Keep Calm and Mom On.

Friday the boys had their three year check ups, at 3.5 years. They each needed 4 immunizations in 3 injections to the thighs. Not fun, but I wasn't present. I let Daddy do the dirty work, while I stood out in the hall then rushed in to save them.

They are both 37" tall but Ryan is a little taller. Ryan is at the 9% percentile where his height is concerned and is at 25% with his weight at 32 lbs.

Zachary is 31 lbs which puts him in the 16% percentile and only at 6% with his weight.

Soooo basically they are runts.

I spoke to the doctor about Ryan's weird obsession with eating items such as chalk, rocks, dirt.. and she suspected he may be anemic and sent both boys down to the lad to have their blood taken.. again, not fun. If you are counting, that's 8 needles.

Ryan went in first with daddy. From the waiting room, Zach and I heard him start to cry after the prick and Zach looks at me, says, "I don't wanna do that." But he did and was a champ.

Ryan feel asleep right away on the drive. I picked up Jason and took him and Zach for ice cream. It was not a pleasant weekend. Ryan had a bad reaction to the shots and was not himself until Sunday afternoon. No fun.

Here it is Tuesday and the results are in, the doctor called me herself. Both boys are anemic. Their blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells, and their iron levels are low. Normal is more than 11 and they are at 7. They will be on a prescription meds given twice a day. There will be a lot of diet change too, including a lot less milk.

In 8 weeks, they will need to have their blood drawn and tested again.

This mom is an upset mess.

Photo Faves.

Cell Phones & Coffee Cups Do Not Mix.

And that is why I am no longer reachable on mine. Yesterday my right arm cell phone plummited into a fresh cup of hot coffee. Until I get to Sprint, you can reach me via Dake's number.

Friday.

Ever stand there, making a pot of coffee, look at the coffee grounds and consider doing a line or two of 'em just to jump start the day?

Yep, it's that kinda day

A Stellar Sunday. (Last week.)

Today I got to sleep until 820. When I got up there were fresh blueberry and chocolate chip muffins plus a whole pot of coffee. But the best part was, the dishwasher was already running. Nice Dake.

I stayed in my pajamas till noon..

I spent the day doing a 1000 piece puzzle. Dake added in 2 or 3 pieces.

I sent Dake and Jason backpack, lunch box shopping. We haven't got school supplies yet because Jason doesn't start until September 8th, but I didn't want all the backpacks to be picked over. He chose a really nice, big kid blue one and a very functional lunch box. Great Job, Jason!

When I wasn't doing the puzzle, I was reading.

I managed to sweep, do another load of dishes, some laundry and everyday tasks, but I didn't push myself. I mean, hey, it's Sunday.

The boys spent a lot of time outside today too.

Jacques cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nice Dake!

I got Ryan down for a nap, Zach went down with Dake.

And now that 4 boys are all bathed, it's movie time. We watched the A Team. Hello, Abs on Cooper! Nice.

Currently.

loving large puzzles.

anxious about upcoming shifts at work.

glad that there's Botox.

wishing it were cheaper.

surprised by the cooler weather, Minnesota.

realizing that some people are not awesome.

happy that I am in love.

planning NYC Fall 2012.

reading Forever (Wolves of Mercy Book #3)

waiting for babies to pop. Not mine.. yet, anyway : )

excited for a 2 day weekend of nothing.

Road Trip Recap.

I spent all of last week in Kansas with my Grandmother. It's a 9 hour 4 minute drive from my doorstep to hers. I made 3 quick stops each way. It was a pretty simple drive both ways, the quieter of the two trips, was the ride home. (See Above.)

I celebrated Uncle Paul's 55th birthday with him. I bought the cake. It cost me $17.99.

I spent an evening in Tescott with Uncle Larry and Aunt Pam. The boys were roudy. Shocking.

We visited Franklin cemetery, where 98% of my relatives, from both sides and 5-6 generations back, are buried. It's, perhaps, were I will spend my days six feet under.

I visited Aunt Janie and Grandma Lee too.

Bell showed up at Grandma's house too. We cut up for hours.

I met up with the Lewis Clan for some Hong Kong Buffett. It was delious, but I did not have any squid. Plus Lewis picked up the tab, thanks.

It cost me $120 in gas each way. Ouch.

I didn't get but 13 pages read my whole trip. The boys got 2 new tee shirts each.

I spent a couple hours with Mom and Shelby here and there.

I saw an ex high school boyfriend. He has aged. I have not.

Grandma sent me home with a bunch of 1000+ piece puzzles. I already have one going.

I pulled over in Missouri at a year round fireworks store and bought $40 in smoke bombs for the boys.

Dake missed me. A lot.

We ate at Sonic too. Twice. I miss Sonic.

There was no Wi Fi at Grandma's. When we got home, Jason told his dad, "Kansas doesn't have the wi fi." He was lost without his itouch connection.