House of Bounce...

Last weekend we were invited by Jackie Rose's best friend to go to the House of Bounce. Their church had rented it out for the day for their families. We had so much fun. Jackie just loved being able to spend more time with her friend Lilly. Willie was having a blast himself. He was running all over the place. He was climbing and jumping , boy did he sleep good that night! Its so much fun to watch your kids run around and just be a kid! Man they have some energy, if only I had half of that!

My little poser.
That's right, I am walking.

Jackie has no fear!

Willie laughing so hard!

Don't know what he was thinking, maybe it tasted good, or maybe he wanted a kiss..

He couldn't stand for very long, but that didn't bother him.

St. Patty's Day Parade

If you know me, than you know how much I love my St. Patty's Day! We went the the Manassas parade this year, and it was so much fun. I took tons of pictures, but mostly with my sisters camera. I will post those when she finally sends them to me. Willie enjoyed being outside and being able to walk all over the place. He didn't sit still for one minute. Jackie Rose sat still watching ever group that went by. She was also enjoying having so much family their with us. We couldn't have ask for a prettier day. It was so warm and sunny , Willie was getting a bit burnt. Ouch. I have to pack that suntan lotion in my diaper bag!!! We all went to eat at a local restaurant , were Mommy was able to have her traditional green beer!!! And for only 99 cents! It was a great time! Happy St. Patty's Day everyone!

Daddy lovin' on his little boy!
My " Super Star".

Poppa and Jackie Rose.

My hottie military man!

Friends, Fun, and Easter Egg Hunts...

Jackie Rose's best friend Lauryn got to come over and spend the day with us on Friday. We had so much fun. It was a beautiful day out so we headed to the park. Willie has learned to love walking these days, making it a bit easier to take him to the park. He spends his time going down the slide face first , swinging , and eating the wood chips. Good times for my little man! He even walks all the way to the park, which is pretty far from our house! I decided to go ahead and put 20 candy filled Easter eggs all around the park. I made Jackie and Lauryn sit down, and not watch were I was hiding them. (don't think that worked out well) Then I counted to 3 and off they went, searching for their eggs. They were running and laughing, all the while Willie was at the end of the slide throwing his wood chips everywhere. The girls had so much fun. It always so nice to see and remember how wonderful life is at 4 years old. How carefree and fun things are. We didn't leave the park without injury though. Poor Willie man walked faster than I could grab him before he went face first on one of the bars. So we have our first little black eye. My poor baby. He didn't cry to long, but man he cried hard when he did. Then he sucked it up and kept on running and playing. It was a great day for all!

Minni Break Down!!!!!

So I had a mini break down yesterday. First off I had to go out and get Jackie Rose an outfit for her pictures today. I was counting on a dress at Old Navy. Turns out they don't get their dresses in until today . UHHH. So she is wearing a cute pair of jeans a sweet shirt! OH well, not what I wanted but she really does look cute! I came home and Will was giving the kids a bath. He told me Willie had put his head under water. If you know anything about tubes, there is one rule, DON'T GET THE EARS WET. I had bought ear plugs, but Will said he didn't know were they were. UHH, you could have called me. Needless to say, I was freaking out. I called my cousin who is a doctor, and she said he would be fine. I called and left a message for his ENT doctor, and now he has an apt. at 2:45 today. So pray he is fine. I would hate for that bath water to be sitting in the middle of his ears. He seems fine, and I am sure he is , but I need this apt. to put me at ease. I was crying. I had to call my mom to vent. I am just burnt out with having my kids so sick. Willie woke at 3:30 then Jack woke at 4:30, hungry and saying her tummy hurt. Mom says I need to take care of me, because there isn't anyone else who will do it. AMEN, isn't that the truth. I just need to step back and remember I am no good to anyone unless I take care of me. Right now, I just look horrible, feel horrible, and that just sucks. I am gonna work on me one of these days.

Tag, I'm It!


10 years ago:
The year was 1998! I was in my Junior year of college. My then finance now husband was a Lance Corporal in the USMC. (man how time flew by for my Captain!) I was having fun skipping my social work class every Thursday night for Karaoke at Carlos O'Kellys! Man those were the days. I lived off of beer and chips and salsa! Good times! I worked every weekend of college for my dad as the manager of the cafeteria. I missed allot of good parties but I had money! I was enjoying being apart of ZTA.


Things on my to-do list today:
Take kids to the park. Its an awesome day! Get Jackie Rose her Easter dress so she can wear it for school pictures tomorrow. Finish up my dang laundry. I have gotten so far behind due to all my sickies here! Get the kids a hair cut!!!


What would I do if I was suddenly became a Billionaire?
I would build Will and my dream house! On pots and pots of land! Pay off all of my debt and my families debts! Build my parents, brother and sisters a house, go on a REAL GROWN UP vacation with my husband, and just like Sarah I would definitely give allot of the money to the Wounded Warrior program! I would even make sure there was a NICE hotel for families visiting their marine/soldiers!

Three of my bad habits:
1. Eating an entire row of Oreo cookies in one sitting
2. I let things get to me WAY to easy and WAY to much.
3. Slacking off working out,, can I tell you its been to long to mention!



Five jobs I have had:

1. Life guard at a wave pool (loved that job)
2. Manager at a cafeteria
3. Nanny (did that for spoiled brats,, hated that job)
4. Patient consultant for TLC/Whitten laser eye
5. Prevention Educator (teaching personal body safety and rape prevention to grads k-12)

I tag Alicia and all my friends who read my blog,, get your own blog already!!!!!

A Sigh of Relief!!

I just wanted to share something with all my blog friends. Last night, I put Jackie Rose to bed, she insisted i sleep with her. So after she fell asleep, and when I finally woke, I went into my bed. Will was already there sleeping, I was so tired, I just snuggled against him and fell asleep. Before I knew it, my alarm was going off. Yes you heard it right. I FINALLY got to sleep through the night. No sick kids waking me up, pooping or puking. It was a restful night. Something I haven't had since January 11th. OH MY GOODNESS, It was so amazing! Just to finally feel what it was like to sleep was awesome! I know , it may be a different story tonight, but for now , in this moment, I am finally well rested.

Ladies day out.....



Well , Saturday I got to go out to lunch with all the ladies in my family. It was so nice to sneak away for a few hours , away from the kids and all the issues going on with them. Everyone was feeling great, so I felt comfy leaving them alone with Will. Lunch was great. The food was amazing and the company was awesome! Its great to have some adult conversation, and not always talking about sick kids!



I got home, and the kids were happy to see me. Will sure was happy too. It was a long day for him. We had dinner, and it was so hard to get Jack to eat. She hasn't had much of an appetite since being sick last week. But I just tried to think positive. We put the kids down, Willie woke up once for about an hour. Just when my head hit the pillow, little Jackie Rose came running in our room. She had a fever and her tummy was killing her. She was screaming her tummy hurt . It was so sad. She was pooping and puking at the same time. My poor sweet girl. She had a 103' temp, and was just so miserable. She had thrown up the Tylenol i had given her. Man we just couldn't win. She continued this until 10:30 am this morning. She seems to be holding some fluids down, Thank you Lord!



I swear, just when i thought we were out of the woods, then this. I am truly being tested. Sometimes i feel like its just beyond anything i can handle. I hate to see my babies so sick and desperate to feel better. I miss the days of being carefree. Looking forward to the weekends bike rides, park visits, Chuckie Cheeses, and just getting to be healthy seems so long ago. I cant remember the last time we just got to be a happy healthy family. I am burnt out! My babies are burnt out, and poor Will, has to put up with my unstable self! Keep the prayers coming! I cant wait to blog about happy times again!

Got my tubes in....

Willie finally got his tubes put in this morning. They said no food or drink after midnight. We were hoping he would sleep all night , but we didn't get that lucky. He woke up at midnight, i let him have an ounce of milk to go back to sleep. Then he woke again at 5:30 and was up until the surgery. UHHH, its been a long morning. But hopefully when its all said and done, this will be worth it all! Here are some pictures we took. Our little man was a real trooper!

Right before we left the house.
Right before we got out of the car to the doctors office.

Changing over, doesn't he look so cute!

Mommy had to dress up too, so I could go back while the gave you anesthesia .

Killing time, waiting for the sedation drug to make you tired!

Still full of energy.

I just had to take this picture!

Trying to call someone to get me out of here!

Finally, I am done and can have some juice!

Sleeping on my ride home.

Man I am tired.

My Big Sister ....



I love that Willie has a big sister! Jackie Rose is so in love with her little brother! Well, I have to admit they have their moments! Jack has been known to push him down a few times. But kids will be kids , Right?! Here are a few pictures from this morning before we left for school. I picked up JR from school and she said she had a headache and wanted to take a nap. Pray for me please. If you know Jack, this just isn't her. She did the same thing yesterday and was out like a light by 4 pm. I just cant take another sickness right now! Tomorrow is Willie's surgery! So if you have some time , his surgery is at 10:15. We have to be there at 9am, and he cant eat or drink anything past midnight tonight. Say a few extra prayers that he sleeps all night and doesn't wake for a bottle he cant have. Its going to be a rough butt morning!!!! Enjoy the pictures!

Willie lovin' on his sissy!

My sweet baby girl. She just melts my heart!

That's right, I love my Bah Bah!

Cruisin' Right Along....

Willie has been interested in walking for about 2 months. He would stand on his own, cruise along the furniture, maybe take 1 or 2 steps. Jackie Rose was walking by 10 months but Willie man has wanted to take his own time! Finally 3 days ago, he took 3 to 4 steps, then 4 to 5, then all of a sudden 7 to 10 steps at a time. He looks so cute too, like a little Frankenstein. I think he is figuring out , it may be a little easier to walk then to crawl. But don't let that fool you, that boy is a professional crawler!!! I cant believe it, I turn my head for one second and he is already all the way upstairs getting into his sisters room. Jackie cant stand that by the way. Hope you enjoy seeing my boy walk right along! I cant believe how fast my baby is growing. We have been so caught up with all the sicknesses in this house, we haven't had a chance to just sit back and enjoy his little milestones. boo hoo.

Latest,,,,,

We now all have the flu,,,,, will it ever end??

ENT Visit

Yesterday we went to the ENT for Willie. Finally he will be getting his tubes next Friday. I am hoping they are the answers to our prayers. The doctor said his one ear is still red, but "not " an ear infection. In Willie terms that means in a day or two he will have another ear infection. His fluid in his ear isnt flowing and well thats going to cause an ear infection. I am going to see my cousin today to have her look at his ear. Thank goodness for family hook ups! Hopefully she will take a good look see and maybe give some more meds. that would keep up good for the surgery , which he cant be sick for. UHH. He is refusing to take his morning nap. Which means a grochy baby for his 2:30 apt. My little boy is so stubborn... wonder were he gets that from????

I sent Jackie Rose off to school today, and on the ways she said Mommy my tummy hurts. I am such a bad mom, I sent her anyways. I cant have her missing so much school! Hopefully she is feeling better by the time she gets home!

Happy Valentines Day!

I have to say that Valentines Day was the best day! Jackie had a blast at her school party. I took her to chick fil a for lunch , and we had a blast. Willie really digs that play place too! Then Will came home with the most beautiful flowers! To top it off the family got together at the best Japenese Steak houses in Gainesville! Way yummy, and boy were we all full. Then we got home and put everyone to sleep. It was a great valentines day. BUT Then....

Happy Valentines Day everyone!

Jackie,,happy to get some treats!

My pretty flowers!

Half the family..

Sisters

I think we look so cute !

My Mommy and Daddy.

My sweet family of four!


Jackie woke up around mid night , came into our room. She had tinkled her pants, which she doesnt do. Then i picked her up and she was on fire! I couldnt believe it. She was at 104'. I gave her some motrin, and cold compresses! She tried to sleep in bed with us, but she just tossed and turned. I gave her some Tylenol, and man that just wanst working. I couldnt believe that my baby girl, the HEALTY one, was getting so sick. 6 hours later , after going up and town from 103 to 104, my thermometer read 105.1. That was it for me, off to the ER we went. I tell you, its to hard to stay strong. I havent had a healthy house since Christmas. I dont think i can take much more. I have been to the ER and Hospital way way way to much these past few weeks. So we get to the ER , my little girl was awesome. She didnt flinch when the took blood or gave her an IV. She said, Mommy, I am brave, I dont need to cry. Man she was a rock star! Turns out she has a UTI.. UHHHHH. We went for a check up Saturday morning. She was a new kid, no fever, and full of energy. Still pail but so happy. At that point, I thought, Will and I could go on our date night. So my aunt came over , but before she Jackie Rose started to have a fever again. So I was tempeted to back out again, but I gave her her meds and we went. Will and I just needed to step away for a bit. It was nice. We got home and Jr didnt have a fever, but I gave her some meds anyways, just in case. She went to bed , only to wake with a headache and a 102 temp. SHIT,,, I cant take it anymore. I just want to be carefree again. I want to get into my bed and truly sleep, not tossing and turning to every cough i hear or every turn they do. I just want my babies to be healthy. So we went to church today, her fever broke by 7 this morning. She has buggies running out her noise and a cough. But right now she seems ok. But not her spunky self. Willie has his ENT apt. tomorrow. Hopefully we will hear his ears are cleared up, and that we we can get on the road to getting him some tubes! I am just ready to have a healthy house. To be able to plan our weekends. I want to have Willies family 1st birthday party already. Is that to much to ask. We heard from the docts about the mri and the eeg, nothing showed up. So that is great. But now we have to sit and figure out with the neurologist whats really going on. Will and I say its still Febrile seizures! But the neurologist isnt sure. UHHH. So keep your prayers coming. My babies need them, and man Will and I need them. I feel like something is chipping away at my stregnth,, and I am getting weaker by the day! Thats so sad to write but its true. I would much rather be the one laid up sick in the hospital than having my babies go through so much.

My strong little man!

Here are some pictures of Willie from yesterday. He did well with his mri and eeg. They had to sedate him. It was sad, but he was such a trooper. It was a long day, had to leave the house at 5 am, and didn’t get home till 3pm. We just wait now to hear the results. We go this Monday for his apt. with Potomac ENT. He was diagnosed Friday with his 5th Ear infection. We had just finished his medicine this last Monday for his last ear infection only to be 4 days latter with number 5 ear infection! Shesh. Thanks for your well wishes and prayers. Please keep them going. The power of pray is truly an awesome thing.

Willie before we went into the Sedation unit.
Willie board out of his mind!

Crying when he got the IV in his little arm.

Sleeping right after they gave him those meds.

On his way to MRI, Will and I sat in the room w/ our baby.

Waking up from his sedation.. what a big boy