LOVE IS . . . SHARING BOOGERS

Happy Valentine's Everybody! It seems that we are still sick in this household- ya I know, it's been a month. And even though my house is "clean", messy, but "clean," I still feel as if I live in a petri dish/playpen. 2 out of 4 children with ear infections, Caden's second in less than a month and who of course has an ENT consult NEXT week for ear tubes. Oh, JOY! 3 of 4 children are teething, Riley on the other hand has two wiggly bottom teeth and has been warned to stay away from Grammie (rumor has it she has an "in" with the tooth fairy).  Other than that, just suffering from drippy noses, obnoxious & relentless coughs- and according to my dear husband- enough co-pays and prescriptions to set us back $1,000. But who's counting? Casey is, apparently. But since that is not new news, (he counts EVERYTHING) we will move on :).
LIFE ACCORDING TO:
RILEY- "School is BOOOORING! Do I have to go again today? How much longer do I have to go to school . . . ." He is so precocious. AKA "PETER"- a royal PIA of a patient that I once had. On Riley's not so great days he is lovingly referred to as "PETER". Some days though he borders right on the edge of being a 30 year old comedian- like today as he danced around a planter at Golden Spoon and put on his own show. I so wish I had a video camera to record his facial expressions and tone of voice- "Oh, TWINS?" (eye roll) "No. They are TRIPLETS!" I seriously almost peed in my pants. He was right on the money, as usual.
Thanks to my cousin Joey, who recently moved in with my parents, Riley is learning to "skateboard." Okay- so he only lays on his stomach and drags his feet, but come on. This is a huge improvement in learning to be graceful and sporty. He actually has a hole in his jeans and in his shoes. We are celebrating this milestone! Otherwise- it's just TRAINS, TRAINS, TRAINS. I bet you will never guess what he wants to be when he grows up? Let's just say he won't need a car :), and besides driving a train is better than a moped, right?
AUSTIN- my snuggle puppy is growing teeth and chatting up a storm. He begs for food, "ease, ease, bite". While he appears quite mellow in the day time, Austin is a monster at night. In fact, "Larry the Librarian" has taken over Grammie's room. He got kicked out of the nursery for being too loud! Benadryl only works so much . . .
MICHAELA- still crazy. I caught her climbing on the dining room table today. When she catches you watching her, she says "No-No". Like, "yeah, I know you said no, but I wasn't sure if you actually meant it." Hence, why for the most part, all of our chairs are now located in the garage. Her new words- got it, glasses, & cracker.
CADEN- 1 step taken in PT. I was at work and Grammie was out to lunch. We don't get to go back as often anymore to watch them in PT/OT as we are now a distraction to them both (Austin and Caden). Still, little "Forest," is making progress. He likes his little ankle braces and seems to do much better with them on. Caden wakes up every morning asking for music "mu" and "this" points to the TV. His new words- Austy, puppy, & cracker. His belly laugh is quite irresistible. We are so blessed!

Hope you all had a romantic Valentine's Day . . . I am off to sort clothes and go to bed. I have work tomorrow- yeah me! Which leaves Grammie and MB on kid duty tomorrow- suckers :)



. . . okay, so I will probably have to take this picture off when he starts dating