one FLU over the CUCKOO'S nest

WATCH OUT EVERYBODY! The swine FLU has hit the Hyde home (okay, I know it is not called swine flu anymore, but H1N1 is a lame, non-fun name). Garrett has been LAID OUT for two and a half days now. He has only gotten up three times in two days- once to go to the doctor and twice to pee. Poor kid hasn't had anything to eat and very little to drink in two days- if any of you know Garrett, you know what a HUGE deal this is. Gracie started coughing tonight. If she gets the FLU, this momma will be CUCKOO!!! However, Garrett has only said about three sentences in two days. Maybe it would be nice for Gracie to get it?! That was terrible of me!!!! I really would never wish this upon anyone. Garrett is absolutely miserable. Anyway, if you don't see us around for a week or two, you'll know why! Happy quarantining to us!

giving THANKS

Today we had our ward Primary Program. This is the second year I have been in charge of the program. It is always very stressful preparing for it, but so rewarding when it is over. I was very impressed with all of the children this year. Almost every child memorized his or her part, spoke clearly into the microphone, was reverent up on the stand, and sang well. I am so thankful for all of the parents in our ward who helped their children prepare for the program. I am thankful for my fellow presidency members- for their support, encouragement, and organizational skills. I am thankful for our music leader and pianist who put together a beautiful music selection for the program. With everyone's help, we had a really nice Sacrament meeting today.

Is it wrong to be CELEBRATING?

I know I should be mourning, shedding a few tears, wallowing in pity... but I'm NOT! Both of our boys lost their semi-final football games this weekend. FOOTBALL SEASON IS OVER for the Hyde boys- and what a season it was! Both of the boys teams were small (in stature). We had ONE big guy on each team, which left the teams to rely on their speed and skills. Both teams ended the season with a 7-2 record. Not too shabby!

My boys are SAD! Both of my boys improved so much this season. They both were able to get a ton of playing time and grew more confident on the field. They loved their coaches and their teammates. They will miss being with them four to five times each week.

I am CELEBRATING. I am celebrating because I get to see all of my boys (including Russ) three to four extra nights each week. I no longer have to search for pads, helmets, jerseys, cleats, mouthguards, water bottles, etc. three to four nights each week. We can eat before 8:00 pm three to four more nights each week. I no longer have to drive across town 6 to 8 times each week dropping off and picking up stinky, sweaty boys. I no longer have to wash WHITE football pants and practice jerseys three to four nights each week (Who's idea was it to make WHITE pants for sporting events?!!!! I deal with this same thing during baseball season. Let's dress in white pants and then play a sport that requires us to slide in RED dirt or tackle on muddy grass! For heaven's sake- this must have been a male's idea!) I no longer have to juggle my Saturday work schedule around football games. I no longer have to worry four to five days each week for my boys safety. They are both little and play against some really BIG kids (We had a close call today as a cleat went under Garrett's face-mask and ripped open his lip- he is fine). And finally, I no longer have to deal with tired, cranky, starving boys four to five days each week. Yes, I am THRILLED... for a couple of weeks anyway. Basketball season is beginning!

I still need to add Garrett's pictures! I haven't found the disc yet.

Spooktacular Day

Happy Halloween

On Friday, Grant and Gracie had their Halloween parade at school. Friday is my "day off" from work (which is never really a day off- because I have more to do on this day than any other!!!). But, I was able to go and take pictures and help with the Halloween parties in the kids classes. Gracie was so excited. She just giggled all morning. We styled her hair and put pixie dust (glitter) in it to go with her pixie costume.
Grant was a prisoner (He looked more like a garbage man, or "Armpit" from the movie Holes). He was not happy with me for giving him a mustache and goatee. I wanted to paint tatoos on him as well (tear drops, mom in a heart, etc.), but he would have nothing to do with that! Honestly, my kids need to try and have a little more fun. They are way too serious. Anyway, he washed his face the second the parade was over. Oh well, I tried. Garrett was a chef. He waffled back and forth about whether or not he was too old to dress up and go Trick or Treating. He finally decided to go. This may be his last year. It is sad. I want my kids to stay this age forever... I just love the stages they are in. Anyway, we had a great pre-Trick or Treating dinner at Nana and Papa's. Then we trick-or-treated in their neighborhood with the Ellsworths. It was a good time.