How to Snap out of a Fall Funk

Take a cruise. To the Caribbean.

With a bunch o' family & friends.

See? We're totally unfunkified!

Fall Funk

I'm in a funk. Can't be helped: some relatives, near and far, are sick. I can't help much, if any. Kaden isn't sick, exactly, but also isn't sleeping thru the night because a post-nasal-drip cough. Last night, he added throwing up to the mix. Feel very sorry for him. Not for me, because he's only done that about 3 x in his whole little life. But for him, who clearly doesn't like projecting ANYTHING out of his mouth (save for the spitting phase he's entered, which is a whole nother post). Because, picture this: I'm holding him over the sink, he throws up a bit and then wails: "Mama, what's happening?" Oh, baby.

Also, the whole daycare/school thing is better for him, possibly. He's not crying at drop off, and today actually ran over to some friends to say hi and got a big hug in return. But when asked about his day, he tells me he cried when it was time to lay down. "And then I woke up okay." Er? His daily report says he slept "well" and his teach didn't say anything... so?

Also, we have an awesome weekend getaway coming up with the family, but can't focus on the fun because I have a ton of stuff that I need to get done (that pre-vacation scramble at home and work!!) AND there's a remote but still possible audit happening at work, and if you know me at all you know that keeping records is NOT my talent. In fact, today I went through 4 years of stuff and found that one whole year is MIA. So on the cover report, I put "misfiled". Which is what happened, because I KNOW I did this stuff, and made all the parents fill out their forms, but still: not a single form from that year was found.

But-- just to show you it's not all gloom and doom here-- October is right around the corner and it is *by far* my favorite month. At a drugstore the other day, Kaden and I went in to look for some stuff, and he spent most of the time staring at a 8 foot high animated black cat suspended from the ceiling. The rest of the time, he warned the other customers about it : "Kitty cat scary. Right there (pointing over)." Huh, maybe October won't be as fun as I think it will?

How do YOU celebrate Halloween with little ones around? With stuff like this or... ? options, please!

Shrek = Recovery

I think I may have complained- ah, mentioned that Kaden's been a tad sick. Nothing awful, just annoying. With Jim's triathlon, it meant quality momma-son bonding time. Or was it quantity, seeing that I was cooped up with the boy for 4 days straight. Not that anyone's counting.

Anywho, whether it's the incredible animation, storyline, or just the germies sucking his energy, the boy actually watched a full length movie: Shrek. Three times in four days (we don't have cable, what can I say). So today, when we're just playing around, the next thing I know he's talking about castles and the princess sleeping and he's roaring like a dragon. See for yourself here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyUv2d1EmlU

The funniest part is when he assigns the roles. Jim has re-built the castle too many times to count, and once Kaden was getting ready to storm the castle (where his dad was hiding). He pauses before the door and with a big wave he says "GOODBYE FRIENDS!"

Actual conversation, 15 second lapse: Jim (muffled voice): are you walking on my roof?
Kaden: yes. Jim: why? Kaden: I'm singing halleluia.

Who needs cable??