Cabin Fever

It has been what seems like forever since we've been out in the world...I can't even remember the last time we've been out of town between everyone being sick, Tim's surgery and recovery, the mountains being shut down due to weather, and other events that have kept us in town forever. Finally, we got a little bit of sun and decided we had to get out and enjoy it! The kids definitely benefited from the sunshine as we headed out to the beach. I didn't care that it barely reached 60 degrees and that my kids were bundled up...they were getting some much needed fresh air and we enjoyed every minute of it! And even though we didn't get to actually leave town, we still made it to the coast which was a far enough drive to make it feel like an actual "trip!" Next weekend, we will head to Reno to celebrate Noah's first birthday and we are very excited!!!

Funny Faces

Sophie's in love with the camera. Here she is asking me to take picture after picture of her making funny faces. There's about 15 more, but I thought I'd spare everyone and provide a summary.

No Thank You!

Since Noah's birthday is next week, I've been looking back at all of his pictures and getting really sentimental. I can't believe he's almost one! Anyway, tonight I was talking with Sophie and asking her if she remembered when Noah was a tiny baby and if she remembered visiting us in the hospital when Noah was first born. She said she did remember and got this big smile on her face. And then I asked her, "Do you want another baby?" And quickly she replied, "No thank you. That's enough." Okay then! We know how Sophie feels!

I Got The Goods!!!

Never did I think I'd be happy that my kids have ear infections. Finally, though, I am given some antibiotics for both Sophie and Noah. This past weekend, perfectly timed with Tim's surgery, Sophie and Noah seemed to take a turn for the worst. They were both coughing, waking up several times during the night, and all around miserable. I did everything I was told to do....humidifier, Vicks VapoRub, steam baths, I did everything.

I was able to get them in the doctor this afternoon and the whole way there I was thinking about what I could possibly say to get some drugs. I was ready to claim I haven't slept in over a month, which is partly true (more like 3 years, but who's counting). I wanted to get any sympathy vote possible (I even threw Tim in there and mentioned how he just got out of the hospital). All of this just in case their ears checked out fine or if they weren't wheezing enough. Luckily, the doctor immediately felt my pain and the kids' and prescribed some potent antibiotics. I'm hoping this knocks it out of them by the end of the week. If not, I'm finding out where she lives and showing up on her doorstep.

Finally, after a few errands after the doctor's visit, I go to pick up the medicine from the drug store. Considering the store is roughly two blocks away, I think I can jet out and get back without missing too much of the OSU game. I, ignorantly, think it's safe to leave in the first quarter when it's 10-0. I hit all four stoplights to get there and, of course, it's not ready yet. I dropped it off over an hour ago, but it's not ready yet. So, I sit and wait because I have no patience to roam around and purchase a bunch of things I don't need. I'm giving the pharmacist the evil eye and she keeps telling me, "It'll be up in just a minute, Mrs. Youngberg." Really, lady? That's what you said ten minutes ago! Thankfully, I finally get the pink stuff and head home to find out the score is tied.....and unfortunately, we all know how this story ends.

Too Painful

I can't even watch this game anymore. This game makes me want to call in sick tomorrow so I don't have to deal with the aftermath. Uggghhh.....

Tim's Road to Recovery

Tim did fantastically well in his surgery today. He is now resting up in the hospital, as I write this sitting next to him, and will hopefully come home tomorrow. The surgeon's suspicions proved right as Tim's duct was less than 2mm, much smaller than average. Thanks so much for the thoughts and prayers. We are now on our way to getting better!!!

My First E-mail Account!

If any of you would like to e-mail Sophie, she now has her own e-mail account. I know she'd love to hear from you!!!

sophiahope16@gmail.com

Positive Thoughts for Tim

Tim has surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning to have his gall bladder removed. He has been having complications with his bile duct and it seems this is the best possible solution. It's a common procedure, but obviously it's still surgery. We're hoping this will relieve all the discomfort he's been feeling and he can move on without any side effects. If you have a moment tonight or tomorrow morning, please say a prayer and send him some positive vibes. Thank you.

Who Needs Toys?

Who needs toys when you can have endless fun in a laundry basket?

Always Eventful

Tim and I were settling in this evening after having just put the kids to bed. There was a fire going, we were watching a little football and starting to watch The Departed. I think I had just wrapped myself in a blanket on the couch and started to open up my laptop to check on some things. I was feeling nice and cozy....just when I let out a huge sigh I heard, "Mommy! I just threw up!!!!" Of course, I hop up and repeat to Tim what Sophie just said as I'm running to the bedroom. Naturally, Tim was not so quick to jump up and assist in the matter, but after he heard me dry heave, he had no choice.

Sophie didn't just throw up on her bed, she threw up while lying down, which meant she had thrown up EVERYWHERE on her bed and onto herself. The good thing is she's not sick with some stomach virus. She's just getting over the last of this cough and she ended up having a horrible coughing fit and she threw up. So, she had to take her second bath for this evening, I had to change all of her sheets, and I have a couple of loads of laundry ahead of myself tonight. And to think I thought I didn't have anything to blog about tonight!!!