I've been absent from the 'ole blog-a-roo! Nothing much going around our household these past few days! Over a week ago, I came down with Hubbie's cold. Of course, Peanut followed and cleared up within a few days. Just a random cough now and then. Bubbie's immune system with colds is crazy-awesome (knock on wood) so all he's had is a cough as well, off and on. Buggy started with some crankiness and running nose Wednesday/Thursday, but I figured it would do as the other two boy's colds have done and disappear within a few days..... a week or two TOPS! Friday morning Buggy woke up hot, so I decided to take his temp. You know me- paranoid, germ freak Mama, but guess what?! He had a HIGH temp! So we canceled our plans and stayed in. The next morning his temp was even higher than the day before, so I tried giving him some meds and he spit it up! I freaked! We took him to the after hours clinic on Saturday afternoon and he did indeed have an ear infection! His first one! :o( Poor guy! The doctor asked what types of antibiotics he has been on since birth (he's not yet 11 mos old) and I said none! She was amazed and asked if he went to daycare. I told her no, but that he did have 2 older brothers that went to preschool/mothers day out all school year and summer. She again was AMAZED! I told her that it was all GOD! She looked at me oddly and went about typing in our information (probably that I'm some religious crazed Mama). But it truly has been ALL God. Sure, Buggy has been sick in his 11 mos. Probably a lot compared to some babies. He had a cold from the end of Fall through Spring, it seemed like. Everytime he'd get rid of one, another one would show up. And then he got that stupid roseolla that Peanut had a few months back. Other than that, he's been a healthy little babe and we are so thankful! I prayed many MANY prayers for a healthy year for Buggy. I was so concerned with Bubbie being in preschool and Buggy being born during the school year (colds, flus, stomach bugs). God was faithful and kept Buggy from the awful bugs and we are VERY thankful! Anyway, its almost Monday morning and Buggy is still battling this stupid infection. The meds just aren't keeping the fever down. We've had 4 doses of antibiotic now, so Lord willing, Buggy will wake up fever free... or at least a low grade fever, please!
In other news, we've decided to not officially start school until mid September. For those of you who don't know, we decided to test out the waters and home school Bubbie this year. I still need some more time to organize and get our "curriculum" together. We've been doing work books and a WHOLE LOTTA READING all summer long which has been wonderful. I feel like we were very proactive with learning this summer. I have some goals for Bubbie that I need to write down and just get my thoughts organized. I would also like to get a really thorough cleaning, purging and dejunking of the house done as well. I think this would help kinda me personally not feel so claustrophobic with our space as new things (books, supplies) come into the home. Hubbie and I were finally able to sit down and look through curriculum. Don't hold me to this folks, but we are about 85% sure of going with
My Father's World. I love the approach and hands on nature of the curriculum. We are still unsure about what grade we'll be calling him. He'll be doing the majority of the curriculum in 1st grade, but by government standards he misses the cut off date by 3 months and 3 days. We shall see. We'll also add in Saxon math(1st grade) as well as lots of work books, reading, outdoor fun, sports, piano lessons (taught by yours truly), co-op field trips and playdates. I really need to get my thoughts
organized- seeing a trend here?!- and on paper! The co-op that we've picked seems organized and fun! The fields trips planned are interesting and I hope Bubbie especially has a good year! More info on schooling as I get things put together!
We completed the first full week of our month menu plan and it was YUMMY!
Pioneer Woman's spaghetti was AWESOME! We gobbled up every last bite.... even Bubbie didn't need to get asked twice to eat this stuff! Hubbie made
these and froze half of the recipe into meatballs and the other half into a meatloaf! We had the meatballs and gravy with mashed potatoes, broccoli and corn on the cob! What a yummy home cooked meal! Another delicious and new recipe that we had this week were these
burritos. Hubbie and I assembled them together last week and froze them in our fabulous deep freezer. I took out a few for lunch this week and then we ate these for lunch this weekend as well! Bubbie preferred his with mustard....don't ask! He REALLY likes mustard! They are such a tasty and quick lunch! Not sure how much they cost to prepare but it makes about 15-17 roll ups and for a lunch, with other things to eat along side of it, you really only need a half- to a whole one. These things are filling! I think those are the only new recipes we've tried. Next week we're eating from the same monthly menu- go
here to check it out.
Hubbie and I are excitedly planning a get-away... just he and I! :o) My parents have kindly offered to watch all 3 kiddos so that we can get away for a weekend! This will be AWESOME and much needed! We've already decided where we are heading and staying! Also, Mom and I are busy planning for our annual apple picking trip to the mountains of NC. I can't believe Fall is just around the corner! Thank GOODNESS! :o) It is SO hot! and I am ready for jeans, sweaters and lots and lots of Fall colors!!!
Speaking of Fall colors, Buggy will be 11 mos next week and of course, the first birthday isn't far away! I am busy planning his 1 yr portraits! Poor 3rd born baby boy! He hasn't had any professional pictures since he was born or itty bitty! :o( I'm gonna take JUST him to his shots done(if I can plan it right) and try to make it special! All Mama's focus on the little dude will be fun and memorable! Hopefully I can get all the props planned and ready to go too!
One last thing, don't forget to head over to Facebook and "like" the Hyperactive Lu page! We are only 9 fans away from having a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University giveaway! We'll be giving away a chance to take the FPU course in a town near you! You pick location and when! Right now is the time to do it because usually around this time of year classes pop up all over towns and churches!!! And this is your chance to try and get in for free! Also, invite your friends and family too! The more people you suggest, the more entries you have into the contest! :o) Helps us out!!!
Whelps! my hot tea is almost gone and I'm tired of listening to my husband's drums (from the Wii) bang! ;o) Time for bed! Have a great week!
