Courtney's turn to get her tonsils out!

Junne 27, 2013

Thursday morning Courtney had her tonsils taken out. Sydney had hers taken out during spring break so we know what we were getting into. Each kid is different that's for sure. Courtney has been a trooper on taking her medicine (tylonel or motrin every 4 hours) and even asks for it  especially in the morning. The day after both Sydney and Samantha had play dates for 4 hours so it was nice to be able to just hang on the couch w her. The worst thing about it is her breath. It's awful! Samantha described it as something dead, then puked on with a bad fart in the air. And I would have to agree with her! I do have to say she has a little more energy and eats a little more then Sydney during her recovery. Is not much but more. Lots of yogurts, Popsicles and jello!

I cant believe these were in her throat...no wonder she had sleep apnea!

I just realized I never posted about Sydneys tonsils. She had hers taken out April 4. It was a little scary not knowing what to expect. She was a great patient though. The recovery was hard and all she wanted to do for a week was nothing but watch tv and read books and snuggle...and the breath. wow! We had no idea that was going to happen. Jon came home from work the first day and he thought the dog poopped in the house. He was looking every where for it. I had to tell him it was her breath and he didnt believe me until he sat down next to her.

track meet!

First track meet of the year and Courtney finally got her first first place ribbon. She tried so hard last year... 50 yard hurdles --Sydney came in second!

Helmet lesson

Sunday night the girls were out on their  scooters. I usually am not a stickler on helmets when they are on the flat parts of the yard but I want them to wear if they decide to go down the hill. Well Courtney thought it look like a lot of fun and went down the hill on our road. I even heard yell that was awesome! Well I wasn't paying to much attention when about 5 minutes later she came in crying and holding her arm. I saw the road rash and told her to go clean it up. I followed her in to the bathroom an that's when I noticed her face. Road rash and a big knot. We wrapped her head up with an ice pack and within 20 minutes the swelling had gone way down. She said she will always wear a helmet from now on and won't be going down the hill again...I highly doubt the last part since she loves going fast and is a little adrenaline junkie! Around the same time Sydney thought riding her bike without shoes was a good idea and ended up trying to stop and stubbed her toe! Great parenting on our part but a few lessons were learned that day!

exercise!

I have "liked" this page on facebook called "the Fit community" A couple months ago. It has a lot inspiring pictures and posts these 30 day challenges. The moth of April I did the 30 day squat challenge and last month I got to day 18 of the plank then memeorial day screwed me all up and I didnt finish...well this month the girls and I (and maybe Jon) are going to do 30 day- ARM, AB,SQUAT and JUMP ROPE! Well I dont know how much of the jump rope I can do after having twins after about 15 jumps I have an urge to pee lol!

Day One went well except I only had three mats and the kids argued over who got which one! they are excited about it so maybe they'll keep me on track and keep doing it!

Fashion

Samantha is quite the fashionista lately. The other day I bought her a few new clothes since the weather  has been so nice and she grew from last summer! I bought her a pair of tie dye capris that she really liked when I gave them to her...today she puts them on and can't find a shirt to wear with them. I did by here a tank top that matched perfectly but she wanted to wear some thing over the tank top. Then she got in her bitchy teenage mode and yells at me "Don't you know nothing matches tie  dye...oh wait never mind you don't know anything about matching just look at what your wearing!" I was wearing black running shorts with great strips and a yellow tee shirt...I didn't think I looked that bad since I was working out after I dropped them off! I know I am not the most fashionable person but I always thought what I wore matched... 

Samantha's PJ party!

 Samantha and I waiting for the the party to begin!

Samantha really wanted a sleepover party but I just couldnt envision 8  2nd graders sleeping! So I suggested a PJ party where all the girls brought their favorite doll and wore their jammies. It was perfect. They all got along great and the 5 hours flew by...

Pizza! I bought 3 cheese pizzas for the girls. Samantha usually eats 3 or 4 pieces and since most of the girls are on the basketball team I figured they all were hungry from playing their game but nope they didnt even finish one pizza! They were all just to excited to eat!

The girls and their dolls!

Craft time! Pillow cases with fabric markers! Samnatha's idea!!

Happy Birthday with the Costco red velvet cake!

Wii Dance!

What a great party!

The twinks spent the evening with their dad boat sushi, dollar tree and a movie!

basketball

Samantha played another season of basketball through the YMCA this year. Soccer is still her favorite sport but she had a great time and she's getting pretty darn good! I think she just likes being with all her friend.