Leap into Love Share February Cafe

Oooh Liz, that sounds like an ideal day! I have a feeling hubby and Micah will be doing something similar while I'm at work all day today...

Liz: Congrats on the new bed and big screen! Sounds like a lot of FUN in there:) Hope T takes her nap and that you don't get any worse. Hopefully that sleep number will get you all feeling more comfy in no time.

Lorena: I hope you can get some alone time just you and DH for your next time out. It's so rare at my house too. Trying to work on that. I'm already looking at summer camps and trying to budget for at least 1-2 days per week if we can swing it. What did we do for our anniversary? We toured a Community School for kids with ASD and went to lunch (take out). Not the way we had initially planned, but hey, you do what you can. Love to me isn't the frou frou stuff (although I'd never turn away diamond anything), but it's my DH getting up in the middle of the night with Mr. T so that I can get another hour or two of shut eye.

Katie: The co-ed league in my hood looks like they are all out on parol!

Donna: I learned to ski at Brianhead. I was in the 4th grade:) Big Bear, cool! Let me know if you run into Shaun White:)

My oldest opted to stay home and watch his Toonzai junk, so that was cool with me. Grabbed a cup of Joe and my laptop and sat outside. It's NICE. Got a date for our home visit. It's in 2 weeks. Here's to hoping my guy ehxibits all of his behaviors. Watch, he'll be an angel and we'll get denied.

lol Lindsay, I've told parents to keep their kids up late the night before. 'Cause I mean, otherwise come on, you know their gonna be the picture perfect kiddo!

Oooh your day sounds faaaaabulous. We've just started serious child proofing of our lanai so we can use our outdoor space... it's been wasted too long!

Hey everybody!

Donna~ I hope that the ski trip is going well!

Lorena~ That's the funniest "stay-at-home-mom" photo truth ever!

Well....the brain has not allowed me to remember the rest..... Ansley's not feeling well AGAIN! We've not had this many issues in a row in a long time. She's battled the sinus crud since Monday and it's all acted like a cold. This morning, she woke up crying with her ear hurting and asked me to take her to the dr. Off to the dr. we went.... Yep, ear infection so hopefully we'll be on the mend soon.

Along with that wonderful start to the day, my friend called to let me know that her grandfather, who has been in my life as a grandparent "figure" all my life passed away overnight. He's been battling with his health for a while now, but it doesn't make it easier.

Exercising has been going well, hopefully I'll get an opportunity to do something later today. Our temps went from 75 degrees one day to 40 degrees the next. Tough to get a plan in place when that happens.

Lindsay, I agree with Lauren...Do what it takes to get your services.

Lauren, I had to google the word lanai. I can only imagine the beauty of your yard.

Tracey, Ansley asking to go to the Dr. Must be bad! Praying for get better vibes! Sorry about the grandfather figure. And I understand irratic weather.

So, I've decided, Tori can't possibly have croup. This is turning exactly the way it did when she got pnuemonia(sp). The dr said the steroid shot would calm her throat down...FAIL. She is 8-10X worse than she was yesterday. When you try to explain to a new dr(same office, on call dr) her history and he cuts you off in mid conversation I knew in the back of my head, this is going to end up bad.

Booo....

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Lauren: Booo on the cold! So not cool. Was your lanai where you and I sat out with newbie Micah and ate pizza? Definitely need to babyproof that so you can hang out there more often!

Liz: Aww, poor Tori!! Sucks the steroids didn't help at all. You going to bring her in again or wait till Monday?

Lindsay: Of course he'll be on his best behavior, aren't they always? Hoping he shows the people evaluating him what he's usually like so he can get what he needs.

Tracy: Aww, poor Ansley! I hope that the antibiotics get her to feeling better quick! I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend's Grandfather, (((hugs)))

Quiet day at home today. Elim's still got his fever, higher today than yesterday. But no other symptoms, not even really fussy, just tired looking so I'm not sure what's going on! If he still has it tomorrow night I'll be calling in to talk to the nurse on Monday morning to see if they want to see him again. Hoping it goes away by tomorrow though.

Wow, I'm sooooo behind! LOL

Spent the last 5 days in Florida at my parents condo. Weather was beautiful and I got a sunburn on the first day. Ugh. Not really complaining though. I had hoped to meet up with Katie and her kiddos but it didn't work out. And I didn't even catch up with Julie despite being in the same town! Pathetic, I know.

Anyway, I'll try to catch up from here on out, but please know I'm hoping all the sick kiddos get healthy soon!

-Jackie

Stacey, her nebulizer doesn't seem to be doing anything, I did call the pediatrition today, talked to the nurse, said to give it a full 24 hours for the roids to work. I say BS. I've been using Hyland's homepathic cold and cough, but it's only working for about 2 hours at a time.

I'm nearly disgusted, I try so hard all day to keep her full of fluids, and squeeze in what she will eat(toast,pretzels and noodles) and when I fill her belly full of noodles for dinner, she has a cough attack and pukes it all up.ps-her bm's are like liquid.

Next plan of attack-ER.

Jackie, glad you had a nice time. Did you get a break from sick kiddo's?

pss-She somehow managed to color all over 2 of the 3 cushions on the couch with an orange crayon.

I'll cry later....Hopefully the urge to cry will go away by then.

Liz-I sure hope that she feels better soon, poor baby.

Jackie-I was bummed to have missed you too. We should be up that way this summer though!

Back from tournament, Alex took GOLD in all of her divisions! She had one of the girl's that she fought running from her! Landen did well too, he is 4 and competing against 5 and 6 year olds. We had to get special permission for him to compete, but he held his own. No big wins, but he was awesome!

Katie, that's FANTASTIC news! I bet you're one proud mama today!

T slept through the night. Started her cough this morning around 8. I was up every 2-3 hours repositioning her to a semi sitting position. It seemed to have worked. No church today, I don't want to be the mom with the kid who's coughing/snotty/crying. I'm also debating on a baby shower today. I bought the present, but Tori would be a good excuse as to why I can't go.

So, this morning, The fire alarm in our neighborhood goes off(next street over so no matter what time of day, we hear it) around6.30-7. I hear fire TRUCKS(which I never hear) about 5 minutes later. I wake up and smell a smell.(I'm still in bed) Get up let the dog out, it stinks so bad outside. Now I'm concerned about someone in my neighborhood's house burning down. There's a few of us that are tightly knit. I haven't ventured out,yet. I'll update later.

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Liz-I hope that everyone is okay in your neighborhood, how scary. Poor T, I sure hope that she gets to feeling better soon!

The boys are at the Daytona 500 today, I am enjoying some much needed girl time with Alex!

Jackie: Aww, bummer you weren't able to meet up with anyone!

Katie: Haha!! Did you get the little girl running from her on video, that's hilarious.

Liz: I'm glad that Tori got some much needed rest, I'm sure you're exhausted! Oh goodness, I hope that everyone is ok!

I *think* Elim is finally fever free, it at the very least is lower than it's been in the past three days because he doesn't feel as hot as he has been. I haven't checked it since we first got him up though, so here's to hoping!

Still a yucky cough and some stuffiness here, but the meds are helping out a lot!!! Praise the Lord!!! Hopefully after we get past this we'll have some down time on the yuckies front. (Of course the Bradford Pear trees are going to be blooming soon, and she's allergic to those.... )

Liz~ I hope all is well in the neighborhood. I also hope that T. is feeling better.

Stacy~ Yay for Elim's fever disappearing!! I know you'll be ready for a fever free happy boy too!

Katie~ Awesome for Alex and Landon! Love it that she made a kid run from her! Heck, I'd run from her!!!!!

Jackie~ Glad to have you back and I'm so jealous of your sunburn!! I seriously need some sun on the skin..... Bummer for missing the girls while you were down there, but hey---it gets hectic no matter how hard you try sometimes.

The wake/visitation for my friend's grandfather was tonight and the services are tomorrow. You have to understand that this man has been called "Papa James" by me and been in my life since I was born so he's like losing another grandparent. The family seemed to be handling things well tonight, but it's never easy as we all know.

Tracy - I'm sorry to hear about your pseudo grandfather. My thoughts are with you. And I'm glad A is feeling better.

Katie - woohoo for your kiddos! So talented!

Stacy - Glad Elim is getting better, been a long time since he's been 100%.

Liz - hope everyone is ok!

I know I'm still way behind... sorry.

Tracy: Glad to hear that the meds are helping! Huge hugs to you, will definitely keep you close in my thoughts and prayers.

Jackie: I keep getting behind in here too....

Weeeeeee!! Elim has been fever free ALL day long!!

Kinda sad. My parents are selling my Grandma's house, she can't afford the upkeep of it and stay in her apartment. It's been the one home-base I've had since we moved around so much. I was planning on going with my mom and brother next month before the auction to see it one last time but I don't think I am anymore.

Someone's house burn't to the ground down by our church. Everyone got out alive, a firefighter got flown to Pittsburgh's West Penn burn center. I think the roof collapsed down on him. The house was a total loss. This is the 2nd house in less than 3 years that burnt to the ground on that street.

We go back to the Dr for Miss T. today. I knew croup wasn't fitting what she is displaying. Now, we go back for a nebulizer and script for albuterol.....at least that is what I'm demanding. I wish people(my SIL) understood (yesterdays conversation)Liz she's sick, she'll be fine, your paranoid and worry to much. K, the difference is, my kid ends up in the hospital, yours goes to the dr. and she rolled her eyes at me. Thi's same SIL also informed me that I'm angry all the time and she thinks it's fear not dispursed properly. Shes the one with a master's in Psych. Also the one who tell me to get over my child who died 10 years ago.(it was 8yrs) or yesterday told me you need to get over whatever fear you have about Tori getting sick.

When I take my kid to children's because she is blue not breathing
due to coughing..I think I'm allowed to have some fear when she gets sick.

I'm nearly ready to cry because I can't tell if she has valid points or not. Or is she just completely ignorant to this way of life that she hasn't had to go through. I should be blogging about this.

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Thanks for the well wishes. Ansley is feeling much better, but still has the lingering cough and stuffiness. Know how I can tell she's feeling better?? She's talking constantly to anything and everything.....even when it's not a living thing.

Liz~ I say you do what you feel is best for your family and your child. If you want to worry, you have plenty of reason to do so. Those who have never experienced a loss and a child struggle have no idea what it feels like.

Stacy~ Woohoo for Elim being fever free!!! I know you took a deep breath today!! Shhh....we won't celebrate too loud so it doesn't come back!

How does a weekend go by so quickly??? I know that I have an extra day to my weekend, but still.....it's already Monday! That means that tomorrow starts my school week, class tomorrow night, and the big announcement from our superintendent about the school situation.

Fly by xoxoxoxooxox

Liz-I am glad that everyone got out of that house safe, now scary.

Tracy-Major hugs to you.

John and Landen are at the Daytona 500 for one more night! The rainout caused it to be postpones until tonight at 7. So, one more quiet night for me!!!!!!

Mother knows best! Dr. sent us to the hospital for concerns.Hopefully nothing more than a chest xray and some meds.

I've been cursing my bleeping SIL in my head. And, I am slightly angry/irritated right now. I'm not even sure why. I feel like crying, for pete's sake.

Who the heck is Pete? (haha)

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Liz: So sorry to hear of your neighbor's house. Mom always knows best. Um, what about Tori's health does she not understand?! She JUST got over pneumonia which is serious business for little ones! I'm sure her lungs weren't back to 100% for her just yet, so glad that you just had to get xrays and then go home. Only you know Tori best and know when she needs an extra look. Hugs momma!

Tracy: Glad Ansley is feeling better! Tons of prayers to you and your coworkers for tomorrow.

Now I'm debating going up to Illinois or not. It's about nine or ten hours of travel each way and we'll be there for two or three days not including travel days. Is it really worth the travel for Elim just to go see my Grandparent's house one last time? Their stuff won't all be in place, and I was going to drive by this summer too. So....hmm.....part of me wants to go, but part of me says it's not a good idea.

Liz~ Mommy always knows best!

Katie~ Woohoo for another quiet night! I saw that the race had been rained out yesterday, but didn't know what time it would air today.

The funeral was a beautiful celebration of Papa James' life! The kind words and funny stories about this man would've made him proud!

Ugh----got homework to do and really don't know where to start..... Seriously, why can't this be easier???

Tracy: So sorry about your friend's grandparent, I know you are a true friend of hers....... so you don't hate Mondays as much as we do.....

Stacy: So glad Elim is fever free, he really deserves a break, hope all the sick germs go away.... And just a piece of advice, try to get to the Baby Gym in the summer, less sickness kids, by experience S got all the flu viruses there......

Liz: So sorry for your neighbor's home, and your insensible SIL, and you are T mother so you knows what is best for her, I prefer to play it safe than sorry......

Katie: Oh you must be so proud of your kids..... congratulations Alex and Landen, and enjoy that girly time together......

Jackie: Glad you had a nice vacations down in Miami.....

So I got robbed on internet........ for that flower girl dress for my niece's wedding...... since a friend is staying in US I asked if I can send the dress so he can bring it to me......well I go to that dress site, and it said that my order couldn't be processed, to try again, so I try with a different card.... and nope I couldn't placed the order, so my credit card holder called me that they did 3 times the charge and they continue trying but the company holder saw it suspicious and block my card....... but those 3 charges I can't take off, only if the dress company delete them, I wrote an e mail, I even called to US and no answer.......... so angry here.......

Morning,

Have a good day everyone!

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Lorena-That is awful. I would dispute the charges.

Tracy-Good luck today with the big announcement.

We are FCAT testing today, boring!!!!!!!!! I am not testing, I am sitting with the kids that are not testing. Only the 8th graders test, so I am sitting here with the 7th graders.

Tracy - I'm so sorry to hear about "Papa James." He sounds like a really special person and I'm so glad to know that you were pleased with the services. I hope Ainsley feels better soon. Ear aches hurt:( I'll be thinking about you today as you learn more about the fate of your schools/job. Hate the wait!

Liz - Yes, moms know BEST:) Well, not my mom, but most moms. Hope your little one is okay. Urgh, ER visit.

Jackie - Good that you were able to get away. A change of scenry is always nice for sure:)

Katie - Ooh, two nights of girl time and the house to yourself? Awesome! Sounds like a fun time for the men in your life too:) My school has AIMS testing today too. Got to love those state exams. Hubby has to proctor both days, but I'm sure there's a pee break in there somewhere.

Lorena - That's awful! I'm so sorry about that. I hope it wasn't too expensive. Still, that's such a bummer.

Lauren - I'm keeping so many things in mind to prepare for the home visit. The lady who called me to set up the appointment is super new and she's bringing someone with her. That sort of makes me nervous, but we'll see . . .

Stacy - Geez, that is quite a long drive. If you waited, will Charles be able to go with you in the summer? I can understand how sentimental and special it is. In 17 years, I've only gone back once to see the San Diego house I grew up in. It's weird and hard. To see what people do to the place you once called home is hard to swallow. So many memories . . .

I think I'm going to try and take Mr. T to get his hair cut this morning. It's time. He does really well with that now. Plus, he knows that my gal has tons of incentives waiting for him if he sits still. Whenever I tell him that he's getting a haircut, he says, "No, mommy moustache." Yeah, mommy gets that done there too:)

Liz-I hope Tori is feeling better now. I think some people are just insensitive. Just trust your instincts.

Lorena- I am so sorry about the internet. Internet charges are really hard to get rid of. I hope you have some luck.

Jackie- I could really go for a sunburn. It is spring break here but I am in my office. Not getting alot done but not getting tan either...I think I need to work on that.

Stacy- that is a tough call on the trip. SOmetimes it is better to have the memories but sometimes those types of trips can be fun with family recalling all of the memories together. I am glad Elim is feeling better.

Lindsay- Good luck with the home visit.

Tracy- Glad Ansley is better and I hope your homework got done.

I know I missed a lot of other things but I am so behind.
I met my first Share member last night and it was wonderful to put a face to such a great person. Got to meet Erin at our Family Teams Committee meeting. Also, Kaelin was even cuter in person.
Parent-teacher conference day. Sort of dreading the handwriting discussion since I already know the teacher wants to "discuss" our future strategy. Plus she barely has legible printing and in just six months she has to start cursive. Ugh. We'll see how this goes. Two more dental appts this week....Other than that just recovering from my FIL visiting...All in all not bad but definitely looking forward to the weekend...already Oh and Erin said she doesn't remember a pic of Abigail so here's one

Lorena, holy snooks! I'm so sorry about the brides maid dress site.

Stacy, I was scanning back through posts and noticed an error I made to you. I meant to say the inhaler isn't working, not the nebulizer. It wasn't working because it is a maintenance inhaler not the albuterol.

Any of you have a pencil tree? I can't find my st patty's day decorations for mine. Booo.

I've had the bubble guts all day, I'm not sure why my stomach hurts like this.

Season finale of Parenthood tonight. I love that show.

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Lorena: Wow, I hope you're able to get a refund on that dress, how horrible!!

Katie: Booo!!! So what're you doing all day to keep you and the kids busy?

Lindsay: I decided to go, it'll give me a chance to look through the house to see if there's anything else of my Grandparents' that I really want. I'll be driving with my mom and brother in addition to Elim. This summer it'll just be Elim and I and Charles will be deployed so he couldn't come! LOL! Love what comes out of kids mouths.

Ellen: Aww, so glad that you got to meet Erin! What a cute picture! I hope the meeting goes better than expected and she's got a plan!

Took Molly in for her yearly checkup, this dog costs us a fortune! She's lucky we love her. They keep trying to pressure me to take her off of her steroids that she's been on for years. Um, no. Keeping her on them may shorten her life, but getting skin and ear infections every other week would too! At least on the steroids she's not miserable!