two black eyes

Last night was junior/senior prom for the high school. The teachers were invited to go and I decided that it would be a good night out for Scott and I. We got a babysitter for the boys and headed to the banquet center. It was nice to see the kids all dressed up. I shouldn't have been surprised at the fact that only one girl wore something that wasn't sleeveless, and that one girl wore a jacket to cover the sleeveless portion. It was interesting to see the young ladies trying to walk in the dresses. The majority of them walked with a selfconscious gate, shoulders stooped. Most of the girls tryed to walk in stilettos and a few tripped. There were a couple of girls that swaggered with self confidence.

We stayed for dinner, and headed out. I had thought to dance, but I was hurting. Being almost 7 months pregnant doesn't make dancing easy anyways. Dinner was okay, the food was decent except for the uncooked potatoes.

When we got to the sitters we walked in and were met with Donovan and two black eyes. He was SOOOOOOO swollen it wasn't funny. Apparently he spent quite a bit of time outside (it was near 85) and when he came in they just swelled. They gave him benedryl and when we got home he got a dosage of zyrtec. We took him to urgen care this morning instead of church (Great, our bishop is going to make ANOTHER comment about how our family seems to be sick alot lately. No duh sherlock, what with me being pregnant, Donovan and I in schools that have rampant sickenesses passing through - heck we've been told this is one of the worst seasons for the flu and allergies. Of course we're sick. We at least try to make it to sacrament meeting!!!!). The doctor gave us allergy eye drops, cingulair, and recommended we get him tested for all allergies. We will follow up with Mystie and if she doesn't then that will be one of the first things he does with us for summer vacation starting in June. Interesting how alot of the major appointments often get made during summer vacation.

Transition Nightmare central

Gavin will be two and a half when Mia gets here. Up until last night he had been sleeping in the crib. Yesterday my Scott got the toddler bed that we bought 4 years ago for Donovan, when we finally transitioned him from the play-n-pac. Scott set it up, and Gavin appeared to be excited. Until it was bedtime. He REALLY liked the new freedom he found, and all of a sudden he has figured out how to open up his door. When I finally left him alone he SCREAMED. It was soooo hard for me. I've never been fond of CIO (it breaks my heart) but I had to last night. I would periodically check on him and finally he was out like a light, on the floor in a pile of blankets (both of my boys are blanket hogs. They have to sleep with at LEAST 3 each night, even in the middle of the summer). I picked him up and put him back in bed. This morning he got out of bed around 9ish (I was already at work), opened his bedroom door, opened the door that leads to the basement and the master bedroom. He went down the stairs dragging a million toys with him. Scott woke up in pain from rolling over on a car and Gavin giggling next to him in bed.

Naptime - He WOULD NOT sleep in the toddler bed, so he ended up back in the crib. I wonder how long it will take him to take a nap in the toddler bed. He isn't like Donovan where I could just rub his back or forhead. He HATES to be touched once he's been put down.

We picked up Donovan for the weekend. He saw his old toddler bed and (mind you he is a big six year old now that has been in a twin bed for over two years now) and threw a temper tantrum. "THat's my bed, I want to sleep in it, not Gavin." OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!

Bedtime - I get the boys ready for bed. Gavin is excited again about his big boy bed, but will only stay in it for two seconds. Donovan wants to lie down with his brother and I figured "why not" maybe Gavin would settle down. Donovan gets in and says "This bed is too small for me." I'm like DUH!!!! at least we won't have any more jealousy issues from that front. Gavin didn't want his brother in bed with him, so he bit him on the leg. I sent big brother to his own twin bed and left Gavin in his room again. Once again he cryed. I went to check on him once and he calmed down, however it has been over an hour and I can still hear him. It is almost 11pm and I WANT TO GO TO SLEEP!!!!!!

Sigh, transitions are GREAT!!!!! I'm glad I started now, Gavin is a really jealous toddler, I can only imagine how things are going to be when Mia gets here. Donovan has his jealous moments too! FUN STUFF up ahead!!!

To the corner and back

Yesterday I needed to take the dog on a walk to get both Gavin and Thumper out of the house to let Scott sleep. The plan was to take a quick 10 minute walk to the corner and pack. As we left our driveway Gavin began to splash in the puddles (we live at the bottom of a hill that always has water run off). Gavin then got down on his hands and knees and began to lap up the water, just as the dog does. GROSSSSSSSSS!!!!

I got him away from the water as quickly as possible. We headed down the street and one of our neighbors had their windows open and blasting blue grass music. Gavin ran for the house and got really excited. The CD was obviously a live recording and Gavin clapped along with the ending of the song. We continued on our walk, only to have Gavin run back to the house when the next song began. We did this for a good 15 minutes. He would run back to the house, do a cute little jig, clap, I would lead him away and when a new song would begin this process started all over again.

Finally he got bored with it and I showed him the seed pods on the road. I lifted one up and it blew in the wind as a helicopter would. Gavin giggled and asked for more. I repeated this several times and then the rest of our walk he would pick up a seed pod, throw it in the air and watch it twirl down.

Our quick little 10 minute walk ended up lasting a good hour. My back has killed since then, but it was well worth watching Gavin. (even the slirping up the road water)

Me and my shadow

Last Saturday Scott and I took the boys to a wedding reception. It was a luau. They even had a real live pig that was cooked in a pit. It was a cool experience and the boys seemed to enjoy themselves.

As we left it was beautiful and sunny out. Gavin began to chase his shadow. It was SO darned cute. He then tryed to run away from his shadow, but when it wouldn't stop following him Gavin got completely weirded out. He zigged this way, then that. He finally stomped his little feet and started to cry because his shadow scared him. Scott picked him up and he calmed down, but for the rest of my life I will remember Gavin trying to get his shadow to stop following him, and how scared he got! I know I shouldn't think it is funny. I guess you should have been there.

I failed

On March 14th we drove 2 hours to Columbia for me to take the Spanish Praxis test so that I could get my certification taken care of. I left the test feeling nervous but confident that I did better. I DID do BETTER, but not good enough. I went from 140 to a 147. I need 158 to get the certificate! Well, I get to send in the scores to my superintendent. I know there is a language arts position open and I will put in for a transfer to that position. The next test date is April 24th, but I've got too much on my plate right now. I know I won't pass it then. I plan on taking it in June, but it is too late then.

I guess we wait and see now.

weekend adventures

Last weekend our family recieved a real treat! Gavin got to see John-John (my dad) for the first time and Donovan got to see him again. Dad stayed at the Air Force Base in Illinois so instead of having him drive an hour south we thought it would be more fun to meet him at a one of our favorite malls. Donovan calls it the Rocket Ship Mall, because the play area has a huge play area with a slide in the shape of a rocket ship. We met my dad there at one. The kids played while my dad and I had some time to sit and chat. It was nice. I haven't seen dad in almost 4 years. He bought lunch for us, which was greatly appreciated and we then took the kids to Cabelas to look at the fish and the stuffed animals (and I mean REAL stuffed animals). Scott pushed dad in a wheel chair so he could get around and be with us. We went by motherhood maternity. I only have one pair of pants that fit now. Weird as it may seem but all of my pants have started to fall off of me. I was sad to see how expensive the clothes were. I figure I can survive wearing the same black slacks and black dress for work for the next 2 months. My kids won't notice, will they?????? Anyway, back to the visit. On our way back to the play area we went by cinnibon. My dad bought cinnabon for the family. I was going to decline, until I heard the words "It's conference Weekend. We always have cinnamon rolls for conference." It's funny how a tradition as simple as cinnamon rolls twice a year can become a part of someones life, even if they aren't married to the instigator of the tradition (haven't been for 20+ years). It made me nostalgic, and I admit I had a cinnabon. Interestingly enough my blood sugars didn't skyrocket like I thought they would. I guess my meds are doing their job!!!! Dad finally had to leave. He experienced tooth pain and headed out to the VA hospital, so he could get some relief before his long trip back to Utah. It was a sweet visit. I know I enjoyed it, and the kids had fun.

Today after school starts spring break. I am so ready. However I think I will be busy all weekend (we have Thursday, Friday and Monday off) I have tons of school work to catch up on, and my house needs some major overhauling! Sigh!!!! The best part of the weekend will be on Monday when I go for my monthly sonogram! I get to see Mia again. She is moving more frequently. It is nice to feel her bumping around in the belly!!!

Apples and Pizza

Gavin's vocabulary seems to be blossoming. He got blocks for his birthday. We keep them in a cooler (it is the right size and we don't use it often anyways). When he wants to play he goes and grabs the cooler and repeats "blocks" over and over again. When we go to the store (usually Walmart) he immediately starts to chant "walk". The other day I wanted to eat a tomato. I grabbed one from the fridge and he wanted mommies "apple". He ate the ENTIRE thing. Today when the fridge was open he pointed to the tomatoes and asked for an "apple" and today when we were in the produce section of the store he asked for "apple" and "pizza" Apple for tomatoe and pizza for banana. Well, I guess for banana he more says "beeza" because he does like pizza and will ask it by name and the two are rather distinguished.

Tuesday was my 35th birthday. Scott and Gavin made me a lovely card, and Gavin had fun coloring it. Donovan called and sang happy birthday. It was so sweet. My sisters Joan and Kathy called and so did my mom. Life is good.