A reason for this busy season.

This winter has been the worst I've ever experienced in the way of sickness. Since November there has been at least one member of this family with a disease of some sort. Mostly it's been colds, with gallons of snot and much coughing. But we've also had our fair share of puke and diarhea. In fact I've been nauseous and pukey since Saturday night, for the third time this winter, plus I'm at the last stage of a cold. Rob is at the beginning stage of a cold. Ian is almost at the end of a cold (much snot and coughing but no more fever and he's bouncing off the walls again). After two weeks of a cold Jayden has developed "something in his lungs" (direct quote from doctor), is on his third straight day of fever that Tylenol is barely keeping in check, and is now on bright pink antibiotics that will hopefully get him back to his perky self instead of the whiny baby that only wants to be held ALL DAY LONG. As much as I love the cuddles, Jayden is a cuddly baby at the best of times, and right now it's more a sign that things are just not right with his little self.

Ever since Ian was born, January/February seem to be marked by the illnesses we've suffered. But I always forget, or hope that it won't be like that "this year". And really, this year has been the worst yet. I sincerely pray it doesn't get worse than this next year.

Oh yeah! Today is IAN'S 3RD BIRTHDAY!!!!!
He and his daddy went to spend time with Rob's family so Jayden and I can get some rest. The amount of energy Ian has is almost insulting to me, especially since I've been surviving on one piece of toast and a glass of juice a day for the last 5 days and I don't have much energy to speak of. So I will do a proper birthday post for him after Saturday, which is going to be his very first kid's party. Including my two boys, there will be TEN boys here on Saturday (as long as we aren't dead by then), and so far the forecast is for rain which is not so good for the soccer game we have planned. Wish us luck, and good health. :)

Mexico Pics...finally!

No, we did not decide to stay and live in Mexico. It was tempting, but we did come home. We've just been so so so so sososo busy that I haven't had a chance to update in ages. In fact, I'm not even at home right now. I'm at my parents, but I have some down time now while Jayden naps and Ian watches a DVD. So here we go...

The view from our balcony.

Rob at Chichen itza.


Swimming in the cenote.


Heidi at Chichen itza.


Rob on Isla Mujeres.

Travis and Karen and Rob in the golf cart we drove around on Isla Mujeres.



It was amazing how much we enjoyed spending time without our kids. We did miss them, just not that much. Sleeping in. Sitting and enjoying an entire cup of coffee in the morning. An afternoon nap everyday. No poopy diapers. No tantrums. ((sigh)) I still dream about Mexico. The sun, the warmth and humidity (which makes my hair curly and my skin feel so good).

We had an awesome time. I can't wait to do it again next year. ;)

(Karen takes way better pictures than I do. Check out the Bonds link on the side, look in January to see her gorgeous shots from Mexico.)