Halloween at Preschool

Yesterday was Bradley, and Parkers Trick-or-treat tailgate at preschool. We were supposed to have enough treats for 25 children or more. We ended up only giving away about 13. There were 8 kids at school, a lot less than normal! Everyone has been hit with whatever sickness is going around. Bradley and Parker were out of school for two weeks around Bradleys B-day also. So a lot of kids at preschool are getting sick. Here is a picture of the boys singing a Halloween song.

Mine are obviously the two bumblebees. Bradley is the one on the left next to his teacher making a "I'm embarrassed face" lol. Parker is the one in the middle trying to rip off his hood. Parker hates his hood, he says it's itchy!

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Nursing home trick-or-treat

Well last night was the nursing home's trick-or-treat night. The boys enjoyed the trick or treating part except for a few minor incidents. Poor Parkers bucket handle broke right away, and then one of the residents of the nursing home grabbed Parker's bucket and stole a huge handful of candy from him. Parker was so upset and scared. I am not sure why this person did it, probably a mental disability or just senile.

The other part of the night that had my kids upset was the fact that my in-laws were there. It was the first time I could see the full extent of Bradley's fear of "ma-moo". Bradley held daddy's hand so tight when she came near, he swore he would break his finger. Bradley also put his hands on his hips when he was close to me, and gave "ma-moo" the meanest glare I have ever seen on my child's face. Bradley just glared at her giving her this mean look while she tried talking to him. I wish she would have just left us all alone.

At the end I allowed her to take a photo of all the kids together. And I am not just speaking of my children, but my supposed step daughter. I had gotten a gift for Sam and gave it to her at the end, along with the costume that Brads old neighbor was nice enough to lend to us. I also tried to mention to my in-laws that the boys may not be able to attend preschool anymore. I was completely ignored, and they could have cared less to hear anything about my children. This really set a fire in me and I felt like blowing up, but managed to keep my cool because of my children. I also did notice that Samantha is very distant now, even though we have been sending her letters and cards. Alienation can really do something to a kid. So, I think this is it, and I am no longer having ANY contact with any of these people. I am done trying to be nice, and keeping my cool. It is very obvious my in-laws care nothing about our children, or their one and only child (my husband). I know I will never be able to understand everything fully and why these people are like this, but I don't need too. I am just going to forget about it and move on with my family. I just hope that I am able to do so, and we do not receive court papers in the mail. Nothing would surprise me with Brads parents. Brads father especially gave dirty looks, and said not one word to any of us. I will not tolerate their BS anymore! GRRR how frustrating. Well I have complained enough right? lol.

Now I can look forward to tomorrow when my boys get to trick or treat at preschool. I know they will all have a good time. Including Dustin. Then we will have Halloween night to look forward too. I love this time of year, all the Holidays are coming up after Halloween, you have Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and New Years. I have always loved getting together with my family for Thanksgiving and Christmas, it's a great time of year.

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Our pumpkin's

Our family of pumpkins! Aren't they cute?

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Blah !!

Right now I am thinking about Oct. 27th which is approaching quickly. On that day, the boys are going to the trick-or-treat night at a nursing home with daddy & mommy. It's a great place to have the kids trick or treat. You don't have to worry about the kids running in traffic, or something bad happening to your child. Plus you know all the candy is safe. It's also great for all the elderly people there to get to see all the kids having a good time. Some of these people probably don't get many visitors, and it puts a smile on a lot of these residents faces.

My dilemma is - we will be seeing the in-laws (Brad's parents). We have not seen them, and have not been talking to them for some time now. Bradley is terrified of "mamoo" and does not want to see her at all! Parker feels the same way, even though they didn't do anything bad to Parker. I guess witnessing them hurt Bradley was enough for him to make his decision about disliking them. Bradley still to this day tells us the story about how "ma-moo squeezed his hand, and hurt him".
I was the one this time to contact them, and wanted to drop off a gift we bought for Samantha. I did not want them to see our children, or pretend to get along or like them. It is impossible for me to change my feelings about them now after I have been threatened, and my child has been hurt.
I just am very nervous about what was supposed to be a good night for the boys. My plan is to hand off the gift for Samantha, exchange very few words, and just keep moving with the boys so they can have fun. I will not tolerate my kids being "bothered" or feeling intimidated in any way. I will not push them to say hello, or acknowledge these people. The people they are afraid of.
It makes me sad that things must be this way. I actually wrote Brads parents a note years ago, and mailed them some photos of our children (they had never seen them). My husband despises his parents for so many understandable reasons. I suppose I had to learn on my own what type of people they are. Now that I know, and have been threatened, and told by the father in law that - if he feels my children need their asses beat, he will beat them. I've had it! That and some other statements he made to me during a phone conversation ended any type of relationship we will ever have with them. It is a shame I actually had to contact a lawyer to make sure my children are safe from these people. All I ever intended was to have more family. I imagined nice Holiday get togethers, and all the kids running around playing and having fun. I envisioned this big happy family. Boy was I wrong! But in the end, I know I gave these people a chance and they ruined it. They never had much to do with our children, never really helped, and showed huge favoritism towards the other grandchild. So much so that my then 3 year old told me "mamoo loves Samantha, not me". WOW, what a shocker that was to hear. At least I know as a mom I can keep my children safe, and away from the harm these people cause. Thank god for that. And thank god I actually have a wonderful and caring family. We may have our problems, (what family doesn't?) but we are always there for each other. I really am blessed.

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Bradley is four

I really have been in denile as to how quickly my babies are growing up right in front of me. Today I have been looking back at pictures of them, and found this picture below of Bradley. He was 13 months old in this picture. Boy has he changed! My baby boy isn't a baby anymore. He's a 4 year old! To top things off, next year will be Bradley & probably Parkers final year for preschool before entering kindergarden. I will admit this has brought tears to my eyes. I would love if my kids would stay young forever (along with mommy staying young as well lol).

Bradley is a real sweet heart and always asks me " I'm your baby boy right mommy?" I always tell him of course, and it's followed by Bradley going "aww I love you mommy". I know I really have to treasure these times because once Bradley hits about 6 or 7 he's going to be off with his friends, and it won't be so cool to be with mommy anymore. It makes me so sad. I have been so lucky to have such wonderful kids, and I love them more than anything.

Well here are the pictures of my oldest boy Bradley. The first one is of him at 13 months old in November of 2006. The bottom one is of Bradley opening up his birthday presents. He is so grown up now. Happy B-day Bradley, mommy loves you more than you will ever know.

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Pumpkin pickin

This upcoming Tuesday Brad and I are accompanying Bradley and Parker on their school field trip to a local farm. The boys will each get to pick out one pumpkin, 2 gourds, an apple, and have apple sauce and apple cyder for a snack. Dustin, mommy and daddy, will also get to have these things. I must say I am excited to take the boys. We will also be going on a 45 minute hay ride. Last year the boys were supposed to attend the same field trip, but because of Brads work schedule we were not able to attend. Now, with Brads new job he is able to be a little more flexible. He still needs to give notice when he needs off, but they are more understanding that Brad has a family.

I am also really looking forward to the "trick or treat night" at the nursing home, and the Halloween tailgate party at preschool. It is so exciting for the boys to dress up and show off their costumes. This year I also made up these cute spooky little give-a-way bags for preschool. There are bug candies, and candy eye balls, and some cute pumpkin lolly pops.
I also need to donate a bag of candy to the nursing home that holds the trick-or-treat night. Brad and I will be doing that on Sunday, along with putting our boys names on the list of those attending on the 27Th.

I really love this time of year. There are so many fun things for the boys to do, and I love the fall weather. It's so beautiful this time of year. All the different colors from the tree's, and the fun falling leaves. I always enjoyed raking the leaves, and then jumping in them as a kid. Now it's my boys turn to jump in the big pile of leaves. Fall is so fun.

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What to do...

Right now I am trying to figure out what we are going to do for Bradley's birthday party. It was supposed to be last weekend, but since everyone (including Bradley) was sick we had to push it to this weekend. So now I am trying to think of something fun that Bradley would enjoy. Originally we were thinking chuckie cheeses, but I don't really like that idea. There are so many much larger kids running around the place, and they tend to knock the little ones down. Most parents don't watch what their children are doing and they run wild.
Last time we went to Chuckie Cheese for Parker's birthday, and during that time my nephew was waiting to get on one of the "rides" and the mean child who was on it decided my nephew was standing too close. So this kid gets off and just shoves my 8 year old nephew on the ground. It takes a lot of self control to just not smack the child that thinks they can bully a younger kid like that. GRR it made me so mad. My brother and I both told Nathan next time it happens to slug the kid and run lol. I know, not the best advice, but for a 12-13 year old to be picking on an 8 year old, they would deserve it.

Well anyway, the other idea Bradley liked was to go to a park. Bradley loves playing outside. If it were going to be nice weather on Sunday we would plan to have a picnic at the park and let all the kids run and play. That way us adults can just watch the kids run around and have a good time. It wouldn't be anywhere nearly as loud as Chuckie Cheese. But in the end, I am sure that is probably were we will end up. No matter what we do, I just want it to be a special day for my now 4 year old.

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SICK!!!!!!!!!

The boys, and I have all been real sick. First Bradley, and Dustin got sick, then myself, and now Parker. Although I am still not better. Bradley is showing signs of feeling better, but still very sluggish. He went to the ER with a fever of 104.3 and severe muscle aches. He also vomited, had a cough, and lots of yucky discharge coming from his nose. The hospital kept Bradley for about 4 hours, and took X-rays of his chest, and tried to lower his temp. Then we were allowed to go home. They didn't do much for him.

I really hope my boys do not have the headache mommy has, accompanied by all of the other symptoms. Of course Bradley, and Parker both are complaining that their heads hurt, along with their eyes and legs. I am really worried about what we have.

I personally have not been able to eat solid food for 3 days. Not without puking anyways. And this headache.. it's a headache from hell! It started 3 days ago, and has yet to go away. My mom has been great, and has helped me with the boys. I can barely function. It feels as if my eyes are bruised, and the chills, and muscle aches are awful. I truly do not know what I would do without my mom. She is always so much help to me, and my family.

I just want my children, and myself to recover quickly from this. My first thought is H1N1 virus (AKA the swine flu). It is very scary. I hope that is not what we all have.

Well, I'm off to lay down, and wish & pray this awful headache goes away. I will also add though.. even though the boys are sick, they can still make LOTS of noise, and misbehave. Luckily they do not seem to be as sick as mommy. Thank god!

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It figures

Today Bradley was supposed to take cupcakes into preschool to celebrate his birthday. So, last night I made up 24 cupcakes. And these cupcakes look like the ones you would buy from the store. They turned out perfect! Well now, it's 5:40 am and I have spent the entire night awake with Bradley and Dustin. Both of them are sick now! Dustin seems to be worse, and I am anxiously awaiting for the doctors office to open so I can call. I want Dustin to be seen today!

It is just really a shame because Bradley was really looking forward to taking his special cupcakes to school. He wanted them to sing happy birthday to him, and share his cupcakes. Now he may not get the chance. On Tuesday (his next day of school) he won't even be able to attend. We have an appointment that day for all the boys. Bradley's birthday will already be over. Plus all these cupcakes will be no good. Ugh! I just hope Bradley and Dustin get better soon. With all the swine flu crap going around it really scares me.

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