Happy little boy!

His pink-eye is obvious in these, but they are the only ones that he's smiling in...
always so serious once the flash goes off.

What to say...

It's been a little longer than planned between posts. But Michael had three days off, in a row. We spent those days trying to catch up on sleep and letting the girls get in as much sleep and play as they could since they have had colds. And letting Melodie play with Grandma since she is officially on her way to Florida, with Grandpa for a week. Not that this is new, they go every year to spend a week with Ruth and Jack. Ruth being Grandma's best friend from college (they graduated 62 years ago in spring).
I've spent my time trying to catch up on some laundry courtesy of night-time accidents while the girls were sick and Erik doing a lot of throwing up from a formula switch to keep WIC happy. Poor little boy also has a case of conjunctivitis(aka pink eye) courtesy of a tear duct that didn't quite open right. Let me tell you, no matter how small or tall, getting eye drops in the eyes of the males in this house is a battle.
Feeding time. Hope to be back in a couple of days with pictures of a little boy smiling. He smiles a lot, just likes the serious look for the camera it seems.

Etsy

Just a short post today. I have donated a set of knit and crochet washcloths to Craft Hope's Etsy shop. Since we just don't have the extra money to donate, I thought this was our best option at the moment. I have also put some up in my shop again(finally). I am slowly working on getting more to add, but have only singles at the moment and I have something else to add too once I have a few more made.

Erik & Harmony

taken by Melodie (yes my camera's date is off)








taken first night at home 12/4/09

Didn't think so.

We got no snow, not even a flurry. It is just plain cold for here though. And I've been pestering our sweet elderly neighbor daily since he hasn't been feeling well. Though he actually appreciates the daily call even if it is only to tell us his arthritis, which is all through his body and severe enough for prescription pain killers, is still making him feel miserable. I did brave the cold today with Melodie(insisted on coming) and Erik to get some much needed groceries. Lots of brave souls at AC Moore, but the grocery store was empty. I guess our priorities in this weather are obvious, especially since all the clearance and sale yarn bins were looking very, very empty. And no I did not buy yarn today...just some glue to repair a chair. Time to save the house from Harmony.

Cold!

It is actually cold here...still. In the 4 years we have lived here this is the longest cold stretch we remember. And some are even saying we might get flurries (doubt it, will let you know) since we are supposed to have rain. I have a short list of places I need/want to go, but the thought of dragging all three of my babies out in the cold doesn't really appeal. I think I've got it down for getting them in our wagon, but either Harmony or Erik is stuck outside while I get the other into their car seat(thankfully Melodie can get herself into her booster alone). Might impose on Grandma tomorrow to watch at least one of them.
Melodie finally decided to try hot chocolate last night(after seeing 'Toot & Puddle' making/enjoying it). And surprise, surprise, she likes it. Not that I am surprised since she loves chocolate, just took a while. Though I shouldn't complain since she really is not a big fan of most candy and won't touch sodas. Nothing much else new here other than a growing little boy and my having to go through some of the clothes we were given to give back/away since he has grown out of a few sleepers. Hope everyone else is keeping warm!!