Wednesday, December 9
No work for me...
Because Jaina's temp is over 100... so she can't go to school. Greg is sick and he just left feeling pretty bad, too. :(
Sunday, December 6
Ugh
Can I have the flu without having fever? My body aches all over... my hips and back and arms and neck and legs. I've been dry heaving since last night when we got home and haven't really had anything to eat all day. Jaina's still sick and Greg says his throat hurts. My mom came to take care of us. She's going to take the two of us to the doctor tomorrow so Greg can go to work.
Saturday, December 5
It's Saturday!
Which means I got to sleep until about 7:30! Jaina slept through the night, which is great since neither of us slept much Thursday night. I'm now enjoying my coffee and some quiet time since Jaina decided it was time for a nap. She still doesn't feel good, but hasn't had any fever since yesterday afternoon.
Jaina has, in the past couple of days, figured out how to point. She'll point to Greg and say, "da?" It's adorable, but I think everything she does is adorable. She's also been shaking her head (but I don't think she understands what she's doing when she does it) and walking. Yes, I said it. My child is walking. She can take a couple of steps by herself and walk circles around the living room if she's holding my hand. I know she can do it by herself, she's just too much of a little chicken. I'm not pushing her, though. She'll do it when she's ready and she's only 10 months old! I don't want her to grow up too fast!
Jaina has, in the past couple of days, figured out how to point. She'll point to Greg and say, "da?" It's adorable, but I think everything she does is adorable. She's also been shaking her head (but I don't think she understands what she's doing when she does it) and walking. Yes, I said it. My child is walking. She can take a couple of steps by herself and walk circles around the living room if she's holding my hand. I know she can do it by herself, she's just too much of a little chicken. I'm not pushing her, though. She'll do it when she's ready and she's only 10 months old! I don't want her to grow up too fast!
Friday, December 4
Jaina's New School
Is awesome!!! Ms. Carrie's Day School
We walked in the doors the first time and it was so clean and organized and it smelled good.... I could go on and on! We have our own code to get in the door, and if you don't have a code you have to have the office let you in. They plan out their menus by the month, and its of course not always super healthy, but they haven't fed her anything I didn't OK.
This last week has been tough on my little Jaina bear. She's been a little confused because of the two different new places and now has a nasty runny nose/cold that matches the rest of them in her class. She was running fever for a little while this afternoon but I'm not sure if it's because of the flu shot she had this morning or because of the cold).
When I went in this morning to drop Jaina off, the lady in the office came to talk to me. She just said, "Merry Christmas, you don't have to pay for the next two weeks. Santa Claus came early." And that's all she would tell me... It's amazing how every time times have been really tough and we've not known how we would make it to the next week (financially) something has come up and God's taken care of us.
We walked in the doors the first time and it was so clean and organized and it smelled good.... I could go on and on! We have our own code to get in the door, and if you don't have a code you have to have the office let you in. They plan out their menus by the month, and its of course not always super healthy, but they haven't fed her anything I didn't OK.
This last week has been tough on my little Jaina bear. She's been a little confused because of the two different new places and now has a nasty runny nose/cold that matches the rest of them in her class. She was running fever for a little while this afternoon but I'm not sure if it's because of the flu shot she had this morning or because of the cold).
When I went in this morning to drop Jaina off, the lady in the office came to talk to me. She just said, "Merry Christmas, you don't have to pay for the next two weeks. Santa Claus came early." And that's all she would tell me... It's amazing how every time times have been really tough and we've not known how we would make it to the next week (financially) something has come up and God's taken care of us.
Wednesday, December 2
Yesterday
Yesterday wasn't any better. I had a chat with the owner when I dropped Jaina off. Apparently they don't offer menus because they decide spur-of-the-moment what they are having for lunch... so I asked what they were having that particular day (so I would know if I should ask her to feed her baby food) and they told me they were having turkey soup. I called to check in on her after lunch and they'd fed her fish sticks and french fries. I was not happy with them AT ALL, not necessarily because of what they fed her, but because they told me something else. THEN they called me back about 15 minutes later to tell me Jaina was having watery diarrhea... WONDER WHY???
She's starting a new "school" this morning. It's not JUST the food, but I've had some other security issues with them. I called DHS and had a nice little chat with the lady over day care licensing. She said my concerns are very legitimate and she's going to pay them a visit in the next couple of days.
She's starting a new "school" this morning. It's not JUST the food, but I've had some other security issues with them. I called DHS and had a nice little chat with the lady over day care licensing. She said my concerns are very legitimate and she's going to pay them a visit in the next couple of days.
Monday, November 30
Cheesy Eggs and Hot Dogs...
Today was Jaina's first day of "school" (day care). I looked at the board to see what she had for lunch. They fed her cheesy eggs and hot dogs. She's only 10 months old! Is that normal? I assumed they would have to feed them something healthy... like something with veggies or something. Maybe I should say something about it?
Overall, She did really well today. She didn't even cry when I left, which kinda hurt my feelings! I only called to check on her twice. She played really well with the other little girls and took a 2 hour nap. I guess it's just a normal day for her, although it just about drove me insane!
Overall, She did really well today. She didn't even cry when I left, which kinda hurt my feelings! I only called to check on her twice. She played really well with the other little girls and took a 2 hour nap. I guess it's just a normal day for her, although it just about drove me insane!
Saturday, November 28
Friday, November 27
Jaina's First Thanksgiving...
... was a rough one! The day started out as normal. About 12:30 we realized she was kind of hot, but blew it off because we had just come in from outside and our faces were cold. We noticed she acted really tired, but didn't really think a lot of it. A little while later my mom went and grabbed the thermometer to take her temperature and it was 104!!! We immediately gave her some Tylenol, stripped her down, and gave her a bath to try and get her fever down. After about 30 minutes it was down to 102, but she was still very lethargic. I got in touch with the pediatrician. He said her fever could be up to 108 and not to worry about the fever, but the other symptoms. He said we should use Motrin instead of Tylenol and to use the dosage for a 2 year old since she's over 6 months.
Then she started projectile vomiting all over the place. We eventually got her feeling better and her fever down to around 100. By the time we got back to Conway her fever was going back up, so I gave her some Motrin and waited a little while to see what was going to happen. She wouldn't keep any medicine or Pedia-lyte down and her fever kept creeping up so we decided (at 103) to go ahead and make the trip to the ER. Better safe than sorry, right?
When we got to the ER, her fever had gone back town to 101 and she (of course) was laughing and playing and giggling and acting like nothing was wrong. They tested for flu and strep (both negative) and did a blood draw to check her white blood count (also normal). Watching them draw blood from Jaina's arm and having to help hold her down was probably the worst thing I've ever been through with that child. So they basically told us it was probably a virus and to follow up with the pediatrician today.
As it turns out, she has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. I've never heard of it but apparently it's not that uncommon. It can cause fever up to 105. She has 4 or 5 little blisters in the back of her mouth and throat that the ER doctor either missed or she developed them during the night. We're supposed to mix equal parts Benadryl and Maalox and give that to her to coat her mouth/throat and keep her hydrated. Thankfully she's able to keep down a bottle now. She is much better and her fever seems to be staying down, but she's still a sick little baby! :(
Then she started projectile vomiting all over the place. We eventually got her feeling better and her fever down to around 100. By the time we got back to Conway her fever was going back up, so I gave her some Motrin and waited a little while to see what was going to happen. She wouldn't keep any medicine or Pedia-lyte down and her fever kept creeping up so we decided (at 103) to go ahead and make the trip to the ER. Better safe than sorry, right?
When we got to the ER, her fever had gone back town to 101 and she (of course) was laughing and playing and giggling and acting like nothing was wrong. They tested for flu and strep (both negative) and did a blood draw to check her white blood count (also normal). Watching them draw blood from Jaina's arm and having to help hold her down was probably the worst thing I've ever been through with that child. So they basically told us it was probably a virus and to follow up with the pediatrician today.
As it turns out, she has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. I've never heard of it but apparently it's not that uncommon. It can cause fever up to 105. She has 4 or 5 little blisters in the back of her mouth and throat that the ER doctor either missed or she developed them during the night. We're supposed to mix equal parts Benadryl and Maalox and give that to her to coat her mouth/throat and keep her hydrated. Thankfully she's able to keep down a bottle now. She is much better and her fever seems to be staying down, but she's still a sick little baby! :(
Thursday, November 19
Time for bed.
Tonight we went out to see some friends from church that live about 30 minutes away. I'm WORN OUT!!! One of their granddaughters just started beauty school, so I got a new (and quite cute!) hair cut out of the deal! :) I guess I should call and cancel the appointment I made for Monday.
I dropped all the paperwork and shot records and all that good stuff back of at the day care today. Jaina will officially start November 30! I'm kind of excited. I think she will do well because she seems like such a social little girl.
I'm just not looking forward to this weekend. I have to work Saturday and I can already tell it's going to be a busy weekend again. I guess that comes with having a child!
I dropped all the paperwork and shot records and all that good stuff back of at the day care today. Jaina will officially start November 30! I'm kind of excited. I think she will do well because she seems like such a social little girl.
I'm just not looking forward to this weekend. I have to work Saturday and I can already tell it's going to be a busy weekend again. I guess that comes with having a child!
Wednesday, November 18
Busy Day
I have to work Saturday, so I had the afternoon off. Greg and I went to Little Rock (with Jaina, obviously) so he could do a drug test for the new job. Then we went to Burlington Coat Factory (actually Baby Depot) and got Jaina some sippy cups, some things that go on the Avent bottles to make sippy cups, and a couple of long sleeved onesies for day care (since they said to definitely not send her in nice clothes). Then we decided on a whim to drive down to Malvern and visit the family down there for a while and go to services there.
Speaking of day care, we found one! Obviously it's not as great as not having to put her in day care, but I really got the impression that the owner genuinely loves all the kids that come there, and that's important to me. It's about 1 mile from the house and will only add a few minutes to my drive to work. I will have to take a longer way, but at least I won't have to drive across town to take her somewhere. It's $115/week (which is about average) and no enrollment fee (as opposed to some of the other places that had $100 annual enrollment fees and $25 application fees and $25 semi-annual "supply" fees). Greg and I took Jaina with us to look at the place, and she went straight to the owner when she wanted to hold her (which is a good sign, since she really won't go to anybody but us). She also crawled around and played with the little girls her age for a few minutes, and they all played so well together (but again, that was only for a few minutes)! The infant room had 6 babies already (under 18 months) and 2 adults with them, which is actually a pretty good ratio compared to some of the other places. They say prayers before they eat and do very basic Bible lessons. It seems like a great place, but I guess only time will tell.
Roxie is feeling so much better! She was so lethargic and didn't really want to play that much. Now that she's been treated for everything she had, she is just a big, clutzy puppy! She's probably doubled what she was eating. She really is the perfect dog to have with a baby. Jaina can crawl all over her and she really doesn't care. If she starts bothering her, she'll just get up and go in the other room. It's so different than having a Yorkie! This dog is (and has been for several days) completely house trained and we've only had her about a week. I guess I've just been so brainwashed by Yorkies, it just amazes me that there are smart dogs in this world! LOL!!!
Here is my Roxie dog and my Jaina bear. :)
Oh, and I forgot to mention that Jaina's had her first round of the flu shot. She's 17 pounds, 2 oz, and 27 1/2 inches tall (20th and 50th percentile respectively). So she's still tiny (but perfect :D).
Speaking of day care, we found one! Obviously it's not as great as not having to put her in day care, but I really got the impression that the owner genuinely loves all the kids that come there, and that's important to me. It's about 1 mile from the house and will only add a few minutes to my drive to work. I will have to take a longer way, but at least I won't have to drive across town to take her somewhere. It's $115/week (which is about average) and no enrollment fee (as opposed to some of the other places that had $100 annual enrollment fees and $25 application fees and $25 semi-annual "supply" fees). Greg and I took Jaina with us to look at the place, and she went straight to the owner when she wanted to hold her (which is a good sign, since she really won't go to anybody but us). She also crawled around and played with the little girls her age for a few minutes, and they all played so well together (but again, that was only for a few minutes)! The infant room had 6 babies already (under 18 months) and 2 adults with them, which is actually a pretty good ratio compared to some of the other places. They say prayers before they eat and do very basic Bible lessons. It seems like a great place, but I guess only time will tell.
Roxie is feeling so much better! She was so lethargic and didn't really want to play that much. Now that she's been treated for everything she had, she is just a big, clutzy puppy! She's probably doubled what she was eating. She really is the perfect dog to have with a baby. Jaina can crawl all over her and she really doesn't care. If she starts bothering her, she'll just get up and go in the other room. It's so different than having a Yorkie! This dog is (and has been for several days) completely house trained and we've only had her about a week. I guess I've just been so brainwashed by Yorkies, it just amazes me that there are smart dogs in this world! LOL!!!
Here is my Roxie dog and my Jaina bear. :)
Oh, and I forgot to mention that Jaina's had her first round of the flu shot. She's 17 pounds, 2 oz, and 27 1/2 inches tall (20th and 50th percentile respectively). So she's still tiny (but perfect :D).
Sunday, November 15
Saturday, November 14
Typical Saturday
I got to sleep late... this is my only Saturday to be off this month. My husband is awesome and took care of Jaina when she woke up at her normal time and I wasn't ready to get up! I'm crazy and volunteered to work 2 extra Saturdays this month so I could have the day off during the week (plus they needed somebody). Jaina and I met my mom and Jordan at PF Chang's in Little Rock for lunch. Then we went to a friend's house and hung out for a couple of hours.
Gotta go to bed... Church tomorrow!
Gotta go to bed... Church tomorrow!
Thursday, November 12
Brief Summary
We got a dog... she's a black lab. Her name is Roxie. She LOVES Jaina and Jaina kinda likes her, too. :)
Jaina can kind of walk, but only if holding our hands. Actually, she probably can walk but she's too chicken! She'll figure it out soon enough.
Greg got a job today in Sherwood at Cardinal Health. He'll be working in a call center and putting in orders for medical supplies (from what I understand). The schedule for him is 11-8, which is perfect for him. That means I'll spend next week finding a day care on my lunches...
Jaina can kind of walk, but only if holding our hands. Actually, she probably can walk but she's too chicken! She'll figure it out soon enough.
Greg got a job today in Sherwood at Cardinal Health. He'll be working in a call center and putting in orders for medical supplies (from what I understand). The schedule for him is 11-8, which is perfect for him. That means I'll spend next week finding a day care on my lunches...
Wednesday, October 14
Monday, October 12
Well. I have no title.
I've been sick for over a week! Apparently its nothing more than a really bad sinus infection. I ended up giving in and going to the doctor Friday because I'd had a low grade fever the night before and woke up with a major headache and sore all over. I was convinced I had the flu, but I guess not.
I'm supposed to do Race for the Cure in Little Rock on Saturday, but I have to work now instead. I had to get someone to switch Saturdays because I was too sick to work this one. I'm still trying to find someone to switch again with me this Saturday, but everyone else who could possibly trade with me is also doing Race for the Cure. So looks like I'm out of luck.
Jaina is kind of standing up by herself, but only if she doesn't know she's doing it! I can't believe how much she grows and changes before my eyes. She literally learns something new every day. She has also started fake coughing. Every time I cough (for real) she imitates me. It's almost like she's making fun of me! The little stinker...
Greg applied for a job in North Little Rock last week. We should know in a couple of weeks (I guess a week now) if he gets called back in for an interview. It took both of us and about an hour to fill out the application. I forgot how they need to know every single thing about you for the last 10 years of your life...
I'm supposed to do Race for the Cure in Little Rock on Saturday, but I have to work now instead. I had to get someone to switch Saturdays because I was too sick to work this one. I'm still trying to find someone to switch again with me this Saturday, but everyone else who could possibly trade with me is also doing Race for the Cure. So looks like I'm out of luck.
Jaina is kind of standing up by herself, but only if she doesn't know she's doing it! I can't believe how much she grows and changes before my eyes. She literally learns something new every day. She has also started fake coughing. Every time I cough (for real) she imitates me. It's almost like she's making fun of me! The little stinker...
Greg applied for a job in North Little Rock last week. We should know in a couple of weeks (I guess a week now) if he gets called back in for an interview. It took both of us and about an hour to fill out the application. I forgot how they need to know every single thing about you for the last 10 years of your life...
Tuesday, September 15
Museum of Discovery
On the way... 8 people in the car, 3 of them in car seats. 
Ben and Uncle Greg recording their voices...
Jaina and Daniel
Coloring with Daddy...
Making something...
Daniel
Playing with Daddy in the mirror...
I don't think this one worked...
Ben and Uncle Greg recording their voices...
Jaina and Daniel
Coloring with Daddy...
Making something...
Daniel
Playing with Daddy in the mirror...
I don't think this one worked...
Saturday, September 5
Fun times!!!
We had a *SUPRISE PARTY* for Memaw's 80th birthday!!! About 25 people... lots of noise... lots of fun! :)
That's all for now... I'm too tired!!!
Friday, September 4
Like I said...
It's been a crazy week! I haven't had any chill time!!! I still have to pack to leave in the morning... I guess I'll do it in the morning since I'm about to fall asleep. :)
Tuesday, September 1
AAAH!
This week is already going by too fast!!! Last night was the only night I had nothing planned so I did the grocery shopping. Tonight- surprise birthday party, Wednesday- church night, Thursday- bowling, Friday- Going away party for Candace.
Tuesday, August 25
Some pics
A typical day
Bowling... yes, I joined the bank's bowling league for the next 6 weeks! :)
Proof... YES, this child has sad moments!!!
Bowling... yes, I joined the bank's bowling league for the next 6 weeks! :)
Proof... YES, this child has sad moments!!!
Bad day!
Yesterday wasn't so great of a day! I got a call about 1:00 saying Jaina was throwing up. Greg said he could handle it, but of course I couldn't stand being at work knowing my baby was sick and had to leave. I finally got her to keep some Pedia-lyte down and she had a bottle before bed, but that was it after 1:00 yesterday. I'm so glad she's feeling better!
Sunday, August 23
Saturday, August 22
Life's good.
I just got back from a huge children's consignment sale here in Conway. My mom and I managed to get early passes to get in... I bought 15 outfits (all winter clothes and a Ladybug Halloween costume) for $80. Almost everything still had the store tag on it and most of it is nice church clothes. It's a good thing I went to the pre-sale because when we got there the sale took up 4 stores... by the time we left they had sold so much stuff they consolidated it down into 2.
Jaina went with us and SO many people think she's the most precious thing they have ever seen. I think I'll have to agree! :)
Jaina went with us and SO many people think she's the most precious thing they have ever seen. I think I'll have to agree! :)
Tuesday, August 4
Saturday, August 1
Wednesday, July 29
More pics
Family pic in the pool
Guess what Jaina just did!
Happy 79th!
Granny, Joy, and Dad
Jordan
Chris
Guess what Jaina just did!
Happy 79th!
Granny, Joy, and Dad
Jordan
Chris
Happy 1/2 Birthday Jaina!
I did not realize this child had a dimply butt.
She's worn out from all the action!
Naked baby...
With her granny
She's fascinated by something... Oh, I know! It's her mommy acting a fool and singing "Elmo's World" over and over...
See a similarity?
That's all for now... more to come.
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