Parker and the Ark!

Today was Parker's musicial at school and it was so wonderful. They had graduation for the K-5 class and I cried the whole time. I did not even know a child in it! I was just sitting there thinking to myself that Parker and Gigi would be there shortly and then all this time that I have with them during the day would be spent with a teacher at school. Made me even more attached to my time with them this summer and to hold on to the time that I have with them- no matter how many things they spill, no matter how many times they say MOMMY, no matter how much I cant get done. No matter what... God gave me this time to be with them and I need to treasure it and fill it with quality time.
We were so proud of Parker as he sang songs and recited a narrative. The title of the program was Noah's Ark and he wore his rain boots and rain coat. He was handsome! Well see for yourself!








We had a lot of fun and even enjoyed lunch out with MUM!!! What a special treat! Thanks Mum!

Rain Rain Go Away... Oh forget it we will just go out and play!!!

It has been raining all day!!! We are having rain from today till saturday and tonite the weather man even mentioned into Sunday! So what is a mom to do?
I could have done this:

Or even this:

But I choose to go outside with the kids and do this:






Play in the rain!!!!
It was so much fun to just be outside even in the rain. They enjoyed running around in the rain and they both love to put on their rain boots! So we stayed outside for a while and then came in dried off, ate lunch and took a long nap!!! That is one wonderful thing about the rain- dark room + cool + constant sound = long nap!! And I needed a nap today. I just felt really tierd today, maybe it was the rain!!
So nothing got done today at the house and you know what? I am okay with that, because at the end of the day I felt like I had accomplished much more than some chores. Parker told me while saying prayers and reading a book, "Mom we had fun today, can we do it again?!" Sure we can- we are going to do it all summer!!! And hopefully the house will not fall to pieces in the process, but if it does- oh well!!

On the mend..

We are all finished with antibiotics today!! Everyone finished their last dose before the last day of Mother's Day Out!! It is bittersweet. I hate the rush of getting ready and the need to be out the door at 8:55, but I love the freedom that comes with being kid free for 4 hours. So... although I will not have to get up early to get to school, I also will not get a break two days a week. I am excited though. I want to truly use this summer to be WITH my kids. I want to experience life with them on a day to day three and two year old way! Oh that rhymes!! I want to do things with them rather than to just occupy them. I want to spend time with them rather than hope for the time to pass. I want to enjoy them. I have been so convicted of this lately. I just feel that they are growing up so fast and I have a long list of things to do that never seems to get any shorter. I focus more on the things to do and the things in my life. They love me so much and want so many times for me to "watch mommy" and I do not just take the time to sit in the floor and see what it is that is intriguing to them . This summer I want to see what those things are. So in the spirit of wanting to capture these things in their life and hold on to these precious memories I am going to post everyday.. yes everyday... so that I can have a "journal" of this special time with the kids. Hope that you will read along as WE enjoy our summer!!!

Update

It seems that Parker's sugar is doing better and we are not leaning in the direction of Diabetes. We are going for and Ultrasound of the kidneys, abdomen and bladder on Wednesday. Please think of him on Wednesday at 9 am. I just wish we could get to the bottom of this. In the mean time... Todd, Gigi and I have the "flu"? Not sure what we have but we feel aweful. Thanksfully Parker is not sick( at least right now) and if he is still fine in the am he is getting shipped to the farm. Gigi is running a 103.7 fever and just feels lousy. Todd and I feel like an elephant is standing on us and we hurt everywhere. I had no idea that my eyelashes could hurt! Todd is nauseated but thankfully I am not. My throat is sore but Todd's is not. Swine flu? No- We have not started snorting or squealing and there is no pink curly tail from behind... yet!

Parker

We are in the process of running some tests on Parker. He has been having symptoms of high sugar and we are not sure yet the diagnosis. He is peeing all the time, drinking us dry, and having some issues with blood sugars and ketones. Please say a little prayer for him and mommy. I just feel so for the little(actually big 53 pounds!) guy- he has already been through so much.



And here is a picture of G! Just as sassy as ever!

Gigi brings all the boys to the yard!!

Yes- It has occurred today. We arrived home from Mom's Day Out to find the firetruck down the street working on hydrants. Our little fireman, Parker, insisted that we sit out front and wait on them to come by. It was a nice day and on the front porch we waited, and waited and waited... and the finally here they came!! The kids were so excited. Parker was jumping, Gigi was waving! And they stopped and turned the lights on and Parker told them about all the fires he had fought! They were totally taken with the firemen. As they drove off, Parker wanted the siren. They opted for the air horn which caused Gigi to jump up off the ground, cover her ears and let out a BIG scream. The fireman (I thought) had gone on.
We came in and got ready for our nap. Great weather for open windows, so the windows have been open for about two days. As we were about to fall asleep, Parker jumps up runs out the bedroom door and heads for the back door, explaining to me that he heard the fireman. That diesel truck mommy through the window! I thought- oh dear boy, I know you love them but they have important things to do today... that's them?!! Yes, he was right. The fireman were circling in our cul-de-sac. I tried to urge him back to nap land, but them he said mommy they are at the door! ( oh and I had on no pants!!) So, mommy put on some pants and headed for the door. And sure enough 4 fireman were standing on the front porch. They had a teddy bear and asked if they could speak to the little girl that they scared. My mouth fell open. I told them - I was not sure she would come out... she had just finished telling me that she did not like firemans! So they came in and got her and gave her the bear, told her they were sorry they scared her and asked her to come to the station. Parker is just staring at them... Guys do you not see me... I am the fireman... you do not want her she is high maintenance, but I fight fires... I have a fire suit, boots, a helmet?! He looked so disappointed that they had come to see Gigi! He said in a soft voice... Do I get a bear? They went to the truck and got him a bear and he was so excited. He told them all about his fire suit and even told them it was in the washer because "I tee teed in it!!" So- Wow! I just do not know what to finish up with? They loved little Gigi. I just do not understand how she manages it-four grown men, firemen, on my porch begging for Gigi's forgiveness. And Parker, he keeps asking when he can got o work that the firemen forgot to take him back to the station!

I am back!!

Okay, the absence of writing has not been from the head injury that I left yall hanging with! It has been this:


We are loving the weather and opportunity to spend most of our day outside! I then stay up late at nite to finish all the things that I should have done during the day!
So- As I always promise... I will try to keep this thing up to date! Happy Spring!