whew!

Brody has Mono.  The blood tests came back positive for mono.  He's being treated and is still super tired and wore out.  He's grouchy a lot and cranky.  He sleeps, drinks, eats and cries.  He's been playing very little at times.  Poor feller! 

Cole's started selling boy scout popcorn.  He's excited to do that.  He loves scouts.  I am so happy he's enjoying it.  He took his first spelling test at school the other day and did great!  I was so proud of his penmanship.  It looked so wonderful!  I could tell he did a really nice job trying to make it look great.  He loves going to school to see his friends and loves class and learning, he just is NOT a morning person, most days!  He's ouchy grouchy every day and it takes a lot to get him up and around.  Poor guy.  He loves sleeping in. 

Bill and Keith are DONE with the corn.  Woo hoo!  What an accomplishment!  I am so glad they got through it without any major breakdowns and delays.  We really had wonderful weather once we got in the fields.  That was a blessing.  Now on to beans... oh JOY! 

It's been so chilly here.  We have not turned the heat on yet, but I think we might just have to.  It got downright cold last night.  I had brody in thick winter jammies for bed and even made him sleep in socks, which I HATE doing!  I don't like socks, so I hate making the boys wear them at night.  It's a quirk of mine.  Weird I know, but I hate it! 

I am so busy here lately!  I was hoping things in life would slow down a bit, but then I go and get myself involved in more things to keep me running in circles.  I know deep down it's all for the best, and it will be better soon, but for now life is crazy!  I'm having trouble keeping up sometimes!  It's nothing that can't wait, but I like to feel like I have things done better around here.  I am behind on some laundry and we have been working really hard with Cole on keeping his messes cleaned up and chores done daily.  He's doing so well helping out I really need to take the time to go to walmart and get him a reward for all his efforts.  I guess if I wait long enough it will just have to be a nicer reward! 

Well we are off to help Bill at the farm.  Then it's home for Bath's and supper and bed.  School tomorrow, and I am off to Peoria with Carla.   Busy day!!