i am a slacker when it comes to this, let's just say it and face it.
this has been such a busy, emotional few weeks.
ryker got sick again with pneumonia. this time no hospital visit, just scary days and nights. he is doing so much better now. we sure love him, and hope to keep him healthy.
my grandpa died, we had his funeral last night.
my grandma, (his loving wife) fell and sheared her femur and broke and turned her hip, she has had surgery and is not doing so well.
my sister after the funeral got in an car accident. she is doing okay.
all this news has just made me feel that i am in a cloud, and just floating around.
in all of this, i have managed to get off extra sugar, like snacks and all the stuff that has in the past helped me through these tough times. i have really had to FEEL everything, and that is not fun. i have had to say no to my head that would love to eat that good stuff. i did have a piece of pie on sunday and a few bites of cake yesterday, and to be honest it made me sick. i have never FELT that before.
we have also taken away the disney channel from my kids. hailey was acting to much shake it uppy. it has been a lot better. i have had to entertain them though, during all this bad news, but it has been good to have them by my side.
i am grateful for the plan of salvation, and i know that i will see my loved ones again. i know that they are healthy now, and busy on the other side. i sure love them and will miss them. i am sad for my mom, her parents mean so much to her. they will always be with us though.
i am grateful for my little family, and the way they support me. on saturday i ran 20 miles and i could not believe that. i have had mixed emotions marathon training as well. i have had a hard time finishing the long runs, its all in my head though. i know i can do it, i just don't want to anymore. can you even believe that? two years ago i would do my training runs, and be on such a running high, and feel as if i could do more, and then i would, this year, not so much. i just wanna be a healthy mom, and a good wife.
i believe i have changed for the better, and now my life is changing. i still love to workout, and eat good, but it is not my life anymore.
different seasons, and i am trying to live in them.
Mike, Jess, Hailey and Ryker. We are loving and living life...TOGETHER!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
What's a restroom?
Hailey asked Ryker this, and he said "it's a place where you take a nap"
I just am laughing inside and sometimes out loud listening to them communicate.
She is really trying to teach him stuff, and it is really cute when she is reading to him, or teaching him things.
I just am laughing inside and sometimes out loud listening to them communicate.
She is really trying to teach him stuff, and it is really cute when she is reading to him, or teaching him things.
why i love hearing kids speak....
Hailey: "Mom, is today fast sunday?"
Mom: "nope, it's not, it's the middle of March."
Ryker: "Mom, is it slow sunday?"
Mom: "yep."
Hailey: "there is no such thing" (continuing laughing hard)
Mom: "it sure does exist, and today is slow sunday"
We all ended up laughing.
The kids are finally feeling better. Ryker has been sick again, croup and all the gunk that has been going around.
He was taken to the doctor in the middle of the night, for the steroid shot, I was worried about the oxygen levels, I put the oxcimeter on him and it was 72, and the highest it got was 88 at home, by the time we got to the doctors office it was 91, then he was taken back for antibiotics two days later, because he was worse. No hospitalization though, and no on the flu test. I was scared for him, like always. His lungs were clear this time too.
Hailey was sick too, her body doesn't make normal colds crazy colds though. She did great, and went to school all week.
Mike got sick too, took him to the doctor and they did the flu test and a blood test. The tests came back that his stuff was a virus.
Somehow, I made it, without getting sick. I feel blessed, because my marathon is coming up. Yes, I am doing another one. This training is different though, I feel like I have gotten over some huge hurdles, I run when I can, and if I can't, well, it sucks but I am a mom first. This time, if I need to stop in the middle that is fine, or if they are hungry, I stop, or if I am hungry I stop. This would have been unheard of 5 years ago. I am still working on stuff, but this is a big change for me.
I ran fifteen miles yesterday, and took the kids swimming, it was a great day. I am grateful, that they are doing better and like to be active with me.
This week will be a big week, my little sister, is getting her mission call. I will miss her so much, she is a little over 6 feet tall, and blonde, and beautiful, and so smart. She is hilarious, and very outgoing. She will be an awesome missionary. My family is all girls so this is a first for our family. What an awesome first.
Well, on with the slow sunday!
Mom: "nope, it's not, it's the middle of March."
Ryker: "Mom, is it slow sunday?"
Mom: "yep."
Hailey: "there is no such thing" (continuing laughing hard)
Mom: "it sure does exist, and today is slow sunday"
We all ended up laughing.
The kids are finally feeling better. Ryker has been sick again, croup and all the gunk that has been going around.
He was taken to the doctor in the middle of the night, for the steroid shot, I was worried about the oxygen levels, I put the oxcimeter on him and it was 72, and the highest it got was 88 at home, by the time we got to the doctors office it was 91, then he was taken back for antibiotics two days later, because he was worse. No hospitalization though, and no on the flu test. I was scared for him, like always. His lungs were clear this time too.
Hailey was sick too, her body doesn't make normal colds crazy colds though. She did great, and went to school all week.
Mike got sick too, took him to the doctor and they did the flu test and a blood test. The tests came back that his stuff was a virus.
Somehow, I made it, without getting sick. I feel blessed, because my marathon is coming up. Yes, I am doing another one. This training is different though, I feel like I have gotten over some huge hurdles, I run when I can, and if I can't, well, it sucks but I am a mom first. This time, if I need to stop in the middle that is fine, or if they are hungry, I stop, or if I am hungry I stop. This would have been unheard of 5 years ago. I am still working on stuff, but this is a big change for me.
I ran fifteen miles yesterday, and took the kids swimming, it was a great day. I am grateful, that they are doing better and like to be active with me.
This week will be a big week, my little sister, is getting her mission call. I will miss her so much, she is a little over 6 feet tall, and blonde, and beautiful, and so smart. She is hilarious, and very outgoing. She will be an awesome missionary. My family is all girls so this is a first for our family. What an awesome first.
Well, on with the slow sunday!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
should have knocked...
on virtual wood.
Well, after I wrote this, my dear Hailey started not feeling well. She didn't even want to eat her favorite Roast Beef sandwich, from Arby's.
I thought this would happen when I was writing. She didn't throw up until this morning, and even then she only threw up once. She hates to throw up, so she closes her eyes and breathes deep. We cuddled all day, as we drifted in and out of watching tv and Ryker ride his hopper, pretending he was the Best Bull rider EVER.
She is feeling better tonight, but still not 100%, hopefully this is over.....
I feel a dun, dun, dun, coming on......
Hopefully, it's a done, done, done.
Well, after I wrote this, my dear Hailey started not feeling well. She didn't even want to eat her favorite Roast Beef sandwich, from Arby's.
I thought this would happen when I was writing. She didn't throw up until this morning, and even then she only threw up once. She hates to throw up, so she closes her eyes and breathes deep. We cuddled all day, as we drifted in and out of watching tv and Ryker ride his hopper, pretending he was the Best Bull rider EVER.
She is feeling better tonight, but still not 100%, hopefully this is over.....
I feel a dun, dun, dun, coming on......
Hopefully, it's a done, done, done.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Too much for paragraphs
Ryker had pneumonia and had to go to the hospital for a "sleep over" ( well him and I). He had a 105.3 fever, I didn't know that was even possible.
It all started with a cold...he came home after one night of observation and not a lot of sleep, at his sleep over.
with IV holes
oxygen- "oxy-dog"
breathing treatments
and three antibiotics
and a pro biotic
he had to get breathing treatments around the clock, so that was on me, mommy nurse duties. I was too worried about him. He really scared us this time.
I keep thinking that I will know how to handle things when they come, and I just kind of float thru them, not realizing what is happening. I know how to work oxygen now, I guess I can mark that off.
I had to miss the kindergarten field trip, it was a sad day. No one felt comfortable in watching Ryker and oxy-dog and I had to explain to Hailey that I really wanted to go, but I just can't. Instead me and Ryker cuddled, not only on that morning, but for a whole week and a half, just cuddling, no running, cleaning, preparing big lovely meals, nada, just reading with Hailey and cuddling.
He is better, and dressing up as soldiers, army anything, and his imagination is going wild. I really missed him, and I am so glad that we ended up taking him to the doctor that night. Believe it or not, I tried cancelling the appointment three different times, and just gave up because I couldn't get through, a sign people a sign.
I prayed for an answer that morning on my long run, "let me know what to do with Ryk, and if we need to take him to the doctor."
He answers. He really answers.
I am so grateful for that, and the spirit, that brings such peace. I am grateful for the priesthood blessing that Mike and my dad gave him. I am grateful for two healthy and happy and very wild little kids. They bring me such happiness, I don't know what life would be like without them, and I don't want to find out.
Highlights this month:
mike turned 33
mike has started his own insurance business, which includes a lot of states, and many different companies, let us know if you want a quote, he saves people all kinds of crazy money.
Ryker is better
Hailey is full on reading and excelling in her class
Hailey has a lot of crushes
we made valentines and she may have told me to put on one I am your cutie pie, and on another one I dig you
i may have done it
i ran 9 miles today and am feeling great
it is 19 degrees but it looks heavenly outside, these are the moments when I tell them Heavenly Father is tricking us, put on your coats.
I love my life. I am getting to the point where I love every part of it, even my pant size, not there yet, but getting more comfortable with me. This is HUGE, I am getting there guys.
Also, I am not a reader, but I have managed since August to:
start and finish all four books of the Twilight series. I know right.
start and finish the first two books of the Hunger Games, and am currently on the third.
we have started to read the Book of Mormon as a FAMILY and we are in Alma.
It all started with a cold...he came home after one night of observation and not a lot of sleep, at his sleep over.
with IV holes
oxygen- "oxy-dog"
breathing treatments
and three antibiotics
and a pro biotic
he had to get breathing treatments around the clock, so that was on me, mommy nurse duties. I was too worried about him. He really scared us this time.
I keep thinking that I will know how to handle things when they come, and I just kind of float thru them, not realizing what is happening. I know how to work oxygen now, I guess I can mark that off.
I had to miss the kindergarten field trip, it was a sad day. No one felt comfortable in watching Ryker and oxy-dog and I had to explain to Hailey that I really wanted to go, but I just can't. Instead me and Ryker cuddled, not only on that morning, but for a whole week and a half, just cuddling, no running, cleaning, preparing big lovely meals, nada, just reading with Hailey and cuddling.
He is better, and dressing up as soldiers, army anything, and his imagination is going wild. I really missed him, and I am so glad that we ended up taking him to the doctor that night. Believe it or not, I tried cancelling the appointment three different times, and just gave up because I couldn't get through, a sign people a sign.
I prayed for an answer that morning on my long run, "let me know what to do with Ryk, and if we need to take him to the doctor."
He answers. He really answers.
I am so grateful for that, and the spirit, that brings such peace. I am grateful for the priesthood blessing that Mike and my dad gave him. I am grateful for two healthy and happy and very wild little kids. They bring me such happiness, I don't know what life would be like without them, and I don't want to find out.
Highlights this month:
mike turned 33
mike has started his own insurance business, which includes a lot of states, and many different companies, let us know if you want a quote, he saves people all kinds of crazy money.
Ryker is better
Hailey is full on reading and excelling in her class
Hailey has a lot of crushes
we made valentines and she may have told me to put on one I am your cutie pie, and on another one I dig you
i may have done it
i ran 9 miles today and am feeling great
it is 19 degrees but it looks heavenly outside, these are the moments when I tell them Heavenly Father is tricking us, put on your coats.
I love my life. I am getting to the point where I love every part of it, even my pant size, not there yet, but getting more comfortable with me. This is HUGE, I am getting there guys.
Also, I am not a reader, but I have managed since August to:
start and finish all four books of the Twilight series. I know right.
start and finish the first two books of the Hunger Games, and am currently on the third.
we have started to read the Book of Mormon as a FAMILY and we are in Alma.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Running, fantasitc!!
Soooo, on the last day of break for the kiddos, we took it easy. We watched football, ate pizza, got hair cuts, and just relaxed. This weekend I taught the kids chinese checkers, slap jack, and uno. It was a lot of fun, and they love them. They want to play them all of the time.
We don't have any video games or anything like that, so we have family fun time, the old fashioned way. I don't want them in the house and have them obsess over them and then have zombies for kids. I will get them when they are older, but for now, all the games can wait until they are begging me for them. Who knows, maybe that will be sooner than later.
I heard of a good idea though yesterday getting my hair cut- thanks Julie. Let them play for however minutes they read or do homework! Awesome idea..I hope to remember that.
Anyway on to the title of the post. I felt like going for a run yesterday, and the kids wanted to come. I grabbed the stroller, and to my surprise they grabbed their running clothes, and running shoes. I was too excited. We ran for a mile and a half, it took 16 minutes without breaks except for lights of course, they are fast little runners, and just too fun. I hope they will always be my running partners. I loved it, probably one of my favorite memories with them.
I am afraid that they will be faster than me soon though, they will need a better coach soon. I wonder how early is too early for cross country. I would love to watch little kids running....such a healthy thing to do.
They are signed up for a mile run in may, they will do great.
Biggest Loser starts tonight....I am a little excited for it.
We don't have any video games or anything like that, so we have family fun time, the old fashioned way. I don't want them in the house and have them obsess over them and then have zombies for kids. I will get them when they are older, but for now, all the games can wait until they are begging me for them. Who knows, maybe that will be sooner than later.
I heard of a good idea though yesterday getting my hair cut- thanks Julie. Let them play for however minutes they read or do homework! Awesome idea..I hope to remember that.
Anyway on to the title of the post. I felt like going for a run yesterday, and the kids wanted to come. I grabbed the stroller, and to my surprise they grabbed their running clothes, and running shoes. I was too excited. We ran for a mile and a half, it took 16 minutes without breaks except for lights of course, they are fast little runners, and just too fun. I hope they will always be my running partners. I loved it, probably one of my favorite memories with them.
I am afraid that they will be faster than me soon though, they will need a better coach soon. I wonder how early is too early for cross country. I would love to watch little kids running....such a healthy thing to do.
They are signed up for a mile run in may, they will do great.
Biggest Loser starts tonight....I am a little excited for it.
Friday, December 23, 2011
A lot of crazy stuff!!
This past month has been crazy busy-in a good way. We have done a lot, and have gotten a lot done. We have served a lot and have had service done to us in secret. We went to see the new chipmunk movie, even though Ryker was throwing up on Thursday night, we decided he was okay to go, but to be honest he just cuddled the whole time, and had a little fever. We went to a buffet dinner after that, he ate soda crackers and a roll. He did have a good time though. I have to say though, I never knew that I depended so much on my car. Mikes car is down as of Monday, and he has taken mine, which has been hard, getting kids ready at the perfect time to get to the bus, and pray for the weather to be bearable, not a blizzard. We were lucky that this week was a short week, and that we have been home bodies lately. We have had to plan rides and ask people to help us out, which is not a strong point, I love to help someone, but I feel embarrassed to get help. My mom had to take us to the concert, and I had to go grocery shopping at 10:00 one night, because the kids were asleep, mike was home, and I had a car, and lastly we needed food. It has just taken a lot more planning. I am fine without a car when it is not winter, I ran everywhere for 8 months, in the summer and fall time. I just have issues running with the jogger in snow, maybe I need snow tires!!!
I am grateful that it happened this week, and where it happened, (in the garage), nothing too busy and not to hard of a week to share a car. I was just tested and thrown off a bit.
Hailey has been going to choir and got a speaking part in the concert. Well, the concert was on wednesday and she nailed her part. "His eyes how they twinkled, his dimples how merry, his cheeks were like roses his nose like a cherry, his droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, and the beard of his chin was as white as snow."
She got a little nervous at first then she did great. She had to do it in front of the whole school and the parents, needless to say a lot of people. I had teary eye proud eyes, I was thrilled to watch her, she had a great time.
Then that night......the fun began. She threw up more times than I could count, it got everywhere. I did three loads of laundry, from midnight to three in the morning. We ended up going to sleep on the couch, just us, wondering when I would have to hand her the bowl. She ended up throwing up like every half an hour all night long. Poor thing, nothing left was in her, it was hard to watch.
Then we started getting things to stay down her, I prayed sooooo hard, I just wanted her to be able to keep down fluids, and go to the bathroom. I didn't want a doctor visit. My mom was nice enough to bring her sprite, and 7-up, and some medicine, thanks for helping us mom. She still had a fever last night, but we made it the whole day without throwing up. She did so great. I slept out in the front room with her again, just in case she needed anything.
This morning she is better than before. Lots of energy, lots of playing and even getting noisy, which if you have kids is so nice to see after they are not moving, and making weird noises all night and all day. She for sure has her health back. I am so glad that we didn't have to go to the hospital for dehydration, or to the doctor and run a strep test, she hates that test. Did you moms out there know that little kids normally throw up with strep throat, I have found this to be so true.
Anyway, nothing the the 24 hour flu to make you feel so grateful for your kids health, and that seeing them move and talk is amazing. I would like to give a shout out to my washer and dryer, you have worked over time, and I thank you. Also, to my little Lysol sprayer (Ryker), getting all the germies out, he has been great. I just hope we can keep them away!
I hope you all have a healthy and merry christmas.
I am grateful that it happened this week, and where it happened, (in the garage), nothing too busy and not to hard of a week to share a car. I was just tested and thrown off a bit.
Hailey has been going to choir and got a speaking part in the concert. Well, the concert was on wednesday and she nailed her part. "His eyes how they twinkled, his dimples how merry, his cheeks were like roses his nose like a cherry, his droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, and the beard of his chin was as white as snow."
She got a little nervous at first then she did great. She had to do it in front of the whole school and the parents, needless to say a lot of people. I had teary eye proud eyes, I was thrilled to watch her, she had a great time.
Then that night......the fun began. She threw up more times than I could count, it got everywhere. I did three loads of laundry, from midnight to three in the morning. We ended up going to sleep on the couch, just us, wondering when I would have to hand her the bowl. She ended up throwing up like every half an hour all night long. Poor thing, nothing left was in her, it was hard to watch.
Then we started getting things to stay down her, I prayed sooooo hard, I just wanted her to be able to keep down fluids, and go to the bathroom. I didn't want a doctor visit. My mom was nice enough to bring her sprite, and 7-up, and some medicine, thanks for helping us mom. She still had a fever last night, but we made it the whole day without throwing up. She did so great. I slept out in the front room with her again, just in case she needed anything.
This morning she is better than before. Lots of energy, lots of playing and even getting noisy, which if you have kids is so nice to see after they are not moving, and making weird noises all night and all day. She for sure has her health back. I am so glad that we didn't have to go to the hospital for dehydration, or to the doctor and run a strep test, she hates that test. Did you moms out there know that little kids normally throw up with strep throat, I have found this to be so true.
Anyway, nothing the the 24 hour flu to make you feel so grateful for your kids health, and that seeing them move and talk is amazing. I would like to give a shout out to my washer and dryer, you have worked over time, and I thank you. Also, to my little Lysol sprayer (Ryker), getting all the germies out, he has been great. I just hope we can keep them away!
I hope you all have a healthy and merry christmas.
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