For your own good, keep away!

On Tuesday afternoon I had an appointment to meet Zacharys new Doctor. Kayla comes home sick from school that day, and I'm thinking, why does she have to get every Little bug that comes along? I was going to leave Adam home with her, but she was really sick, and spending a lot of time running to the bathroom. Adam, Zach, and I were at the Doctors forever. I think we spent close to an hour in the waiting room. Adam was having fun, playing with the toys, and Zach was sleeping, but I was a little stress ball. Kids all around us were coughing. All I could think of was please, please, please, don't share your germs with us! I was about to leave when they finally called us back. The Doctor was running late because he had a kid with an appendix problem ouch! We made it home just in time for me to run to the bathroom. Shoot! Kayla wasn't the only one that was sick. I called Chris to make sure he was OK, and he was. All of the boys were good, so Kayla and I took turns making horrid sound in the bathroom. Chris came home and decided to join in the fun. The nurse was schedule to come that night, and every time the phone rang, we thought that it was her calling to cancel. Thank goodness she came. As soon as she came, we passed off the baby, and put the kids to sleep, and went to bed. Sleep was hard to come by. Kayla, Chris, and I were running to the bathroom all night. The next morning, I came down stairs, and told the nurse she had better go home before she got sick to. She only made it as far as her car. I felt so bad. We rested that day, and by Thursday, I'm thinking we are going to recover. Friday morning, When I tried to wake Adam up for school, he said that he was sick. He had a fever and was shaky then he started to cough. Well, It was more like a bark then a cough. It sounded a lot like what I heard at the Doctors office. He got sick so fast, every time he coughed he said that it hurt. He was feverish and very week. I felt so bad for him. I took extra care of him all day, with the attention that is usually reserved for Zachary. It was strange to see Adam so frail. Today is Saturday, Adam is still sick and after being up for most of the night Chris and I are so tired. We also woke up with headaches, and a head cold. I even have an itch at the back of my throat and I want to cough, but I refuse to(for now). I hope that I don't get this bug as well, and we are all praying that Zachary doesn't get it. I'm not sure how he would deal with it. I am hoping that I will get strong enough to disinfect the house soon. I go crazy with the pine-sol sometimes. Adam said that our house is sick. he said that we need to "get a guy to build us a new house." If it were only that easy! As soon as I'm strong, I will get the house cleaned, and please no more germs. I want to go on vacation this spring break, but we have to be healthy! wish us luck!

Hello spring!

I went out side with Adam yesterday, and it was so beautiful. It was warm with a slight breeze, and I couldn't help but think, when did this happen? Has the weather been nice, and I just haven't noticed it? I actually have a flower that had started sprouting. I was so excited, that I was seriously thinking of starting a garden. No time this year, but I should start planning on next year. Does anyone know anything about vegetable gardening in New Mexico? I actually found some information on a community garden in Albuquerque, and I might go and visit, and maybe even volunteer some time just for the learning experience.

Here is a pic. of Aaron making eggs for Adam. Aaron is the king of egg making.

Thanks Aaron.
(Origionally written on 2/25 I had a problem with the post.)

Kids say the darndest things

This morning as I was sweeping the kitchen floor, Adam said he was thirsty. I told him I was sweeping, and he would have to wait. Then he said mommy I need a drink! I said I was sweeping and that he would have to be patient, and be a NICE boy. Then he said in his nicest nice boy voice, I'm sorry that your sweeping right now momma, but I want a drink! I had to laugh as a got him a drink. He may not know a lot about patience, but he sure tries hard to be nice.

Books, Books, Books...

I love books, but once I became a mother books have definitely taken a back seat. In fact, except for a few Agatha Christies, the only adult book I can remember reading is the DaVinci Code. I just cant understand how all my friends find so much time to read. They have book shelves on their blog, and they go to book clubs. Almost every woman and girl I knew was reading the Twilight books last year. Those books are huge!! How do they do it? A few years ago, when my daughter was still reading children's books, I would pick them up and read too. I love children's books. Even If I had the time for more mature reading, I think I would still prefer the children's books. Anyway... a few months ago, my daughter asked me if I remembered the book we had read with the girl who finds a secret door, and it had dolls in it with button eyes. Yes, I said, I do remember reading that book and I remember it was a good one, but neither of us could remember the name. She wanted to read it again. Only a few days latter we saw the commercial for a movie with the name "Coraline" that was it. We went to the library, and checked it out. The plan was that we could all read it, and then go and see the movie. Kayla read it first, then it was my turn. It was so fun to be reading again. I picked up the book every chance that I got and read. Thank goodness the chapters were short! I could read a little bit in between all of my mom duties, and when ever Adam was not looking, I was reading. I even found myself one day trying to play wii bowling with Adam with the baby in my lap. I was holding the book in one hand and the wii remote in the other, I would read, bowl, read, bowl. I was a woman obsessed, Luckily, it is a short book. The book was good, but I have yet to see the movie. Next I saw a commercial for the movie Inkheart. Another children's book. I thought hey, I should read that one too. Big mistake, again I was obsessed, and this time the chapters were longer and the book was over 500 pages. I found myself reading every chance I could and forgetting to do things like make dinner. LOL! my kids did not mind that to much! Oh well as much as I want to pick up another good book, It will have to wait until I get caught up on the house. Then again, everyone else is doing it why cant I?

We Survived!

I haven't blogged for a while due to a hard few weeks, but I'm back, and still kicking! My nurse went on vacation, and it just happened to be the same week that my husband was gone to D.C. I was bracing for the worst with both of them gone which seemed to last forever due to the fact that my husbands work sent him to meetings in Colorado straight from D.C. and my nurses daughter was sick when she came home so she had to take an additional few days off! Every thing seemed to go wrong that week, including my oldest getting sick, and ending up in the hospital for most of the week. ( Don't worry she is doing much better .) My in-laws called to check on me, and although I told them that I would be fine, the decided to stop by on their way to Saint George. What the heck it was only 9 hours out of their way! I was so glad they came, and for a few days, things went a little smother. Chris is back now, and so is the nurse. All of the kids are healthy, and so am I. It is amazing what you can do when you have to.

Sweet treat(s) of the week

This is the recipe is for you, if your not a planer, and you need something to take to a friend fast. I should plan a head, but never do. I look at my days as they come. When I realize that it is three, and I am going to a friends for dinner at five, this is what I bring. It is quick, easy, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. Who has time to run to the store. Unlike most women, I hate going to the store. Any way......back to the good part. I think this recipe came from my Grandma Maisaks visiting teacher. I think? If I'm wrong, then give the recipe credit to Grandma!

SPEEDY BROWNIES
2 cups sugar

1 3/4 cup flour

1/2 cup baking cocoa

1t. salt

5 eggs

1 cup veg. oil

1t. vanilla

1cup chocolate chips

(I use two cups. One cup in the batter, one cup on the top)

Combine the first 7 ingredients, and beat until smooth

pour into a greased baking pan, and sprinkle with chocolate chips

Bake @ 350 for 20-30 min.

cool on wire rack

I made these for valentines day. I give the cupcakes five stars and the frosting three stars. the frosting was a bit to strawberry for me. To tell you the truth, I did not measure that part very carefully. oops!

This cup cake goes to Grandma Maisak! It was her birthday on feb. 15th! Happy birthday Grandma I wish we were not so far away, and I could give you a real cup cake, but this one has far less calories!

Perfect Cake Mix Cupcakes

1 box (18.25 oz) cake mix (vanilla, devil’s food, or yellow)

1 cup buttermilk (in place of water called for on the box)

Vegetable oil (the amount on the box)

4 eggs (in place of the number called for on the box)

Preheat oven to 350F.

Line muffin cups with paper liners.Follow the box instructions, putting all the ingredients in a large bowl and using the buttermilk in place of the water specified on the box, using the amount of vegetable oil that is called for, and adding the eggs. Beet with an electric mixer until moistened, about 30 seconds. Increase the speed to high and beat until thick, 2 minutes longer. Fill paper liners two-thirds full. Bake 12 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool completely before icing.

Strawberry Jam Butter cream

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

5-6 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup Strawberry jam (the really smooth kind)

red food coloring (enough to make it a pretty pink color)

Place butter and jam in a mixing bowl or an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream until well incorporated, about 2 minutes.Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until you reach desired consistency. If frosting gets too thick you can add a little milk to thin it out.

Update on Zach

Just wanted to let you know that Zach is doing better. This is a picture of him in a wheel chair that we are borrowing from his P.T. until his comes in. He is not very happy about it, but when asked to smile, he always does. We took a walk with Adam, and saw that they are finally putting in a playground at the park YEAH!! Adam wanted to just stay at the park until they finished putting it up, but we had to go home for lunch.