Wyatt came down with the same cold that everyone else had, and unfortunately he got hit with it the worst. For some reason, the last two times he had a cold, it has started draining out his eyes so that he wakes up with them goop over and red. We start out the day with warm compresses and cleaning off his long lashes and end the process with Saline drops...which he absolutely hates. As soon as he sees the bottle he reverts to a 3 year-old and won't open his eyes and is just sobbing and it doesn't matter how much time I give him to calm down, which we don't have a lot of in the AM when we are trying to get ready for school. So, this morning we went through the ordeal once, again and once again, I start yelling. I hate that I yell. Absolutely hate it. It is one of my worst faults and I would give anything to change it. It does nothing to help the situation and it only makes the kids and me feel worse.
When I was finally able to get the meds in his eyes and cold compresses back on, I got the littlest ones ready for breakfast. I went back upstairs and helped Wyatt get ready for school and then apologized for yelling and gave hima hug and told him I love him. We also had a talk about why I have to do the meds in his eyes. I think he finally understands that if he doesn't do it, they won't let him in because they will think he has pink eye.
I really don't know which is harder...being the parent or the child. Unfortunately, we have to learn together. Let's hope the kids turn out o.k. in spite of me.:(
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
PSA:...
Do Not, I repeat, Do Not schedule an eye exam 45 minutes from home when you have to drive two children and feed them lunch at the same time after you have had your eyes dilated. It is one big safety hazard for everyone involved. And then do not have to go out and pick up third child from school when your eyes are still dilated 3 hours later. This has been a friendly Public Service Announcement.
Oy Vey. I have a headache.
Oy Vey. I have a headache.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Success...
Every year, Wyatt's and Henry's school sponsors a night out for the school families to a water park and every year we have been unable to make it because of the fact that Todd is out of town and 3 little ones in a water park by myself is a daunting task. Last year we we had our tickets and then Henry got sick and with no one to watch him, I had to devastate Wyatt and cancel our plans to go. It was heartbreaking.
This year, Todd's conference was moved to a different time frame so we made plans to go and spend the night. Wyatt was so excited and had been hearing about the park from all his friends so he was bouncing off the walls. I was just keeping my fingers crossed that no one would get sick. Henry, LC, Todd and I had a sinus thing last week so I was expecting Wyatt to come down with it any day. He never did and everyone else was coping so off we went.
Henry and Wyatt were so excited to get to that park, they could barely contain themselves. We picked Wyatt up from school and then came home to change their clothes and load up the car. We got up there at about 4:00 and checked in at the same time as all of our friends. After we got to the room, Todd, LC and I changed into our suits and we were on our way. It was the last time we would see Wyatt unless we sought him out. That kid was off and running with all his buddies that he couldn't care less about us. Thank goodness for all the swim classes he has had, we didn't have to worry that much. He had a blast going down all the big slides and doing the water obstacle course and the lazy river and the hot tub and being with his friends. At 8:00, I finally nailed him down to eat a slice of pizza for dinner. He swallowed it down and then was off like a rocket because god forbid he miss anything.
Henry and LC spent the bulk of the time in the kiddie pool, or as Henry called it, "The Cat Pool", but Henry did go down some of the mid-size slides while Todd waited for him at the bottom in the pool. He made friends with all the other kids his age at the little slides, though, while LC entertained herself with the fountains. She loved those things and would get her hands wet and then wipe herself down. A couple of times she got a face-full of water and then would go back for more. It was so funny to watch.
The pool closed at 9:00, so we went back to the room to change into pj's and put LC down. Todd stayed with her in the room while Hank, Wyatt and I went to a friend's room to continue the good time. The kids loved running the halls and watching a movie until 11:30, which is when I finally dragged them back to our room to get some sleep.
Promptly the next morning at 7:15, all three were awake and ready to get started. I fed them the breakfast I had packed for us and we all changed back into our suits and started it all over, again. We stayed at the park until about 1:30, when we decided to get going so the littlest ones could get a nap in. And nap they(we) did.
What a WONDERFUL time we had. I am so glad that the stars aligned (finally) and we were able to go. To see the pure joy on the kids faces was worth it. I love that the boys' school organizes this every year and can not wait to go next year.
This year, Todd's conference was moved to a different time frame so we made plans to go and spend the night. Wyatt was so excited and had been hearing about the park from all his friends so he was bouncing off the walls. I was just keeping my fingers crossed that no one would get sick. Henry, LC, Todd and I had a sinus thing last week so I was expecting Wyatt to come down with it any day. He never did and everyone else was coping so off we went.
Henry and Wyatt were so excited to get to that park, they could barely contain themselves. We picked Wyatt up from school and then came home to change their clothes and load up the car. We got up there at about 4:00 and checked in at the same time as all of our friends. After we got to the room, Todd, LC and I changed into our suits and we were on our way. It was the last time we would see Wyatt unless we sought him out. That kid was off and running with all his buddies that he couldn't care less about us. Thank goodness for all the swim classes he has had, we didn't have to worry that much. He had a blast going down all the big slides and doing the water obstacle course and the lazy river and the hot tub and being with his friends. At 8:00, I finally nailed him down to eat a slice of pizza for dinner. He swallowed it down and then was off like a rocket because god forbid he miss anything.
Henry and LC spent the bulk of the time in the kiddie pool, or as Henry called it, "The Cat Pool", but Henry did go down some of the mid-size slides while Todd waited for him at the bottom in the pool. He made friends with all the other kids his age at the little slides, though, while LC entertained herself with the fountains. She loved those things and would get her hands wet and then wipe herself down. A couple of times she got a face-full of water and then would go back for more. It was so funny to watch.
The pool closed at 9:00, so we went back to the room to change into pj's and put LC down. Todd stayed with her in the room while Hank, Wyatt and I went to a friend's room to continue the good time. The kids loved running the halls and watching a movie until 11:30, which is when I finally dragged them back to our room to get some sleep.
Promptly the next morning at 7:15, all three were awake and ready to get started. I fed them the breakfast I had packed for us and we all changed back into our suits and started it all over, again. We stayed at the park until about 1:30, when we decided to get going so the littlest ones could get a nap in. And nap they(we) did.
What a WONDERFUL time we had. I am so glad that the stars aligned (finally) and we were able to go. To see the pure joy on the kids faces was worth it. I love that the boys' school organizes this every year and can not wait to go next year.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Happy Valentine's Day, to me....
We don't celebrate Valentine's day here. I have no problem with that, either. in fact this morning before Todd left for work, I specifically told him to not feel obligated to get me anything, especially flowers. I love flowers but hate the thought of money being spent on them for them to just die in a few days. It seems like such a waste to me. Anyways, Heather called this morning and we were chit-chatting and she mentioned registering for her baby shower and I lamented how I wished I could go shopping with her as I love baby products. I love them. I really do. I love how they keep coming out with cuter, nicer, more practical things to make a mommy's life easier. Well, Heather suggested I come out the week of her spring break for a couple of days to relax and go shopping. So, I checked airfare and it didn't seem too outrageous, so, I called Todd and he said to go for it and even found me a better flight. We finished the conversation with him saying, "Happy Valentine's Day." I love that man. He is so kind and generous and so much more than I deserve. How did I get so lucky to have found him so early in life and for him to have been so perfect?
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Nights out...
We have gotten a ton of snow in the last 24 hours, so Todd decided to take Wyatt skiing last night at Wilmot. They were gone for a good 3 hours, while I entertained the littlest two. Henry, Lauren and I had McD's and played Legos Star Wars on PS2 while we waited for Wyatt and Todd to come home. When they got home, Wyatt immediately came running in to tell me he went down a blue run, which is "harder than a green." He had bright red cheeks and twinkling eyes. He said that he fell down a few times but he got good at getting up towards the end. He was so excited and proud of himself for going up the chair lifts and skiing down on his own and his dad was super proud of him too. Todd has plans to take Henry next week for a lesson so that he will be able to enjoy the fun with them.
Wyatt also had a playdate at his friend Cameron's house this afternoon and didn't get home until almost 7:00. Henry was so anxious for him to get home and kept saying how much he missed him. I will admit, I missed him, too. After barely seeing him yesterday, not taking him to school this morning and then him being gone this afternoon, I feel like I've barely talked to him lately. He, however, is having the time of his life, being this busy and active and social and it warms my heart.
Wyatt also had a playdate at his friend Cameron's house this afternoon and didn't get home until almost 7:00. Henry was so anxious for him to get home and kept saying how much he missed him. I will admit, I missed him, too. After barely seeing him yesterday, not taking him to school this morning and then him being gone this afternoon, I feel like I've barely talked to him lately. He, however, is having the time of his life, being this busy and active and social and it warms my heart.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Sick Babies...
It was inevitable. We have had way too long of a run with out someone getting sick, so I knew it was going to happen soon. And so it did. LC came down with a nasty cough and cold late last week and has been miserable and cranky ever since. And when I say cranky, I mean cranky. Today, she bonked Wyatt on the head with her sippy cup for no reason after she hit Henry in the mouth with a PS2 game case. Needless to say, she was put in a timeout and cried like there was no tomorrow.
Tonight, though...she was a cuddle bug. She had a hard time staying asleep so I brought her downstairs to rock and the above picture is what I looked down at. It made my heart hurt a little bit. You see, for the entire first year of her life, LC would not take a nap without being held for the duration of it. If you tried to put her down, she would be up 1/2 hour later. It was frustrating and maddening at times. I would be lying if I didn't tell you how relieved I was when she started taking a nap on her own--finally--at 13 months old.
However, now 9 months later, I can admit that I miss those days of holding her close and watching her sleep and feeling so needed and wanted, so it felt good to rock her to sleep tonight and keep her with me for just a short time longer all comfy cozy under the blanket.
Let's just hope she stays asleep. And...if the other two are going to get it that they get it quick. We have an outing next week that Wyatt will be devastated if we miss it.
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