Vacation Cut Short

This weekend we went to the Frio River for our annual river trip with Anthony's family. This year we were going from Friday-Tuesday. On Friday I woke the kids up and got them ready to go and Mason had 100.8 so we started giving him Motrin. We had our kids and two of Anthony's cousins, Hana and Cole in the car. We left about 11:30 and stopped for lunch in Shulenberg and then got to the house at about 5:30. Mason was still hot due so we just kept pumping medicine into him. We had fried fish for dinner, played games and went to bed. On Saturday Anthony and I made breakfast. We made tatertot, meat, egg casserole and then we got all the kids ready and went to the river. Mason, Madisyn and I came up after about 2 hours so that they could take a nap. Anthony and Makenzie ended up taking a nap later also. Mason only slept about an hour. He was just not feeling good. Anthony stayed up until about 5am playing poker with his cousin and sister but I went to bed. The beds are NOT very comfortable!!!!!! That night we had fajitas and margaritas for dinner. Mason didn't sleep very well, he was very restless. Sunday morning we woke up about 9am and had pancakes. Mason was very fussy and we discovered that he had blisters (big ones) all over his tongue. Needless to say Sunday was a very LONG day. Mason was miserable but the girls had fun down at the river. Once again I went for about 2 hours and then came back up with Mason so that he could lay down for a nap although he didn't take a very long one. When we woke up this morning my FIL said that Mason didn't sleep very long at all and suggested that we go home so that we can take him to the doctor. So we packed up but when we got to the car the battery was dead so we weren't able to leave until 9:45am. We are hoping to be able to make the 2:30 appt. Makenzie was VERY upset that we were leaving and my IL's offered for them to stay but Anthony wanted us to leave as a family! So there you have it. My camera was dead for the first half of the trip but I was able to get some pictures.

UPDATE:

We took Mason to the doctor. We did make the appt. and he has mouth ulcers. We were given medicine. When I went to turn in it the pharmacist told me NOT to give it to my son that is was NOT meant for baby's so I called the doctor and he said it was fine. It helps to numb his mouth! Since it is viral there is nothing they can do except help with the comfort!

SURPRISE!!!!

No I am not pregnant!!!! Well, today I got up and went to Walmart for some groceries and then I came home and relaxed for a little bit. I took Makenzie to Full Force and then picked her up 3 hours later. Then I went to Victoria for a gathering. While we were on our way back Anthony calls and says that his brother and sister-in-law and both nephews surprised everyone and came into town. SO I got to meet my new nephew tonight. He was asleep by the time that I got there but I plan to be able to snuggle with him tomorrow! I actually can't wait!!!!

Baby Fever, NOT!

I posted yesterday that I have a new nephew well today my friend, Jackie and I went to Wharton to see another friend who had a little girl, Kate, last week. She weighed 6lbs 9oz and looked so tiny. Makenzie was 6lbs 7oz but I don't remember her being that small. I know she was because all the pictures showed it but I don't remember it!!!! Anyways, so I held her for a while and she was so sweet. When we got in the car I told Jackie you know it was nice to hold her but I SOOOOOO don't want another baby. I was kindof suprised because as my children grow up I think I really want another one but I have always wanted 3 and I have 3 and I really feel that my family is complete. I am really enjoying them grow up into great young people and watching all the activities that they enjoy doing! I was kindof happy to know that I don't really want anymore since I closed shop last year and I am glad that I don't regret it!!!!

Welcome baby Gideon

Today at 5:35ish my nephew Arthur Gideon Cortez graced us with his presence. This is the son of Anthony's brother Daniel and his wife Jeremi. He weighed a whopping 9lbs 7 oz and was 21 1/4 inches long. Jeremi has a son from a previous marriage, Jeremy who is 6. I am really excited. They are going to call him Gideon or as Makenzie says Giddy up Gideon! It is really exciting to have a new member of our family. The cool thing is that the girls and Jeremy are close in age so they play together and when Gideon gets a little older him and Mason will be able to play together. That makes it fun!

Sad day

So on Saturday I found out that a 21 year old girl that I used to coach was in a car accident and passed away. It made me think about life in general. Your life is so short and all to often we are in such a hurry ( I know that I am) that sometimes we don't stop and smell the roses. In just a matter of seconds our lives or those of loved ones could be over!!!! I went to the funeral today and it was so sad. She has a twin sister that has special needs, an older sister, and a younger brother who graduated the night before she died. As I was sitting in the pew it hit me how blessed I have been. I haven't had that kind of tragedy in my life yet! The first thing I did when I got home was hug my children and call my parents and tell them that I love them. I hope that ya'll will do the same!!!

No children well sortof!!!!

Last weekend we had two of Anthony's cousin spend the weekend so this weekend their mom did the same for us. She kept Makenzie and Madisyn all weekend, well kind of. On Friday Anthony and I went to graduation so my SIL kept Mason. We got home about 11pm and at 12 had to go pick up Madisyn because she wanted to go home. On Saturday I didn't feel well. Anthony went to his dad's house and helped him all day and I stayed home by myself. At one we went to a birthday party but I was in so much pain we came back home and he went back out there. Him and Mason were going to stay out there but at 9 I got a call that Makenzie wanted to come home so I drove over to their house and she decided to stay. They did come home at about 2 today but went out the their grandparents house to swim. We did not go to church today because I still wasn't feeling very well but am starting to feel better! Actually, I am fixing to watch Army Wives so enough for now!

Last day of school

I never cried when my kids started daycare and I really didn't cry when Makenzie started Kinder however today when I dropped her off for her last day I got very chocked up. I am not sure why I got so teary eyed but I think it is because she has grown up soooo much in a year. The things that come out of her mouth just amaze me! She is going to be graduating from high school before a blink of an eye!!!! She is such a precious kid. Makenzie, I am so proud of the child that you have become continue to give all that you have and do your best no matter what!!!!

I am so glad that school is over, however I am going to teach summer school on June 15th for 8 days. This year has been tough for me. I had to teach a self-contained class after doing resource and inclusion for 8 years. I didn't want to do it at first and a very good friend of mine said that I can do anything for a year. I did it and I am glad that I did. I will continue to do this job next year. It was a challenge but the fun thing and sometimes bad thing is that no two years are alike!!!

Next year I will only have one kiddo in day care :)!!!! BUT I will have two in school :(!!!! I can't believe Madi will be in Kinder!!!! She will do very well.

Well, I am tired and that is all I can think about for now!