Saturday, July 31, 2010

Battle of the Bugs

One night this week after I tucked my little girl into bed and went to bed myself...I heard her yell..."Night mom, I love you, don't let the bed bugs bite." I laughed so hard I cried, not sure if the tears were from laughter or just the events of this week!

There has been a reason for my lack of blogging....
Between the endless laundry..and brushing I have not had time to pick up my camera! Rinse, lather, repeat...same goes for all bedding, pillows, stuffed animals, and blankets.



The day after our big birthday party I noticed that Macey had lice. Where she got it, and how long she had it, only God knows. But all the days from that day prior she slept in bed with us, and I brushed out her hair with my own brush.


As bad as it was that Macey had it, it was worse to call every mom that brought her kid to Macey's party to let them know! But I did it!

Another thing that I noticed is that talking about lice is a lot like talking about yawing..or watching someone yawn. If you talk to someone about lice pretty soon not only you will be itching..they will be itching too! I bet you are itching right now.



Some parent actually asked me to take a photo of what the bugs looked like. Seriously..you can look it up on the Internet, and I refuse to take a photograph of something that is causing me nightmares, and wreaking my washer and dryer.

Another favorite moment of the week was when the check out lady at Wal-greens named Rita saw that after I had purchased half of the lice items at their store...stopped to hand santise her hands before giving me back my receipt and money. I wish I wasn't such a lady because instead of saying thanks...I wish I would have had it in me to bend my body and head over her check out counter and shook and scratched my head vigorously before I took my $92 dollars worth of product.



So bear with me as we battle the bugs. Tomorrow I have to go and get Gavin and I am crossing my fingers that he is just as ok as what he was when he left. I think we are finally in the clear...and my offer still stands to all the mom's that came to Macey's party. I will share all the stuff we bought and help comb out hair.

p.s. Macey was bug free when I took these pictures...she is fake itching.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

A Truth...

I am sure everyone at least once in their life times ask themselves...did they really make a difference! The answer is YES! Why just today, someone I hardly knew made my day just by being OK with something bad I had to tell them!

Don't ever underestimate your impact on the universe...no matter how dramatic that seems. Our reactions cause a wave, or at least make or break a day for some sorry soul.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

The Aftermath


Just like Christmas lights...would it be unacceptable to leave up the balloons and streamers for just a few more days?

I am happy that there is cake left over ...yummy. Hats off to Emily!

My help feel asleep quickly! Here Macey is looking at him and she must have thought this was a good idea.

The birthday princess soon fell asleep too with her new American Girl doll!

Two hours and eight trash bags later the kitchen is ready to be used! However the streamers and decorations are still up, and probably will be for a few days.

Monday, July 19, 2010

It's a Love Hate Relationship....

Last week Gavin was at his dad's and Macey was missing him so much! I picked her up from daycare and they told me that she even cried...because she missed him so much!

At first she hung on his every word. (Note...Gavin is not a fan of getting his picture taken!)

She is loving everything about him!!!

Oops..someone said a bad word..can you tell?

Gavin totally tired of getting his picture taken! He covers his face..Macey said something about Papa having a big belly (not pictured) Gavin thinks she is talking about him so he pinched her cheeks...

Mom is now yelling...love is all gone..back to the norm

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Bug Eyes Macey

These pictures just make me laugh....

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Payne Family Bloopers

Not pictured is the TERRIBLE fall that occurred right after this picture was taken. Macey wanted to beat her daddy to the end of the hill so badly that she jumped...and flew down the rest of the hill...she was just as covered in sand as Gavin..pictured below.

Note Gavin in the train next to Macey...he is trying to hid.

No Farting Allowed!

Gavin...throwing himself into the sand at the Indiana Dunes. Not pictured is the massive amount of sand in the back of our car when we left...

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Macey's First Phone Call From a Friend

Tonight Miss Kayla called to RSVP to Macey's big turning 5 party! They talked about the party, and what they were going to do and see at the fair tomorrow, and I think they even jumped on their own beds at the same time. It was so stinking cute, as all "firsts" are! OH...and Happy 17th Birthday Taylor! We each love you six million!

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Today...

there was time to admire beauty....


pollinating ...

shoe buying because like Grammy says "A girl can never have too many shoes."

a new visitor (the wren finally took over Gavin's bird house).

running

jumping