The snow has melted

I'm so excited because it now looks like the snow is behind us. Sunday we were able to take the kids to the park. Now keep in mind it was only 45 degrees outside but that's pretty warm for Minnesota. The kids ended up having to put on their jackets but they were all glad to get outside and enjoy the fresh air!

AARRGGGG.....

Have you ever had one of "those" morning. Well, today I had mine. I woke up late. Thomas needed a dress shirt and pants for a meeting which I had to iron. I had to wake up Makenna because Lord knows she won't wake herself up. I can't find a think in my house that needs to be clean. Get both boys up, dressed and out of the house by 6:20!!!! I was so overwhelmed and frustrated that I didn't even kiss my husband goodbye, I'm sure I'll hear about that later.
Welcome to my so called life.

I ROCK

This is an awful picture of myself but this is how I unwind at the end of the day. We got a Wii a few weeks ago and I'm totally not into video games but this is unlike anything I've ever played!! Guitar Hero is my favorite and I play almost everyday for about 30 minutes and I love it!!

KD

"Mom, can't I have just a little snack"

Matthew

Well last week, our little Matt was really sick. On Easter Sunday he went to the ER and they said, he had an ear infection and a sore throat, his fever was 13.2. Gave us meds and sent us home. By Tuesday, he wasn't getting any better took him to one of the Doc at Eagan Valley and they said the same thing. By Thursday afternoon he was so bad, that Thomas and I ended up taking him to our Doctor and he took one look at Matt and ordered blood tests and a chest x-ray. Blood test came back normal, his x-ray showed a little stricking in the lungs but not too bad but he's temp was 103.7 and the Doc said to check with the Ped Doc but he recommended that they check him out at children's. Our Ped Doc, said the same thing, so off to Children's Hospital in St. Paul. He was so out of it by the time we got to the hospital, he didn't even cry when they put his IV in. Within 24 hours of having the IV, he was already better. They ran every test known to man (I can results back later today) and as of right now we know of 2 things; he has really bad acid reflux and was put on meds for that and Tom and I already can't believe what a difference this one little pill made!! Then the Pulmonary Doctor told us to win the lottery, buy a new house, get rid of our animals and get a nanny in order to keep Matthew health because he now has allergies. So, since we haven't won the lottery here is what we have done!! Air purifier in his room, no animals in his room, the house has to be vacuumed every day and try to keep things as clean as possible. When he's starts any kind of wheezing, give his a treatment right away. So, that's where we sit right now!!
But, he's home and he's healthy for the moments. So, that's great!!

Super Callie Fragilistic

Okay, I'm trying to have a family blog and then a blog for myself....we'll see if I can keep up.
One day at work about a month ago I decided that I was sick of being fat and that I was going to have a lap band to help control my eating. I have a regular exercise program that I've had for 10 months and I lost a few pounds but have since gained them back. I've had high cholesterol for the past six month and am on Meds for that but last month I found that I had diabetes and am not on Meds for that. So, now I'm pursuing the surgery. So far, I've gone to an informational meeting, my consult with a nurse and completed my sleep study. I have a meet with a shrink to make sure I'm not crazy and then I meet with a Doctor, a surgeon and 6 months of working with a dietitian. So, its a huge step but something I feel that I have to do for my health.

March 2008

Okay, so I did remember to blog this month!! Its been another crazy month. Thomas continues to travel all the time but after his trip next week to Orlando, he doesn't have anything on his calendar. But, I'm guessing by next week he'll have at least two new trips booked. Well, it finally happened. Tom's job in Wisconsin opened this past Monday. He of course, put in for it on the first day that is opened. The job closes on 04/03/08 so we may here something by the end of April. We are hoping for the move but we trust that God will take us where he wants us to go.

Last week, I was in Shepherdstown, WV in training at NCTC with the Fish & Wildlife. It was an awesome class and I'm so blessed that I was able to go!! It felt weird to be away from Tom and the kids but at least I was able to get a few a few nights of sleep. This month Kenna has finished speech and she had a good year, this was her third years so besides all of her ribbons she received a medallion. Volleyball has started and this makes Makenna very happy. There has only been two practices and since I was out of town, I haven't been able to see her play yet, but I will next Monday. This next weekend Makenna will be up in Brainerd at Craigin's for Grand Bethel 2008. She is entering only two baked goods but I'm sure she'll have a great time with our without a win in baking. Kevin is the sweetest little boy ever. Yesterday as we were getting ready to go to work/school, we noticed one little tear in his eye. We asked Kevin what was wrong and he was upset because no one has driven the truck and it was lonely. So, long story short....we drove the truck in today. Poor little Matt. On Easter Sunday, he was in the ER!! He had a high fever, 103.2 and very rapid breathing (84 beats a minute) we also found out that he had another ear infection (keep in mind he has tubes in) plus a sore throat. He's going today for a chest x-ray because he is coughing up so much stuff. Kevin was about 3 when he finally wasn't sick anymore. I'm sure he'll be the same way. Besides a trip to the ER, Easter was great. Auntie Sheila came down for a visit and dyed eggs with the kids!! We hid eggs and the kids love finding them. We went to church and it was wonderful to see the remodel complete. The above picture is in the fireside room in the lobby. After church, we came home and had a wonderful meal. It was nice to be with Sheila and we all wish she lived a little bit closer. Well, I guess that is all I can think about right now!!!