Our Week in Pictures

I am so happy that I could jump up and down!  The reason for my happiness is that Kate seems to be back to herself, finally.  The croup, ear infection, respiratory inflammation, medication, and stomach issues are all done and over with, and Kate sat down in the tub and enjoyed her bath tonight!  She didn't want to get out of the tub!  Yippee!

Earlier this week, she was still feeling crummy and her little cheeks were so red; I think the red cheeks and the stomach issues were a reaction to the medication she was taking.

While she wanted to be held most of the time, Kate did play on her own a little this week; she enjoyed our bin of animals.  We have had these since Collin was about Kate's age; I'm glad we kept them.

She liked the animal magnets too.

Collin and Reagan had two days of activities in school to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday.  The whole school participated in Read Across America.

They focused on Horton Hears A Who and turned pencils into clover with specks of dust on top.
Different grades worked together on Seuss activities that included reading, crafts, and games.  Collin and Reagan enjoyed all of it.

For the first time in years, I didn't do anything at home to honor Dr. Seuss on his birthday.  Next year!  We do read a lot of Seuss and always make time for oobleck in the summer;  Dr. Seuss is celebrated in our home all year long!  There, I feel better now!

Reagan is still enjoying gymnastics.  Today, her group worked on bars and beam.  She is SO close to getting over the bar without help.

This Quinoa Pesto with Vegetables from My Whole Food Life was a HUGE hit in our house this week.  Tom, Reagan, Kate, and I all LOVED it.  Collin and Tyler aren't so great at trying foods; it's too bad, they missed a delicious meal.  Kate and Reagan kept asking for more!