Monday with the boys

Keaton has been talking shapes lately (but don't ask him to say "Shape"...that's not what it sounds like...yikes!) He's got "ti-angle", "circ-ul" and "quare" ...he occasionally says "tar" (star) and even once blurted out "die-ond" (diamond...no one named "Ond" needs to fear for their life!)

Also, B has been running a low-grade fever all weekend. Been abnormally fussy (for his 'normal' self...totally normal for his new found separation anxiety self, haha!) Last night, we had a really rough night. Zach suggested I take him in, after reminding me that the last time he had an ear infection, 1) we had no idea and 2) it was so bad by the time we got him in. We're hoping to avoid that this time. His appointment is at 930 this morning.

The never ending saga

B's cough turned into that "seal" sound mother's that have experienced croup tell you about...I didn't want to be that mom, but we now own a seal - and with K's cough, it's starting to turn into a pack of seals!

B also has a horrible ear infection...

Zach stayed home today to help me out and it's been a HUGE help!

B is crying...must run

Tons of pictures & update on Keaton

Well, around lunchtime, the mommy in me just wasn't comfortable with how K was acting. His fever had gone down to 101.2, but he had the goopiest eyes (and yes, it sounds as gross as I made it sound...), no energy and just down right miserable looking.

So, I called and made the dreaded appointment (and it went WAY better than Monday!)

Long story short - he has a sinus infection "gone awry" - it's spread and so on top of all the lovely side effects of a sinus infection (you know, where your head feels like it's going to explode!) he has an ear infection in his right ear and an eye infection in both eyes. (So next time I get a sinus infection, I will just scream and cry out in pain like he does every so often - just because I can!)

So we got him some medicine and will be praying that works. As long as he doesn't start wheezing and need his nebulizer, I think I might survive this sickness - *might*

I had a couple requests for more pictures. I just don't have time to upload and edit lately, but I took some time tonight...these are from the past 2 weeks...

Sweet potatoes are yummy! (we actually think they mess with his tummy, so we're holding off...too bad there's like 3 billion sweet potato muffin patties in the freezer!**)

Benjamin, Bebe & the new monkey chew toy - it's yummy

K and his big boy bed!

This is what happens when you have a big brother...

I could seriously kiss those cheeks all day!!! (...ok, I do!)

My precious...(not in a LOTR Gollum sort of way...)

The Dynamic Duo!

The only way B will sleep lately...frustrating, but oh-so-snuggly...my mom says he looks like a little shar pei puppy!

This kid has some beautiful feet....

And eyelashes....

So, K was SO tired today...in nearly 2 years, this is the first time this has happened. I asked if he wanted to go to his crib - he shook his head no. I asked if he wanted his big boy bed and he moaned, "nooooo...." 3 seconds later....

An hour later - he woke. HE looked SO pitiful, but his hair....wow....Is that some Jones' hair or WHAT?!

Our little model!

Yup - he's our son - look at the crazy eyes for McD's!!!

**Something must have happened to my ice cube trays in the move because I cannot find them anywhere. When I went to make B's baby food, I was going crazy. So I used what I could find - my mini cupcake pan...so I have all these "muffins" of food in the freezer - quite hysterical!

Siriusly

Yes - Sirius. My new love! We had to get some body work done on the van thanks to some darling children vandalizing vehicles here at our apartment complex. Our insurance company was kind enough to provide a rental car for us. The car provided - a silver, PT Cruiser. I hate it. It's so cramped. I feel like I'm in a clown car. I do enjoy the smoothness of the ride (I miss that since leaving my Saturn behind in the Kia lot...) But it has Sirius satellite radio. It's awesome! My favorite channel is 8 - Big 80's. I didn't realize how many songs I knew! I've been looking for excuses to drive around this week just so I can listen! haha!

In light of Sirius radio, I thought I'd share my favorite "Seriously?!?" moment from the week.

A [paraphrased] quote from The Early Show on CBS - "She {Michelle Obama} is just a normal stay-at-home-mom who shops at JCrew and White House, Black Market." Seriously? Maybe it's because we're po' folk in Seminary, but I don't know a single SAHM who shops there!

I do get to listen to it again today as we need to go back to the chiro. Keaton has been pulling on his ears. We need this ear infection gone by Monday! Benjamin is super congested still.