How is everyone?
Hey, Girl ~
What I have been up to is taking care of one very sick little boy. Harrison, my 7-yr-old, came home from school on Wed. complaining of a really bad headache. Within 30 minutes, he had a fever that has ranged from a little over 100 to 104.8 (scary!). Friday evening was when it hit 104.8. Last night it hit 104. It has been a very strange illness. Recurring headache, some stomach cramping, some vomiting - though it's mostly phlegm, I think. The weird thing is, he wasn't even congested until last night. I guess it was all just draining down into his stomach, now he's starting to get stuffed up. I'm glad I can finally take him to the doctor tomorrow. Ya know, they say until they've had a fever for 3 days, just treat it - that it's probably a virus. Well, yesterday afternoon was our "three days". Of course I can't take him in today, but you can bet we'll be there first thing in the morning! As far as Halloween goes, I'm so over it! Last year, it rained and we couldn't go trick or treating. So, I had my husband stop by the store and get some candy. He also picked up a Mad Monster Bash movie. We dumped the candy in the middle of the floor, and let the kids help themselves while we watched the movie. I told my husband the other day --- I think we started a tradition without even knowing it! We have 2 boys (9, 7) and there are no costumes out there that meet the criteria of 1) my kids wanting it and 2) me being willing to buy it. It's all either gruesome, horror and downright evil or spiderman, yet again. So, I think we're gonna forego t-or-t and just put on a movie, give them some of their favorite treats, and move on. Since I have started my journey, there have been next to NO "treats" in the house. I even made my husband a "sugar free" birthday cake! So it will really be a treat for the boys to have a little candy. =) We've also discussed spending a little money on a new game or something, instead of just "junk". Anyway, I'm sure they'll love whatever they get! Sorry you have to work, but hope you have a great day anyway! ~ Tara
on 10/21/07 3:58 am - Greenfield, TN
. My hubby is a HUGE holiday kinda of guy. He has the house all decorated with lights, bows, and blow-ups. After this comes down he will start on Christmas, not sure if he is going to go all out like he usually does. We are going to Gatlinburg the week before Christmas for our Anniversary, so we are not going to be home alot, so I am trying to keep him on a low scale this year. Well the dishwasher is done and so is the dryer, so they are calling my name, dang them.
Hey Juanita! That stinks you have to work...it is such a pretty day!
I got up this morning with every intention of going to church. I had my hair done and makeup on and clothes picked out. I realized that it was almost 9 and my husband hadn't gotten home yet from work. I ended up calling him to see where he was...I was getting worried. At any rate, he said he wasn't feeling good so I decided to stay home to baby him. He appreciated it very much and we got to spend a little time together even though he wasn't feeling good.
Nicholas is bouncing away in his little amniotic home. I was a little worried a few days ago when he didn't move for almost 2 days. My husband's co-worker's wife went through the same thing and she worried herself all the time, so they bought one of those fetal heart doppler monitors. They let us borrow it until the end of my pregnancy. I was sooo relieved to hear his heart just beating away! I listen to it everyday now lol I could spend all day listening to it. I'm feeling pretty good otherwise. Energy levels are going back up... I've been cleaning and cooking like crazy lately (nesting so soon??) but I'm sure that won't last lol I haven't gotten enough gumption to make back to the gym though I have been walking on the treadmill at home.
I think I'm going to go to my mother in laws a little later. I have to get a list of addresses to send out baby shower invitations to hubby's side of the family. Then, I'll probably go get a couple of pumpkins and put out my fall decorations. This is my favorite time of year! As for halloween, no dressing up for me lol :-) When my brothers and I were kids, we always "made" our costumes. Threw old clothes together and just bought the face paint. One year, my younger brother dressed up in one of my mom's old 80s dresses (fuschia pink shimmery, slinky, kind of dress) and my mom's makeup. It was a little "odd" but he looked so funny lol
I hope you're doing well otherwise than having to work Juanita! *hugs* Take care.
