More than a Cough

Posted on December 31, 2007 by threescurvydogs

Like Trey’s new bracelet? It’s what you get when you have to go to the ER! Not my plan for the day, but after he woke up from his nap he was wheezing and sounding horrendous. I called the Children’s Hospital hotline and they said that was typical with croup and to spend 20 minutes in a steamy bathroom (all the boys loved that) and if that didn’t work to head outside for 20 minutes. Yeah, I took the boys down to the beach for some cool air for Trey and on the way back up the hill he was sounding REALLY bad. We didn’t even take shoes off, I dropped the other boys with Dee and headed to the ER. After waiting, and waiting and waiting some more we were taken to a room to have a “chilled air” breathing treatment and wait some more. Trey was a trooper and we got him some meds and he’s doing much better.

While I was at the ER, Dee put on a nice dinner for my parents. I had put a roast in the slow cooker and she made mashed potatoes and homemade gravy and ice cream. She’s a keeper!

Carlos is sounding bad now…fingers crossed that we don’t have to make another trip to the ER.

So Sad

Posted on December 30, 2007 by threescurvydogs

Someone had told me that all the pictures of the kids look so happy. Believe me, they aren’t always smiles and giggles but we are usually trying to put out a fire somewhere and can’t get to the camera to get pictures of those moments.

But don’t let this video fool you….Trey had just finished attacking Carlos, pouring juice on his head and slapping him. Bad target to pick, Trey…Carlos fights back. You’ll also hear the lovely barking cough that we have going on, can anyone say croup?

Is “vacation” over yet?

It's Raining, It's Pouring

Posted on December 30, 2007 by threescurvydogs

What do we do on a dreary, wet, cold day? Why we have laundry basket races and pull out the glow-balls that Mama K’s been hiding away for just this day. Then it’s bathtime and shaving (thanks for the toy shaving kits Miss Caroline), snuggling up to read a couple of books and going to bed.

All in all, not a bad day!

Carlos and Changes

Posted on December 29, 2007 by threescurvydogs

If you know Carlos, you know he does NOT like change. Period. From pictures he seems like a smiling, happy go lucky type kid and sometimes he is. That is if things are going “as planned”. Today was supposed to be speech with “B” (since Julia is on vacation) and we got Carlos all ready for that change. Since he loved “B” it was good, but we got a call first thing that “B” was out sick for the day and wondered if Carlos might want to see another therapist. Uh, yeah, no. Like I said, he’s not good with change. I talked to him and told him that “B” was sick and that he could either miss speech or try someone new for today and he completely floored me and said, “I think I would like to try that” Worked out great for me because Dee got me a gift card to Old Navy and I wanted to shop!
Dee stayed with the kids and I took Carlos to speech. He hesitated to go back with the new speech lady at first, but then did ok. This is a positive step!

Oh, and did I mention that my sweetie bought me diamonds!!? Yup, got them today, beautiful new earrings. Thanks Dee!

It’s my night to get up with “Baby X” and 4am comes early. Just wasted 2 hours of my life watching Final Destination 3…talk about blood and gore. Off to bed.

Tomorrow we get to go to Home Depot to look for shelving for the basement and then to the Evil Empire for Christmas bargains. WOO HOO!

Cuteness

Posted on December 28, 2007 by threescurvydogs

The boys got matching Adidas outfits (sorry, Dee). Actually they all have a different shirt underneath, but the pants and sweatshirts are the same. I know they aren’t triplets but don’t they look too stinkin cute?!

“Baby X” is back for a respite stay with us. He’s fun to have around, Carlos especially loves him and is always trying to make him giggle or helping with making his bottles.

Had family dinner tonight with Mary and Alice and Alisa and Holly. Mary brought some tasty ribs and we made up some ice cream in my new ice cream maker. Can’t wait to make some more, it was simple. We can also make daquiris in it. Modern technology…sweet!

Tomorrow is speech for Carlos, he gets to see “B” again, we’ll see how that goes. He’s excited to see her for sure, he just loves her. I’ll keep you posted.

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White Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2007 by threescurvydogs

It’s been awhile, but we got snow! It’s been a busy day, but a very Merry Christmas for the Field-Bennetts. 🙂

Over the River and Through….

Posted on December 26, 2007 by threescurvydogs

…the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go! Enjoy the Burr Family Christmas Whistle Band with their rendition of Jingle Bells. Thanks, Jenn for the whistles!

Taking a Break

Posted on December 25, 2007 by threescurvydogs

Christmas is still going….we got up early this morning with the boys and they were so excited to see that Santa had filled their stockings and left a bunch of presents under the tree. They were quick to check and see if Santa had eaten his cookies and milk and if the reindeer had done the same with the carrots and grass. They had! The boys made quick time of their presents, but they are still really good at enjoying the toys they get before moving onto the next ones.

We finished at our place, then headed in our jammies over to Nana and Papa’s house. Santa had come there, too! We had a nice breakfast, talked to Uncle Todd and Aunt Monica on the phone and opened some more presents.

We are letting the boys watch their new Scooby Doo dvd before we head back out. Stopping at our friend, Holly O’Reilly’s to say Hi and then going back to Nana and Papa’s for the big Burr celebration. Should be pretty low key this year, but I found the funniest white elephant…Nathan, you NEED this one, bummer you are in Montana but I know where to find another if you want one. I’ll be sure to take a picture when the opening occurs.

We’re off again!!!!

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