Ollie Ollie Oxen Free

We should have known 11 years ago today what it was we were in for in this parenting thing. Today was the the girl's due date. But oh no, the girl decided she was oh so nice and cozy and wasn't coming out for the love of all things holy.

Had I been able to think of anything other than when and how this thing going to come out of me, I would have realized right then and there that she inherited my stubborn streak and wasn't going to do a damn thing until she was good and ready.

We waited another 9 very, very, very long days to meet her. And worth the wait she was.

An Apple A Day

Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

We have been to the doctor everyday this week so far. Monday was my first physical therapy. My appointment was at 10:30, they called me back at 12:00. I was not a happy camper. I realized afterwards that I should have not taken it out on the therapist who had my poor achy back in her hands.

Tuesday was Katie's turn. She has had the same cough for over 2 weeks now. My mom took her to the doctor a week ago and she just hasn't been able to kick it with what he gave her so back we went. We are trying a different antibotic this time and will put a humidifier in her room and see if that helps. The only good news about this is that just as the pharmacist promised, you can now get Zithromax in generic!! Woo hoo! Praise be to the founder of generic drugs. I really don't know how people with no or crappy insurance make it.

Today, it was back to PT for me. Today I got in 10 mins BEFORE my scheduled time! I should have stopped and bought a lottery ticket I was feeling so lucky.

I am hoping that no one requires a visit to the ol' doc tomorrow. I am back Friday for PT again.

To celebrate all of our visits this week we will be eating the Blue Box tonight, as with all the co-pays that we have forked out this week we are lucky we have the 69 cents to buy the mac and crack and the butter and milk to go with it!

Time to go and get the girl from softball practice. Any takers on a bet that she is probably wearing shorts and a t-shirt and her teeth are chattering out of her little pea pickin head. And she wonders why she has to go to the doctor.

Second Verse Same As The First

I just finished a post that has taken me almost all day to write. Not because it was well written or full of charm. Its these darn customers who want help and don't understand the importance of said blogging....

So, we will try again. The weekend away was a great time had by all. Well everyone who was away that is. The girl was sick all weekend and hubs spent several hours cleaning up puke late into the night and into the wee hours of the morning. Why is it when they get sick its always the middle of the night??

I called Saturday morning to check on the happenings at Casa de Bug and worried the rest of the time about the girl. See, she is just a little whipper snapper of a thing and really can't afford to be sick in a way that causes her not to eat. Last month we hit the mile stone of 70 pounds! Yes, 70 pounds. Her doctor and I gave each other a high five and did a little happy dance. My guess is she probably lost 2-3 pounds while she was sick. Hopefully all the holiday goodies will help gain some of the weight back. I wish I had the same problem :).

That's Alota Crap

Katie
Originally uploaded by Marlee Magoo.

Lap top is still dead. Snapped this on the way out the door this morning. I asked her if she was moving out or just going to school. Free dress day so no uniform today!!

Halloween pictures

Don't all fairies have blue hair?

Ironic that the devil dog is the only one who would wear the wings...

I think Jorden is 100% sure that the cookie she got in return for the halo just wasn't worth it.

Thankful...

Thankful...
Originally uploaded by Marlee Magoo.

I am thankful that I didn't drop the F bomb today when I burned my finger with the glue gun helping Katers class put together these turkeys.

Suggestions?

Oh great internet. How I need your help. The girl is having her fall party at school on Friday and I need to bring food for 30 ten year olds. Here's the situation. IT HAS TO BE HEALTHY! As in, No Sugar! No cookies, no cupcakes, no candy! I have a list of suggestions, such as cabbage wedges and asparagas spears- I don't know about you, but that screams PAR-TAY to me if anything does.

Not only does it have to be healthy, but I do have an image among the troops to maintain! We can't have them thinking that Katers mom is a big ol dweeb. (Chances are they already think this, but lets not give them a chance to add any fuel to the fire). ;).

So with that be said what are some snacks that you consider healthy that your kids love? Keep in mind we are fairly limited as it can not be prepared at home (store bought only) and it can't be too messy. (Parent teacher conferences that afternoon). Please, please, please let me know what you think, I need all the help I can get! By the way, any one know of 100% juice that comes in kid size packaging that doesn't taste like dishwater?