Tuesday was supposed to be our slow day last week. Seth was working, and we were saving the fun stuff for the days he would be home. He requested that we tour the Jelly Belly Factory without him, as he is sick of it. Tell me about it! The cousins can't miss the Jelly Belly tour. I think it is 95% of the reason for their visit. My kids still get excited about it too, even after 5 years. (yep, we've lived here 5 years now, as of January 1st...unbelievable)
So, here is my only picture from Tuesday.
The only other plan for Tuesday was to go grocery shopping. Me and Sarah left all the kids at home with Jonathon (thank you) and headed out. Chloe was asleep, but when we got home she was awake and grumpy. She was grabbing her ear and throat, so I whisked her off to the doctor. She had an ear infection. Just the night before I had been bragging to Sarah that none of my kids had ever been on antibiotics. Dang it, Chloe broke our 7 1/2 year streak. I know, I have been very lucky!
Although, truthfully, I can probably still boast that none of my kids have been on antibiotics, because Chloe will not take her medicine. She squirms, and gargles, and spits, and if a little bit does manage to get down her throat, she coughs and vomits it back up. Stubborn!
Anyhow, back to Tuesday. Chloe and I went to Walgreens and waited for an hour and a half for her medicine. Not fun with a sick child, but at least the other kids were still home with Sarah and Jonathon. I came home to find that Sarah had dinner almost ready. It reminded me of why I wish I lived closer to family, as in next door. I know I have visiting teachers, and friends but I always feel so nervous asking anyone for help. I don't think I even asked Sarah to watch the kids. I just told her they could take Chloe at the doctor's office right that minute and ran out the door. Isn't that how it is supposed to be? Aren't siblings supposed to raise their kids together? With Grandma and Grandpa right down the street? I don't know, but big THANKS to Sarah and Jonathon for taking over my parenting and household duties so that I could take care of my baby.
2 comments:
It is super nice to have family around when you need things like that. We are always here too when your family doesnt happen to be visiting when you need. Just FYI-what I do for ear infections-just get some liquid garlic capsules and poke a hole in it and squeeze it into their ear. Lay them so it drips in. It stinks, but usually takes care of the infection. I hate taking my kids to the docter because there is never anything they can do for them, so thats my own little home remedy.
So glad the cousins got to go to Jelly Belly. Our visiting cousins didn't get the chance, and they were quite disappointed over it. Oh well, maybe next time (if that ever happens). I hope Chloe gets better!
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