August 28

I was just looking at some of my old posts and I realized that I have misspelled like a million words! Hello there is spell check. I look like a moron! I am having trouble coming up with my paper. I have to write a paper about my philosophy. My what??? do I have one????

Saturday

nothing much here this weekend. Brenna and the kids came and spent the night sat night. the kids had a blast. We took them to the park to run around and Kinsey and Bowie were so cute. They were going after the soccer ball. Sat night Brenna tried to teach me how to knit. I really want to learn but I can't figure it out. I can cast on or whatever its called but that's as far as I got. Anyway I am thrilled that I just dejunked my desk it looks sooooo nice. HAHAAAA

Kelli's 1st day of school

Well I started back to school Tuesday. Ugh how I hate it. It's nice to think about something else for a change but I like being at home. But school has to be done there is no alternative I will get that degree no matter what. It was funny. I am like one of the older students in my classes. In my psychology class we were supposed to stand in front of the class(ugh) and tell our name and what high school we are coming from and what animal we are most like(???????REALLY?????REALLY!!!!!?????) Everyone was" I am Barbie from Kell High School class of 2008" blah blah blah and yes there really was a Barbie. When it came my turn I said I am Kelli and I graduated a long time ago. 12 years ago. And I do not know what animal I would be. kind of funny I think. that animal deal. There were actually 2 girls sitting behind me arguing about the animal and them some other girl said the one girls animal and she was like she stole my animal! and actually whined for a few minutes. out loud. I hate the classes like this where everyone is fresh out of high school its very annoying. I am sure they think I am a huge dork but whatever. One of my classes this passed spring semester the people were talking about where they were going for spring break. I am like what is that? hahahaaaaa. In my Spanish class the teacher only spoke in Spanish. I am looking around thinking isn't this beginner Spanish?? and then don't you know she looked right at me and asked me some long question in Spanish. I'm like WHAAAAAAT?????? can you slow that down a bit? I actually figured it out but LORD am I a little worried about this class. My closest thing to knowing Spanish is going to Walmart on Saturday. I can't wait till I can speak Spanish fluently. It will happen one day.I also joined Spanish club. Not really my thing but maybe it will help me learn Spanish better. Also I have a test already tomorrow and I went to the bookstore and they are out of my book! AAHHHH . oh well what are you gonna do. I am glad I am in school. Even if I whine about it I like the feeling I am being productive with my life.

The Yucky Sun

My sister is so funny she calls my family the Addams family. I think that is the funniest thing. What she is referring to is the fact we hate the summer and we are slightly depressed when spring comes cause that means summer is just around the corner. We prefer cloudy cold days. When I wake up in the morning and see no sun and its a cloudy day I feel invigorated and excited about the day. And whats even better is when its cold. Some of my favorite pictures, painting etc are of winter. When the trees are bare and there is white snow on the ground and no sun. I think those are beautiful. I honestly do. It looks calm, clean and relaxing. Like you can breathe. I remember when I was in the 4th grade my friend told me there was something really wrong with me and maybe I needed to see a dr because I hate the sun. She was so mad at me and disgusted. Funny. I think some of it has to do with my eyes. I have REALLY light sensitive eyes. I HAVE to wear sunglasses even on cloudy days. Sometimes it is dark enough I don't have to. And there are times I am in a restaurant or mall and its too bright with the sun coming in from the windows I have to put sunglasses on. I am sure people think I am thinking I am too cool for school but it just a necessity. Otherwise I run the risk of a headache or even worse a migraine. the other thing I think it has to do with is my EXTREME hatred for heat. I hate the heat I cant stand it. It makes me cranky, tired, beat down, depressed, sick. I mean it really makes me feel ill. When people come to my house they joke they need to bring a jacket. I keep it really cold. We also run fans on top of the ac. Even in winter I still have my ceiling fan on in my room. I like the way cold air feels on my face. In winter I rarely use a coat. I love winter clothes. I love sweatshirts, sweaters, jeans, clogs. Oh how I live in the WRONG place. Shawn and I joke we need to move to Seattle or somewhere where its dark. Really I think the only reason we don't is my family is here. In the deep, sweaty, HOT, humid, SUNNY south.

everybody is feeling better

we went to the neurologist yesterday and they said they are almost certain it's Bell's Palsy. That is a good thing. We do have a MRI scheduled for friday just to recheck everything. Shawn is so happy he feels like a giant weight has been lifted. The face paralysis is not so fun but he knows its way better than what could have been.

Keelin started school Monday. I was soooooo nervous for my baby. Her first day of 1st grade in a new school where she didn't know anyone. This school is very different than what she is used to. It is a private Christian school with VERY traditional values. It is a very structured school with lots of rules. And it is a long day they start at 7:55 and get out at 3pm. I do like that they have old fashioned values. I am so tired of seeing little girls dressing and acting like teenagers. They aren't little girls anymore. I think it is the parents fault. I guess parents do not filter things for their children. But then again I have not kept my daughter in the dark but I think I let her know whats acceptable for a girl her age and whats not. Like I would not let her have a Bratz doll, that just goes along with the little girl teenager thing. I encourage her to dress like a 6 year old. I have seen little girls the same age in belly shirts and low rise jeans with platform sandals! I like the fact that Keelin is getting a Christian education because I do not get to church on Sundays like I should and I like that she will still get the knowledge. They also have a mandatory church service every Thursday during school. They have a special uniform for that day. I was so happy when she got in the car Monday and told me she had the "bestest day of her whole life!" she said she made 6 new friends and she loved her teacher. So I am happy. Today she still loved it. She said some of the kids were cranky today I just told her that the kids are probably tired and trying to get used to getting up so early.

Kinsey looks OK today. i am still worried she still has the rash but not nearly as severe as it was. I guess maybe its just going to take awhile. The picture of her was before they got to thir worst. Also the flash kept muting them abit but you get the picture. It has been an eventful past week. I am greatful for everyone in my life. I love my family. This stuff really makes you think about all the scary stuff. I think Shawn and I are closer than ever. We had a talk I thought I wouldn't have till I was old and gray. Anyway.............I am a little sad my summer break is almost over. I have to start school again next tuesday. BOOHOO. Oh well. I am excited about my psychology class. I already took advanced psych and loved it so bring on the psych class!

This past week..........

Well I think everyone that reads this knows what all has been going on at my house this past week. Shawn is feeling ok. He is very frustrated and mad. I guess you would be when your face is not working the way you want it to. His speach has gotten worse, but the dr said that might happen. And his poor eye. I have bought all kinds of stuff to help it but nothing is working. I cant wait to get to the neurologist to see what all they say and what we can do for these side effects. We are very blessed to have great family and friends that have prayed for us. I think our prayers have been answered and are pretty sure it was not a stroke.
Kinsey is now feeling a bit better. I decided to go with my instincts and take her to the hospital yesterday. She has had a killer rash and I mean killer. So startling I could not take her out of the house. I took her to the pediatrician twice and a specialist once. At the 12th day I had had it and she was miserable and the rash had gotten about 100 times worse than the day before. I took her to the childrens hospital in Atlanta and they were a bit horrified and rushed us right back. (second time this week I have gone to a hospital and not had to wait in the waiting room, not a good feeling!) They diagnosed her and bascially she is having a reaction to something and it could be her vaccinations she had 12 days ago. Not the vaccine itself but what they use to make them, And her body was trying to attack it but was in hives and it was feeding off itself and thats why it was getting worse and worse. So now we are on steroids and some other meds and are 50% better today!!!!!!! So we are now I think on the upswing of things!! hooray!

next to the last summer weekend

Keelin starts back to school Aug 11 which is only a week away. This weekend was the tax free weekend so we decided we were going to get all out school stuff. Keelin had to get her new uniforms which are soooooo cute I love the plaid jumpers with the little white blouse and socks and mary janes. Keelin was bouncing off the walls. She loves school and is sooo excited to start back and loves getting new school stuff. She loves her new uniforms. I can't wait to post a picture of her in her new jumper. She had to pick out a new book bag and lunch box. It was kind of difficult. Her school does not allow you to have book bags or lunch boxes that have anything that has to do with rock,rap,country music, hollywood, or anything to do with the counter culture of today. There words not mine. I have to say I was perplexed as to what the counter culture would be. Does that include Hello Kitty? My Little Pony? I was lost and almost all the choices were Hannah Montana, High School Muscial, Hello Kitty, Little Pets, Disney stuff. I didnt know what was Hollywood or counter culture I was so confused. So we opted for pink polka dots. And a butterfly lunch box. Hopefully those things are ok???????? Its hard to explain that to a 6 year old. But we are very excited about her new school. Our parent student orientation is this Wednesday so that will be neat to get to meet the other kids and teachers.
Kinsey has had a weird rash since last tuesday. I took her to the Dr and she said it is a virus and in little kids it can come out in a rash. Well let me tell you its insane the poor baby looks awful. She is not contagious so there is no reason to keep her home. But like yesterday this woman said to her kids DONT TOUCH THAT BABY. And not in a nice or quiet way. I got looks all weekend like I was doing something wrong by having her out or the stares at the baby. I swear this poor baby. She is so pretty and she has had one weird thing after the other. Since she was 8 weeks old. Thats when we discovered her strawberry or Hemangioma on the top of her head. Totally not as big deal and they go away by the time they are 2 but when you are fair skinned with no hair and you have a flaming red large knot on the top of your head people stare, point and come right up and ask you if you dropped the baby on her head!!! I have gotten that one more times than I can count. Then she has had rash after rash and skin irritation adn allergic reactions its crazy. Keelin was kinda like this with the rashes and then she eventually grew out of it. But this current rash is awful. She has it from Head to toe. kinsey I have been assured will grow out of the rashes like keelin did but Lord poor babies. Well I thought I would vent about it for a second. None of this is a big deal. I am very thankful that she is a healthy happy baby and I am not a mother dealing with a life threatening disease or accident so rashes no biggie just irritating(hahaaaa) .
Today was fun Dad called and invited us out to lunch. Shawn had mowed our lawn and was getting ready to head over to there house to mow theirs and Dad called and said tell him to get in the shower we are going out to luch. Big treat because we dont do that very often. We went to a place that is at the local private airport. so one side of the place is all glass and it sits right on the runway. So the kids loved it. they got to watch the planes take off and land. Then Keelin shawn and dad all went swimming. When we got home Kinsey was sacked out and Keelin wanted to lay in bed and watch a movie so me and Shawn got to lay on the couch and watch tv together. Very nice. We get so wrapped up with life and the kids we never get to do that. Well I am off to plan this week because I need to instate a schedule to get us on track for school!