Only 4 Weeks Into School....and Illnesses Have Arrived

Yes, we made it thru a month of Elementary school and Preschool, and now the sickness have come home to the house. This is really crazy - I almost don't believe what has happened. At this point it's almost comical. I think I can drive to the doctor offices, to the pharmacy and back home all on auto pilot.

Where to begin....I'll try to keep it brief. Brady, Travis and I all had a cold about 2 weeks ago. Mine went away (or so I thought), Travis & Brady's turned into a nasty cough. We were waiting those out to see if they would go away. Meantime, last Sunday Jackson came down with Strep Throat (who even know what number this is for us this year?? the 7th time maybe). Anyway, he got antibiotics. Then Sunday night I start to feel sick and decide to join Travis at his doctor appointment to check on his cough. They gave Travis a breathing treatment and that seems to have helped his cough. Needless to say, neither of us had strep throat, however they determine I have mono!!! Mono!!! What the heck! I was just complaining last week that I was so tired and had to force myself to get stuff done. Wholly cow!! This is the part that cracks me up - there is nothing you can take, just rest. Yeah, right - just rest with 2 boys. Ha Ha.

On Tuesday, I took Brady into the doctor for the cough that wouldn't go away, and turns out he has a sinus infection. So more antibiotics to buy. Oh, and we get a note home from Brady's class that someone has pink eye, so be on the look out for that. LOL!

Then Wednesday Jackson comes home from school feeling tired and takes a big nap, then wakes up with a fever! So we make an appointment to see the doctor. But it gets even better, he woke up this morning with a swollen puffy eyelid. Turns out he has something called Pre-septal Cellulitis. Which is a baterial infection maybe caused by sinuses, who know. It can be serious, so now were on a new antibiotic that we have to take 3 times a day and it taste disgusting.

So, tomorrow is Friday, and I pray we are done with the week with no other illnesses. Please pray for Jackson to get better. Lysol antibacterial wipes here I come!!

**SideNote** - Travis also probably had mono earlier last month. That's where the doctor thinks I got it. He was feeling run down and stuff for awhile. Funny thing is, this is known as the kissing disease....so where did HE get it??? JK - you can also get it from sharing drinks. :)

Brady's 1st Soccer Game

The day has arrrived that our little guy can finally play soccer (yes, at 3yrs old). He has been waiting and watching his brother play and last Saturday he had his first game. And.....his first goal - yes, he scored a goal. I was so proud. I think I was jumping up and down cheering for him....and then realized I hope I didn't look like one of those crazy parents. :) We'll see how the season & years progress, but he seems naturally talented to play soccer (just like Dad!!)

All Grown Up

Well, our little guy is growing up. Today was his 1st day at Preschool (we sure have had alot of "1st's" lately). He was all ready to help pack his lunch and backpack this morning. When we arrived at his class, he sat down to the table and said, "bye mom" and went on playing with his toys. He's ready to be a big kid and go play.

When I picked him up he said he had a great day. He told me - "we did criss-cross applesauce for circle time and I sat on the yellow circle". He also said "I am very, very, very, very, very tired."