Mod Podge

OK- so we have been homebound for a little less than a week. Although I do not like having sick kids, I enjoy STAYING AT HOME. Really- I spend so much time running around during the day- doing things that are not pressing, spending money I shouldn't. Needless to say, I have been productive- I have cleaned and organized. They serviced our heater and whole house humidifier, the sprinklers have been shut down for the winter, they are pumping the septic next week(Do not ask- if you live with septic- you know!) But- this is the kicker- I mod podged an ice cream bucket tonight. I am the type of person that holds on to NOTHING but for some reason I can not seem to throw away ice cream buckets so I made it pretty instead- This is the rough draft. Just to see if it works. After it dries, I will start on the other 10(YEAH we eat a lot of ice cream here!!!) So get out your Mod Podge Oh and I have no idea what I am going to do with this pretty bucket. We will see!!!!!

Slime Flu

Well- we have had quite possibly the craziest few days. On Thursday, I had to pick Ben up from school because he had a temp off 99.6, that night he seemed OK, played with Kevin and Gabe downstairs and went to bed at a regular time. Friday morning, he woke up with 103 temp, which went up but never below 103 even with Motrin. Honestly, I have never seen him in such bad shape. This picture is 24 hours after that time with 100% improvement(I did not feel right about taking his picture at his worst, although now looking back I kind of wish I had to show you what the "Slime flu" looks like) After discussing his case with the doctor, they agreed I needed to bring him in. By the time his 3:50 appointment came around he had gone from bad to worse. It is true what everyone is saying. It really gets bad quickly. He had to be carried into his appointment, his eyes were glassy and bloodshot, his cheeks were red and his temp was now past 104. My heart ached for Ben and as his mother, it was upsetting to see him. The conclusion at the doctor. He tested positive for Influenza A, but they kept calling it H1N1 when I asked why, they said, they have stopped sending in for confirmation and are assuming all cases of Influenza A are H1N1 because 90% are. Ben in his horrid state, looked at the doctor and said" OH NO I HAVE THE SLIME FLU DON'T I?" Well, he is on his second day of Tamiflu and doing much better. He is now complaining of a stomache, which the Tamiflu can cause. I hope the rest of our family escapes it. The doctor did say, unless we are symptomatic, we should go about our daily lives. we chose this weekend to lay low. It was actually nice, we completed a ton of projects, watched the Panthers play on the computer. I actually finished the photo wall in the basement(you have to do something in an unfinished basement to cover the plastic!) Ben had to miss his cub scout camp out, I was unable to go to Chicago with friends, but we are just happy that Ben seems to be on the mend. And- we had a great weekend together! depsite Ben being sick!

Weekend happenings

We were suppose to go to Iowa this weekend for a football game. Kevin needed to stay here to work this weekend- so we hung out all weekend. I really mean it. After bath on Friday, the boys stayed in their PJ's until bath Sunday. They had a very intense wrestling match with Daddy. Apparently to look tough in battle, you (if you are a boy)-remove your shirt. The pillow stuffing is for extra protection against the enemy. And do not forget the sword. This weekend we also accomplished window cleaning. Kevin's job was the entry way, which is very difficult. The boys and I could barely watch him on the ladder. We also removed the paper airplane that has been in our light fixture for months. Our weekend actually turned out to be very productive and fun- but we still missed everyone in IOWA!!!!

Garage Sale Love

I LOVE garage sales!!! I know, I have said it before, if you do not garage sale, you are missing a lot! Friday, I stumbled upon a great sale. The girl was selling off half her wardrobe because she is moving to a 200 square foot apartment in New York City Her loss(quite literally) is my gain. I am only showing my FAVORITE a J Crew pea coat, on line for 298.00 for 15.oo!! LOVE IT! also, OYDN jeans, several Gap and J Crew shirts, J Crew sweaters, Banana Republic wool pants, Decorations for Christmas from Pottery Barn. OH I am HAPPY!!!

Fall Craft

Because everyone has so much time, here is a project I found on one of the many decorating blogs I follow(or should I say stalk?) It was so easy. My friend and I completed it in under an hour. The only things you need are pumpkins, number stencils, paint and glitter.

1. Tape down the stencil

2. Use Folk Art (Metallic Silver Sterling) paint. Tap into stencil.

3. Peel off stencil and immediately shake the glitter on the number(Martha Stewart glow in the dark glitter) The only place I found it was Michaels Craft Store

4. Let dry and spray a coat of clear coat to prevent the dew and rain from ruining it.

IT WAS VERY EASY!!!!!

Family Game Night

It was family game night at our house- with a NEW twist- actual trophies were awarded. We played Pokemon Monopoly. Our goals were to #1 make it through the game #2 to have fun and # 3 to have no tears. We accomplished all 3! Mr Moneybags(Gabe) won 1st place, Kevin 2nd place(and obviously not the sportsmanship), Ben won 3rd place and the sportsmanship trophy. He was so good throughout the game about giving us high fives and encouragement. And then there is me. I had no money because I bought everything, and then lost my properties to the children. STORY OF MY LIFE!!! We had fun. Next time I get to choose the game and little do they know, I am choosing Nerdy Wordy-

I HAVE to win that 1st place trophy

Fun Festival

The Preschool Gabe attends had a fun festival today. The weather was perfect and we had a lot of fun. The boys enjoyed the fire truck and had fun running around with friends on the playground. They also won great prizes like airplanes, sharks, whistles, and even got tattoos(Gabe only we STILL haven't convinced Ben they are cool!)