Our Weekend in Pictures

Well, kids. This weekend was a rosy one for our family. Roseola went through Gracie’s class at school and so, naturally, Gracie was kind enough to bring it home and share it with her brother. Roseola isn’t too bad actually. It’s like a bad cold, but with extra high fevers (Gracie’s hovered around 103 for three days) and then a nasty little rash when that fever finally breaks. It hasn’t been horrible for either of them, but it certainly put the breaks on several of our weekend plans.

So, what DID we do this weekend?

On Friday night, Bean started running the dreaded fever (am I the only mom out there who hates fevers? I can handle throwing up or poop or viruses or whatever you throw at me, but fevers make me so darn nervous! Yuck!) so, Chris broke out the Wii and after Gracie went to bed, he and Chris stayed up for a little bit bowling and golfing.

Saturday Chris had to work and Gracie was really not feeling good and slept most of the time, so Bean and I had almost the whole day to ourselves. We colored, watched football, ate peanuts right out of the shell, and dive bombed army soldiers from the top of our stairs. It was a really laid back, quiet day and I was so happy to spend a day with my favorite little boy.

Late Saturday afternoon, Gracie hit a big milestone when she woke up from her nap. She sat in the high chair for the first time and had a little dinner.

She loved her little chair and on Sunday morning, she pulled it right up to the breakfast table and ate with us like a big girl. It was so sweet!

Bean was not so happy about her joining the kitchen table. According to him, it’s for big boys only.

He warmed up a little later though when he realized she couldn’t reach his bowl of Cheerios.

Sunday afternoon, both the kids and I were getting stir crazy. We’d been in the house since Thursday afternoon. We needed OUT. So, Chris hung our baby swing in the backyard for us and we spent a couple hours getting some sunshine. According to my dad, that is better for you than any medicine. I think he’s on to something…

All in all, it was a nice, slow weekend, which is just what the kiddies needed. By today, Bean was ready to go back to school and Gracie has no rash or fever, but I did keep her home an extra day just to be safe. I’m glad everyone is feeling better, but I have to say that forced slow weekends at home aren’t too shabby…

26 Comments

Alaina

October 17, 2011 at 3:12 pm Reply

Fevers make me nervous too! I’m glad everyone is rested up and feeling better. And good for Gracie for eating like a big girl! That’s a huge milestone!

Jenna@CallHerHappy

October 17, 2011 at 3:14 pm Reply

I agree. It seems like everything is always go go go. Sometimes I even think being sick is God’s way of telling us we need to slow down and take a break!

Lindsay (Young Married Mom)

October 17, 2011 at 3:20 pm Reply

Ahh, those photos on the swing especially are so sweet. I remember my big brother pushing me in the backyard when I was little (not that little) too!

Katy @ MonsterProof

October 17, 2011 at 3:28 pm Reply

HATE fevers. SO scary. Glad everyone’s doing better!

Kattrina

October 17, 2011 at 3:30 pm Reply

One of the kids my sister watches infected everyone (my sister, her two kids, and her husband) with hand, foot, and mouth disease. She had a pretty bad weekend too!

Rachel @ Lines Across

October 17, 2011 at 3:38 pm Reply

Aww… I love those pictures of Gracie in the swing. What a beautiful smile!

Sandy

October 17, 2011 at 3:57 pm Reply

two words…BABY FEET!!! love em’ =o)

jenn@browneyedandblsd

October 17, 2011 at 4:03 pm Reply

See, I can’t handle puke. Maybe in babies but certainly not in kids and adults. I’ve already told my husband puke falls into his responsibilies. Glad the kiddos are feeling better though!

Laura @ Casa del Hansen

October 17, 2011 at 4:21 pm Reply

I’m glad the sunshine helps and that the babies are feeling better (do you feel better/more relaxed or was it too stressful?)! As always, I can’t decide what pic is my favorite – peekaboo at dinner or grinning on the swing – Bean and Gracie both love hamming it up so much. Such sweethearts…and how awesome of Chris to hang the swing!

Mindee@ourfrontdoor

October 17, 2011 at 4:25 pm Reply

Oh my goodness – Gracie is looking more and more like you. Sorry about the sick kids. Glad it was nothing serious.

Jamie

October 17, 2011 at 4:28 pm Reply

We need one of those swings! I have seen them all over the place but didn’t think to get one for my Owen until I read your blog. Do you (or anyone reading this) happen to know how long babies use it? My son is almost nine months, and I don’t want to buy it if he will grow out of it soon. Thanks for the inspiration, Katie!

Jamie

October 17, 2011 at 4:31 pm Reply

Oh my goodness … I just read the rest of the post saw that Bean is in the swing. Never mind – question answered!

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Grandma

October 17, 2011 at 6:16 pm Reply

Sweetest post, EVER!!!!!

Rebecca

October 17, 2011 at 6:35 pm Reply

Love slow weekends with the family. Just nice.

Nate's Mom @ Nate is Great

October 17, 2011 at 6:48 pm Reply

Way to take turns in the swing, Beanman!!!! The photo of Bean covering his eyes because his sister sat at the table is too stinkin’ cute! Please tell me that you colored some of those Mr. Potato Head posters. Is Bean really that good at coloring in the lines already?!?

Katie

October 17, 2011 at 6:49 pm Reply

gracie is getting to look SO much like you.

Rebecca @ The Reluctant Housewife

October 17, 2011 at 8:35 pm Reply

so glad tat everybody is feeling better!

Waiting for Bulgaria

October 17, 2011 at 8:36 pm Reply

I hate fevers too. Especially, when you don’t know why they have them. I can’t sleep at night when my son has a fever and usually end up either putting him in bed with us or sleeping in his room. Hope both kiddos are feeling much better. 🙂

Rachel @ The Ongoing Planner

October 17, 2011 at 8:55 pm Reply

Sounds like you made the best out of everyone being sick! Great pics too 🙂

Holly

October 17, 2011 at 9:00 pm Reply

Ha! I completely agree about the sunshine. My mom says most problems can be solved by sitting on a porch swing outside!

Jen @ Caved In

October 18, 2011 at 8:48 am Reply

We haven’t had to deal with any fevers yet but I’m sure our time is coming. Glad your little peanuts are feeling better. And I love the swing! It’s such a simple thing but it’s one of the reasons I don’t like our new neighborhood, there aren’t any established trees for those things.

Chloe

October 18, 2011 at 7:47 pm Reply

Random, but I just realized we have the same coffee table. My husband decided beer cap it up for the man cave. In the process he sanded down the coffee table and stained it darker, and it looks like an entirely different table. Sooo I stole it back. Just thought I’d share.