Sesame Place

We recovered from our pink eye and went to Sesame Place on Saturday. We had a great time. Abigail was with Kevin's parents at their house and so it was just the 4 of us. I missed my baby girl a lot and called on Saturday morning on the way to talk with her and see how she was, but I'm so glad that we left her with his parents. It was way easier without her. The boys had a lot of fun. They loved going on the roller coaster. And Caleb loved the spinning ones. I spun us quite nicely in the tea cups and Kevin didn't want any more spinning rides after that. TJ didn't either. So, Caleb and I went on a few more spinning rides without them. We got to see an Elmo show and the parade. The weather was perfect also. It was slated to rain all day, but the rain didn't come until about 3:30. And that was a perfect stopping point for us. TJ was pretty much exhausted and done at that point. So we headed home, got some Cracker Barrel for dinner and arrived home around 7:30 and went to bed. We didn't make it to church on Sunday...we needed some rest after that day. Enjoy the pics!

Pink eye

Yes, we got pink eye this week. And oddly enough I was the one who got it first. Kevin left on Sunday afternoon to fly to Tampa. Then, I woke up Monday morning with pink eye in my left eye. So, we made it to the doctor and got medicine. Thankfully, my friend watched the children for me while I went to the doctor. She is so awesome and thankfully her family didn't get pink eye. I have to say that I wasn't thinking pink eye would be too horrible or make me feel sick or anything. Well, I was wrong. I was really tired on Monday and just pretty much survived the day with the kids. I napped on Monday and Tuesday during rest time and went to bed as soon as they went to bed at night. I thought on Tuesday I was all clear and we could have a more normal week...but, then I woke up with my right eye pink and yucky. So, I continued to wash sheets and wash and wash and wash my hands like a crazy woman. The children still did not get pink eye on Wednesday...I was pretty surprised and very thankful to God for that little gift. Then, Thursday, Caleb woke up with pink eye in both of his eyes. Yuck! So, we went to the pediatrician and got ointment for him. Today, he woke up and his eyes looked so much better. I think the ointment works better than my eye drops. Thankfully, TJ and Abigail both are still clear today. Yay!!

Kevin got home last night from Florida and I did my best to disinfect our house yesterday. Grandpa Beeker came and picked Abigail up today and she will spend the weekend with them so that we can go to Sesame Place!! That was the plan before pink eye and so as long as TJ doesn't get it tomorrow then we will go have a fun adventure at Sesame Place with the boys.

I didn't take pics of the pink eye people, but I have some from last week and from Mother's Day. I am very thankful to be recovering from pink eye and am praying that Abigail and TJ and Kevin continue to stay clear from it. It was a rough week for us. I felt like a horrible mommy and it was incredibly exhausting taking care of the kids and trying to take care of myself and not contaminate anyone. I'm thankful to God for helping us this week and for protecting Abigail and TJ. I just kept thinking how do you take care of a baby who has pink eye....they are always touching everything and touching their faces. Thank you Lord!

Caleb got glasses

We took Caleb to the eye doctor because Kevin suspected that he might need glasses. Caleb wanted the book closer to him when we read and was squinting a little bit so we were a little concerned. I wasn't sure if it was because I say I need the book closer or if he really had a problem. Kevin was pretty convinced that he needed glasses...I thought Kevin was just paranoid that all of our children were going to have my vision instead of his. Well, so far Caleb has my vision problems. We found out he has an astigmatism in his left eye and therefore needs to wear glasses all the time. So, Kevin took Caleb to Walmart to pick out a pair about a week ago and then we picked them up this Saturday. I think Caleb is so handsome in them. I thought my little boy was super handsome without them...but, he is even more handsome with them. He is doing pretty well with them also. Enjoy the pix!! TJ is my dress up boy...so, he had to be in some pics also dressed in his construction outfit!