I don't wanna be right

I did a bad thing!  While Markus has been napping today, I've been reading.  Usually I clean while he naps.  But it's been storming here, the dogs were nervous and wanted to be by me and I'm in the thick of a great book.  What choice did I have really?? lol  I guess if it's wrong, I don't wanna be right!

The kids and I had a TERRIFIC morning!  All of the big kids got to school ON TIME, they were all in great moods and lookin good.  I don't know what happened but I like it.

Markus had his annual evaluation with ECI.  His scores are amazing!!  I will share them when I get a copy.  I am so proud of him!  He also saw the neurosurgeon yesterday at Childrens.  She thought he looked fantastic!  She told Mac "You are one of the luckiest, special boys I've ever met".  How sweet is that?  She ordered a head CT, just for a baseline.  If it looks good (which I'm sure it will), we will just be followed through Scottish Rite.

Things are really great at the Carpenter asylum...I mean home!  Have a great day!

Enemy

When Karrigan was 4 or 5 and she was frustrated or angry at something she would say it's her worst enemy.  Well, I have OFTEN said since then that laundry is my WORST ENEMY!!  I hate it!  I have spent all afternoon washing and drying laundry.  In between loads I unpacked bigger clothes for Markus and packed away clothes too small for Kennedy.  I shouldn't complain, having lots of clothes is a luxury some people don't have. 

Markus had therapy this morning at the house.  Reagan had a doctor's appointment an hour later.  She also has therapy this afternoon.  In case you're a dummy, that's three appointments in one day.  Ugh.  I wonder what Randy will make for dinner.  : D  Do you see what I did there?  I make a joke. lol  Randy make dinner! lol  I crack myself up. 

I just brought Markus size 4 diapers!  He is getting bigger diapers and bigger clothes, a growing boy!  

Time to make the school pick up.  Have a great evening!! 

Monday

It's Monday and it's beautiful!  It is sunny with a slight breeze here in the Dallas area.  I think we will hit the mid 70s today.  We had a full weekend!  Nolan had some stomach bug.  He didn't really feel bad but threw up several times.  Of course, never in a trash can or the toilet! :)  He tripled my laundry! lol Randy worked Saturday.  After church on Sunday he took my car to the shop and got stuck there allll day!  I think he finally made it home around 7:30.  So he never really had any time off.  But I have new brakes and a safe ride!  Thanks Babe!  I had a softball meeting, Nolan had bball game, we went out with friends, church, chores, playing, etc. 

Markus will see the neurosurgeon this week.  I can't imagine that much will happen, since he hasn't had an MRI or anything prior to this appointment.  That kid is EVERYWHERE.  He crawls anywhere he feels like and gets into whatever he wants!  He can pull to stand and steal things off the couch or a shelf.  He is signing "more" and "all done" now.  He waves hello and goodbye.  He knows where his nose is.  He blows kisses.  He gives kisses and hugs.   Nolan is auditioning for the gifted Art program at school.  He has to put together a portfolio, fun stuff.  He is liking basketball.  He practices EVERY day and is learning the concepts of the game.  Karrigan starts back to choir this week.  She and I will start softball practice the first week of March.  Reagan starts soccer the following week.  Reagan has a new little friend down the street.  What a God send that has been.  She is a sweet little girl and they play well together.  I finally made her an appointment with the allergy specialist.  I hope to get that kid breathing through her NOSE!!  Kennedy is doing well, in many ways a typical teen.  She stays on her itouch until it dies.  Then she moves to the phone, tv or laptop.  It is still my prayer that Kennedy will find a special friend.  We only need one! :) 

I think our computer is dead.  I mean, really dead.   :(  Not sure what we will do.  I really need that thing.  It has a lot of my stuff on it, plus it's how I upload pictures. 

Until next time....

V-day

It's Valentine's Day.  Which doesn't mean much around here.  Except I look forward to digging in the kids' goodie bags when they get home from school! :)  I'm completely FINE with not exchanging gifts on V-Day.  Randy knows this and respects it.  I would much rather him treat me lovingly all year and save our money today.  But I have lots of Loves at my house to be thankful for!!! 

Markus is napping and I have been painting.  I am taking a break cause my arm is tired.  Yes, I could be doing something more productive than blogging.  But you could be doing something more productive than reading!  So let's get out of each other's business!  I am painting Nolan's (and soon Markus) room.  It's the first real custom paint job I've ever done.  I'm nervous but excited.  So far it's looking really good.  I took before pictures.  I'll take after as well. 

Everyone in the house seems to be almost well.  We have some lingering coughs and runny noses, but we can handle those.  Karrigan was very sick!  She was in BED for two days, but sick for 4-5.  She missed her last basketball game for the season.  Which reminds me...bball season is over as of last Saturday.  But I have my coaches meeting for softball this Saturday.  The fun never ends! :)

The home improvements  continue.  The new bedroom finally is textured and ready for paint.  I have a beautiful new dishwasher (that CLEANS dishes) and microwave.  We have a shed going up out back so we can begin to clear out the garage.  It's an exciting but very messy time at the Carpenter home. lol 

We made some fun plans for Spring Break!  Can't wait for that. 

I will share some pictures later.  I hope that YOU have a great day! 

Snot

Man... snot has invaded our house!!!  Reagan and Markus have been boogery for over a week.  I woke up this morning with a runny nose.  Karrigan woke up with a sore throat from drainage.  We are iced in today, no school.  Can someone bring us a box of tissue? :)  We are all in pjs, knowing we won't leave.  Markus is getting in to anything and everything.  Kennedy is still in bed, watching tv.  Karrigan went back to bed, not feeling well.  Nolan is playing on the wii and Reagan is watching him.  I have brushed my teeth, just so ya know! lol  But that's about it.  I HOPE to accomplish SOMETHING today.  Maybe start painting Nolan's room.  We'll see.  Oh, I got a new microwave!!  We got it cheap from the scratched/dented place.  It's really pretty!  Randy installed it yesterday.  We went from an old, crusty, broken white microwave to a new, sleek, pretty black one.  My kitchen is very slowly getting a face lift.

Have a blessed day!

Snow days!

We are home from school on our second snow day!  Actually I don't think they are calling it Snow Days, I think it's bad weather days. lol  Which makes sense, because we have NO snow.  Only ice ice baby.  The temps here in the Dallas area are dropping into the single digits.  It's cooooold!  Last night the power companies started rolling blackouts.  It's inconvenient, but I understand it has to be done.  It's just the blaring alarms that go off when the power comes back on!!  Especially at 2am are very annoying!!  Randy's company was closed yesterday due to the weather.  He is back on the road today.  Pray for his safety, please.  Not only does he drive all day, but he often works outside. :( 

I have tons of pictures to upload today.  I will add some to the last blog also, since that's where they belong! 

I have one story to share.  Nolan's bus was about 2 minutes out (it's like clockwork) and instead of getting bundled up to leave, he was writing on a piece of notebook paper.  I wondered if he were doing homework he forgot about.  He finally got his coat on and shoved that piece of paper in his backpack.  I asked him what it was.  He said "it's a list".  I asked a list of what?  He said "Everyone on the bus wants to sit by me.  So I made a list so they know when it's their turn".  Nolan is DA MAN!!  
Markus is so cute all bundled up! 

 
Sitting in his sister's gaming chair with a blankie.

I finally found the zoom on my phone's camera!

Watching Nolan's bball game

 

Karrigan was eating chili cheese nachos at 9am.

 

Sleepy Reagan

At the last CWF show. These must have been taken before the show, because Markus and I ended up sitting in the car the whole time.  He was extremely unhappy about being at the show. 

Reagan holding up one of our homemade signs. 

Garry and Markus, they live together in perfect harmony.

 

 Kennedy

This is an awesome, felony stop right outside my house! lol  Those people went dOwN!

Beautiful Kennedy leaving for school.

Karrigan and I spent about 45 minutes blowing up this ball pit with a hand pump and our mouths!  We had sore arms and cheeks! :) Some friends gave it to Markus, even before he came home. We didn't know what it was going to be until it was completely inflated. The roads have been too bad to get out to find balls, but he has been enjoying it anyway.

This was the first time I've bought the little baby dinners.  They are great on busy school nights!  I thought I would try giving Markus his own spoon. I helped him with several bites. Good effort.

Here you can see the spoon in one hand and him eating with the other hand! lol

Here he has thrown the spoon on the floor and is dumping the food on his tray (how he usually eats).

Just keepin it real!