5 on Friday: November 6, 2015

1.  Turning Circles

Another week, another illness for Mr. Brady.  This week the little guy was diagnosed with strep throat and due to high fevers and his behavior, they placed a catheter to gather a urine sample.  The cultured results from that sample were….(we’re still waiting!)

This is the third round of antibiotics for Brady yet somehow he continues to become ill.  His procedure was on October 5^th with his first round of antibiotics beginning on October 3^rd.  Today is November 6^th, so it has been exactly 35 days since that first dose.  When I calculated this all out, Brady has been on antibiotics for 24 days out of those 35.

What is happening?!  Well, our pediatrician and a clinical team at Iowa City are wondering the same thing.  Not too comforting for this momma.  I am ready for some clear cut answers.

The Hubs Puts On Whatever Socks He Can Find When The Need To Get To The Doctor Is Urgent...Poor Boy!

2.  A Fave

When I have products or items that I really like, I want to pass on the memo to others.  This lotion is everything.  I went to an Aveda salon in Omaha and they would always give me a hand massage before my cut/color (smart marketing, huh?).  I fell in love with the lotion then and have used it here and there ever since.  I just got a new bottle in October, hence the pink embellishments.  It’s the perfect fresh scent!

3.  War-drobe

I don’t know about you ladies out there, but my wardrobe needs a revamping!  I feel like seasons come and go so quickly and even though I want to make some purchases, I lack at doing so and then I find myself back to that season with the same old, same old!  I want to get some new, reasonable, items in my closet.  I follow some fashion bloggers for inspiration and clothing ideas.  Lately I have “liked” a few to see where they purchased their duds.  I stumbled across this cardigan sweater/coat that I knew was the IT piece!  I am in love, I have made up my mind it’s going to be my newest investment, and then…I realize its $895.  Say what?  I don’t think so.  So much for “everyday” items from that gal, ha!  Looks like I will attempt to find a duplicate of that cardigan!  Is anyone else playing war with their wardrobe these days?  Suggestions welcome!

Side Note:  I have been wearing a different bracelet since my “Tessa” one broke and yesterday I broke the replacement one taking off my gloves at the clinic!  Now I’m really bracelet naked. L

4.  Glasses

I have had a few people comment lately that they had no idea that I wore glasses!  Yep, I’ve had them since the 7^th grade actually.  I realized this month, actually quite often thanks to Tess who wants me to show her some gymnastics moves ;), that I’m getting old.  And what that means is, so are my eyes!  I find myself wearing my specks every day for nearly all activities besides driving.  Eek!  #gettingoldisn’tfun

5.  In-Laws

The in-laws flew in from California last night for a long weekend.  I love having family visit!  We’re sure to have an awesome weekend together even though there isn’t anything particular that we are going to do.  Sometimes those are the best weekends though, right?  With their early morning flight, time change differences, and daylight savings….this was my sight before I took off for the clinic this morning.  Pretty precious!

Have a great first weekend of November folks!

Halloween Recap 2015

I know I am a bit late in posting these but we've had a crazy week regarding Mr. Brady yet again.  I'll talk more about that later.  For now, let's chat Halloween!

 

To kick off the start of the festivities, the kids and I met up with my cousin and her family for a trick or treat experience at the zoo.  I know I chatted about this in my last 5 on Friday but didn't want to spill the surprise on the kids' costumes too early.  Here are some photos from that event.

 

 



I Love These Kids!



In our little town we celebrate Beggar's Night which is literally just a Halloween celebration on the Eve of Halloween.  So, our activities were on Friday night.  I left work around 3pm so we could have dinner in our tummies before the candy binge began.  After dinner, I did quick baths for the kids and got them into their costumes.  Miss Tess was a butterfly and Mr. Brady was Santa Claus.  For the record, both kiddos picked their costumes this year despite my attempt at coordinating outfits.  You may remember reading that they were either going to be The Princess & The Frog or a fisherman with his goldfish.  Mommy lost the battle with her two very strong opinionated children.  Honestly though, what two year old wants to be Santa?  He doesn't even understand this yet so I cannot for the life of me figure out where this idea came from.  I found a costume, it worked, and I loved it!

 

Now, I'm not sure Brady loved it once he realized there was a hat and beard involved!  The first few pictures were not easy to take.  Once we left for trick-or-treating he wouldn't let me take them off!  It was sort of like when you dress up a dog in a costume and they don't move---that was Brady for about 20 minutes.  I never laughed so hard!  Eventually the little dude would turn his head and walk to the houses.

One idea that never occurred to me was how the other little kids may be confused about seeing "santa."  I had two different situations of little ones coming up to Brady and saying "Santa?" as they pointed to him.  Even though I wasn't prepared for the confusion, I was quick to explain that he wasn't the real santa.  

Note to self: when considering costumes for next year, imagine them from the view of a child. 

 

All in all, it was a great Halloween evening complete with costumes, candy, friends, family, and lots of fun!  I hope everyone had just as wonderful of a time!