanted done around the house and need to do outside, but again, those things will fall into place.
Yesterday was the half way point of summer for the kids. Overall, we've enjoyed ourselves, for the most part!
Thomas is doing really well (knock on wood) recovering from the rash. Monday was still a pretty rough day for him, but yesterday he woke up feeling (and looking) much better. We've probably been a little too overprotective in keeping him around the house, but he's just had kind of a rough summer.
Robert's work schedule really keeps us on task. He's been working four days a week, and usually works right in the middle of the day. It's a little bit of a pain in the sense that we can't go and do anything as a family, but I'm grateful that he's getting the hours. We are looking forward to the day when he'll have his license and be able to drive himself, but we still aren't very close to that in terms of trusting his decisions...but we are getting there!
My volunteer "gig" is about to kick into high gear for the rest of July. I don't mind terribly because for the most part I can be flexible and do it as I get around to it, and this way I know it's all being done correctly.
The rain has been an absolute pain in the rear lately. It's playing havoc with things we wanted done around the house and need to do outside, but again, those things will fall into place.
Yesterday was the half way point of summer for the kids. Overall, we've enjoyed ourselves, for the most part!
Sunday, July 5, 2015
A fabulous weekend...and then not so much
Andrew and I loved every minute of our alone time last evening. We just hung out and chatted, and knew that we were going to sleep well not having to worry about kids...although apparently I should've been worrying! Robert called this morning from my mom's house and said that Thomas was having trouble breathing, but there didn't seem to be wheezing at that point. I wasn't overly concerned as he is a pretty dramatic child. My mom mentioned he had coughed a lot, and I said we'd be there at our normal time and bring the inhaler. My mom then called back about five minutes later and said she noticed some bumps. I said we'd get there as soon as we could, but it's a 75 minute drive so I could only do what I could do. My sister called with about 30 minutes left in the drive to see how much longer, and then my mother called about 15 minutes again to say he was not only wheezing but there was whistling. She asked if she needed to get him to an e/r, and I assured her that he'd be fine as soon as I could get there with the inhaler.
As I walked in, I immediately understood my mom's concern. I had never seen Thomas like this. He was making noises I'd never heard and was clearly in distress...and the few little red bumps had become an all out rash. I was going to take the older two to my grandmother's while we took Thomas to an e/r, but Mom wanted to cancel her plans and keep Robert and Catherine with her. Our (fortunately very brief) trip to the e/r determined that Thomas was indeed in distress with the breathing, and it was the antibiotic from last week's double ear infection which was causing the allergic reaction. He had two breathing treatments at the e/r, along with some Benadryl and Prednisone, and we are back home this evening. I am so grateful to be home with my kids. I feel blessed to have mostly healthy kids!
As I walked in, I immediately understood my mom's concern. I had never seen Thomas like this. He was making noises I'd never heard and was clearly in distress...and the few little red bumps had become an all out rash. I was going to take the older two to my grandmother's while we took Thomas to an e/r, but Mom wanted to cancel her plans and keep Robert and Catherine with her. Our (fortunately very brief) trip to the e/r determined that Thomas was indeed in distress with the breathing, and it was the antibiotic from last week's double ear infection which was causing the allergic reaction. He had two breathing treatments at the e/r, along with some Benadryl and Prednisone, and we are back home this evening. I am so grateful to be home with my kids. I feel blessed to have mostly healthy kids!
Saturday, July 4, 2015
A lovely, quiet Saturday morning
Last evening the temps around here were in the upper 50's, so waking up this morning to cool sunshine was absolutely beautiful. Andrew and I are the only ones up at this point, and I'm not surprised at all...and very grateful.
In our old town, the Independence Day parade was always on the 4th...which makes complete sense. This town, the parade was Thursday evening. I have no idea why, but for this morning I am very happy. The fireworks were last night so it was pretty late before everyone tumbled into bed, and I'm glad that they not only have the opportunity to sleep in, but are doing so.
The fireworks last evening were fun. I am glad that I made the decision to go (festivals and large crowds are not my idea of fun). It is always enjoyable to spend the time together as a family!
In our old town, the Independence Day parade was always on the 4th...which makes complete sense. This town, the parade was Thursday evening. I have no idea why, but for this morning I am very happy. The fireworks were last night so it was pretty late before everyone tumbled into bed, and I'm glad that they not only have the opportunity to sleep in, but are doing so.
The fireworks last evening were fun. I am glad that I made the decision to go (festivals and large crowds are not my idea of fun). It is always enjoyable to spend the time together as a family!
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Our plans for the holiday weekend
I am so grateful that Robert doesn't have to work this weekend! We have some fun plans for our family. Tomorrow evening is our town fireworks and a little festival at the park beforehand. I didn't get to go last year because I was staying with my mom, so I am looking forward to checking it out. Saturday, my mom asked if she could have the kids overnight. My sister's law firm throws a big party on the 4th capped off in the evening by fireworks. Andrew and I aren't interested in attending because we are just tired (all the time...we are the parents of three teens) but Mom didn't want to be by herself and thought the kids would enjoy it...I agree! And I am certain that Andrew and I will enjoy a quiet evening at home! She is meeting us half way on Saturday evening, we'll have dinner, and then get to be home. Sunday we will pick them up because she needs to attend a funeral visitation, and then we will swing by and visit my grandmother. It sounds like a perfect weekend...some fun things to do, but plenty of relaxation as well!
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
The month of motivation
July has arrived. Robert commented this morning that he couldn't believe it was July already. I'll admit, for the most part I enjoyed June...mostly because I knew that as long as we were still in June, we had a good deal of summer left!
I am hoping that this month holds a great deal of motivation for me. On August 2, we are hosting a family reunion for my mom's side of the family. If everyone comes, there will be nearly 30 people here. None of my cousins have seen my house, and I'm not entirely sure how many will make the drive down here...but I am hoping most! I realize it may be years (and perhaps never) before most of them see my house again, so I am hoping that I can have a lot of things around the house, in terms of improvement projects, completed before they get here. This means making some decisions, and we all know I'm not so good at that when it comes to my house! Hoping my motivation kicks in some decision making as well!
I am hoping that this month holds a great deal of motivation for me. On August 2, we are hosting a family reunion for my mom's side of the family. If everyone comes, there will be nearly 30 people here. None of my cousins have seen my house, and I'm not entirely sure how many will make the drive down here...but I am hoping most! I realize it may be years (and perhaps never) before most of them see my house again, so I am hoping that I can have a lot of things around the house, in terms of improvement projects, completed before they get here. This means making some decisions, and we all know I'm not so good at that when it comes to my house! Hoping my motivation kicks in some decision making as well!
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