A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That

The kiddos got flu shots this week. I obviously didn't have my head screwed on tight when I thought I could complete this task ALL by myself! I must have blocked the painful memories of last years flu shots when Daddy D was there to help out! Ashton volunteered to go first (repeat from last year). He jumped a little when he got his shot and I could see him thinking about crying by he didn't. Champ! We decided in the car that Bailey would go 2nd. While Ashton was getting his shot Bailey hid under the chair (repeat from last year). I was afraid I was going to have to pull him out myself and drag him to the table, but he only put up a little fight and hopped up and got his shot. He did cry for a few minutes. Lily put up the biggest fight (repeat from last year). She was hoping to get the spray-up-the-nose vaccine but the Dr told us they had used up their current supply earlier in the day. Bad bad luck! She cried and screamed and I tried to lift her up on the table while holding Daisy at the same time. When the nurse got close to her she would cry "NO! No! NO!" Eventually she did get her shot and was fine by the time we left the room! Miss Daisy didn't know what was coming so she was easy to get in to position and she only cried for a minute! Next year I need to remember: TAKE A GROWN-UP HELPER!!!

Miss Daisy is 13 months old. I had the customary photo shoot complete with trying to get her to keep the dang headband ON HER HEAD. I try to tell her that she needs a little something on her head to break up all the.....head! (when is this girl gonna get some hair?) She prefers the look below which is not helpful in keeping strangers from thinking she is a boy!

There is something living in the bush in our front yard. Whenever I get out of the car and can hear it rustling around. I wasn't too freaked out until my Mom put crazy ideas in my head about all the different animals that could be in there! Here are some of the choices:

1. lizard (I'm ok with this option)

2. mouse (yuck)

3. frog (only slightly ok)

4. snake (please, no no no)

Care to take a guess? The other day, I grabbed a handful of rocks, then ran back to the front door to throw them at the bush in an attempt to dislodge the occupant. Whatever is in there prefers to stay hidden. Daddy D says he is going to trim the bush this weekend and I will try to get a picture, from a safe distance away, and let you know what it is!

And finally, we have a new member of the family. Cousin Cooper was born September 18. The kids were so excited to meet him but had to wait until he came home from the hospital. He is so cute. We all love him!