Life Lately

Well helllllllo! I have been super MIA this week. We have had the crud hit our house and I have been constantly surrounded by kiddos feeling the need to talk to me non-stop.  Made getting stuff done hard!

The boys had football on Sunday and Cal was just not himself.  During Andy's session, Cal was clingy to me, and even at one point curled up in my lap and almost fell asleep.  During his session, he was slow moving and looked totally out of it.  We got in the car after and he was quiet, then said he couldn't wait to go home and rest on the couch.  He came in and immediately got on the couch and was.....still.  That child is never still.  Ever.  So I knew he wasn't feeling well.  I took his temperature and it was 102.5. Yeah. No other symptoms though, thankfully.  So he stayed home with me Monday.  Monday afternoon the fever came back (after being gone all day), so I knew he would miss Tuesday too-- he ended up coming to school with me and staying in a little room down the hall- and was fever free the whole day.

Tuesday, Andy came home from school and burst into tears-- and it was his turn for a fever! So Cal went to school Wednesday, and Andy stayed home with me.  Let me tell ya- I have not had a minute of quiet since last Friday- haha! I will soak up the chaos now.  They are totally fine all day long-- fever free and acting fine. Go figure!

So prepare yourself for a long update:

I wrote last week about Eddie and Cal going hunting for the weekend.  They had a big time and the pictures I got cracked me up-- looks to be pretty cold!

Somehow Cal and Jackson ended up in the same bed.  Love these two. 

 Every picture I got, the boys had this face paint all over their faces.  I assumed it was to camouflage them better....

 But then Cal got home and I saw the scratches all over his face and I am assuming he wore the paint so I wouldn't see this:



I guess when you fall face first into a log, it scratches your face pretty good.

We had a super fun Flag Football game after Cal and Eddie got home-- Cal's game was intense and super fun.  But so intense that he basically ate his mouth guard.  I went and bought the boys these more durable ones and they love them!

I was cutting up a cucumber for dinner one night and Andy picked it up and started chowing down.  He loves his fruits and veggies! Hilarious because I am pretty sure Cal was in a corner gagging while Nug was eating.  

Boys had a dentist appointment last week.  Cal made himself comfy in the waiting room.  And side note: when did his legs get so long?

 They both got x-rays....

 and cleanings.....

and both were pumped to be CAVITY FREE!

My sweet buddies!

I wrote about these last year too-- but here is the Valentine's card I sent out to some family members this year---

 Red Stamp is the app and it is CRAZY easy to use. And it can access your address book so you can just scroll through your contacts and send to whomever you want!

Bruce was cracking me up the other night-- who lays like this?!?!

 and also, who lays like this?? Andy was sound asleep-- UNDER our bed.  With the chargers.  Just snuggled up. 

I made a fresh market meal the other night that was a huge hit with the crew! Everyone gobbled it up.  I am obsessed with these meals.  

I have mentioned in the past that I have started playing tennis-- well, taking lessons....! And I looooove it! I have formed a team and we had out first clinic last week! Matches will start soon...I am not planning on winning many, but I am planning on having so much fun trying! 

So Andy has decided he likes to sleep in his robe.  But he has to have it *just* right before he will get in bed.  Sometimes it takes a few tries to get it just right:

 Y'all.  Someone help me and give me patience!

The breeder we got Bruce from had another litter and I have loved watching all of the videos and pictures he has been posting.  I swear there is nothing cuter than a golden puppy! omgggggggggg.  Look at that face!!!!!!

Because can't play basketball without a "sleeve" on, amiright?

 Boys have started getting a "check list" each day with some small chores on it (pick up room, put away laundry, wipe down bathroom sinks, read your book, etc....) and they have taken really well to them! I add in the school work part and they can choose when they do what.  Cal was quick to get to cleaning his bathroom-- and I was thrilled!

 At his basketball game last Saturday, he got the defensive player award....and I was so proud of him.  This has been a real learning season for him.  And also- that smile melts me. 

 Bruce is so dramatic. 

omg, I thought doing class Valentines with this one would set me over the edge.  It was not painless.  Nor was it a quick process.  #thattonguethough

 Tuesday, Cal missed school, but was totally fine-- no fever, no symptoms.  He had a fever Monday afternoon so I had to keep him home.  After lunch at wich wich, he declared it "the best sick day ever"!

My sweet momma got me this ram bracelet for Valentine's Day! I am obsessed! love love love love!

 Tuesday afternoon, this one started feeling bad.... he was down for the count.  Bruce was okay to stay by his side. 

 Until the dog show came on-- then he had to watch his peeps do their thang. 

 It flat wore him out!

 Wednesday Andy stayed home and he got some MAJOR coloring done.  He was fever free all day, so he WILL be at school tomorrow!

LONG POST! More coming this week, I hope!