I have not been neglecting them physically. They get more hugs and kisses than I can count. They are also served three balanced meals a day. They may be picky about their veggies, but I have been sneaking them in. Shhhh. Don’t tell them.
I have not been neglecting them emotionally or spiritually either. See: above hugs and kisses. We talk to God together every day. I am also always in their face about how to be a good human being. Please and thank you, say sorry, blah, blah, blah. They would probably be happy if I were a little neglectful in this area.
The area in which I have been neglectful is in the documenting of their little lives. I have taken only a handful of photos of them in over two weeks.
First, there was that week that Matthew and I were in Mexico. They were having a vacation of their own with family members they don’t get to see much, so they were hardly neglected. I was unable to jump through the space/time continuum to take photos, however, so we missed a week of Mommarazzi.
The week after our return they were all ill. I, as their Mother, do not find booger-encrusted noses endearing. I figured they would not find them endearing later in life either. Plus, I was too busy sitting on the couch with one, two, or three of them on my lap. No time (or good angle) for taking photos.
Then I went and ran off to Vancouver for the weekend without my family. Then came home sick. Everybody together now, “How sick are you?”
Let me tell you.
(If you do not want to hear me whine, feel free to scroll down and look at the photos of my unbelievably adorable kidlets.)
I had two (TWO!) naps yesterday that were almost two (TWO!) hours long. Then slept all night, in between coughing fits and thinking that someone had replaced the ice in my water with shards of glass. My throat is sore, is what I am saying. So sore that I have not had Diet Coke for three days. You know I am sick when…
I went to the doctor this afternoon and told her all of my symptoms. She took a look at my throat and used words like red, sore, oozing pus, and told me that I had a nice little bacterial infection called Strep Throat. She then wrote me a prescription for penicillin. She also told me that based on my other symptoms (chills, aching, etc.) that I likely had an underlying viral infection. If I don’t feel better by Monday, there is also a chance that I could have mono. Viral and bacterial infections? I am a sickness SUPERSTAR!
I am about 95% certain that you cannot catch it through the computer screen, so you’re good.
Back to the kidlets.
After my second nap yesterday, I had a (teeny, tiny) bit of energy. Matthew was making dinner, so I took the kids out on the deck. I wanted to take photos of Emily wearing one of the outfits I bought her on the weekend.
It is the only outfit that wasn’t a dress.
Here it is from the back.
She is such a good model.
She was having a hoot with her reflection in the door.
Though she may have been laughing at Graham’s reflection as well. Did you see him?
She thought that her reflection was another baby.
She would open the door and peek around in hopes of meeting her new friend.
I asked Graham for a shot, and this is the only one he gave me.
Looking so coy.
Nathan pulled out the “Cheese” smile.
Stinker.
After supper (I had a piece of toast) I offered to bundle them up and take them outside while Matthew finished cleaning the chimney. I like a warm house, so I was willing to do my part.
Mr. Nathan.
He is going to break many hearts. He already does.
Miss Emily walking the path behind the garden.
Nathan again. Because he is so cute.
The kids headed over to the sandbox. Graham was busy digging for the toys they buried last fall.
Emily was in there like a dirty shirt.
She caught sight of Daddy up on the roof.
I liked this one. So I made it black and white too.
I could not pick between them, so I posted both.
Here is one I caught of Graham smiling.
That smile is going to get him both into and out of trouble.
Miss Emily was about done with all of the photo taking, as you can see.
I was done as well. It was getting colder and I was ready to go back inside.
I hope their cuteness makes up for all of my whining. I am praying that the antibiotics kick in within the next twenty-four hours and I can finally get my life back to some semblance of normal. Here’s hoping.
Adorable as always
I hope you start to feel better soon, being a sick mom is not easy – mommyknows – I DO!
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your kidlets are adorable
I really hope you don’t have mono
mono kicked my ass a few years back – it was not a fun experience and I do not wish it on anyone
My puppy totally thinks that her reflection is another puppy. It’s hilarious. She runs full-tilt into the mirror thinking that she’s about to jump on another dog. I’m not saying your daughter is like my puppy, but I can’t go very long without talking about my puppy, so I apologize.
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Get well vibes coming your way and please feel free to vent. . . that often makes one feel better.
Love the photos of the kids, they are gorgeous!
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You poor thing. I know when there is no Diet Coke that things are dire, indeed!
And??
“…words like red, sore, pussy, and…”
I did a double take and had to re-read that. You are going to get QUITE the Google searches off of that one! (Hee)
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I’ll send a bunch of healthy vibes your way. I’ve never had mono (knock on wood) but I’ve heard it’s really tough to have when you’re an adult. Especially a mom with three little bundles of energy.
Like Loralee, I totally thought about the searches you’re going to get. You’ll get some dandies off the puss part.
GET WELL!
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Your throat is oozing puss? Ew. Get better soon, Ange. We miss you!
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Wow, you really like to do things up right! Strep and a viral infection… I shopped you way too hard didn’t I?
Wheeeeee! I was with you when you bought Emily’s outfit, don’t I feel a star
Great pictures and get better soon, or else!
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Um, take it from me who had mono and strep throat at the same time…. get your rest now and be prepared for needing to rest even after going up just a few stairs. It was bad so for your sake I hope you DON’T have mono!
Great pics as always… love the CHEESE smile. Perfect!
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Shameful how you have neglected documenting your kidlets. You do know that third children often make very few appearances in the photo albums and baby books, don’t you? I guess by then, the thrill is gone. Don’t look at me, I only had two.
Be well.
I don’t want to catch no steenkin computer virus from you
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Oh my. Cute kidlet pictures make up for anything!
I hope you feel better soon my dear!
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Cute photos
Hope you feel better soon.
On my blog today – I have given you an award!!
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It’s not whining when it’s strep throat with possible mono. That’s justified!
I sincerely hope you feel better, sickness superstar or not.
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Good luck getting better, sending you healthy thoughts!
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Feel better soon!
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Ugh. Feel better soon, Angella.
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Thanks for sharing the photos – you always take such beautiful ones of your kidlets!
Hoping you feel better soon!
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ooh – be careful with that mono thing! I had it four times throughout high school and college – and since I didn’t sleep each time for 2+ months straight, now have the virus in my body for the rest of my life. Scary! Over – rest if possible (with 3 kids?)! I’ll pray you don’t have it! I wouldn’t wish mono on my worst enemy (or a great blogger like you)! Get well soon!
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I’ve got my fingers crossed the antibiotics kick in and you’ll feel better!!! Those kids once again are way too good looking! You’re going to have your hands full when they are older!!!!!Get lots of rest and take care of yourself!
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They are too cute, I missed the awesome photo’s you take of them.
Hope you feel better soon!
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I hope you get to feeling better soon! And I certainly hope that you don’t have mono, what a total bummer that would be.
p.s. wonderful pictures as usual!
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I sure hope I can’t catch it over the internet – we’ve had Strep 4 times this year.
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Those ones of Emily playing with her reflection are too cute!
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Hope you are feeling better soon!
I can’t believe how grown up Graham looks in that first photo.
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In one of the pictures of Nathan, he looks just like Matthew! He’s going to grow up to be Matthew’s clone!
How lucky you’ll be to get to live with two guys who are that adorable! Add Graham and Emily (and you of course) into the mix and one day you’re house is going to spontaneously combust from all the cuteness.
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I hear ya about kids and veggies, I’m so surprised mine don’t have scurvy
Hope you feel better soon.
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Love Emily’s new outfit! I think I should come see you guys soon….
Feel better eh? Matt has mono and it doesn’t sound like fun at all…so here’s hoping you don’t!
love you guys
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love.
love.
love.
feel better!
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Aww, hope you’re feeling better today Ange.
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Strep! Ahh! Thats awful! Last year I was on a roll and I had strep I think 4 times in as many months. NOT FUN. So, you may be wrong about me not catching it through the screen….cute kids! I like Emilys new outfit.
I wouldn’t mind seeing more Mexico pictures, either!!
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So cute. I hope you are feeling better soon. I think I recognise that jacket Graham is wearing
I love the look on her face when she saw daddy on the roof.
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Between you and Amanda we have hemorrhoids and oozing pus (one s!). Blechy barfy blogging! (now that’s a tongue twister). I hope you don’t have mono, and that you are all feeling better soon!
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Wow you guys have been hit hard with all sorts of sick!
I hope you are all back to feeling better real soon!
Emily’s new outfit is SO cute, I love the B&W of her looking through the window.
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I know that you really can’t pass germs via cyberspace but isn’t it a little odd how when one of us gets sick everyone else gets sick as well?
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Emily’s hair = looking good. Come on, pigtails!
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Adorable, as always. I sort of want Emily’s new outfit for myself…I would totally wear that top.
Hope everyone is feeling like themselves again soon!
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I have a sore throat today. I would totally blame you, if you weren’t so damned nice.
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First time visitor to your site, and I wanted to say your photos are awesome… certainly doesn’t hurt that your kiddos are adorable!! Hope you are well soon, and I’ll be back for more photo tips. Someone directed me here for your Friday photography posts.
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