Proof!

It's official! I'm allergic to dust, weeds, trees, grass, and (sniff sniff) dogs.

For years now, I've struggled every spring and fall with "seasonal allergies". I think it started when I was in college. When I would come back to the Lowcountry on breaks from school, I started having allergic reactions. By far my worst symptom is ITCHY eyes! I mean, like you'd feel better if you could literally scratch your eyeballs out of your head. That itchy. I also have the sneezing, runny nose, cough, etc that go with the territory. I've tried numerous medications over the years, but nothing REALLY worked. So, finally my doctor recommended that I see an allergy specialist. I went for my skin testing this week and well, the proof is in the pictures! Allergic?? I think yes!!! I spared you the photo of my back, but it looked like my arm below. It didn't hurt...it just ITCHED LIKE CRAZY! And I wasn't allowed to scratch!

I'm an excellent candidate for allergy shots! BUT...because I'm only in this region for a few more months, it doesn't make sense to start them because it can take 6-12 months to regulate the injections. Bummer. I was really looking forward to the shots. Seriously. So, we've changed my medications a little and I'm hopeful that the next big season (midsummer weeds per the doc) will be much more bearable.

And the best feeling comes from knowing that I really do have these allergies; not because I want allergies. I certainly do NOT want them.  But because it validates what I've been feeling for all of these years.

Mother's Day

I had the pleasure to go with Boo to school earlier this week for a little Mother's Day celebration. He made me a necklace (which I'm to wear day and night for ever and ever and ever), they sang some songs and we had a little snack together. It was a lot of fun. 

I was able to celebrate Mother's Day this year with our Mothers! We joined Granny and family out for dinner on Saturday for Mother's Eve. And we were able to spend time with BeBe, Mama Love and family today.

We are blessed to have these great ladies in our lives. They love on us and support and nurture us through every step we make. Still.  And we're in our thirties. The job is never done, is it?

Thank you!!! We love and admire and you all so much.

I leave you with some video clips of Boo singing at school.

One more thing...I might "complain" a lot about the daily grind. But make no mistake, I love these little ones with all of my heart!

Blogkeeping: Boo Says the Darndest Things

Okay, this should get me caught up for the most part.

I'm glad I told you all that I was going to do it, because it's holding me accountable. I've been writing these down as we go along, I just needed to take the time to consolidate them. For your reading pleasure, I present to you some of the things Boo has come up with lately.

1.  One night after I finished putting Bit to bed, I came into the den and Boo was standing there beside the coffee table. He was saying, "Mama, the coffee table just did this all by itself."
Hmmm. Really, Boo? Really?? Lol.

He just looks guilty, doesn't he?

2.We've all been suffering from allergies and as a result we've all been suffering from runny noses. Boo has been frustrated by this at night when trying to sleep. I totally understand. I was telling him that it will eventually go away. And he said, "But how is my runny nose going to go away if it doesn't have feet?"  Well...

3.  After a long and trying day with Boo, I asked him why he had acted the way he had that day. His response was, "Um, I think it was because it was foggy outside."
Oh boy, let the excuses begin! Lol. And let the record show that it was NOT foggy that day.

4. A few days after Easter, this transpired:

BOO: I'll be Jesus and you can be the dead.

ME: The dead?

BOO: Yes, the dead.

ME: okay?

BOO: Have you been making bad choices?

ME: Yes (wondering where this was going).

BOO: Well, I am Jesus and I will help you make good choices.

ME: Oh, okay, thank you.

BOO: (an aside) No, mama...you have to put me in jail (remember...he's Jesus).

ME: oh, okay...yes...Jesus, you are not who you say you are!

BOO: Yes, I am. God sent me to visit you.

ME: No, you must go to jail...

BOO: (arms splayed and pretending to be on the cross )...Can I go to earth now?

ME: Uh, yeah?

BOO: (falls to the ground)...I'm Jesus and I'm here to visit you.

Me: Thank you!

BOO: Do you want to come to heaven to visit me? I will go to heaven and one day you and Bit can come. Daddy is working, so he can't come yet. Don't worry, God and Jesus have really long arms to reach down from heaven to get you.

ME: Oh, that sounds interesting.

BOO: You can come visit if you want and look around.

ME: okay.

NOW WE'RE IN HEAVEN...

BOO: You can look around. There are lots of things in heaven.

ME: Tell me what is here, please.

BOO: Look at all of the flowers!

ME: Oh, yes the flowers are beautiful

BOO: Yes, it's beautiful in heaven.

BOO: Um...there are no bees in heaven. So  they won't pinch you.

ME: Do you have a house? Where do you live?

BOO: My house is on earth. My house is the church. Everyone can come to church to learn about God.

Me: Oh.

Boo: I have a Mom...her name is Mary.

BOO: I have a sister...her name is Violet (pointing to Bit's toy dog). Violet likes to pretend to be an astronaut and likes to fly into space and be an alien.

ME: Oh, so Jesus has a sister named Violet?

Boo: Yes, and I take swimming lessons with God.

THE END.

5.  Some not so cute things he's come up with lately is lying. He learned how to lie. I guess learning to pretend means you learn there are alternatives to the truth. After I watched him climb over the back of the couch and fall and almost get hurt, he bold face lied about what he had done 4 times! FOUR! After I repeatedly told him that the most important thing was to tell the truth. I wasn't yelling or being mean. I really wanted him to understand that he needed to tell me what happened. Even if it was a result of a bad choice. And he continued to lie!! Is this normal??? What am I to do???!!!

Oh yeah, I think he was lying about the coffee table too. I don't think it really did that by itself. Ha!

Blogkeeping: Videos

I told you it's been a while. Get the popcorn ready and settle in for 9 clips!

Lil Bit and Violet singing.
Melt my heart.

Letters from B-man.

This was hiding on my camera from back in March.
She's changed so much.

Lil Bit and Violet on a stroll.

All of her tricks.

Army Boo.

4 wheelin'





Ahh, country life is good.

GOAL!

The End.

 

Blogkeeping: Photos

 

 

 

I've been so behind on updating the blog. So, it's blog keeping time. Today I'll be posting a bunch of photos that have been waiting patiently in my camera to be uploaded to the computer. Tomorrow (or later today if I'm feeling spry) I'll post some videos, and Saturday I'll be posting Boo-isms. That's my intent anyway. So, let's get started.

Boo in his uniform.
Foreshadowing of video to come.

Bit found a friend...herself.
Hehehe.

Three on the 4-wheeler now.
Video to come.
I don't know why this is so far below the photo.

End of year soccer party.

Complete with trophies.

The Mighty Dinos

Cupcakes from soccer party.
Why did I think eating them in the car on the way home would be a good idea?
Lol!

 

Practicing his aim with PawPaw.

Our gifts for teacher appreciation week.

Whew, that feels good. I've been stressed about all of the pics on my camera waiting to be uploaded to the computer and eventually to the blog. Next up...videos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Half Way

Well, we made it to the five month mark. I'm reminded daily how much of a blessing it has been to be with our family during this deployment. I'm reminded this week b/c B-man's family kept the kiddos overnight so that I could attend one of my cousin's weddings. It's been a long time since I've been to a family wedding. So fun.  I've also been sick this week and Lil Bit hasn't really been herself either. BeBe and PawPaw were also gracious enough to let the grands stay overnight with them as well so I could rest. This sinus infection really put me down.  Aunt R is also on the way to watch the babes so I can go to the grocery store. Wahoo!

Five months down, five to go! The length of this deployment is is also a welcome change to our usual countdown. I can't even tell you how much of a morale boost it is to only be dealing with a 10 month deployment vs. a 12 month deployment. It might not seem like it should matter that much, but it's a huge difference to us. Those last 2 months of a 12 month deployment are brutal. I'm sure the last 2 months of a 10 month deployment are brutal too, but I'll take it! 

Love you B-man!!! Be careful!!!