Molly had another soccer game again tonight. Let's just say, trying to get to Dacula at 5:30 at night is madness! Molly didn't even think she wanted to go. Tears, screaming, arguing, quiet contemplation, traffic, traffic, traffic. . .
But, the hassle and trouble was well worth it. Let me remind you that in the U5 league, they do not keep score. But, the McCreary family, keeps their own score books! Molly scored, although unofficial, what we believe were TEN goals tonight! She was HOT!!! We were so late arriving that Jeff literally dumped Molly and I out of the car to run down to the field. On the way down there, i told her i really hoped she would be "aggressive" and try to "go after the ball!" "You love scoring those goals, and Khaki can't be here to see you score them, so try to score a few you can tell her about!" (Side note, Khaki is in Florida taking care of Nana who had her pacemaker battery replaced yesterday. 2nd side note. . . Nana is doing just great. They've eaten out, run errands, and are just having a good week together, really).
Anyhow, ten goals later, she called Khaki. . . and told her she thought she scored FOUR!! HA!! See how NOT worried about it Molly always is? She's so laid back. But really, who would have thought that she would have been aggressive at all on a ball field? Not Me!!! But she is!
Thanks to Papa who made the night even better by riding WITH us, not taking his own car. AND going to dinner with us, AND staying when we got home so we could all go on a walk together! It's amazing how special the little things are! I love life from the child's view! They really remember to appreciate the little things. . . .most of the time!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
5 More Days!
Only five more days until spring break! I can't wait!!! Well, wait a minute, can i wait?? So confusing. I LOVE having my kids at home, but really, does anything get accomplished when they are here for 9 days straight? We are not traveling for spring break, although we did debate 2 different trips, but really, i'm just planning on camping out at our own house and doing some fun things right here in the state of Georgia.
A quick update for those interested. Jeff is back on track. The stone passed and his drama was over. We did get an email from a dear friend who has suffered in the past with kidney stones and she had some good advice that Jeff is consulting with the urologist about.
Molly is back to 100% healthy. She was home from Tuesday through Friday of last week. She could quite possibly have gone to school on Friday, but really, it was Friday and she was not back to 100% and the teacher had said there were MANY kids absent with similar stuff, so why expose her again? We all took our meds to avoid getting the same crud, and so far, so good.
I am without a babysitter this week because Nana had the battery in her pacemaker replaced (and mom is there helping her) today, so i am not working and Camden is participating in all school-related activities with me. Watch out PTA, here comes Camden! We've ventured to the school already once today. We'll be back tomorrow. And again on Friday for spring parties. Wonder if i could make a go of it and be there every day this week since i didn't go once last week?? Fun, huh?? Please remind me, someone out there, why i agreed to do this again next year? I will say i am lucky enough to have talked a great new friend (or maybe i should say sucker) into serving with me next year. I have a great group of women to work with, that is the up side!! And really, i do it for the kids! And apparently, side note, my kids are well-known around there, and that helps me keep them in line :-)
Stinky pants is standing next to me as i type, so i'm going to logoff! I hope you all have a wonderful week before spring break!
A quick update for those interested. Jeff is back on track. The stone passed and his drama was over. We did get an email from a dear friend who has suffered in the past with kidney stones and she had some good advice that Jeff is consulting with the urologist about.
Molly is back to 100% healthy. She was home from Tuesday through Friday of last week. She could quite possibly have gone to school on Friday, but really, it was Friday and she was not back to 100% and the teacher had said there were MANY kids absent with similar stuff, so why expose her again? We all took our meds to avoid getting the same crud, and so far, so good.
I am without a babysitter this week because Nana had the battery in her pacemaker replaced (and mom is there helping her) today, so i am not working and Camden is participating in all school-related activities with me. Watch out PTA, here comes Camden! We've ventured to the school already once today. We'll be back tomorrow. And again on Friday for spring parties. Wonder if i could make a go of it and be there every day this week since i didn't go once last week?? Fun, huh?? Please remind me, someone out there, why i agreed to do this again next year? I will say i am lucky enough to have talked a great new friend (or maybe i should say sucker) into serving with me next year. I have a great group of women to work with, that is the up side!! And really, i do it for the kids! And apparently, side note, my kids are well-known around there, and that helps me keep them in line :-)
Stinky pants is standing next to me as i type, so i'm going to logoff! I hope you all have a wonderful week before spring break!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
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Try leaving a comment today, because i think i fixed the problem!
BTW - There is WAY too much you can do to "customize" a blog. I need my computer geek to help me! Otherwise, it will just stay bland and boring as it is now!
Try leaving a comment today, because i think i fixed the problem!
BTW - There is WAY too much you can do to "customize" a blog. I need my computer geek to help me! Otherwise, it will just stay bland and boring as it is now!
Panning for Gold!
Jeff has been "panning for gold" these last few days, hoping to find his kidney stone that was causing all that trouble! Thankfully, yesterday was the day! Early afternoon, Jeff found the stone and all pain was gone! Yahoo!!! Now we wait for the other two that are still in the kidneys. Just a wait and see game. But having passed two since Christmas. . . that's a record, even for Jeff!
Molly is doing a lot better. She is home again today, simply because her fever didn't go below 99.5 until about 5pm yesterday. She sat right at 99.2-99.8 all day. But last night . . . it was there. . . 98.4. She's going to school on FRIDAY! And, we're doing something for lunch today. She was so so mad at me when i explained that she had to stay home, yet again, i had to do something to entice her. However, my sweet Camden feels a little warm this morning and woke earlier than usual. I will watch him closely to make sure we don't need to increase his meds or something.
So far, Griffin is holding tight with no symptoms. Me too. Griffin had a first last night. . . . Three years of school and last night was his first skate night. He has begged to go since Kindergarten and we've always (created) had a reason that we couldn't go. Last night, i felt too much mommy-guilt, so off we went. I made him promise that when i said it was time to go, there would be no fussing, and he was the champ!! No fussing whatsoever! He definitely wanted to be allowed to go again sometime! I'll post pictures later!
That's it for the McCrearys right now. Hoping to hang tight with no more flu-like symptoms these next couple of days!
Molly is doing a lot better. She is home again today, simply because her fever didn't go below 99.5 until about 5pm yesterday. She sat right at 99.2-99.8 all day. But last night . . . it was there. . . 98.4. She's going to school on FRIDAY! And, we're doing something for lunch today. She was so so mad at me when i explained that she had to stay home, yet again, i had to do something to entice her. However, my sweet Camden feels a little warm this morning and woke earlier than usual. I will watch him closely to make sure we don't need to increase his meds or something.
So far, Griffin is holding tight with no symptoms. Me too. Griffin had a first last night. . . . Three years of school and last night was his first skate night. He has begged to go since Kindergarten and we've always (created) had a reason that we couldn't go. Last night, i felt too much mommy-guilt, so off we went. I made him promise that when i said it was time to go, there would be no fussing, and he was the champ!! No fussing whatsoever! He definitely wanted to be allowed to go again sometime! I'll post pictures later!
That's it for the McCrearys right now. Hoping to hang tight with no more flu-like symptoms these next couple of days!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Calgon, Take Me Away!
Our trip to the pediatrician proved very exciting. At most, i was expecting molly to need breathing treatments for a few days, maybe an antibiotic. Never, have i been so wrong at "self-diagnosing" - which honestly, i've been pretty good at these last couple of years. When the doc looked in Molly's throat she said, "mmm, pretty red, i'm ordering a strep test and a flu test." Par for the course, for a McCreary kid to need a strep test. Molly and Grif have both had their tonsils out b/c they used to get it so frequently. Both have had it, even without tonsils.
When the doc returned to the room, she said, "Well, the good news is Molly doesn't have strep." I said, "Guess i know what the bad news is!"
She immediately prescribed anti-virals for Molly, Griffin, and Camden! I asked about Jeff and I and she said she can't prescribe for adults. Am i an adult?? I thought i was still 17??? When did that happen?? Crap, fine, okay, I'll call the family doc when i leave!
Called the family doc and was sure to ask about Khaki and Papa too, since Molly spent the night with them Saturday and ALL day Sunday with them. Sure 'nuff, we're ALL taking anti-viral medication too. Morgan babysat last night, so i've called her mom to give her the heads up and call the doc for meds for Morgan too! Hope this will keep us all in the clear! I'm hopeful. Molly is really doing okay. She is still running a fever even with extra doses of tylenol. But she's content. She did totally light into Griffin for leaving up the toilet seat. He is usually pretty good about putting it down. Goodness sake, she wasn't even going to the bathroom, just walking by and realized it was up, screaming and crying at him to go put it down. Can you say, sensitive???
Wish us luck, and stay away for a few days!
Jeff update - - - he is REALLY doped up, but feeling okay. The pain is under control. He did vomit a several times today and that is usually the tell-tale sign of needing to head to the emergency room, but he has managed it with phenergan today! YAHOO! I'd say another day or two and he'll be fine too!
Off to fix something quick and easy for dinner! Can't we just eat popsicles and sprite and call it meal?
When the doc returned to the room, she said, "Well, the good news is Molly doesn't have strep." I said, "Guess i know what the bad news is!"
She immediately prescribed anti-virals for Molly, Griffin, and Camden! I asked about Jeff and I and she said she can't prescribe for adults. Am i an adult?? I thought i was still 17??? When did that happen?? Crap, fine, okay, I'll call the family doc when i leave!
Called the family doc and was sure to ask about Khaki and Papa too, since Molly spent the night with them Saturday and ALL day Sunday with them. Sure 'nuff, we're ALL taking anti-viral medication too. Morgan babysat last night, so i've called her mom to give her the heads up and call the doc for meds for Morgan too! Hope this will keep us all in the clear! I'm hopeful. Molly is really doing okay. She is still running a fever even with extra doses of tylenol. But she's content. She did totally light into Griffin for leaving up the toilet seat. He is usually pretty good about putting it down. Goodness sake, she wasn't even going to the bathroom, just walking by and realized it was up, screaming and crying at him to go put it down. Can you say, sensitive???
Wish us luck, and stay away for a few days!
Jeff update - - - he is REALLY doped up, but feeling okay. The pain is under control. He did vomit a several times today and that is usually the tell-tale sign of needing to head to the emergency room, but he has managed it with phenergan today! YAHOO! I'd say another day or two and he'll be fine too!
Off to fix something quick and easy for dinner! Can't we just eat popsicles and sprite and call it meal?
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