Thanksgiving

We had a nice and relaxing Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving day we visited with my Stepfather, my Mom and family for lunch. We were home by 4:00 and we have been home ever since. Tyler's teeth and gum pain seems to have eased a little so he is napping better.

The day after Thanksgiving I went to Wal-mart at 6:00 with all the other insane people. I've only done that once before. They had one item half price that I wanted to get Kaylee for her birthday so I went again. I woke up at 5:00 but John wouldn't let me leave because Tyler hadn't woke up for his normal early morning feeding. As soon as he did I left. I was going to get her a handheld leapster game but they were out by the time I got there. I ended up getting her a V-tech handheld which is just as good. There were only 3 left! I stood in line longer than I shopped. Everyone at home stayed in there jammies for most of the day. They watched Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving with Dad after we watched the Rebels slaughter the Dogs. Tyler tried out the bath tub seat we got out of storage. I guess Monday I will have to begin getting the house back in order after a week of relaxing.

Kaylee's Doctor Visit

After Kaylee's every 4 weeks allergy visit we went to Chuckie Cheese. She had a good time. The last time we went she was too little to play on a lot of the things. This time she was very excited because she could climb in the tunnels. We were lucky it wasn't too busy because it was Thanksgiving break.

Kaylee's nasal passages were still impacted which means if something isn't done she will have another sinus infection within the week. The doctor increased her nasal spray to two times a day so maybe her nose will drain. He is going to try that for another 4 weeks and if she isn't better he will put her on another extended antibiotic. He will also send her for a CT Scan of her sinuses to see if we are headed for some type of sinus cleaning. He thinks there may be a blockage that is not allowing her sinuses to drain. Until she has a positive allergy skin test he will continue to treat her for chronic sinus infections and non-allergic rhinitis.

Breakthrough

We have teeth. He cut two at the same time. Maybe he can get some relief now. He went for his 6 month shots last Thursday. He weighs 20 lbs 1 oz. He is 27 1/2 inches long. The boy is a monster. I keep asking if I need to be worried that he is going to be a big child but they keep telling me to relax. He is very long which makes him proportioned right for his weight. Also most breast fed babies are big and then they slim down. I am destined to look up to my children when they are teenagers.

Kaylee the Indian Princess

Kaylee's class wore Indian outfits they had made the last day before Thanksgiving break. Her teacher named her "Running Fawn". She also put the following Bible verse: "Be still and know that I am God." Kaylee got in trouble a couple of times last week for not being quiet. I wonder if that verse has some underlying meaning?

Enjoying Outside

Kaylee and I decided to do yard work again when of course Tyler woke up. Clean up turned into play time.

Practicing for the Program

Kaylee has to recite a Bible verse in her preschool's Christmas program. We have been practicing a lot and she is doing very well.

Little Tawana, Little John?

Most people say Kaylee looks just like me. Although she has a lot of her Daddy's features and attitude I might add. We haven't figured out who Tyler looks more like yet. I guess he has some of his Daddy's personality as well because he is always ready to play with a basketball.

Playing on the bed

Why is it that kids love to play on their parents bed? I was trying to get ready to go somewhere when Tyler woke up. Kaylee was having a puppet show behind our pillows when brother crashed the party. She helped me entertain him long enough for me to finish getting ready.

French Camp Basketball

John's first basketball game as the head coach at French Camp Academy was last night. The girls and boys lost but only my a small margin. It was a very exciting time and I'm sure John is glad to have that first behind him. Most teams have a girls coach and a boys coach but John has the responsibility of both and is doing an excellent job. From what I hear the kids respect him and enjoy being around him. Kaylee had a difficult time realizing Daddy was at work and kept wanting to see him. GO PANTHERS!

Yard Clean Up

Kaylee said she wanted to jump in the leaves. It gave me a good excuse to start cleaning the yard. We live in a subdivision called "The Oaks". It is named that for a good reason. There are lots of huge Oak trees all in the neighborhood. Their shade is a blessing in the summer but their leaves are a curse in the fall. Although Kaylee seems to enjoy them. She also enjoys seeing how many acorns she can collect in her bucket.

Memphis Zoo

We took our annual family church trip to the Memphis Zoo on Saturday. Kaylee was so excited and talk about what animals she wanted to see all week. When we got there she was very nervous at first. I guess she didn't realize how close some of the animals could get. The polar bear and the baby giraffe were her favorite this time. The polar bear would charge right at the window so it took her a while to get up the courage to get close. It was chilly and breezy so Tyler stayed bundle in his stroller.

Election Day

Kaylee went with me to vote. She watches "Cory in the House" on the Disney Channel which is about a boy whose Dad is a chef in the White House so they show the President of the United States. When I told her we were going to vote for the President of the US that is the image she saw. She now keeps asking if there are two Presidents. She also recognizes George W. Bush so she is a little confused on who the actual President is. We had a long explanation session so maybe she understands. I had to take a picture of our campaign sign before we took it down.

Tyler is the average size of a 9-10 month old. It is hard to remember that he is only almost 6 months old because he looks and acts so much older. He never misses anything. You would think his head was going to spin off because he watches the kids at Kaylee's school and gym run around. The boy can hardly fit into the carrier car seat but he doesn't sit up by himself yet so I can't switch him to the bigger one or I would have no where to put him when we go to the grocery store. He loves his sister and her hair. He has grabbed handfuls numerous times already.