March 13, 2009

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We woke up this morning and Reagan was ready to go on a trip. She couldn't understand why Dad had to go to work and Anderson kept trying to go to the van in his pajamas this morning. Mom probably said a thousand times that this was going to be a short trip. But she forgot to tell Anderson that we were not going in a plane and he has asked a few times today "plane?" We left the house around 12:30 and made it to Hot Springs and dropped Robby off at the races-his work team was spending the afternoon there. He made a little bit (and I mean a little bit) of money while we were out spending in at Walmart. We didn't spend that much since Mom was couponing but she did buy everyone some candy. Graham was awake the whole ride to Hot Springs and most of Walmart. We picked Robby up and headed the wrong way to our hotel since we had left the GPS at home. It was no big deal because we ended up at McClards which is where we were going to eat supper anyway. We had an early supper of tamales, bbq sandwiches, fries and grilled cheese for the kids. After supper Reagan asked "If this is Hot Springs, why is it so cold here?" We found our hotel, Staybridge Suites and checked in. The hotel is very nice and the pool was fairly warm. Reagan and Anderson could not wait to get in the pool and they both wanted to wear their "armies" in the pool. Graham enjoyed the pool so much also. By the end of the evening he was leaning down to drink the water. After swimming for a long time we came up to shower everyone off. We then took a walk around the hotel while drying our swimsuits and called it a nigth soon after.

Dennie Kids: March 12, 2009

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• Another day at school-Anderson still has his rash but it is a little better and his legs weren't as sore this morning, Reagan talked to Ms. Mary at school today (because her Dad said she could have some candy if she did)
• Graham spending the day with Nonna and Pops-he likes for Pops to give him his milk and then take a nap with Pops
• Reagan and Anderson not being happy about Nonna and Pops bringing Graham back to our house since that meant we couldn't got to their house
• Mom doing some couponing at Target-$25 worth of stuff for $3.52! She had LOTS of coupons and it took her forever to check out. Mom even got a little bit nervous but it was worth it in the end!
• Playing with Nonna and Pops for a while and then making our vegetable letter V
• Watching a little video for our DisneyWorld trip-Anderson was so excited to see the Small World video
• Supper at MiMi's cafe-Anderson would say "hi man" to all of the waiters that passed, while Graham ate tiny bits of bread and smiled at the waitresses and Reagan devoured orange after orange
• A little more couponing at Walgreens and Walmart (some good deals and free stuff but not picture worthy)
• Pajamas, milk and bed
  

Dennie Kids: March 11, 2009

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• Reagan waking up first, then Hobbles woke up and finally Graham around 9
  
• Anderson woke up and was only walking on his tip toes again and had a rash all over his body
• Spending the morning at Nonna's house-Pops came over and so did Beebee and Papaw
• Nonna cooked one of Mom's favorites for lunch-fried spam and potatos! (Dad is going to try it soon too)
• Naps at home-Reagan woke up to help Mom clean out under the sink
• Back to the doctor for Anderson-his ears were good, the doctor said the virus that caused his ear infections probably interacted with his antibiotic which caused his rash and that same virus probably caused his joints to be sore. All should be well in a few days
• Mom taking everyone to Sam's to pick up more medicine for Anderson (Shelley, the pharmacist at Sams, is now Mom's buddy)-and then to Walmart to buy some more and back to Sams-in the rain and cold at supper time! We survived-actually everyone was very good
• Eating super-Graham doesn't eat baby food for Mom anymore all he wants is his bottle. Anderson ate enough for us to give him his medicine and Reagan cleaned her plate (anything to please her Daddy)
• Reading stories until bedtime
  

Dennie Kids: March 10, 2009

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• Anderson waking up with a "hurt foot"-he wouldn't put any weight on his leg this morning and even crawled to get his milk
• Reagan going to school and Anderson even getting to go too-he almost got sent to Grannymom's but his leg got a little better
• Graham being a good boy most of the day with Grannymom but fussing until she laid him down for a nap
• Reagan and Anderson having a good day at school-Reagan told Ms. Lisa that her brother doesn't eat much
  
• Reagan throwing a fit at Grannymom's house so we left early and she spent the rest of the afternoon in her room until she was ready to call Grannymom (she has told Mom not to tell Dad that she got in trouble)
• Anderson taking another nap once we came home-he still doesn't feel 100% but his leg is fine!
• Mom and Reagan spending the afternoon counting all of the forks in our house to write in her "Book About Me"
• Reagan helping Dad taking the garbage can to the curb and Anderson helping taking the recycling bin
• Pasta and green beans for supper and then Dad brought home some peanut M&M's!
• Playing with Dad while Mom went to Bunko
• Pj's and then bed for all
  

Dennie Kids: March 9, 2009

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• Mom waking up early before everyone else this morning-that never happens! She ran almost 2.5 miles before getting back in bed.
  
• Reagan and Anderson refusing to eat breakfast (the breakfast that Mom has lots in the freezer for them) Reagan said she would get a snack at Grannymom's house
• Anderson feeling a little better today-no fever but still a little clingy
• Playing at Grannymom's house and riding bicycles outside
• Mom picking us up and heading to the park for a picnic
• Dad meeting us just in time to watch the boys while Reagan had to use the bathroom! There were no bathrooms so this was her first experience of going outside and she loved it
• Graham loving the picnic-he would almost crawl of the blanket to try and grab some grass
• Naps this afternoon and then Reagan and Mom playing Sequence until the boys woke up
• Sitting outside waiting on Dad to come home from work and then eating supper
• A wagon ride in our triple long wagon! They love it though it was a little heavy for Dad to pull up the hills
• Baths for everyone before bedtime
  

Dennie Kids: March 8, 2009

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• A short night for all of us-time change hit us hard this morning while getting up for church
• Reagan and Anderson going to Sunday School while Anderson was still running fever so he stayed in our class
• He sat down for story with the other kids and then saw Pops and said "bye Momma" as he left with him. He also called "bye Grammy" as he walked by Graham's class
• Anderson going home early with Nonna so Mom and Dad could go to church
• Sloppy Joes for lunch at Nonna's house. Graham enjoyed the banana pudding-until he spit it all back out at Mom!
• A run to Krogers and then naps for everyone
• Reagan and Mom waking up first and eating a little snack before Graham and Dad came downstairs
• Mom having to wake Anderson up for supper
• Everyone playing while Mom and Dad cleaned the kitchen
• A few books before bed
• Yes, Mom has been shopping a little bit today-she might be a bit addicted to her couponing but she is getting lots of bargains! Promise there will be more pictures of the kids tomorrow and less of Mom's shopping!
  

Dennie Kids: March 7, 2009

Highlights from today: (click here for the pictures)

• Graham waking up at 6 and wanting some milk
• Anderson and Mom getting up at 8-Mom ran on the treadmill while Anderson drank his milk and had a lollipop
• Dad and Reagan sleeping until after 9
• Anderson taking his medicine a little better today-Mom had to lay on him this morning again but he got better throughout the day. He is still having a little bit of fever though, is not eating much but is still playing and feels pretty good
• Mom going to a baby shower while the boys took naps (Anderson did ask for a nap this morning) and Reagan and Dad playing outside
• Reagan helping Mom make a few cakes
• Popsicles for everyone instead of lunch and then another nap for all the kids
• Running a few errands and then taking our supper to Grannymom's house
• Playing outside with the balls-Graham loved watching Reagan and Anderson throwing the balls up high
  
• Having our baths at Grannymom's house while Dad and Grannymom worked on the computer
• Coming home and going straight to bed since it was late