Maxwell posing before school. It was school class picture day so he dressed up a little bit. It was a Wednesday
The night before he seemed sweaty at night and was complaining about headaches but in the morning he seemed to have energy so I sent him to school.
A couple hours later, I get a call from the school nurse saying that he has a fever of 101. So I went to pick him up and take him to see his doctor. (Luckily pictures had already happened so he didn't miss them.)
He weighed 42.4 lbs
I let him eat his snack because he was hungry (they have lunch at school at 10:30 am). His snack was apple slices and seaweed (He loves it!).
At the doctor's, he had a fever of 101.6 and was diagnosed with an ear infection.
He quickly went downhill. On way home said he wanted to lay down, and then by the time we got home, he couldn't even change his clothes into something more comfortable. So I helped him then brought his medicine.
Sad sick face
He quickly fell asleep and took a 3 1/2 hour nap!!!
Not feeling good at all
That tooth was soooooo ready to come out. We finally had enough of the drama around getting the tooth out and Peter pinned him down and just pulled it out.
He survived! (And the next morning got $1 for his tooth.) Two bottom teeth - gone!
Brushing her teeth while wearing my shoes
Look at that rash!
Poor max was just not having a good go of it. I keep him home from school the next day since the rule states that they have to be fever free for 24 hours without medicine before they can go back.
At work, the Network of Women put on a bunco night with our Executive Leadership Team. It was a huge success!
On Friday, I wasn't sure whether to keep him home or send him. I decided to keep him home which was a good thing because he said he was tired and he proceeded to lay down all day except for lunch and dinner.
I prepped all my stuff to drop off at the consignment sale that I like to sell/shop at.
I did the smaller site this time and it was still totally packed with items.
On Saturday, we had our friend Andrea's son Carter's third birthday party. Maxwell seemed up to going. He didn't jump long in the bouncy house which was a sign that he wasn't yet 100%.
Enjoying cake
Emmalyn was my grocery shopping helper. She pushed the little cart, loaded things on the belt, and helped me pay.
Enjoying a snack outside while Maxwell was in Kindermusik.
Knocked out after a birthday party plus playing in the sun. I gave her a wipe to clean her face but she was clearly too tired to get that done.
Sunday was the 5th day of Maxwell being sick and he still was acting tired! Luckily there was no school on Monday so he had one more day to get better.
Maxwell wrote a story/drew pictures about making Smores next door. He drew the process and included Mr. Chris too. (I'll correct the spelling--) "A couple days ago, I asked to go toast marshmallows with Ms. Mary Ann. With my cousins..."
Fun Sunday breakfast - thanks Dad!
I love this note Maxwell wrote to me and Peter
Emmalyn going potty on the big potty!
Trying to teach her how much toilet paper to use
Every time she goes potty in the potty, she gets a sticker. (Trying to staying away from candy as the reward.) Yay for potty training!
Emmalyn has been in panties on Saturday and Sunday at home. No accidents other than one early on Saturday when she was trying to get there and didn't go fast enough. Then Monday did great with Britt. No accidents at home - even pooping. I put pull-up on her outside the house though because I don't want to deal with extra changes of clothes and accidents outside the house and she poops in it of course. She is not yet staying dry during nap.
When tucking Max in he this week, he was talking about being awesome so I asked him what he was awesome at and he said "addition". Then he asked a question about negative numbers so I tried to explain them a little to him and he goes "you are really good at teaching me. You should be a teacher" Then later when cuddling, he said "you are good at being a mom". Melted my heart.
Signed Emmalyn up to start at Castle Montessori in the fall today. Excited for her to go - she's ready for it! Her new thing at bedtime is once you lay her down, she gets one blanket, puppy, and turtle and bunches them together and lays on top of them. Then you put her peppa pig blanket on her and go to leave and she goes," mom. I have just one thing to tell you." Every time. Sometimes she tries to sneak more things in but always has something else to say. Often she will tell me how excited she is that in the morning she will get to have cereal and milk and play on her iPad.
