Ok so this post is long over due but when you read this you will understand why...
Two Wednesdays ago my poor poor little man got the flu... He went to bed kind of fussy and I thought it was his teeth as they are finally starting to come through. At about one in the AM I was awakened by this strange little cough/gag and it struck me... HE WAS THROWING UP!!! So I sat in bed until the sounds stopped. When I went in to see the damage he was sitting in a puddle of puke. I started heaving and ran to find my peppermint oil.
Side note: I in no way shape or form handle puke well! Not even my own! This is something that Colin always helps with!
So... Back to the bedroom I go. I managed to get Colton undressed and in the tub and his bed cleaned and new sheets put on. I was up with him till four AM by the time he went back to sleep he had thrown up 7 times!! The next morning he appeared to be doing better but ended up throwing up twice more. I've never seen him so sick he couldn't even hold his little head up. I do hope that he does not get the flu again.
Onto the Identity theft... Friday night I got online to pay a few bills and to my disbelief our account was drained of everything thing but 20 dollars! How in the world do people get this information??? I would make a horrible thief because I just don't think that way. So started the phone calls and bank visits. Of course this was going into the weekend so action was limited until Monday...
Monday ahh Monday... Brooke woke up complaining that her tummy hurt but I didn't think to much of it since she still has problems going number two I thought that was her issue. We got ready and I took her to pre-school. When I went to pick her up she was still saying her tummy hurt, we got about half way home and she says, "MOMMY!! I HAVE TO SPIT!" This is what she says when she has to throw up... So I told her to hold back till I could get pulled off to the side of the road I was about 10 seconds to late the moment I opened the door here it came! I don't mean a little it was like turning on a hose with a sprayer!!! Everywhere all over her clothes on the seat, under the seat and it STUNK! I had to keep the windows down and drive super fast home praying that she wouldn't throw up again... or me!
As we are driving Brooke says in a very matter of fact and adult way, "Mom, this is disgusting!" I couldn't help but chuckle and tell her yes it was very nasty! So we made it home and I got her undressed and in the tub and Colton down for a nap... I still had to clean the car....
It took me 2 1/2 hours to clean the car I had to leave and come back because the smell was atrocious! So glad that my mom in law had febreeze and odor cleaner! Brooke only threw up the one time and it had to be in the car...
Thank goodness for my sis in law she brought us soup pedialite and chocolate for me :) Thank you Kristen for helping us out!
Both kids are doing much better by the way and I didn't catch it not sure how that happened because I was knee deep in puke!!!
So now its Tuesday and I have to get back to the Identity theft biz new accounts, changing over payments, and trying to get Colin his paperwork so he can be put on the account. Its now been a week and I think we finally have most of the bugs worked out and are ready to change everything over to the new account. This has been a very trying 10 or so days. I really hope that things will smooth out from here on. I don't know how much more I can handle??!!
Now you know where I have been and whats been going on I do hope my next post is more enjoyable!
xoxo,
Rachel
Today I spent the day with Kristen and the kids. We went to Blast off for Jenna's birthday! It was super fun the kids played well together and we even had pizza and got to play the arcade and earn tickets for prizes!That little stink is six years old now I can't believe how fast the time flies by. I remember her first steps, it was at my apartment when we were celebrating my birthday! What a great gift to give her Aunt! Now she is in kindergarden and growing like a weed both physically and mentally. Happy Birthday my little niece Love you! 
Kristen and I worked on care packages for the guys! Halloween style of course! Colin is in for a scary surprise GLITTER!!! Haha he is so terrified of glitter it cracks me up! So of course I put in a little glitter to keep with the fear factor! A pretend bloddy foot and some toys and treats this box should keep him busy for a few days at least! I enjoy making these packages for him because I can give him a little piece of home and he cherishes that. I'm looking forward to the Christmas package I have a few ideas in mind for him :) 
The first month of him being gone flew by, with all of the sickness, money theft, birthday parties and the holiday I barely noticed that the month is almost over. I pray that with Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approching it will keep me busy and focused. I fear what the new year will bring it always seems to slow down right after Christmas more chick dates and crafts should do the trick! I am thankful to the people in my life you are a constant and keep me going. Love you all dearly! 
