Recapping the last two weeks on the blog! It’s been busy, and I had zero chances to blog last week, so this is a big one to catch up. Indoor softball practice, gastro doctor, alma mater trivia night, playground, Superbowl, colonoscopy, day date, and father daughter.
Monday February 5
Started the morning with a workout! Huxley had a blueberry muffin, scrambled eggs, and some shredded cheese for breakfast. Hadley has softball practice on Monday nights, and as soon as she gets done with her homework, she immediately changes into her softball pants. It’s so cute. While Hadley was at practice, Huxley and I went to Meijers and just looked around.
Tuesday February 6
Huxley had a blueberry muffin, scrambled eggs, and yogurt for breakfast. After Huxley ate breakfast, I did a workout. For lunch, Huxley had a fish fillet, veggie puffs, and carrots. When Hadley got home from school, and did her homework, we went outside, and she did some drawing with chalk. Huxley started eating the chalk, so he and I went inside and let her finish her artwork.
Wednesday February 7
Huxley had scrambled eggs, and peanut butter toast for breakfast. After breakfast, I did a workout. I recently found a fun YouTube channel, that does dance workouts to good music, and she makes it really fun! For lunch, Huxley had a chicken and cheese quesadilla. After lunch, I had an appointment with a gastro doc to find out more about my weird random stomach pains. After some conversation, he suggested I get a colonoscopy. I was super nervous about it, but know it needs to get done. Later on, I went to a trivia event with my high school. It was a lot of fun, and our team came in second place!
Thursday February 8
The sunrise on the way to drop Hadley off at school was so pretty! I had a work call in the morning and gave Huxley the iPad to distract him since Kevin had overtime at the firehouse. When Hadley got home from school, she did her homework, and then we headed to a park. We did one loop around the trail, and then played on the playground. The park we went to, recently did some updates and the playground was super nice!
Friday February 9
Started the morning with a workout! All the grandkids on my husband’s side, decided to surprise the grandparents by showing up at their house for a sleepover without them knowing! Hadley said she had fun, but bedtime was a little crazy. But she loved it, and it was her first time staying the night without us! And then, we stopped by the firehouse Kevin was at to drop off his uniform for his other fire job for the next day. Huxley and I did a lot of driving this day!
Saturday February 10
Huxley missed Hadley so much, so we did some random things to occupy our time. He loves to play in the car. Hadley got home later in the day, and we missed her so much! She had a great time though, she had lots to say about her surprising her grandparents. When Kevin got home, he was soo tired he fell asleep with his hand on my head he was that tired.
Sunday February 11
I’ve been loving this face mask, and eye masks for the mornings. My skin feels amazing! I tried to film a get ready with me video, and I’m terrible at editing videos! Hadley and Huxley made a cake for the Super Bowl. Hadley loved putting the icing on the cake. I made the field goal posts out of yellow straws, super easy! Kevin was working at the firehouse but was off at 7pm, so Hadley and I pretended to have dinner with Huxley. We grilled steak and had potatoes with Kevin when he got home. We ate dinner in the family room on tv trays and watched the Super Bowl!
Monday February 12
Hadley was off school the day after the Super Bowl, as a reward for reaching their walk-a-thon goal for school. I love the idea! Huxley loves it when she’s home, she plays with him so much it’s amazing. I didn’t take too many photos, but after we dropped Hadley off at softball practice, Huxley and I ate dinner at McDonald’s inside and we were the only ones there. Huxley loves people watching all the workers behind the counter.
Tuesday February 13
Our dog George passed away four years ago today. He was the best dog! Hadley begs to get another dog weekly, but I can’t seem to convince myself that’s a good idea right now. Maybe when Huxley is old enough to go to school! Today was the first day of my colonoscopy prep, and oh my was it ugly at first. My doctor gave me two, six-ounce bottles of the nastiest liquid to drink. One dose was today, and the next dose was tomorrow.
Wednesday February 14
I have to say, I was utterly shocked I did not once get up to go to the bathroom during the night. I slept all night long in my bed! I don’t know if I have good insides or what, but I was happy! During the procedure, we had my aunt Amy came over to watch Huxley, she fed him lunch and put him down for his nap. And then, our friend Annie came over to watch him after my aunt had to leave for just a little while. Kevin had to wait in the waiting room while they got me all hooked up, put an IV in for the sedation, and a blood pressure cup on my arm. I literally waited longer to go back for the actual procedure than the actual procedure took! While I waited, listening to all the patients answer all the medical questions from the nurses was the most comical part of the entire day. I was actually enjoying my alone time, laying in a hospital bed, listening to these people talk. Once I got wheeled back, it was over in under thirty minutes! After it was done, Kevin came back and they made sure I was okay after the light sedation, and we went home! For dinner, with it being the first Friday in lent, we went to Frisch’s and Kevin got the fish sandwich, and I was craving their pancakes! I have to say, having my first colonoscopy it was not that bad! My Dad said he remembers him having a huge gallon like container he had to take multiple times all night long. I was happy with just two doses! If you have to get it done, it’s not as bad as they say! Yes, you do have to rush to the bathroom quite a few times, but it wasn’t terrible! My advice, drink tons of water before the prep day, and buy those Tucks medicated pads for all the wiping!
Thursday February 15
The day after the colonoscopy was all good! I felt like my normal self for the most part. Started the morning with a workout. Some mornings, when I have to shower before Huxley takes a nap, he is occupied in our bedroom with the iPad. We have lived in our house almost six years now and have not done a thing to our bedroom! We need to, I am not a fan of that green color on the walls, or my old furniture I’ve had since I had my first apartment many moons ago!
Friday February 16
I’ve been doing these YouTube workout videos that are more like dancing, and the music is my jam. It’s so fun, and I actually sweat afterwards which I never used to with the other videos I would do. Hadley was off school this day, and her and Huxley had a cousin day at my parents’ house. My parents are watching my brothers’ kids while they are away on vacation. I bought donuts for all the kids for breakfast. Kevin and I had a little bit of a day date, which we very rarely ever get to do! We went out to lunch, and then went looking for a new truck for Kevin. His lease is up in a few months, so we are starting the search. I made the comment at lunch of how little was on the table for lunch without kids, like not even a crumb haha We picked Huxley up at my parents around dinner time, didn’t think it was the greatest idea for him to sleepover with all the cousins there. Hadley spent the night though, and we missed her. It started snowing on our way home, the roads were a little bad, but they were fine the next morning. My mom sent me a pic of Hadley and her older cousin sitting on the couch, having snacks for a movie.
Saturday February 17
My morning face mask and eye masks! I’m telling you; my skin feels so so good afterwards! Did another fun YouTube dance workout. If you are interested, the workout dance videos can be found here. Huxley had peanut butter and graham crackers, veggie puffs, and pretzels for lunch.
Sunday February 18
Hadley and Kevin had father daughter at her school, it was held in the church undercroft. Two years ago, Kevin wore a suit and tie, Hadley wore a dress, and they were very overdressed. This year, they went super casual, and most of Hadley’s friends wore dresses. They didn’t care though; they both prefer the casual look, so they were comfy happy! Huxley started having a runny nose, so I put a few drops of that Frida Baby vapor drops in his diffuser. If you haven’t tried that brand for little ones, it’s awesome! I use the breathe easy kit. When they have a little cold, or don’t feel good, I’ll rub the vapor stick underneath his nose before naps and bedtime, and I use the vapor wipes for his nose. Anything extra helps!
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What a busy and fun few weeks! Glad you are feeling good 🙂
Thank you!
I really enjoyed reading your post! 4 Mounties & A Cougar, that’s a fun team name. I remember reading a tip for colonoscopy prep – keep your beverage (mine was powder that I mixed with Gatorade, any color but red) icy cold and drink through a straw. It wasn’t too bad at all and the whole procedure really is the best nap!
Thank you for reading! My high school mascot was the Mounties, and then during my time in high school they changed it to the Cougars! And that is a great tip for keeping the colonoscopy mix cold! I’ll add that to my notes for next time!
Sounds like it has been a busy couple of weeks!