We went to bed and actually slept at 7pm last night. Well, it was a little before 7, but then Alice was making the noise of one who needs nose irrigation, so we did that. Um yeah, nose irrigation is so much easier on a younger baby, but at least she didn't sound like she was drowning afterwords.
Around midnight I woke up and felt like either my throat was super sore or I had heartburn. Its hard to tell which it was since my stomach is a little more than a hand span from my neck. I took some Tums and started prepping the craft for the Halloween carnival.
We are making spiders/creepy bugs.
I prepped 30 kits, except for the eyes. I only stabbed myself twice with the awl. I also have 12-15 extra egg carton cups that I am sending in case there are a lot of kids that show up. They will need more parent help, but at least its not like they won't get to make a spider.
My sample spiders are fun. The first I made before I spray painted anything. I did stab some holes in the top though, so he can hang from a web. The second one isn't hanging, but its painted red and has pink googly eyes.
Googly eyes can save all.
I am pretty sure we are not going at this point. You know since its 3am and I am awake. Sure I will be shoving a toddler over so I can sleep in my bed, but there is no guarantee I will get much more sleep. I wonder if she is no longer contagious after her fever breaks even if her nose is a snot faucet. Since its just a cold, I am thinking even with the runny nose she is not contagious. If what I read is correct, after the 3rd day of symptoms you are no longer contagious. Well, its been almost a week since we were around cold symptoms, and Alice had a fever Sunday night, so I think we are safe assuming she isn't contagious at this point.
Though the snot streaks on me beg to differ.
Friday, October 23
Wednesday, October 21
Do we have H1N1?
Official answer is no, but I am starting to think that Alice might.
Fever over 100 for 2 days (101 actually, but supposedly after 3 days you assume its viral).
Dry hacking cough, worse when trying to lie down, so sleeping is a bit of a struggle.
Nose running. Constantly.
Refusing most food, except cookies.
Ironically, I am the healthiest of the bunch in our house. I coated my chest with Mentholatum before bed last night because when I tried laying down I started coughing. The medications I can take are rather limited though. I haven't had any of the other symptoms though. And the coughing didn't keep me up all night or anything. In fact I haven't coughed since. Unlike Alice. And Daniel.
Looks like today will be filled with watching movies and eating cookies. Maybe I can convince her to try some soup.
Fever over 100 for 2 days (101 actually, but supposedly after 3 days you assume its viral).
Dry hacking cough, worse when trying to lie down, so sleeping is a bit of a struggle.
Nose running. Constantly.
Refusing most food, except cookies.
Ironically, I am the healthiest of the bunch in our house. I coated my chest with Mentholatum before bed last night because when I tried laying down I started coughing. The medications I can take are rather limited though. I haven't had any of the other symptoms though. And the coughing didn't keep me up all night or anything. In fact I haven't coughed since. Unlike Alice. And Daniel.
Looks like today will be filled with watching movies and eating cookies. Maybe I can convince her to try some soup.
Sunday, October 18
Weekend Follies
1. We left before Sunrise to drive to the temple in Omaha.
2. We watched a rambunctious child as a 'swap' while another couple were in the temple first.
3. At least 80% of the things the kid said involved "I'm gonna get her." while trying to pounce on Alice.
4. We learned the beauty of a monkey vest, even if it felt like we were walking a dog 90% of the time. A dog that yelled "I'm gonna get her!"
5. We got into our session right before it started, thanks to some great advice from a temple worker to change in the waiting area like the temple workers. The people we were watching the kid for showed up right AFTER 2pm. (our session started at 2). Apparently both sessions had a waiting list.
6. I took my blood glucose test (NASTY).
7. I walked home from the hospital after drinking the gross stuff because no one answered the phone and I didn't want to stay there for 3 more hours.
8. I drank 40ish ounces of water after the second blood draw because it was really hard for them to get blood out of the vein.
9. We went to church, from the hospital.
10. Alice was a demon child during church.
11. Daniel didn't feel good and I was still woozy from all the blood draws. We went hone after sacrament meeting.
12. Naps and couch slouching commenced for the next 4+ hours.
13. The living room was tidied and even the carpets cleaned because the home teachers were supposed to come over.
14. They were sick too and canceled.
15. We went to bed early. Except me. I can't lie down to sleep. I feel worse that way. Daniel drugged himself. I am jealous.
2. We watched a rambunctious child as a 'swap' while another couple were in the temple first.
3. At least 80% of the things the kid said involved "I'm gonna get her." while trying to pounce on Alice.
4. We learned the beauty of a monkey vest, even if it felt like we were walking a dog 90% of the time. A dog that yelled "I'm gonna get her!"
5. We got into our session right before it started, thanks to some great advice from a temple worker to change in the waiting area like the temple workers. The people we were watching the kid for showed up right AFTER 2pm. (our session started at 2). Apparently both sessions had a waiting list.
6. I took my blood glucose test (NASTY).
7. I walked home from the hospital after drinking the gross stuff because no one answered the phone and I didn't want to stay there for 3 more hours.
8. I drank 40ish ounces of water after the second blood draw because it was really hard for them to get blood out of the vein.
9. We went to church, from the hospital.
10. Alice was a demon child during church.
11. Daniel didn't feel good and I was still woozy from all the blood draws. We went hone after sacrament meeting.
12. Naps and couch slouching commenced for the next 4+ hours.
13. The living room was tidied and even the carpets cleaned because the home teachers were supposed to come over.
14. They were sick too and canceled.
15. We went to bed early. Except me. I can't lie down to sleep. I feel worse that way. Daniel drugged himself. I am jealous.
Friday, October 16
Toddler Music Class
It was a success! (From what I have been told at least) . We used the big legos (Mega Blocks) and built a tower/castle. Each piece had a song listed on it. We repeated a couple of songs since we let kids choose their favorites as a few of the options, but they didn't seem to mind.
We prepped for 25 kids, but there were only 22 plus moms (and a couple of people I think were grandparents). And not all of them did the 'craft' (we made ghosts out of tissues and tootsie roll pops). I think it went over pretty well.
Except for Alice. She yelled at the kids for using her toys. She cried randomly in several of the songs. She broke the tower/castle several times. *sigh* kids.
Next week we are having a Halloween carnival. The grade school kids are out of school, so its the week before Halloween. I signed up to help with a craft. I got told that usually we make lollipop ghosts (go figure). Since we have leftover lollipops, I am going to use them. I think we might make mummies and pumpkins instead of ghosts though. Especially since we will have older kids there. I might even let them use the glue gun (don't worry its cold melt).
Its either that or something totally different. Like masks from paper plates, to spiders and bats from egg cartons. We would just need to eat a lot of eggs between now and next Friday. At least we will have a properly functioning car next week. That will be exciting.
We prepped for 25 kids, but there were only 22 plus moms (and a couple of people I think were grandparents). And not all of them did the 'craft' (we made ghosts out of tissues and tootsie roll pops). I think it went over pretty well.
Except for Alice. She yelled at the kids for using her toys. She cried randomly in several of the songs. She broke the tower/castle several times. *sigh* kids.
Next week we are having a Halloween carnival. The grade school kids are out of school, so its the week before Halloween. I signed up to help with a craft. I got told that usually we make lollipop ghosts (go figure). Since we have leftover lollipops, I am going to use them. I think we might make mummies and pumpkins instead of ghosts though. Especially since we will have older kids there. I might even let them use the glue gun (don't worry its cold melt).
Its either that or something totally different. Like masks from paper plates, to spiders and bats from egg cartons. We would just need to eat a lot of eggs between now and next Friday. At least we will have a properly functioning car next week. That will be exciting.
Thursday, October 15
Tender Mercies of the Lord
Today Daniel dropped the car off to have an oil change before we go to Omaha to the temple this weekend.
He got a phone call within 30 minutes of getting to work. The ball joint (or something similar in name) was totally shot. The guy said he could move it 1 1/2 inches with his finger. He would let us take the car, but he wanted us to get it fixed ASAP since any bump could cause the wheel to blow (or worse) and we would be in the ditch.
The guy estimated less than $400 for parts and labor. We chose a more expensive part that they could pick up at the local auto part store instead of order. The part was over $100 anyway. We chose to spend $10 more dollars to possibly get the car done today.
I hope so, I was supposed to be going over to work on planning the Toddler Music Class tonight at 7pm. If worse comes to worse, I will call her and let her know that we have no car, and split up the stuff that way.
I didn't think to ask if they take credit cards, but even if they don't we have $$ in the bank. And we won't lose a wheel while driving on the highway.
He got a phone call within 30 minutes of getting to work. The ball joint (or something similar in name) was totally shot. The guy said he could move it 1 1/2 inches with his finger. He would let us take the car, but he wanted us to get it fixed ASAP since any bump could cause the wheel to blow (or worse) and we would be in the ditch.
The guy estimated less than $400 for parts and labor. We chose a more expensive part that they could pick up at the local auto part store instead of order. The part was over $100 anyway. We chose to spend $10 more dollars to possibly get the car done today.
I hope so, I was supposed to be going over to work on planning the Toddler Music Class tonight at 7pm. If worse comes to worse, I will call her and let her know that we have no car, and split up the stuff that way.
I didn't think to ask if they take credit cards, but even if they don't we have $$ in the bank. And we won't lose a wheel while driving on the highway.
Tuesday, October 13
Recovery Tank Clamps
That is what is ruining my life. It was preceded by missing diapers, poo on floor, and a fight to the death.
Daniel has started a (perhaps fruitless) attempt to go to a local store to buy recovery tank clamps. You see, without them, the 'recovery tank' also known as the dirty water tank on a steam cleaner, will not stay on. We tried calling hoover. After 10 minutes on hold we got a guy's voicemail.
Seriously.
Its a good thing the automated voice told us about a local parts retailer. Who knows how accurate the automated voice is though, I mean we went to someone's voicemail. Obviously I am an important customer.
Daniel has started a (perhaps fruitless) attempt to go to a local store to buy recovery tank clamps. You see, without them, the 'recovery tank' also known as the dirty water tank on a steam cleaner, will not stay on. We tried calling hoover. After 10 minutes on hold we got a guy's voicemail.
Seriously.
Its a good thing the automated voice told us about a local parts retailer. Who knows how accurate the automated voice is though, I mean we went to someone's voicemail. Obviously I am an important customer.
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