Goings On

When Sophie was an infant/toddler, I was one of those smug mothers whose child was never sick. We rarely saw the pediatrician unless it was a well visit. Between her 2 and 3 year checkups, we didn't see him at all. Ha! So much for my self righteousness......now I feel like I live there. Last week was Michael and Emily's 18 month, and this week was yet another sick visit. A sinus infection for Michael and conjunctivitis for Emily. I did tell him not to give me anything penicillin based for either one of them, don't want a repeat of Sophie's experience with that.

In other news the neighbors across the street are having trees removed. This has it's good and bad points. Bad because yesterday the kiddos went down for their nap while the guys were at lunch break. When they returned and revved up the chipper 40 minutes later, that was it for naptime. A fun afternoon with two cranky, not feeling well toddlers was had by all. Good because after we got home from Target this morning, the crane truck was parked outside and was removing logs. This was fascinating for them, they darted between the front windows to see who could get the better view. The truck left for good right before naptime, which I really appreciated.

Also this week Terry is re-staining our deck. One of those projects that seems like a good idea in theory. And it is a good idea, and will be great when it is finished, but it is a lot of work. Today he finished the cleaning and rinsing. Tomorrow he will take a break, then start the actual staining on Saturday. Sophie had to get in on the action when she got home from school this afternoon.

And speaking of school, next week is it for preschool. Tomorrow is Sophie's last turn as line leader so we made cupcakes, which are usually reserved for birthdays. We even colored our icing 3 different colors, which was a big hit. She wanted to bring Wheat Thins (not Triscuts, Mommy!) and blueberries as well. I subbed strawberries for blueberries as they were on sale. Line leader has become a more important job over her 4 years at Mt Zion. This year it included holding the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance, bringing in something for show and tell, putting the number on the calendar, dressing the weather bear and of course being first in line all day, and bringing snack. I wonder if there is such a thing as line leader in Kindergarten? Sophie was a big help with the cupcakes, especially when it came time to clean up.......