2008 NC Fair

Well, we went to the fair. It is always a fun time, and this year was nice and cold! We got there at 1pm and walked around a little bit while we waited for Marcus and Mary Helen. Ragno kept asking where TJ was and if he was there yet. Poor Ragno had a cold and he was coughing a lot, and his cheeks were chapped, but it looked a lot worse then it was. I also got some dirty looks from other mothers, but I just ignored them since what are they thinking if they bring their kids to the fair and don't expect germs?! Really the only reason we go to the fair is for all the food. The funny thing is though that I got chicken tenders and cheese fries to share with Ragno and May Lynn, Neko got a chicken wrap and a pizza slice, and that's about as adventerous as we got. I did get cotton candy and a fried Snickers(I asked for a Milky Way) as we left. Ragno was old enough to want to go on all the transportation rides-Trains, planes and automobiles. We went on so many rides, and there are some that were boring(of course) and some that scared me, even when I wasn't on them! May Lynn just wanted to be with Oma and Naomi, she won a few prizes at the little fishing game, but really she just walked around. That night and the next morning she kept rubbing her legs and complaining that they hurt! We went into the building with all the animals and veggies, and got pictures by the biggest pumpkin. But the best part was when Naomi, Marcus, Ragno, TJ, May Lynn and Gavin and I went on the Ferris Wheel. I wanted to go with Neko, but couldn't because he had to leave for a while, so I made Ragno go with me, and we all ended up in the same "bucket" which was cool with me. On the way up, when we stopped to let people on and off, Marcus and I remembered that we don't like heights or the rocking. We were holding onto that rail for dear life, and when it jerked or NAOMI rocked it a little, we flipped out a little. Marcus was ok with it before I was, but once it got going and didn't stop, I was fine, too. The thing that gets me is I can imagine someone falling out, and it terrifies me. But I still like the Ferris Wheel, so I guess that's all that matters! One more thing, the prices are outrageous!!! Six bucks for lemonade!!

Happy Birthday Mary Helen!!

Oh Baby...

I have been working on Christmas presents today. I am really excited for our ideas. I wanted to get them all finished and sent before the baby is born, then I won't have to have Mommy brain about it and forget until the week before. We are probably going to give Neko's parents theirs soon so they can have it for Thanksgiving, so I will be able to tell what it was and give updates. I really wish I could post pics!!

Cuts continued...

Thank you to all those who gave me your wise advice. I feel so much better having heard stories and they ALL turned out fine. May Lynn is doing fine, Now we just have to try to get the tiny splinters out of her teeny hands...

Scouts and Cuts

Well, we are looking for an 11-year old scout leader. It is a hard bill to fit. We only have a few boys, but they are so young! I taught them last night, the primary presidency is switching off until we get someone permanent. I almost went crazy. I deal with two kids under three all day, every day and I am pregnant, but I almost couldn't handle the three boys. Part of it was that one of them is baby crazy and I had to bring the kids, but I still was very glad to get in the car. I hope we get a special person to help us before I have to do it again.
Later that night while we were waiting for Neko to finish his stuff, Ragno and May Lynn were playing in the gym with balls. It was really cute, Ragno would throw the ball and May Lynn would chase after him and sometimes got it! But poor May fell down and started bleeding. It wasn't a big deal, just a little cut and she stopped crying very quickly. But late this morning I noticed her mouth was a little funny. The piece of skin that connects the upper gums to the lip was cut. So I just called the pediatrician to see if I should take her to the dentist or bring her in. They said take her to the ER because they have the equipment to fix it or refer us to her dentist. It hasn't bothered her. I hope it's nothing too serious, I haven't had any bad feelings or anything, so I think it will be OK. Has this ever happened to anyone else? Neko keeps telling me not to worry, it happened to him a few times, but it still kinda bothers me.