Happenings

Well the kids went to the dentist last week and NO cavities were found! Yeah! An infection in Kate's gum was found by her orthodontist on 2/13. The long short of it is: if the infection doesn't go away soon, then we will have to take out her appliance and essentially start over. So we started praying! Her Dr. told me what to do in order (to try) to get rid of the infection, steps which we followed faithfully. Since her Dentist apt was the next Monday, he called her Dr. and asked him to clean it good and check it out. So Monday 2/20 Dr. Rowe decided to put her on an antibiotic and again, told me what to do at home. Today, 2/27 we go back to the orthodontist to see if the infection is gone, and if not, what we should do about it. I do believe it is a lot better and am optimistic that we will be ok.

On another note, Katelyn's teacher has been out on maternity leave and just came back! She was so excited and her days at school seem to be better!

Josh has been in baseball tryouts for over a week now and hopefully soon we'll find out if he made the team. Katelyn is signed up for softball and her first practice is tomorrow 2/28.

Heston is ok too, he dreamed a lot last night and even talked in his sleep, First time ever for that! He is very ready to be 5! I can't believe my baby is about to be 5, just doesn't seem possible.

Josh is having a birthday sleep over Friday night. We plan on having pizza and cookie cake for the boys. During this time, I hope to take Kate out and have Heston spend the night with Grandsherry. Kate would too, but she has to be somewhere early on Saturday morning--girl scout cookie booth sales! Fun Fun...for her but NOT me!

Oh and one other thing, I have applied for another position within the county. It is a completely different job in juvenile court, but pays a lot more--I just want God's will, His provision and guidence--Hopefully I will know something soon!

A Little Update

Kate is just fine! I took her to the Dr. on Tuesday, Feb 7th and she ran several tests that all came back normal. While Dr. Shumaker was asking questions it came to light that she is NOT liking the substitute teacher. Her "normal" teacher has been out on maternity leave so the substitute...while it has been the same sub it still has left Kate in a bit of a funk...after telling Kate that she only had 12 school days left before Mrs. Parker comes back she perked up. She also complained about her group table and how one boy in particular was really bothering her. I talked to her teacher and she moved Kate to a new group, since then, she has been oh so much better! We signed Kate up for softball last weekend and hopes she enjoys it this time as much as last fall.

Heston has been a little under the weather with some congestion and cough. He did run a low grade fever on Friday, but it didn't slow him down any. We can't get Heston to committ to playing sports this spring - he loves soccer and we might sign him up whether he wants to or not.

Josh and Jon went to the ballfields yesterday in hopes to prepare Josh for middle school baseball try-outs soon. He went to a pitching practice and caught for the pitchers and did really good! We are hopeful he'll make the team. If not, then he will play rec ball.

Jon and I are going to a marriage seminar this weekend and have a full day Sunday with church, a surprise party for a friend and girl scout stuff with Kate. Cookies are supposed to come in this week too, so I am sure I will be busy with that too.

Kate goes to the orthodondist today just for a check up and ALL the kids go to the dentist on Monday (2/20) for check-ups and cleanings. Pray we have no cavities!

We are supposed to get a little snow tonight so I do expect schools to be delayed or cancelled tomorrow. We'll see. It has been a very mild winter here and the kids are really hoping for some snow.

Busy Busy

Well we have been busy since the new year started. Katelyn and Josh both made honor roll this last 9 weeks and overall, we have been taking it easy. Katelyn is the only child in an activity right now, and that is piano. We will be taking a break in March from that since her piano teacher is having a baby.

Katelyn and Heston have both been sick. Katelyn started complaining of a stomach ache about 3 weeks ago, about a week and a half ago, I had to take her to the er because she had a headache, was throwing up and her tummy hurt (on the right side). After consulting a nurse from her Doctor's office, they told me to get her to the er. After 4 hours there, they ruled it a stomach bug, but told me to get her back if any more pain came within the next 48 hours. Luckily, she did improve and we left it at that. Then, by Sunday night (1/29) Heston was throwing up! this lasted about 24 hours, with a once a day throw up til Thursday! I thought we were over it when, today the school nurse at Kate's school called me to say she thought she has strep throat! We have a Dr. Apt in the morning. She did complain yesterday, of a headache and feeling like she needed to pee-pee but not being able to. This morning she woke up and said that her throat hurt, I sent her to school anyway, only to be called by the nurse by noon :(

To top it all off, Jon and I have been under the weather too, us with the respiratory stuff. We've been coughing, sneezing and had stuffy noses, but we both seem to be doing much better!

We are gearing up for ball season...Katelyn to do softball, Josh baseball and Heston can't make up his mind, so maybe nothing for him til fall baseball!

Katelyn turned 7 on Saturday, as you all know. She had a good birthday, and a special THANK YOU for your cards, calls and presents. On Friday night, Jon took her on a special father/daughter date -they went to eat, then bowling and finally out for ice cream-they had fun!On Saturday, I took her and her friend, Grace to get manicures, then to McDonald's to eat, then to Hobby Lobby for some shopping. They both had a great time. I can't believe she is 7--how time flies. (will keep you posted on what the Dr. Says about Kate)