Kailey had a tummy bug over the weekend. She was sick... yes she was. But now? Not so much... she's faking. I'm sure of it. We let her stay home this morning with a decision that she may make it to school for a half day. Sticking by the rules, she won't be truly '24hr fever free' until about 11:30a. I'm not sure what to do with a faker.
This is uncharted Mommy territory for me. I mean, I'm all for mental health days but the girl has missed her fair share of days this year with H1N1 and strep. If she truly was sick I'd re-think, but to sit around, watch tv and be glued by my side? I don't think so... still, there's this nagging mommy thing. You know... the back of your brain thing when you child does something a bit out of character and something in you says 'there's a reason and you need to listen'... well, my bell's a ringin'.
What to do.... what to do. What do YOU do?
Monday, March 22, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Will she get a discount at the nail salon?
Seemed like such a fantastic idea, family day at the ice skating rink. The two older girls had been begging to go ice skating since before Christmas and the Olympics did not make it any better. Todd had agreed to take them but this was not going to be a solo undertaking on his part, he would need help since this was their first time and he was not a proficient skater by any stretch. He googled, found the nearest rink (35m away I might add) and off we went, with Grammy in tow to watch the baby.
Kailey and Maggie were beside themselves with excitement and I have to say it took both Todd and I a good couple laps to get our feet under us. I believe it's been a good 10 years since I've had a pair of ice skates on and maybe the only 5th time at that. Kailey took to it like a duck to water, which is awesome because which I love everything about my oldest... sports don't seem to be her strong point. Maggie seemed to take a bit longer but both seemed to be getting it within about 30m.
Then I heard it.... the cry. I turned around and saw Todd carrying Maggie off the ice and I could tell by his face it wasn't good, it was just the look. I quickly got Kailey off the ice and by the time we got over there, Todd's hand was wrapped around Mag's right ring finger and there was lots of blood. Ugh! Apparently she feel in front of him, put her hand down and Todd ran over her finger. At this point we didn't know anything about the injury. We quickly got some medical supplies and sped over to the ER.
After waiting what seemed like forever (longer to Todd who felt awful as you can imagine). Finally call her back, see a Dr who tell us the finger is still attached but the finger nail is probably gone for good. X-ray is done and now waiting. In the end Maggie has 3 stitches in the nail bed, her nail was ripped from the cuticle bed and it's unsure if the nail will ever grow back (50/50) and a fracture where the skate blade went through the bone. She was so brave and has done so well with everything, she amazes me with it all. I'm proud of her. I'm proud of us for having our first major bloody, stitches trauma done.
(and between you and me.... I'm really glad it wasn't me who ran over her finger with the skate)
Kailey and Maggie were beside themselves with excitement and I have to say it took both Todd and I a good couple laps to get our feet under us. I believe it's been a good 10 years since I've had a pair of ice skates on and maybe the only 5th time at that. Kailey took to it like a duck to water, which is awesome because which I love everything about my oldest... sports don't seem to be her strong point. Maggie seemed to take a bit longer but both seemed to be getting it within about 30m.
Then I heard it.... the cry. I turned around and saw Todd carrying Maggie off the ice and I could tell by his face it wasn't good, it was just the look. I quickly got Kailey off the ice and by the time we got over there, Todd's hand was wrapped around Mag's right ring finger and there was lots of blood. Ugh! Apparently she feel in front of him, put her hand down and Todd ran over her finger. At this point we didn't know anything about the injury. We quickly got some medical supplies and sped over to the ER.
After waiting what seemed like forever (longer to Todd who felt awful as you can imagine). Finally call her back, see a Dr who tell us the finger is still attached but the finger nail is probably gone for good. X-ray is done and now waiting. In the end Maggie has 3 stitches in the nail bed, her nail was ripped from the cuticle bed and it's unsure if the nail will ever grow back (50/50) and a fracture where the skate blade went through the bone. She was so brave and has done so well with everything, she amazes me with it all. I'm proud of her. I'm proud of us for having our first major bloody, stitches trauma done.
(and between you and me.... I'm really glad it wasn't me who ran over her finger with the skate)
Friday, March 12, 2010
In Like a Lion...
Ahhhh.... spring is in the air. I love the feeling of March in North Carolina, nothing like it. Our month has definitely started off like a lion we've all had strep, then there's been one with a sinus infection and another with a tummy bug. Things finally seemed to have calmed down... just as the weather seems to be turning.
Maybe it's time to let the fresh air in the house, get the kids outside to blow the stink off, set my summer bulbs in the grow with renewed hope and know that as the month goes quickly by that things truly will go out like a lamb.
Maybe it's time to let the fresh air in the house, get the kids outside to blow the stink off, set my summer bulbs in the grow with renewed hope and know that as the month goes quickly by that things truly will go out like a lamb.
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