Blech!!

4 Years, 31 Weeks.


Remember this guy?

Yup, the same one from around the same time last year.  

The stomach bug.  The dreaded norovirus.  

For some reason it seems to think that it's welcome in our home, and decided to pay an unannounced, unexpected visit this past Tuesday evening. Unfortunately the twins were the unlucky recipients.  At the same time.

So, double the trouble, Tangie and I spent a couple of hours in the middle of the night cleaning and disinfecting both of the kids, the bathroom tile, and carpet, trying to clean up projectile whilst trying not to lose our own supper.  Note to self:  digested marinara sauce and white carpet do not mix well together.  They would have several more episodes overnight, and so I kept them from school the following day for observation.

Kohlden seemed to shake it off after 24 hours.  As of Thursday Maddy was still day to day and had her moments:  puny at first and then running around like there's nothing wrong, only to rush to the bathroom clutching her tummy.  She had it the worst last year, if you'll remember, and we ended up having to take her to the hospital to get IV's for dehydration.  Fortunately I've been mindful this time around to force the fluids down, and she's been responding well, so cross our fingers.  At least it's happening this week, and not during Thanksgiving break!  

Although, it'll only be time until the rest of the family gets it...

Ugh.

Here was our week:

Brae practicing her gymnastics routine, this time with ribbons!

Friday evening temperature was PERFECT for a bonfire.

Chestnuts!

Church at FLA gymnasium, combining all three services into one.

They asked families to create signs of what Jesus was to them.

This was ours.

Enjoying the refreshments provided after the service.

Had lunch with the Clarkes and celebrated Uncle Jared's birthday.

The guys took Bruce out for his baby shower to Dave & Busters Saturday night.

Mommy and the kids attended OJA's movie night.
Brae enjoyed hanging out with her classmates outside of school.

Coloring session with Mommy.

Sunday we attended the Ottati's birthday party for Alexa and Luke.

Still warm enough to hit the pool.  Bonsai!!

Catherine at the desserts table.

Jumping around with the Jamerson kids.

Kohl takes a whack at the piñata.  

Goofy Maddy.

The grandparents were in town to pick up Auntie Marie from the airport,
so they came over for a short visit and supper at Cracker Barrel.

Lala and the girls.

Looking at pictures from their recent cruise.

Tuesday was a very chilly day, so we had to bundle up.

Had our trip to the science center.

They enjoyed building crafts.  

Homework after shower.

Tuckered out after a sleepless night.  He fell asleep on our way to pick up big sister.

Not a happy camper.

I wasn't going to risk a clean up in the van on our pickup run to get big sister!

Spirit Week:

Monday:  Mix and Match day.

Tuesday:  Wacky hair day.

Thursday:  50's day.

Weather:

Crazy rain on Monday as a cold front rolled through.

Wednesday morning.  

Gorgeous skies.

Randoms:

Saw these on the wheels of the semi right next to me.  I kept my distance.

On the wall at Cracker Barrel.  What doesn't belong?

Cute bumpersticker.  On the side of the car?

Orlando, the city beautiful!

Minivan's odometer.  Creeping up!

Deliciousness!! 

Quotes:  

• Supper at Cracker Barrel, the kids and I were playing checkers, both Braelyn and I noticed an unpleasant smell:

          Brae:  [looks at me accusingly]  "C'mon Daddy…"

          Me:  [defensive] "That wasn't me!!"  

                  [I turn to Kohl]  "Kohlden, did you toot?"

          Kohl:  [smiles] "No."

          Maddy:  [smiles guiltily]  "It was me!"

• The twins and I were watching a video demonstration of the brand new roller coaster slated to be the world's tallest and built in Orlando by 2017.  Kohlden said, "That's a long ride.  I don't want to do that ride, because I might have to go potty in it."

• After we had prayer for our meal:

          Maddy:  "Daddy, what are fathers?"

          Me:  "Fathers are men that have children.  I'm a father."

          Maddy:  "Oh."

          Me:  "Is Uncle Mike a father?"  

          Maddy:  "Yes."

          Me:  "Is Duncan a father?"

          Maddy:  "Yes."

          Me:  "Is Kohlden a father?"

          Maddy:  "No.  But he'll be one soon!"

          Um…is there something you're not telling us Buddy??

• Asking Maddy some random questions:

          Me:  "What's your favorite number?"

          Maddy:  "100."

          Me:  "What's your favorite color?"

          Maddy:  "Red."

          Me:  "What's your favorite vegetable?"

          Maddy:  "All of them.  Except avocados."

          Me:  "What's your favorite fruit?"

          Maddy:  "All of them.  Um…is avocados a fruit?"

          Me:  "Yes."

          Maddy:  "Okay.  I don't like avocados."

          Me:  "What's your favorite animal?"

          Maddy:  "All of them."

          Me:  "What's your favorite nut?"

          Maddy:  "Coconut!"

          Me:  "What's your favorite ice cream flavor?"

          Maddy:  "All of them.  Except for avocado ice cream."

    

          You don't like avocados.  Got it.

Have a great weekend!