trying our hardest

Yesterday:

I broke down and made an appointment at the pediatrician.

Appointment at 4:40.

On our way to the appointment, car starts shaking so badly I seriously thought all the wheels were going to fall off as I was driving.

Near tears from frustration and fear, called Parker from the side of the road and explained what was happening.

Was instructed to go to car shop and he would meet me there.

Called Drs office and told them we would not be making it.

As we are pulling out into traffic I say to kids, "Pray we make it to the car place."

When we are about a block away, I hear Easton say, "I am trying my hardest, Mom."

I think he is talking about his coughing and trying to cough not so bad.

I say, "Trying your hardest for what?"

"I am trying my hardest to pray real good so we can make it."

Bless his little heart.

car prognosis: not good. ball bearings. I guess it is good that we didn't make it to the drs and had to pay that money, because now it needs to go to the car. and the kids are acting much perkier today.

sickies

Both kids are sick. Yucky cough, yucky congestion, achy bodies.

I think we are all on our last shred of patience, with each other and the colds.

Keagan had a mini meltdown this morning during breakfast because her brother was humming.

Then she had another meltdown, not so mini, while getting her clothes on because her hair was in the way.

I washed my hands so many times yesterday, I am surprised they were not cracked and bleeding.

Every night the kids pray that the germs will go away in their bodies. I do too.

Sigh.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

May your day be filled with GREEN.

Ahoy Mateys

Easton wanted a pirate party this year with his friends. It turned out really good. There were 8 little boys altogether and it was so fun. My mom came to help me (thank goodness) and we started by each boy getting a pirate tattoo, eye patch, and earring. Then we decorated treasure boxes with markers and stickers.

After that we played Put the Eye Patch on the Pirate. I put two eye patches on the boys, spun them a couple of times and then had them find the picture of the pirate. It was funny to see that most of the boys peeked and got the patch right where it was supposed to go. :)

Then we went on a treasure hunt. One clue had us at the park across the street and it was such a beautiful day that we played for a few minutes. When we came back to our "treasure" (the goodie bags) the boys were so excited. One little boy kept asking me, "Who left this for us?" and "Can we borrow this stuff?" When I told him he got to keep it, he was so excited.

Then we did presents and then cupcakes. It was a fun party and although a little crazy at times with 8 little boys, it was well worth it.

Doing the treasure chests.

This was one of the surprises in the goodie bag. A pirate necklace.

Keagan went on a Daddy-Daughter date with Parker, but came home and had to get a patch and earring.

Guess who is 5?

This little pirate.

Happy birthday, Easton.

We love you.

I can't believe you are 5 already! You are such a good boy and you make our family so much fun. I love you and can't imagine life without you in it.