Counting and Couscous

I had two interesting things happen last night in our house.
Both of which made me smile!

While Isaiah was at the table eating a cupcake he starting counting.... seben (7), eigh (8), Nie (9)
Who knew he could count!!!?? Not me! I was so proud of him. He sounded oh so cute!

Then I made some couscous for myself. Gracie wanted to try a bite... and she loved it. I could not believe it!
Two bowls later, we were full! Nutritious and delicious!

All Better

Just to let everyone know, I am officially healed.
No more strep throat or rashes! I am back to working out at Curves and feeling fine!
Thanks for the concern and prayers!!

Enjoying Fall

I was able to go on two field trips this week with Gracie and her head start class.
One was to Reed's Apple Orchard in Paris, KY where we were able to taste apples and pears and then pick our own apples in the orchard.
The next day we went to Double Stink Hog Farm in Georgetown, KY and got to ride a horse drawn wagon and a trollie all around the farm. Then a tractor picked us all up and drove us out to a large pumkin patch where we were able to pick our very own pumpkin. Gracie really liked that part.
It was a fun time getting to enjoy the beauty of Gods creation at this time of year.

The RASH

As if "the plague" wasn't enough, I now have "the rash of all rashes!"I started a rash late Friday night while in bed. My legs started itching around my knees.
I put cortisone on it and went to sleep.
When I woke up Saturday morning, it had spread from my feet to my head..... meaning in my head!
All day Saturday, the welps got bigger, thicker and covered more and more of my body.
I thought I was gonna DIE! It looked disgusting and felt even worse.
By Sunday, my wrists were swollen and sore as well as my feet.
I spent 2 hours in the ER waiting room b/c I couldn't take the pain and itching anymore.
After 2 hours, I decided I could feel bad at home instead of at the hospital. So I went home, too some benedryl tabs and went to sleep. I took those until 4 AM Monday morning.
Those helped a bit.
First thing this morning(monday), I went to the Dr. and got a steroid shot. That hurt, but it's made my body feel better!!
The Dr. said it's an allergic reaction. We just don't know what I reacted to.
That's the fun part, figuring out what made me look and feel this way.
I had NO idea an allergic reaction could spread all over my body with huge welps and bumps.

These pictures just don't do it justice to how badly it really looked. And the itching..... was unbearable. I hope this never happens to you!
It's now Monday evening and I feel much better. Some welps are still on my stomach, but I don't feel them anymore. Steroids are a wonderful thing!

the plague

Don't get too close to me!
My son was diagnosed with strep throat last week and now I have it as well as a major ear infection in my right ear. All I can do is sleep and play on the computer (of course). Cris has been the biggest help with our kids and the 2 I babysit as well.
Over the past 2 days, I can't tell you the amount of sleep I've gotten. But boy does my body need it right now.
Can life get any better?? LOL!
Pray for fast healing of my body!!