Unwritten Rule

Okay - isn't there an unwritten rule somewhere that mothers CANNOT, absolutely CANNOT, ever get sick??!! I am sick with an upper respiratory infection and fever, and it's totally wearing me down...especially when I cannot get the kids to listen!!! Help!!!
On a different note, Elijah had his kindergarten screening today and did beautifully. I cannot believe that our first baby will be in kindergarten next year!!!

A Hug Worth Its Weight in Gold

A couple of months ago, our family was on the Plaza here in Kansas City. We were enjoying a nice afternoon, and we noticed a homeless gentleman outside a store as we entered it. As we were leaving, Jeremy handed Elijah a one dollar bill to give the man. Elijah walked up to the gentleman and handed him the dollar bill, along with a big hug. The man smiled, and you could see the happiness in his face. We were so proud of Elijah for expressing such a wonderful sentiment to someone who truly needed a hug!

I Went to the KC St. Patrick's Day Parade, and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt!

Last week, we took the kids to the Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, we found a great parking spot, had a great view of the festivities - the event was awesome! As we were leaving, a lady was handing out t-shirts for advertisement purposes, and Elijah snagged one. It was just a cheap, cotton t-shirt, but Elijah thought it was fantastic!! He couldn't believe someone gave him a "grown-up" t-shirt of his very own, and he proceeded to wear it over his clothing for the next few days. He was especially thrilled that he could save it and wear it when he becomes a daddy.

Spring Break!

Elijah, Callan, Aedan, and Mommy enjoyed a fun week last week! Their grandmother, Nini, and cousin, Lola, from Chicago were in town, and they really enjoyed their time with them! Callan was especially thrilled to celebrate her 3rd birthday with them.
This past weekend, we all went to Mountain Home, Arkansas to visit Jeremy's grandmother, grandfather, and two great-aunts! We have had some wonderful visits with lots of relatives we rarely see.

Ouchie!

Elijah took a spill from his bike the other day and had some "ouchies" on his forehead to show for it. The burning sensation from these scrapes was bothering him, and he was describing this to me and his dad. The description was priceless in four-year-old lingo, as you can imagine! He informed us that his ouchies were "spicy hot" and that he didn't like that. Priceless, huh?