We did a lot of shopping during the first part of the day, today. We needed lots of things at Wal-mart. The, we also had to go buy a few more things for football. Caleb needed a body armor shirt to help keep him warm now that it's getting cold. Michaela got one, too. They will also be able to wear them to play outside when/if it snows this winter.
Abby got groomed today, too. She needed it badly. It has been close to 8 weeks since she was last groomed. She looks so much better and I'm sure she feels better too.
Tonight the kids spent the evening with Michael's parents because Michael and I had hockey tickets. It was the magnetic schedule night. We've not gone to that promotion for several years. Getting the magnetic schedule was the highlight of the night. The Blues SUCKED big time tonight. They lost 1-2 to L.A. It was really pathetic.
The Cardinals handed over the series to L.A., too, tonight. It's not a great time to be a St. Louis sports fan right now. I'm sure the Rams will lose tomorrow too.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
October 9, 2009
I'm glad it's Friday. I may have only been at work three days, but having been sick makes me get tired a lot easier right now. I hope I get some of my stamina back soon.
We went to O'Charley's tonight because when we tried to go to Trailhead there was an hour and half wait there. O'Charley's was good. I could not finish my meal though, it seems my stomach has "shrunk." This is a very good thing. I'm happy about it.
On the way home we stopped to get Caleb's anit-biotics that the doctor called out for him today. It seems they did find strep growing on the test swab they did the other day. He's still eating fine and has been acting like himself. I guess we caught it at the very beginning. That's a good thing.
Tonight I watched this week's episodes of Flash Forward and Fringe online. Both shows are getting really good. I'm enjoying them a lot. I've been trying to catch up on The Forgotton, too, but just can't seem to get there. Hopefully, soon. I tried to watch Supernatural, but The CW's website would not cooperate with me.
We went to O'Charley's tonight because when we tried to go to Trailhead there was an hour and half wait there. O'Charley's was good. I could not finish my meal though, it seems my stomach has "shrunk." This is a very good thing. I'm happy about it.
On the way home we stopped to get Caleb's anit-biotics that the doctor called out for him today. It seems they did find strep growing on the test swab they did the other day. He's still eating fine and has been acting like himself. I guess we caught it at the very beginning. That's a good thing.
Tonight I watched this week's episodes of Flash Forward and Fringe online. Both shows are getting really good. I'm enjoying them a lot. I've been trying to catch up on The Forgotton, too, but just can't seem to get there. Hopefully, soon. I tried to watch Supernatural, but The CW's website would not cooperate with me.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
October 8 2009
I went back to work today and Caleb went back to school. I was actually looking forward to it. I missed my students and missed being in my classroom. It turned out to be a pretty decent day, but I had to do a lot of catching up to do with my students as the sub did noting I'd left for them to do. My students told me he sat at my desk and ate most of the day and that he kept falling asleep.
Tonight was swimming/water aerobics night for Michaela and me. It felt good to get in the water and work out. I really enjoy it. It's weird, once you've been in deep water like that for an hour, it's hard to get out of the water. When you do get out you feel VERY heavy.
It's a big sports night for those of us that live around here. Cardinals played game two of division playoffs and lost because they played like idiots. The Blues are playing their third game of the season and at present time are losing 3-1. Mizzou is playing Nebraska and they keep handing the ball right over to Nebraska. Nebraska just handed us two points on a safety. WOO HOO.
Between all this I am still trying to watch Fringe. But, I'll probably have to watch it online along with tonight's episode of Flash Forward.
Tonight was swimming/water aerobics night for Michaela and me. It felt good to get in the water and work out. I really enjoy it. It's weird, once you've been in deep water like that for an hour, it's hard to get out of the water. When you do get out you feel VERY heavy.
It's a big sports night for those of us that live around here. Cardinals played game two of division playoffs and lost because they played like idiots. The Blues are playing their third game of the season and at present time are losing 3-1. Mizzou is playing Nebraska and they keep handing the ball right over to Nebraska. Nebraska just handed us two points on a safety. WOO HOO.
Between all this I am still trying to watch Fringe. But, I'll probably have to watch it online along with tonight's episode of Flash Forward.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
October 7, 2009
Caleb and I stayed home again today. I am more tired and shaky than anything today. I am starting to feel human, but still have not slept well. I think if I could get a good night's sleep I'd be much better.
Caleb has not had a fever since this morning. Hopefully, he will not wake up with one again tomorrow. I'd like for him to go back to school, especially since I am planning on going back to work.
I had to do battle with Charter today. I got a phone call telling me we had not made a payment in September. I knew that was wrong so I looked it up online and sure enough there it was on my bank statement. Finally, they figured out they had credited that payment to our telephone bill instead of our cable bill. They are going to fix it. I'm so tired of Charter.
Today was Michaela's first cross country meet. There were over 50 girls in her race and she came in 38th. I am so proud of her. She took off and did not quit at all. She worked so hard at it today. She's only been training for two weeks and her running club only meets once a week. She did GREAT!
Caleb has not had a fever since this morning. Hopefully, he will not wake up with one again tomorrow. I'd like for him to go back to school, especially since I am planning on going back to work.
I had to do battle with Charter today. I got a phone call telling me we had not made a payment in September. I knew that was wrong so I looked it up online and sure enough there it was on my bank statement. Finally, they figured out they had credited that payment to our telephone bill instead of our cable bill. They are going to fix it. I'm so tired of Charter.
Today was Michaela's first cross country meet. There were over 50 girls in her race and she came in 38th. I am so proud of her. She took off and did not quit at all. She worked so hard at it today. She's only been training for two weeks and her running club only meets once a week. She did GREAT!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
October 6, 2009
Caleb and I both stayed home today. He's been very quiet compared to his normal self. He's had a fever off and on. I took him to the doctor. He tested negative for strep. They see no signs of infection and don't think it's the flu. It's just a virus, I guess. They did not give him any meds because of this.
I also went to the doctor. I have been diagnosed with a sinus infection, which I was pretty sure is what he would say. I got these ginormous horse pill anti-biotics. They are huge. They are bigger than my vitamins which I have a hard time swallowing. he also told me to get Mucinix in the red box. Shhhhh, don't tell my nose, but that seems to be helping. I'm actually breathing out of both nostrils right now. It's also dried out my mouth really bad. But maybe I'll be able to sleep tonight.
I've been fighting a fever, too. We are both staying home again tomorrow. I've already let my school know. My principal asked the sub who was in my room today to come back tomorrow. I will go back to work on Thursday. Hopefully, Caleb will go back to school then, too. He's been kind of bummed that he's missed football practice so far this week. But, I think he liked having mommy to himself today. I kind of liked it, too.
I also went to the doctor. I have been diagnosed with a sinus infection, which I was pretty sure is what he would say. I got these ginormous horse pill anti-biotics. They are huge. They are bigger than my vitamins which I have a hard time swallowing. he also told me to get Mucinix in the red box. Shhhhh, don't tell my nose, but that seems to be helping. I'm actually breathing out of both nostrils right now. It's also dried out my mouth really bad. But maybe I'll be able to sleep tonight.
I've been fighting a fever, too. We are both staying home again tomorrow. I've already let my school know. My principal asked the sub who was in my room today to come back tomorrow. I will go back to work on Thursday. Hopefully, Caleb will go back to school then, too. He's been kind of bummed that he's missed football practice so far this week. But, I think he liked having mommy to himself today. I kind of liked it, too.
Monday, October 5, 2009
October 5, 2009
It's been a painful day for me. I am sick. I went to work because my sub folder was not ready yet. I had all the info typed up, but none of it printed and put in the folder. So, I went in to make sure that was all put together. I was hoping I'd feel better as the day went on, but of course just the opposite happened.
By the time it was time to come home all I could think about was getting home and getting into bed. I stopped and picked up Caleb because he was at his grandparents' house because he'd gone home from school early from not feeling well. Then, when I got home I logged on and set up for a sub tomorrow. I've already got a doctor's appointment set for tomorrow afternoon.
Michael was great tonight. He went to the store to get mac 'n cheese for the kids for supper. I told him I wanted Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Ocean Spray cranberry juice cocktail and some soup. He ended up having to go to three different grocery stores to get it all. What a guy. He also made my soup for me and brought it to me in bed.
I think Caleb is fine. He wanted to go outside when we got home and was hungry most of the evening. He did complain of a headache again this evening but since taking some Tylenol he's been fine.
Now, I'm going to go take some Nyquil, brush my teeth and go to bed.
By the time it was time to come home all I could think about was getting home and getting into bed. I stopped and picked up Caleb because he was at his grandparents' house because he'd gone home from school early from not feeling well. Then, when I got home I logged on and set up for a sub tomorrow. I've already got a doctor's appointment set for tomorrow afternoon.
Michael was great tonight. He went to the store to get mac 'n cheese for the kids for supper. I told him I wanted Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Ocean Spray cranberry juice cocktail and some soup. He ended up having to go to three different grocery stores to get it all. What a guy. He also made my soup for me and brought it to me in bed.
I think Caleb is fine. He wanted to go outside when we got home and was hungry most of the evening. He did complain of a headache again this evening but since taking some Tylenol he's been fine.
Now, I'm going to go take some Nyquil, brush my teeth and go to bed.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
October 4, 2009
Today was a great day. We went up to Eckert's in Grafton to go apple picking. It was a beautiful day outside. It was on the cool side temperature wise, but the sun was out so it didn't feel too cool. It was just perfect to go apple picking.
We took the ferry across the river to get to Grafton. It's so pretty crossing the river. I'm so lucky to live in such a beautiful state. Michael's parents went with us, so we took the van.
We got to Eckert's and ended up wandering around a bit before getting on the wagon. They were having chain saw carving there today and some of the work they had done was just gorgeous. It was fun to watch them at work, too.
We had a long ride on the wagon today. They took us to the other side of the road. I did not even know that their property went over there. But, we found some great apples. We got to pick red delicious, golden delicious and johnathan apples. The kids got to play around in the play area for a while, too.
When we left Grafton, we came back to town to go to Red Lobster. It was Michael's birthday dinner. It was a nice meal. Michaela had crab legs herself for the first time ever. It was so much fun watching her grandfather teacher her how to crack them open. I love the relationship that my children have with their grandparents.
The rest of the afternoon I have worked on pictures (which FB won't let me upload right now) and done laundry. I am progressively feeling worse, though. I think this cold had caught me, or sinus infection or something. UGH! I don't have time to be sick.
We took the ferry across the river to get to Grafton. It's so pretty crossing the river. I'm so lucky to live in such a beautiful state. Michael's parents went with us, so we took the van.
We got to Eckert's and ended up wandering around a bit before getting on the wagon. They were having chain saw carving there today and some of the work they had done was just gorgeous. It was fun to watch them at work, too.
We had a long ride on the wagon today. They took us to the other side of the road. I did not even know that their property went over there. But, we found some great apples. We got to pick red delicious, golden delicious and johnathan apples. The kids got to play around in the play area for a while, too.
When we left Grafton, we came back to town to go to Red Lobster. It was Michael's birthday dinner. It was a nice meal. Michaela had crab legs herself for the first time ever. It was so much fun watching her grandfather teacher her how to crack them open. I love the relationship that my children have with their grandparents.
The rest of the afternoon I have worked on pictures (which FB won't let me upload right now) and done laundry. I am progressively feeling worse, though. I think this cold had caught me, or sinus infection or something. UGH! I don't have time to be sick.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
October 3, 2009
It's Michael's birthday! My hubby is 42 today.
We had to be up at the park by 2:45 today. They did football pictures today. The boys seemed to do pretty good with it. I was impressed they were able to get 30+ 6/7 year old boys to sit/stand still long enough to get a team picture of them.
Caleb's game started at 4:30. It was a long game today. It ended up lasting 2 hours. They lost to Chesterfield 6 - 18. Caleb did not get to play much today. We didn't have the ball much and he was not put out as first string today. But, he did get to play. He's really loving football.
It was cold, and grey and windy today so it was not real comfortable sitting on those bleachers, but it still is a lot of fun to cheer my son's team on. I wouldn't miss his games for anything in the world. Michael's parents came, too. Caleb had a big cheering section today. Griff was there and so were Michael's brother, his wife and our niece and nephew, as well as our niece's boyfriend and one of our nephew's friends.
Tonight we went to Stefanina's for supper. We went to the full service restaurant out in O'Fallon. It's been a long time since we've been there. I don't think we've been since before either of the kids were born. It was a nice meal.
After eating we went to Michael's brother's house. Michael's parents were there too. Our niece made cupcakes so Michael got a special birthday cupcake. She did a great job, they tasted really good. We also got a few pumpkins that they had from a friend's farm. We have a HUGE one this year. It took Michael and his brother to lift it into the truck.
I have not felt great today. I think I'm coming down with a cold or a sinus infection, not sure which. I'm taking Nyquil before I go to bed tonight. I'm not feeling HORRIBLE at this point, but hopefully, making sure I get rest will help keep it from getting too bad.
We had to be up at the park by 2:45 today. They did football pictures today. The boys seemed to do pretty good with it. I was impressed they were able to get 30+ 6/7 year old boys to sit/stand still long enough to get a team picture of them.
Caleb's game started at 4:30. It was a long game today. It ended up lasting 2 hours. They lost to Chesterfield 6 - 18. Caleb did not get to play much today. We didn't have the ball much and he was not put out as first string today. But, he did get to play. He's really loving football.
It was cold, and grey and windy today so it was not real comfortable sitting on those bleachers, but it still is a lot of fun to cheer my son's team on. I wouldn't miss his games for anything in the world. Michael's parents came, too. Caleb had a big cheering section today. Griff was there and so were Michael's brother, his wife and our niece and nephew, as well as our niece's boyfriend and one of our nephew's friends.
Tonight we went to Stefanina's for supper. We went to the full service restaurant out in O'Fallon. It's been a long time since we've been there. I don't think we've been since before either of the kids were born. It was a nice meal.
After eating we went to Michael's brother's house. Michael's parents were there too. Our niece made cupcakes so Michael got a special birthday cupcake. She did a great job, they tasted really good. We also got a few pumpkins that they had from a friend's farm. We have a HUGE one this year. It took Michael and his brother to lift it into the truck.
I have not felt great today. I think I'm coming down with a cold or a sinus infection, not sure which. I'm taking Nyquil before I go to bed tonight. I'm not feeling HORRIBLE at this point, but hopefully, making sure I get rest will help keep it from getting too bad.
Friday, October 2, 2009
October 2, 2009
It's Friday night and I am at home. No, I'm not complaining. I'm really tired after sitting in the most boring PD meeting I've ever sat in today for work. I'm so glad it is over.
Michael and Caleb went to football practice. They were making up for not having practice last night. It was a two hour practice. Michaela was in her room most of the night so it was pretty quiet in the house while the boys were gone.
I managed to get a few loads of laundry done, the dishes in the kitchen cleaned up and the sink scrubbed really good. I also got Michael's birthday present wrapped. I feel like I accomplished quite a bit for a Friday night.
Now, it is time to watch the episode of Flash Forward that I missed last night.
Michael and Caleb went to football practice. They were making up for not having practice last night. It was a two hour practice. Michaela was in her room most of the night so it was pretty quiet in the house while the boys were gone.
I managed to get a few loads of laundry done, the dishes in the kitchen cleaned up and the sink scrubbed really good. I also got Michael's birthday present wrapped. I feel like I accomplished quite a bit for a Friday night.
Now, it is time to watch the episode of Flash Forward that I missed last night.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
October 1, 2009
I went to water aerobics tonight. This is my second week to go to class. I really am enjoying it. I got worn out like crazy tonight, though. But, it feels good. Michaela has swimming lessons at the same time, so it works out great for us.
Now, I am watching Fringe. I love that show. I look forward to it every week.
Caleb's football practice was canceled tonight because of all the rain we got today. It rained like crazy the first half of the day. At work the thunder was so violent it made the projector to my Smart Board shake. Caleb's practice is re-scheduled for tomorrow night.
Now, I am watching Fringe. I love that show. I look forward to it every week.
Caleb's football practice was canceled tonight because of all the rain we got today. It rained like crazy the first half of the day. At work the thunder was so violent it made the projector to my Smart Board shake. Caleb's practice is re-scheduled for tomorrow night.
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