Rhett is 3... almost

Rhett's still not convinced that he's 3 yet, even though his actual birthday was Monday, March 8. He knows he's had his birthday but sometimes he still tells us he's "almost 3."

It happened to be Story Time at the library that morning. He shares his birthday with Ms. Julie so we sang to them, along with 2 other boys who also turn 3 this month.

After we got home he helped to stir his birthday cake.

He has received a few cards in the mail, which we opened. But we aren't having his party for a another week so we only let him open the presents from us.

He got his very own return address labels with trains on them. (Sign up for emails from vistaprint.com for FREE personalized items. All you pay is shipping. I got 140 address labels for each kid for a mere $4 in shipping!)

He also got his very own "Jeepster." We got this at a much reduced price from a friend of mine. Look at that smile! Unfortunately it rained all day on Monday so we were reduced to driving it around half the garage. He could use a little practice steering in wide open spaces!

After he wore down the battery in the Jeepster, we went inside for cake. Somebody couldn't wait for Momma to serve up the slices and dug right in with his fork!

His party theme is trains and I will attempt to make a 3-D train cake... So only a sheet cake for the actual day.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Rhett! We love you!

Square one

We got the results of Rhett's blood work yesterday. It was negative for cat scratch disease. He is on day 6 of antibiotics and the bumps have not changed in size. So, we are to take him in for some more blood work. Keep praying...

100!

Coach Wert had his 100th career win as a head coach Friday night in the second round of Sub-State. Most of our extended family was on hand to celebrate. I made stickers for the kids that said "My Daddy just won his 100th game!" Rhett slept in his and wore it most of the next day as well. Unfortunately we'll have to wait for the 2010-2011 season for win 101; the Lady Broncos were beat out in the Sub-State championship on Saturday.

The kids monkeying around after the big win.

Cat Scratch Disease

Well, that's a new one! I've never heard of Cat Scratch Disease, but I'm hoping that is all this is.

The 2 bumps you see on Rhett are swollen lymph nodes. We noticed the lower one a few weeks ago (it was also bruised). We figured he was running around, not watching where he was going (very common occurrence) and bumped into something. When the bruise left and the bump stayed we were a little concerned, but his 3 year check-up was coming up on Monday so we planned to ask about it then.

Yesterday when getting dressed, I noticed the one in his armpit. And Momma had a freak out! Dr. Jantz was not able to get us in yesterday but Ben took Rhett in first thing this morning. Diagnosis: Cat Scratch Disease. Google it. Sounds just like Rhett. So he is on a round of antibiotics and we go back in 2 weeks. They also drew blood today to make sure that's all it is. If the results show anything else, they will drain and biopsy. I'm not even going there right now. Cat Scratch Disease it what it has to be.

FYI: I have always had a strong dislike for cats. I knew they were dirty animals!

Nesty-Nest-Nest

Rhett & Leah love to play in a "nesty- nest-nest." They pile all the pillows they can find, blankets even if they are around, and jump on in! This nest is in Rhett's room: 3 pillows, 3 blankets, George and Lovie, and a farm truck for excitement.

Little Momma

You don't have to teach little girls to play with dolls. Rhett never went through this so it is just one more bit of evidence to me that God has a purpose for all of us. Right now, Leah wants to be a mommy. She carries her naked baby most anywhere she goes. Yesterday she wanted to lie down and snuggle. Rhett thought George and Lovie wanted to snuggle too.

This morning, she was feeding her baby some yogurt for breakfast.

Now if we could just find that baby some clothes!

Pretty bold move...

I did something I've never done before yesterday... I took a shower while both the kids were awake. Yep. Left them unsupervised for about 15 minutes. I did have the monitor on so I could hear them. But really, what would I have done if I heard a crash and one of them start screaming. Run down the stairs wet and naked?! Who knows. Luckily, Rhett was watching Super Why and Leah was busy pulling books off the book shelf.

I guess I shouldn't have been nervous. This guy looks pretty trustworthy, doesn't he?