Bugs and Birthdays

Our crew could not get a break from sick bugs this February!  Otto started out with a bad cold that lasted well over a week, then Milo got it.  Of course, Huxey was next.  Two straight weeks of sick boys, with coughing, sneezing, major runny noses and just plain, old tired.  We cocooned ourselves so as not to spread to others and somehow we got lucky and stayed healthy, even though we still had our boys for daycare.  The Airborne lozenges, Zicam swabs and essential Thieves oils running continuously may have saved us.  I am now a firm believer of bathing oneself in thieves essential oils to help avoid getting sick!

We finally got a breather from the cold and BAM here comes the stomach flu.  Once again, Otto got it  first, then Milo, and now Luke.  Fortunately Huxey has avoided it so far, which may be because his Dad had his week off during flu week, so we didn't have him at Grammy Daycare.  I hope Hux continues to stay lucky!  Meanwhile, Momma Anna is exhausted from all the sick bugs attacking her home.

During this flu bug, Milo turned 1.  Our poor Boomer who is usually the most smiley baby in the entire world, was not his normal self to celebrate his birthday.  We had a tired, snuggly, non-smiley, sick little boy for several days, which was so sad to see.  Boomer had a cute cake, cousins, and family and lots of love to celebrate him, even though he didn't feel very well.  Poor Bub.

I"m still a bit nostalgic about Milo being a baby.  Turning one is exciting, but leaves Grammy without a baby.  I will now be embracing the rough and tumble craziness of THREE boys who are at the age of climbing, diving, wrestling, throwing, and just being the most lovable beings there are. 

 Our Milo has been such a joy, always happy and smiling and going 100 miles an hour, curious about everything and ready for anything.   He keeps us on our toes and puts a smile on our faces everyday.  I don't know why we got so lucky, but I'm forever grateful.

Snow Fun

Grammy went on a little vacation to Mexico the first of January and missed the freezing cold temps that blasted Northern Minnesota.  When we arrived back, the weather quickly changed to a balmy 25-35 degrees!  This was the perfect weather to take the Grammy Daycare crew out for some snow fun.

The logistics of pulling 3 boys under 3 meant each child needed their own sled and one of the two (Grandpa or Grammy) got to pull 2 sleds.  We switched off, but mostly Grandpa took the brunt of 2 sleds around the block to the sliding hill.

We went sliding a few times and ventured out onto the lake and found out quickly that toddlers don't stand so well on ice.  Off we went back to the snow and hills tugging the crew behind.  By the time we headed back home, Hux was ready to walk.  You wouldn't think 25-30 pounds a boy would be heavy to pull, but it felt like a workout.

When we got back to Grammy and Grandpa's we decided to make snow angels.  Otty quickly decided that Gram was the perfect sitting (laying) duck for a snow fight since I was down on my back.  In no time I was covered in snow, running down my back and neck.  Otty and Hux got quite a kick out of that.  As Gram was the victim, Grandpa was available in the wings to videotape the fun...

It was great to be back playing with the boys!  They are all growing so fast, I hate to miss even a week.  Here's some pics of the crew playing and giving Gram "the face" when I try to get a pic of them.

love my boys:)