Basketball season is coming to an end and I am an very excited. Don't get me wrong I love love love to watch basketball. I especially love to watch my boys play. But I have not been very happy with our organization.
The boys play on a 7/8 league which means they are the older ones in the group. The teams are formed by draft. The coaches pick numbers and pick in order. We had a friend who had first draft and wanted to pick my boys. Lucky for us, the boys come as a pair. What we didn't realize was the league coordinator actually had first pick. She is someone we knew and she had coached the boys before.
I was disappointed they did not get on our friend's team but it was ok. The main coach on our team was one of the boys' dad and the coordinator was the assistant.
I took the boys to their first practice and wasn't sure what the team would be like. E and Jay were the tallest and oldest players on the team.
As the season progressed, I was unhappy with the coach. He spent so much time talking to the kids and not enough time running them through drills. In fact, I don't think he ran them through the correct drills the entire season. I bet you didn't know I was an expert in coaching basketball. Well, I am not but I have seen enough practices especially of teams practicing next to ours.
If you don't know me I am a planner. I like to have everything planned out and in my calendar. We would only get a practice and game schedule for a month at a time. This is extremely aggravating for me. I had several things to schedule in February.
I decided I was done waiting so I decided to move forward with my plans. I ended up scheduling a ski trip for us during President's day weekend. Shortly after I get a schedule that shows our league tournament was being held the same weekend. I was a bit upset but felt like they would just have to deal. E and Jay are 2 of the team's really good players. And did I mention that they are tall and are the ones typically blocking and rebounding.
The couch seemed a little upset that the boys would not be at the game. But this was obviously not our problem. The team lost and our consolation game will be held on Thursday. The boys also got picked to play on the all star team and will play on Saturday also. Interesting thing is they will be on different all star teams and play against each other.
I look forward to the last few games. But I will look into a different organization for next year.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Enough Already!
I guess as a result of the kids being fairly healthy the majority of the winter, February has proven to be our month. Maybe it was because I opened my big mouth and said that the boys had not been sick this winter. It always seems to happen that way.
The boys all started out with sore throats and a little fever. It started with Tee and ended with E. It was a 24 hour bug. The next week I find out the Tee has strep. I immediately got E tested because he a red throat and he tested positive. Jay had been suffering from congestion and was having a hard time sleeping. So we took him to the minute clinic. I thought he could possibly have a sinus infection. But his strep test came back positive as well. Yes, now all three boys were on antibiotics. And we were able to get some additional medicines to help clear up Jay.
I had been suffering from really bad headaches from last Sunday. I knew I was the one with a sinus infection. I am not sure why I wait so long to get some relief. I ended up going to the clinic on Wednesday and it was very clear that a sinus infection was what I had. So another one of us on an antibiotic.
On Wednesday evening, as E was getting ready for the shower he called me in to look at his stomach. He had a rash all over his torso and was spreading to his hands, legs and face. I immediately called the Dr's. office. I spoke to the Dr. on phones that evening. She said I needed to bring him in the next day for evaluation.
More concerning was that we were getting ready to leave for a ski trip the next day. Luckily, I ended up getting a morning appointment. The nurse practitioner was certain that it was a reaction to the antibiotic but not really an allergy. An allergy would more than likely happen soon after the medication began. I was concerned that he had a strep rash, but I did look it up on the trusty Internet and realized it would look much different.
It seems like many of the kids at school were also sick. Not only has strep been going around but it appears as a stomach but has been going around also. I am glad that the boys have a few days off from school, maybe a little airing out will help.
Thank goodness the boys are all recovering and so am I although a little slower than normal. I am ready for spring!
The boys all started out with sore throats and a little fever. It started with Tee and ended with E. It was a 24 hour bug. The next week I find out the Tee has strep. I immediately got E tested because he a red throat and he tested positive. Jay had been suffering from congestion and was having a hard time sleeping. So we took him to the minute clinic. I thought he could possibly have a sinus infection. But his strep test came back positive as well. Yes, now all three boys were on antibiotics. And we were able to get some additional medicines to help clear up Jay.
I had been suffering from really bad headaches from last Sunday. I knew I was the one with a sinus infection. I am not sure why I wait so long to get some relief. I ended up going to the clinic on Wednesday and it was very clear that a sinus infection was what I had. So another one of us on an antibiotic.
On Wednesday evening, as E was getting ready for the shower he called me in to look at his stomach. He had a rash all over his torso and was spreading to his hands, legs and face. I immediately called the Dr's. office. I spoke to the Dr. on phones that evening. She said I needed to bring him in the next day for evaluation.
More concerning was that we were getting ready to leave for a ski trip the next day. Luckily, I ended up getting a morning appointment. The nurse practitioner was certain that it was a reaction to the antibiotic but not really an allergy. An allergy would more than likely happen soon after the medication began. I was concerned that he had a strep rash, but I did look it up on the trusty Internet and realized it would look much different.
It seems like many of the kids at school were also sick. Not only has strep been going around but it appears as a stomach but has been going around also. I am glad that the boys have a few days off from school, maybe a little airing out will help.
Thank goodness the boys are all recovering and so am I although a little slower than normal. I am ready for spring!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Why I dislike Valentine's day
My husband asked me yesterday why I had such a dislike for this day, today, Valentine's day. I am not sure when it happened but it definitely did.
Why do we need one day set aside for love. Love should be celebrated everyday. In my opinion, it is a hallmark holiday in order for you to spend money on cards, flowers and candy.
Maybe I am frugal or better yet practical!
I despise all of the cards and candy the kids get on this day at school. This morning I was in Tee's preschool class for his party. It was utter chaos. The kids could not read the names on their cards so they needed help. After passing out 3 or 4 Tee was done. Well, he was probably done because he saw a cupcake and cookie waiting for him at his seat. I ended up having to finish for him. Every card he received had some sort of candy with it. There was even laffy taffy included in his candy. Who lets their 3 year old eat sticky candy like that. He received at least 2 bags that were full of candy.
The older boys had parties at their school this afternoon. Tee and I volunteered in Jay's class. They both received so much candy with their cards also.
So now I have 3 decorated brown bags of V-day cards and candy sitting on my counter. They will be emptied many times in the next few day and I will be the one putting everything back in the bag. My hope is that in the next few days the bags and candy will disappear.
I did try to make this morning a little special for the boys. I bought them each a little Lego set. They found them when they got downstairs for breakfast with a little note on them.
I was surprised by the boys who purchased a really LARGE card to give to me this morning. It was very sweet. I feel very loved by all of the boys in my house.
I hope all the boys in my house, especially the big one, know how much I love them........today and everyday.
Why do we need one day set aside for love. Love should be celebrated everyday. In my opinion, it is a hallmark holiday in order for you to spend money on cards, flowers and candy.
Maybe I am frugal or better yet practical!
I despise all of the cards and candy the kids get on this day at school. This morning I was in Tee's preschool class for his party. It was utter chaos. The kids could not read the names on their cards so they needed help. After passing out 3 or 4 Tee was done. Well, he was probably done because he saw a cupcake and cookie waiting for him at his seat. I ended up having to finish for him. Every card he received had some sort of candy with it. There was even laffy taffy included in his candy. Who lets their 3 year old eat sticky candy like that. He received at least 2 bags that were full of candy.
The older boys had parties at their school this afternoon. Tee and I volunteered in Jay's class. They both received so much candy with their cards also.
So now I have 3 decorated brown bags of V-day cards and candy sitting on my counter. They will be emptied many times in the next few day and I will be the one putting everything back in the bag. My hope is that in the next few days the bags and candy will disappear.
I did try to make this morning a little special for the boys. I bought them each a little Lego set. They found them when they got downstairs for breakfast with a little note on them.
I was surprised by the boys who purchased a really LARGE card to give to me this morning. It was very sweet. I feel very loved by all of the boys in my house.
I hope all the boys in my house, especially the big one, know how much I love them........today and everyday.
The birthday celebration
With such busy schedules, we had to delay E and Jay's birthday celebration. We allowed them to invite 3 friends for mini golf and dinner. Saturday evening was the night.
We took the boys to an indoor mini golf place. We were shocked when we were told it would be 1 hour to be able to play. So we allowed the kids to play some arcade games until it was our time to play.
I had heard so many good thing about this place. I was a little disappointed. I heard that things pop out at you while you play. My thought was that you would go down halls and be in and out a little more. But the course was all out in the open. It was ok. But the kids had fun and that is what matters the most.
We then took them to a good burger place for dinner. The husband and I both drove because we had so many kids. After we dropped the last boy off, E said this was the best birthday. So I think the boys had a lot of fun.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
From Bear to Bobcat
Blue and gold. Yes, nice colors but referring to the scout's ceremony. The boys are recognized for earning the next badge. E and Jay have worked very hard to earn their bobcat badge.
Last Sunday, we spent the morning in a church hall. We had lunch, the kids enjoyed a nice show and then the kids graduated to the next level.
E and Jay showing off their badge!
Tee is such a trooper. He must endure the scout functions along with many other activities the boys are involved with.
The next few months will involve more fun scout activities as they work to earn arrows.
I am very glad the boys are involved in scouts. I recently found out about a scout's summer camp. The boys will be ahead of the game after the week at camp and I am sure it will be really fun.
Last Sunday, we spent the morning in a church hall. We had lunch, the kids enjoyed a nice show and then the kids graduated to the next level.
E and Jay showing off their badge!
Tee is such a trooper. He must endure the scout functions along with many other activities the boys are involved with.
The next few months will involve more fun scout activities as they work to earn arrows.
I am very glad the boys are involved in scouts. I recently found out about a scout's summer camp. The boys will be ahead of the game after the week at camp and I am sure it will be really fun.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Mother of the Year
Mother of the year award is a prestigious award that I often crown myself with. Motherhood is hard work. Yes, I manage schedules, make breakfast, lunch and dinner, help with homework, do laundry, clean the house (well at least part of it) among the many other responsibilities.
The mother of the year award is only for very special times. And today I feel like I have earned the award.
The boys have been sick. Tee started two Sundays ago with a sore throat. He ended up getting a little fever also. Tuesday he woke up and was fine. On Wednesday, Jay got sick with a sore throat and ended up running a fever. He went back to school on Friday. Friday evening, E came home from school with a sore throat and ended up running a fever the next day. He seemed to hold onto the sore throat but was also nauseous.
I know what your thinking, why can't they all get sick at the same time. It sure would make it a little easier on Mom.
On Monday, he was really nauseous but I told him he needed to go to school. We had been dealing with this for 3 days and he never vomited. I gave him permission to go to the health room if he did not feel well during the day.
Tee has been snoring for the last 2 weeks. His sleep is not very restful and it seems like he is moving around too much. Because he is not sleeping well he is very tired during the day. The preschool teacher said something to me on Monday about how tired he was. As back round, Tee has been waking up most nights sometime one sometimes more calling out for me. This has been going on for about 2 months. The husband and I are very tired!
Well, today I decided it was time to take Tee to the Dr. I felt like he was headed down the same road as Jay when he was younger. He too snored and it ended with his tonsils and adenoids being removed.
The Dr. noticed Tee's throat was red and his tonsils were enlarged. She decided to do a strep test. I was shocked when the test came back positive. He has not complained of a sore throat, a headache and he has been eating fine.
So Tee went to school on Monday and Wednesday. He had a play date on Monday and Tuesday. Great.
When I got home, I checked the other 2 boy's throat. E's looked a little red so I decided to take him to a minute clinic for testing. Another positive.
As I researched the symptoms of Strep, one of them is nauseousness.
So yes, with all that has gone on.....I feel like today is my day.
The mother of the year award is only for very special times. And today I feel like I have earned the award.
The boys have been sick. Tee started two Sundays ago with a sore throat. He ended up getting a little fever also. Tuesday he woke up and was fine. On Wednesday, Jay got sick with a sore throat and ended up running a fever. He went back to school on Friday. Friday evening, E came home from school with a sore throat and ended up running a fever the next day. He seemed to hold onto the sore throat but was also nauseous.
I know what your thinking, why can't they all get sick at the same time. It sure would make it a little easier on Mom.
On Monday, he was really nauseous but I told him he needed to go to school. We had been dealing with this for 3 days and he never vomited. I gave him permission to go to the health room if he did not feel well during the day.
Tee has been snoring for the last 2 weeks. His sleep is not very restful and it seems like he is moving around too much. Because he is not sleeping well he is very tired during the day. The preschool teacher said something to me on Monday about how tired he was. As back round, Tee has been waking up most nights sometime one sometimes more calling out for me. This has been going on for about 2 months. The husband and I are very tired!
Well, today I decided it was time to take Tee to the Dr. I felt like he was headed down the same road as Jay when he was younger. He too snored and it ended with his tonsils and adenoids being removed.
The Dr. noticed Tee's throat was red and his tonsils were enlarged. She decided to do a strep test. I was shocked when the test came back positive. He has not complained of a sore throat, a headache and he has been eating fine.
So Tee went to school on Monday and Wednesday. He had a play date on Monday and Tuesday. Great.
When I got home, I checked the other 2 boy's throat. E's looked a little red so I decided to take him to a minute clinic for testing. Another positive.
As I researched the symptoms of Strep, one of them is nauseousness.
So yes, with all that has gone on.....I feel like today is my day.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Must be prepared!
Last week, the boys and I were eating a quick dinner before having to jet off to basketball practice. The husband was out of town on a boys' ski trip so Tee and I were taking the boys to practice.
In the middle of a bite of my pizza, Jay asks how babies get in bellies. Oh my gosh, I was so not ready or prepared for this question. After I picked my mouth up off the floor, I was able to answer him. I explained that it was a great question but one that we did not have time to answer right then and that we would wait for Dad to be present to discuss.
A little part of me was hoping that the question would be forgotten and we would be off the hook. But my mind could not let go of being able to talk to my kids about this very important subject (so that they don't learn from friends).
As soon as the husband returned, I informed him of his need to prepare for this very important discussion. We didn't know how far we should or wanted to take this yet. But at the same time, Jay is very inquisitive and likes to ask questions.
So I asked some of my Mommy friends who have older children. One friend said she had a talk with her daughter in third grade. She had her read the book, What is the big s*cret. Then if her daughter had questions they would talk about it.
The next day I went to the book store and asked the nice young book store worker to point me in the direction to "the" books. He ended up sending me over to the young kids book where there is a section of "growing up" books. There I found the book mentioned above along with another book called something like the amazing body. I then got another book from Laura B*rman regarding the subject. This book has more information as your child gets older as well.
So I have my arsenal of books. The husband and I talked again and we were unsure how far to take the conversation. We were just sure that they would not be satisfied with just the basic information.
I then had a conversation with another neighbor who has older boys along with a third grade boy. She said we were stressing and making too much of it. That all he needed to know was the basic, the seed and the egg. She was sure that they would not take it further.
The boys kept asking the question, so we finally sat them down and discussed. Dad took care of the explanation. They listened to the explanation. Jay then says, Mom that didn't take 5 minutes to explain. The boys were getting off the bed and leaving just as I opened my mouth. I told them if they had any questions they needed to come to us. Why I had to say anything at all I don't know. They then asked how the seed and egg meet. Does it just happen when you get married? Does everyone have to have a baby? So we did the worst thing a parent could do and really brushed the questions off.
Yes, I do think this subject will come up again. But I do think that 3rd grade is just too young to know too many details. I do want our kids to know that they can and should come to us for information. So before long we will start these conversations in a little more detail.......
In the middle of a bite of my pizza, Jay asks how babies get in bellies. Oh my gosh, I was so not ready or prepared for this question. After I picked my mouth up off the floor, I was able to answer him. I explained that it was a great question but one that we did not have time to answer right then and that we would wait for Dad to be present to discuss.
A little part of me was hoping that the question would be forgotten and we would be off the hook. But my mind could not let go of being able to talk to my kids about this very important subject (so that they don't learn from friends).
As soon as the husband returned, I informed him of his need to prepare for this very important discussion. We didn't know how far we should or wanted to take this yet. But at the same time, Jay is very inquisitive and likes to ask questions.
So I asked some of my Mommy friends who have older children. One friend said she had a talk with her daughter in third grade. She had her read the book, What is the big s*cret. Then if her daughter had questions they would talk about it.
The next day I went to the book store and asked the nice young book store worker to point me in the direction to "the" books. He ended up sending me over to the young kids book where there is a section of "growing up" books. There I found the book mentioned above along with another book called something like the amazing body. I then got another book from Laura B*rman regarding the subject. This book has more information as your child gets older as well.
So I have my arsenal of books. The husband and I talked again and we were unsure how far to take the conversation. We were just sure that they would not be satisfied with just the basic information.
I then had a conversation with another neighbor who has older boys along with a third grade boy. She said we were stressing and making too much of it. That all he needed to know was the basic, the seed and the egg. She was sure that they would not take it further.
The boys kept asking the question, so we finally sat them down and discussed. Dad took care of the explanation. They listened to the explanation. Jay then says, Mom that didn't take 5 minutes to explain. The boys were getting off the bed and leaving just as I opened my mouth. I told them if they had any questions they needed to come to us. Why I had to say anything at all I don't know. They then asked how the seed and egg meet. Does it just happen when you get married? Does everyone have to have a baby? So we did the worst thing a parent could do and really brushed the questions off.
Yes, I do think this subject will come up again. But I do think that 3rd grade is just too young to know too many details. I do want our kids to know that they can and should come to us for information. So before long we will start these conversations in a little more detail.......
Friday, February 4, 2011
The twins are 9!
Where does the time go? It has been nine years since I gave birth to two very beautiful boys. I still remember so much from being pregnant (and miserable, I was HUGE) to the night when they were born.
My Doctor strongly suggested having a C-section the evening of Monday, February 4, 2002. We did not hesitate much to make that decision. My biggest fear was to have to recover in two areas instead of one. I am intrigued by surgeries and births so I tried my hardest to look int he big light to see what I could. My husband who is not so interested was demanded by me to stand up and see his boys being born. I think he could have done without seeing what he saw, let's just say it wasn't a pretty sight (my insides not the babies).
I was also relieved to know that we could have possibly averted an issue when Jay was born with the umbilical cord around his neck. It is a sight I will never forget, yes, she lifted him up so that I could see.
I remember thinking that we would NEVER get through the first year of life. Now I wonder why life won't slow down a little. I can't believe they are 9 years old.
Last year during the auction, I purchased the right to post a message on the sign in front of the school in the month of February. I had a birthday message posted and I think the boys thought it was really cool.
The boys opened some gifts on their birthday.
Jay getting ready to open gifts and cards with his helper.
Don't let the expression fool you....he was so excited!
My Doctor strongly suggested having a C-section the evening of Monday, February 4, 2002. We did not hesitate much to make that decision. My biggest fear was to have to recover in two areas instead of one. I am intrigued by surgeries and births so I tried my hardest to look int he big light to see what I could. My husband who is not so interested was demanded by me to stand up and see his boys being born. I think he could have done without seeing what he saw, let's just say it wasn't a pretty sight (my insides not the babies).
I was also relieved to know that we could have possibly averted an issue when Jay was born with the umbilical cord around his neck. It is a sight I will never forget, yes, she lifted him up so that I could see.
I remember thinking that we would NEVER get through the first year of life. Now I wonder why life won't slow down a little. I can't believe they are 9 years old.
Last year during the auction, I purchased the right to post a message on the sign in front of the school in the month of February. I had a birthday message posted and I think the boys thought it was really cool.
The boys opened some gifts on their birthday.
Jay getting ready to open gifts and cards with his helper.
Funny after 9 years, they know to open cards from the same people at the same time.
The boys have become big Ravens fans, Jay more so than E. Dad was able to bid and win a few signed pictures of Ray Rice. The boys were very excited about their pictures.
Don't let the expression fool you....he was so excited!
Saturday morning we took the boys to a birthday breakfast. They will have a little celebration next weekend. They have each invited 3 friends to play mini-golf and then go out to dinner. They are looking forward to that.
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