Sick and Tired of Being Sick

Well the troublettes are still sick. Daddy and "Aunt" MB had to take them to the doctor's office (again) on Friday while I was at work. Austy Bear got a nebulizer treatment, Michaela got put on antibiotics for a sinus infection, and Caden was put on antibiotics for a bilateral ear infection. They are all coughing up a lung so to speak and sleeping like  . . . well, lets just say they are not sleeping. Which means . . . we aren't either.
So to cheer myself up, I shall share some fun and silly things that are going on in the Shay home, compliments of the multitude of children so to speak-

Austin- This tiny tank of a boy has been walking around the house with a side to side step saying "dance dance". He has the most infectious little grin that accompanies this little booty shake that you can't help but to laugh and join in. He has also learned to say "Peeas" as in 'please', which is usually said in request for- food! Hey, you can't blame the dear boy, he certainly has a figure to maintain. There is now a lock on the food cabinet (though not all entirely his fault- his sister was using large cans of beans to climb to higher shelves housing cereal and cookies . . .). Austin has also learned to scream and can throw a mean temper tantrum. We'll blame the Shay fam for that trait!

Michaela- HATES DRESSES! For this girl, I have prayed and God sent me a TOM BOY! And, I love her! She is so funny, extremely opinionated, fearless, and pretty much rules the roost. God help anybody that picks on one of her brothers, including Riley, because Mick will take them down! She climbs- EVERYTHING! She tells you "no-no" and "don't-don't" (probably because she hears it often in reference to her own behavior). She loves to "woof", "hiss", "roar", "quack", etc. Austin constantly seeks her attention, Caden can't get away fast enough, and Riley is often doubled over by her antics. "Where did we get her from Riley?" "From, God. I always wanted a baby like this!"- Riley

Caden- Determined. Determined. Determined. He now is the proud owner of ankle braces that will help keep his feet in alignment. They will enable him to build up the muscles he will need to walk. He is getting more and more daring everyday as he tries to pull to a stand in the middle of the room. His favorite game is to stand up and have me count out loud until he falls down. Over and over again. He loves music and is constantly asking for "mu". We rock out to Alvin and the Chipmunks and Ralph's World. He can also throw a stellar tantrum.

Riley- I had to save the bestest one liners for last. He is so funny . . .
We have been watching re-runs of  "chunky brewster", aka Punky Brewster.
Leaving the petting zoo, a woman said to me, in reference to all the children, "God Bless You, Ma'am!" Riley- "Mom, did you sneeze?"
"I am having the worstest day in my whole life!"  . . . "and I don't know why!"
"This is the bestest dinner ever!"- in reference to re-heated chicken mcnuggets.
Upon opening his Valentine's mailbox complete with Valentine's for his friends and stickers- "I am exceptional disappointed, there are no hearts in here!"- candy hearts of course!
On my new hoop earrings- "Mom, what are those cute little things called?" "Earrings. You think that I look cute?" "No. They look silly. You look weird Mom. Can you take them out? Take them out Mom."
"I am tired and I am hungry. And I don't know which one I am first!"
Overall, Riley is a wonderful big brother. He tries hard to share, which doesn't come easy to most 4 year old little boys. He tells people who ask to take a baby home with them that the babies are all "his" and "he wants all of them". They "crack me up"- Riley.