Sweetest Thing

Jaycee had her first t-ball experience today. I don't think that there is a more ADORABLE thing! Unfortunately Darren and her game overlapped each other, so Jay and I went to hers while Michael stayed with Darren to finish his. There were tons of kids at Jaycee's today. Of course, I pushed my way through to get her to the front! ha ha. She learned to kneel down and ground the ball, stand up and throw back to me, then bat and run the bases. She did so good! Especially when you compare it to the soccer experiences! She hit the ball all by her self like a big girl, head swallowed up by the helmet and all. She ran each base like she was supposed to and didn't even make me carry her or put up a fight. Michael got to see it all, sitting on the sidelines with Darren. I was so happy he did as he has missed all the other ones due to Darren's games and working on the weekends! Once we rounded 3rd and saw the incredible line of 18 month to 2 year olds standing waiting to bat, I decided that since she already got her turn, we were done! She had a lot of fun, got some fresh air and exorcise and learned something new today. For that, I am thankful (and the nap she will take because of it! :) It was the sweetest thing, next to her of course!

No Wonder

So, Lately I haven't been feeling 100%. I have had a cough for 3 weeks now and have had some pretty bad allergy attacks. I finally decided to go to the doctor, feeling that 3 weeks of not being able to smell or taste was enough. Yesterday I went to work, called the doctor and was able to get into the next appointment, 30 minutes from then. I told everyone at work that I would be back, unless I was contagious, but that I would see them in a few. Yeah right!! I was told I have a sinus infection that led to bronchitis, that could possibly be pneumonia, but they couldn't get a good enough read since I cant even take in a full breath without it turning into a violent coughing spell. So here I am, at home with both kids, not feeling too motherly. I have an inhaler that gives me the shakes, nasal spray that tastes like a giant wave of the ocean just hit me in the face, mouth open and all and an antibiotic pill that is the size of a small sub sandwich. I am able to smell a little now, but my taste hasn't come all the way back quite yet. But hey, I try to look at the bright side of things! At least I don't have to hear the sad attempts of my nose whistling as I try to take in a breath through it anymore! Aww, the joys of having allergies in AZ! Despite all, I still managed to clean the kids up and go outside for some fresh air.

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My sicky Grills

What would you know? Jaycee was on an upswing from her fever. I thought she was better! "Thought" being the key word. I am driving down Ironwood this morning when I hear Jaycee cough and then throw up. For all those that have ever driven down this road, you know that unless you have 4WD or are riding a horse, you cant pull over. Jaycee seemed fine right after, laughing and trying to touch Darren with what he called "her stinkies" which was nothing more than her fingers covered with throw up. I cracked the windows, thinking it would help with the smell, but seeing that it was about 5:15 in the morning, it was a little cold. So I rolled them down more and turned the heat all the way up to keep the kids warm.

Either way I looked at it, I was pretty much out of luck. Even if I could have pulled over, I would have had nothing to clean her or change her into it. So we drove to Lisa's where she helped me get Jaycee cleaned up. She seemed better altogether so I am hoping that no news is good news!

Bed Head

My poor grilly! Jaycee had a fever last night. She wouldn't even touch her dinner. I couldn't find the thermometer anywhere but she was burning up! I gave her Motrin, a bath, then put her to bed. Her fever must have broke over night as she woke up with tight ringlet curls that stuck up into the air and came to a point, just like Michael and Darren when they have tossed and turned. So far this morning, she seemed much better.

Darren Day!

It was movie day again with Darren! Because there were not many choices on kid age movies, we went to see Nim's Island. Jaycee got to stay with grandma while Darren, Michael and I went to the Imax. He loved it! There werent many people at all, thankfully, because Darren had a lot to say about what he saw. After the movie, we walked to Native New Yorker for some lunch. Darren wanted wings. Man, that kid knows how to eat him some wings! All in all, it was a great day! What more could I ask for than to see the happiness in Darren's eyes! We need days like this more often!

The Willis Kids

For all the grandparents, family, friends that cant be here to enjoy the kids as much as we get to, this was the perect idea! Finally a way for them to catch up, if you will, on whats been happening in our lives.

Darren is such a sports fan! Who would have thought that he would be into sports as much as Michael and I. He is enjoying playing t-ball and has made friends with everyone on his team. Just what we had hoped for! He goes to practice once a week, then has one game every Saturday. Its a great way for him to get out of the house, socialize, get some exorcise, and take a good long nap for his mom! haha.

Jaycee is also playing sports. Right now, she has 3 weeks of soccer and then will follow up with 3 weeks of t-ball. It has been interesting to say the least! I think I played more soccer than she did. Thankfully, her games are only half an hour! She is not quite as social as Darren, actually, she can be pretty quiet at times, but she loves to play just the same.

As for both kids, they continue to grow and amaze Michael and I. Darren is so quick witted and funny. He loves to make people laugh and will do anything he can to cheer you up and put a smile on your face! Jaycee is full of love and hugs and is definately a mamas girl. She will sit on my lap with her books and just read the day away.