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September 27, 2005

dealing with the unpredictable

abel doing the superman style sliding at the pumpkin patch

I am often reflecting on our weeks and how quickly they seem to pass. Wishing for more of a schedule and tradition built into the everyday, I decided that this week would be a great time to start. Over the weekend, I went to Sam's stocking up on food so that there would be several meal options for us and no quick trips to the store for diapers. Monday morning came. Mark took the car leaving me without the option of getting out with the kids. The boys and I got started early with some projects around the house, and they enjoyed a long morning of playing together in their room. We had noticed that Abel developed a cough on Sunday night but thought that it was a small cold that he had picked up. As I went about my productive morning, I noticed that his breathing had become irregular and seemed forced. He also had a fever and started to complain of not feeling well. The breathing problems really scared me. By the time we arrived at the pediatrician's office that afternoon, the glands under his neck were swollen, his complexion had changed, and he seemed exhausted. The doctor quickly concluded that he needed a breathing treatment and later diagnosed him with mycoplasma pneumonia. Once the treatment was nearly over, it became obvious that he was feeling much better. I started hearing Darth Vader's breathing sounds coming from beneath his little oxygen mask. He's 3 1/2 and might have seen Star Wars once! What a silly kid. It was a relief to see bits of his personality instead of just a sick little boy. So, we have made it through a couple of scary days, and he seems to be getting better. I guess I will have to work on those simple days at home starting next week...

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September 21, 2005

a chicken on a scooter

Just getting ready for Halloween. Costumes from past years are always fun, and dressing my kid up like a chicken really lightens up an afternoon.

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September 19, 2005

new hairdos

This would have to be one of my favorite pictures of my kids. It was taken on a whim during a quick trip to that dreaded place.

This past weekend was interesting. While Mark attended a scooter rally in Atlanta, the boys and I enjoyed some local parks and tried to have a vacation of our own here at home. If you have never been to the Pumpkin Patch on Signal Mtn. with your kids, GO!

"You better watch out for Owl Man. He's bigger than anybody. He has big muscles, can knock houses down, and can make stomps on sidewalks so that you can see his footprints. This is the best picture." --Aidan (almost 5 yrs. old)

Since the birth of our niece over a week ago, Aidan has kept himself busy making birthday cards and other drawings for Remie. He has not had a chance to visit with her yet, so he asks to see pictures on the computer in an attempt to draw her face.

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September 14, 2005

frisky kids

With all of the heavy issues weighing down on our immediate and extended family, it has been difficult to notice the little, comical things that my children do that so often fill this site. Maybe I will write about some of these issues and whatever we as a family are supposed to be learning from all that is going on; but until that time, here is some more of the funny stuff...At least I think that it is funny:

After going to the mom's bible study this morning the boys and I decided to keep walking past our house, visit Daddy at work, and enjoy the great weather brought on by the changing season. We ended up walking past the small shops in St. Elmo enjoying conversation with a few familiar faces along the way. While stopping to look at the window displays of a new, local shop Aidan spotted a mannequin with bright, green hair displaying some retro garb from the store. Both Aidan and Abel were a bit unsure whether the dummy was a real woman or just a display. Aidan decided that he should lift up her skirt just to check. Abel proceed to follow his brother's lead and stuck his head under her skirt as well. They had not come to a conclusion about the mannequin before I introduced them to a friend that I had been talking to. Both boys, now completely confused, looked up to the mannequin only to see my friend's thoroughly amused face peering over the dummy's shoulder. I guess I should be a bit concerned about their lack of hesitation before getting frisky with the dummy...just one more area to add to my long, long list of things to work on with my growing boys.

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September 06, 2005

kid pics

a "soccerball superhero" and baby that is difficult to catch for a picture

one of many forts built in our living room and a self professed "soccer star"

a baby just trying to be like his brothers and the first tree climbed by Abe

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